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POETRY READING: JACLYN DWYER AND ROB STEPHENS PETITE WALL HANGING Thursday, September 6 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 23 at 6 p.m. Come hear Malone University professors read their award-winning Create your own mini yarn weaving to hang in your home. We’ll poetry. Jaclyn will be reading from her forthcoming book of poems use a DIY cardboard loom to make this weaving, and you get to The Bride Aflame, which will be published in the Spring of 2019 take the loom home as well! Registration begins October 1. by Black Lawrence Press. Rob’s selections will include work from HOOPLA Is Nothing Sacred?, a manuscript which has been a finalist for Wednesday, October 24 at 6 p.m. several book contests including the Prairie Schooner Prize. The library offers a variety of services for ebooks and streaming BULLET JOURNALING video, but only Hoopla offers both, plus comics, music, and more. Second Saturdays from 1:30-3 p.m. Bring your laptop or mobile device to set up the app, or just follow September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 along and see how Hoopla works. Registration begins October 1. Brandice Schnabel provides tips to make a journal that is functional, organized, and as creative as you like. Mingle, share ideas, and HP JEOPARDY FOR ALL AGES work on your journal. No experience required. Some supplies Tuesday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. provided, but feel free to bring your own for your use or swapping. Calling all Harry Potter fans! Put your knowledge to the test with this Jeopardy game created by Jason Drake. Enjoy social time, TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS additional Harry Potter games, snacking on wizard food, and the Tuesdays, from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Jeopardy game. All ages welcome! Registration begins October 1. September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 13, 20, 27, December 4 GLASS PAINTING Come try some beginning tai chi. Join us every session, or just drop Tuesday, November 27 at 6 p.m. in when you can. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes or socks. Are you a dog or cat lover? If so, join us to paint a dog or cat face on a glass of your choice! When you take a sip, it will appear as GAMERS: FAMILY EDITION though you have a dog snout or cat face! As you register for this Second Wednesdays at 6 p.m. event, it will prompt you to choose either a wine glass or glass mug September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12 to paint. Registration begins November 1. Adults and families are invited to bring their own tabletop game or borrow one of ours for an evening of fun. AN ENTERTAINING LOOK AT CHRISTMAS TV HISTORY Sunday, December 2 at 3:30 p.m. ADULTS + BOARDGAMES The city of North Canton and the Chamber of Commerce will light Third Mondays at 6 p.m. the tree in the center of town with a celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17 Join us at the library before the tree lighting event to hear from Adults 18+, join us! Feel free to bring your own games, set up DnD Christmas entertainment author Joanna Wilson, who will join us Sessions, TCG’s, Wargames and everything tabletop gaming related. for a fun and nostalgic discussion of everyone’s favorite Christmas FALL WREATH television episodes, specials, and movies. Copies of her books will Tuesday, September 18 or September 25 at 6 p.m. also be available for purchase. Get ready for the fall season with new décor! Create a fall wreath LYNDA.COM with burlap and leaves to display on your front door. Register for Thursday, December 13 at 6 p.m. one of the two sessions beginning September 1. Have you been trying to figure out Google Drive on your own? MASSILLON AND THE GREAT WAR Do you need continuing education credits for work? Are you just Thursday, September 20 at 6 p.m. interested in photo editing? If so, Lynda.com is for you. Come learn In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of America’s how these video tutorials can help make you an expert in skills as involvement in World War I, Mandy Altimus Stahl has compiled a diverse as project management and digital illustration. Registration thorough presentation of Massillon and Stark County’s contributions begins December 1. to the war. Take a journey from the early 1900s leading up to the HOLIDAY CANDLE Great War, and learn how the first World War led to the second. Tuesday, December 18 at 6 p.m. DO YOU NANO? Make a scented soy candle to give as a gift or decorate your Wednesday, October 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. home for the holiday season. Registration begins December 1. If you’ve ever wanted to write a novel, now is the time. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and Stark MEMORY CAFE: AN ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION PARTNERSHIP County has a fantastic group of WriMos ready to novel along with Third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. you. Come to this informational session to find out more about this Memory Café is a free social engagement program for those worldwide program with nearly half a million members. Registration experiencing early-stage memory loss. Register with the Alzheimer’s available beginning September 1, but not required. Association at 1.800.272.3900 or [email protected].
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READABLE HISTORY BOOK DISCUSSION UNFORGETTABLE MYSTERIES BOOK CLUB Second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. First Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. September 11: Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two September 6: Please Pass the Guilt, A Nero Wolfe Mystery Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last by Rex Stout Mysteries of World War II by Robert Kurson October 4: The Bloody Tower, A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery October 9: Mrs. Lincoln: A Life by Catherine Clinton by Carola Dunn November 13: The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the November 1: Little Elvises, A Junior Bender Mystery Vote by Elaine Weiss by Timothy Hallinan December 11: Lincoln’s Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled December 6: Mrs. Jeffries and the Feast of St. Stephen Him to the Presidency by Dan Abrams and David Fisher by Emily Brightwell
CLASSIC LIT BOOK CLUB FIRST (OR SECOND) MONDAY BOOK CHAT Third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. First Monday of the month at 2 p.m. September 19: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe September 10: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon October 17: And then There Were None by Agatha Christie October 1: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys November 14: The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov November 5: And then There Were None by Agatha Christie December 19: Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson December 3: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson FOR TEENS Follow us on Instagram at teensatncpl
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) TEEN GRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB Thursdays, September 6 and October 4 from 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, September 27 and October 25 from 4-5 p.m November 1 and December 6 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. November 29 and December 27 from 3:30-5 p.m. Teens interested in learning leadership skills, helping shape the Manga and graphic novel fans unite once a month for crafts, library’s teen programs and collection, and in earning service drawing, panels, cosplay, parties and friendship. Join us! credit while doing so will want to join us. Participation in at least five of the nine TAB meetings of the school year is required unless ADULTING 101: FAFSA AND COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID it’s an independent project approved in advance. Questions? Wednesday, October 10 from 6-7 p.m. Contact Edyta Metz at [email protected]. Stressed out about financing for college? Get first hand information and have your questions answered by Drew Feldberg, Stark State TEEN WRITERS’ CAFE College Gateway Center Coordinator. Adults are welcome. Friday, September 7 from 3:30-5 p.m. Love to write? Join Dr. Rob Stevens from Malone University for fun ART FOR ANIMALS: TEEN ADVISORY BOARD EVENT writing exercises, friendly critique and inspiration. Times for upcoming Saturday, December 1 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. meetings will be discussed. New participants are welcome. Calling all animal lovers to our event just in time for the holidays! Library visitors will shop for artwork and crafts made by local artists. TEEN ART CLUB Adoptable animals will be on-site looking for homes for the holidays. Thursdays, September 13 and October 11 from 4–5 p.m. All proceeds from the event will be donated to adoption and rescue November 8 and December 13 from 3:30–5 p.m. groups. Teens who volunteer are eligible for service credit. Create art in this laid-back atmosphere using different art mediums. Each time we meet, we will decide the art medium for the next NORTH CANTON MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB program! Registration is not required. This program is a collaboration of the North Canton Public Library and North Canton Middle School. We meet at the school once a month to TEEN GAMER’S CLUB discuss books, talk to authors through Google Hangout, September 20 and October 18 from 4-5 p.m. and enjoy activities. Our final meeting concludes with a November 15 and December 20 from 3:30-5 p.m. Battle of the Books with Amazon gift cards to win. Copies Like video or board games? Join our group! We always have fun! of books and snacks are provided. Dates and times will Permission form required. be announced. Watch for information at school or ask Mrs. Orr in the NCMS library.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS = NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY PRESCHOOL PLAY AND LEARN POKEMON CLUB FOR CAREGIVERS AND PRESCHOOLERS FOR CHILDREN GRADES 1-5 Enjoy hands-on activities that encourage preschool skills. Calling all Pokemon trainers! Bring your Fridays from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Pokemon cards so you can trade and play! September 28, October 26, November 30 Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. October 18, November 15 FAMILY LEGO CLUB FOR PREK-GRADE 5 WITH A CAREGIVER Design your own creation with our LEGO collection. Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5
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EMOJI CRAFTS FOR GRADES 3-5 TRICK OR TREAT AROUND THE LIBRARY Monday, September 10 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES Make emoji coasters and magnets along with other emoji Wednesday, October 31 any time between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. related activities. Registration begins August 20. Wear a costume and trick or treat at different stations throughout the library. No registration required. GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN! FOR GRADES 1-3 Mondays from 4:45-5:30 p.m. MUSIC TOGETHER MUSIC CLASS First through third grade girls will enjoy music, crafts, and FOR INFANTS THROUGH AGE FOUR WITH A CAREGIVER hands-on activities. Friday, November 2 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. September 24 - Registration begins September 5. Enjoy music and movement! Registration begins October 8. October 22 - Registration begins October 1. AMERICAN GIRL CLUB FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 2-6 MAD SCIENCE PRESENTS: SPIN, POP, BOOM! This program is presented by Reverend Barbara Bond and Elizabeth Mapp FOR KINDERGARTENERS THROUGH SIXTH GRADERS Saturday, November 3 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, September 29 from 10-10:45 a.m. Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by American Girl doll Kaya. From whirling glasses of water to bungee jumping glassware, Registration begins October 8. this event really goes for a spin as we explore centripetal and centrifugal forces. We make some noise with our Mad Science VIDEO GAMES AND TECH FOR GRADES 3-5 version of an Australian Didgeridoo using an exothermic Monday, November 12 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. reaction. We’re not done yet...the exothermic reactions keep Watch, play, and/or discuss video games! For this program we coming as we create a Mad Science Milkshake, a Genie in a will watch video from a Twitch streamer and have an opportunity Bottle, and finally some fantastic fountains of foam! to play video games. Registration begins October 22. Registration begins September 5. CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR 3-6 YEAR OLDS STEAM CLUB: SLIME EDITION FOR GRADES 3-5 Visit the Children’s Department any time between 10 a.m. and 1 Tuesday, October 9 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. p.m. to make (and possibly then gift) Christmas crafts! Explore elements of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m.-1p.m. the Arts, and Math) with fun activities. This session includes slime! No registration required. Registration begins September 17. PICTURES WITH SANTA HALLOWEEN PARTY Bring your camera! FOR 3-6 YEAR OLDS WITH A CAREGIVER Saturday, December 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 27, starting at 10 a.m. Monday, December 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. Enjoy Halloween stories and more! Dress in costume! No registration required. Registration begins October 8.
ncantonlibrary.org • facebook: north canton public library • twitter: ncantonlibrary • instagram: ncantonlibrary Baby, Books & Me for newborn-24 month old with a caregiver Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays DROP-IN STORY TIME and more at this lapsit program. Tuesdays from 10:30-10:50 a.m. no registration required September 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Tales for Twos November 6, 13 for two year olds with a caregiver Reading Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and more. Round-Up Wednesdays from 10:30-10:50 a.m. for preschoolers Cookies and Milk September 26, with a caregiver October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Enjoy stories, flannel boards and more at this storytime. Storytime November 7, 14 Thursdays from10:30-11 a.m. for 2-6 year olds September 27 with a caregiver October 4, 11, 18, 25 Enjoy activities, crafts and, of course, cookies and milk! November 1, 8, 15 Saturdays at 10 a.m. September 22, October 20, December 15
Read to Captain, the tail wagging tutor Tuesdays, between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.* September 4 and 18, October 2 and 16, November 6 and 20, December 4
*Register in person or by phone to sign up for 10 minutes. ! The library invites Preschoolers through Kindergarteners to register and participate in a fall reading program to help build and enhance their reading skills. Each participant will receive a library bag and a reading record for tracking purposes. When the reading record is completed, the participant will receive a new book for their accomplishment. The program, limited to 150 children, begins August 13 and runs through December 15. The Ready to Read program was established in memory of local librarian, Flo Rankin.
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Nancy CarolynCarolyn McBee Nancy Myers LIBRARY ASSOCIATE, PATRON SERVICES MANAGER CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
AT THE LIBRARY: AT THE LIBRARY: How long have you worked at the library? How would you describe your job to a child? 20 years I help you find books to read, games to play and plan fun programs for What do you like most about your job? you to attend at the library. Welcoming new residents to our community! What do you like most about your job? What is your favorite thing about working at the library? Creating new programs and materials. I have opportunities to impact my community in a positive way. What is your favorite thing about working at the library? Which three words would you use to describe your role? I have the freedom to be creative. Welcome. Guide. Encourage. What’s the coolest thing you’re working on right now? What’s the coolest thing you’re working on right now? Preparing a “Children’s Book Look” for retired North Canton teachers. I am creating displays for the Harry Potter escape room! FAVES: FAVES: What is your favorite Book? What is your favorite Book? Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly The Lord of the Rings Trilogy What’s your favorite line from a film?" What’s your favorite line from a film? “Please! And take it with you!" The Wizard of Oz “We’re all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that’s all.” What’s your favorite Blog? -Andy, The Breakfast Club Liz Fourez, Love Grows Wild What’s your favorite Blog? What’s your favorite podcast? Attic24 Greg Laurie What’s your favorite app? What’s your favorite app? The Weather Channel app youversion Where’s your favorite place in the world? Where’s your favorite place in the world? The beach, any beach! Hoh Rainforest A LITTLE PERSONAL: A LITTLE PERSONAL: What would you name the autobiography of your life? If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? I Didn’t See that Coming! Play guitar If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Fly an airplane Talk to my accountant, LOL. Buy a cabin in the mountains and a If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? cottage at the beach. Go into hiding! If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? Wonder Woman. Is she fictional? Hmm! Luna Lovegood What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13? What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13? Take voice lessons. Relax and stop worrying about what people think about you. What are you currently binge watching? What’s the best meal you’ve ever eaten? I haven’t binge watched anything since Downton Abbey. Fried green tomatoes and a bison burger from a tiny restaurant in New What’s the best meal you’ve ever eaten? Madrid, New Mexico. She crab bisque, crap dip and crab cakes at Colington Café in OBX What are you reading now? What are you reading now? Or what’s the last book you finished? Close to Home by Cara Hunter The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah What’s the last book you finished? A Unicorn in a World of Donkeys by Mia Michaels
ncantonlibrary.org • facebook: north canton public library • twitter: ncantonlibrary • instagram: ncantonlibrary MARK YOUR CALENDAR LIBRARYCON! ElizabethElizabeth Pucci ADULT AND TEEN LIBRARIAN A COMIC CONVENTION AT THE LIBRARY: How would you describe your job to a child? AT THE LIBRARY! I help people to find information and encourage people to learn. Saturday, November 17 What do you like most about your job? from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. I love that I get to be creative! This job allows me to be creative in obvious ways such as through the craft classes I teach, but it also allows me to think creatively to find the answer to someone's question. Join us for an artist’s alley, speakers, What’s your most memorable facepalm moment? classes, games, vendors and more! Thinking I could plan a Harry Potter Escape Room all by myself... when the library Facebook event had over 2,500 people "interested" and 1,200 "shares." What is your favorite thing about working at the library? I get to meet new people and learn new things everyday! Which three words would you use to describe your role? Investigator. Explorer. Problem-solver. What’s the coolest thing you’re working on right now? HONORING More Harry Potter events for this fall and next summer! FAVES: VETERANS What is your favorite Book? Harry Potter Series! What’s your favorite line from a film? A DAY FILLED WITH “I am Groot.” Guardians of the Galaxy What’s your favorite Blog? PROGRAMMING A Beautiful Mess IN HONOR OF What’s your favorite app? Instagram VETERANS’ DAY Where’s your favorite place in the world? Saturday, November 10 Nashville, TN from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A LITTLE PERSONAL: What would you name the autobiography of your life? I'm Looking for a Book and it's Blue: The Life of a Librarian 11 a.m. If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? World War I: Stark County’s Global I would love to learn more about graphic design. (yes, I plan to use Lynda.com to learn about Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) Contribution to Patriotism If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Lecture presented by Mark G. Holland of Invest it or go to Chipotle and get extra guac... the William McKinley Presidential Library If you could be any fictional character, who would you be? and Museum. Luna Lovegood. I would be a witch and see the world in such a unique way! What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13? Stop caring what other people think and be yourself! 12:30 p.m. What are you currently binge watching? Veteran’s Resources and Programs Parks and Recreation...again (even though they hate the library!) with Warrior Beat What’s the best meal you’ve ever eaten? My favorite restaurant is called Husk in Nashville! (There are other locations too.) But Experience a therapeutic drum circle and every meal and beverage I have had there have been amazing! I love southern cooking! more with Warrior Beat, a veteran run 501c3 organization that focuses on drumming as Do you share your home with pets? Yes! Two kittens named Poe (Edgar Allan Poe) and Presley (Elvis Presley). They are brothers! a means to treat the symptoms of post-traumatic stress What are you reading now? Or what’s the last book you finished? and anxiety. Just finished: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie; Currently Reading: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng 7 IN THE GALLERY
Lowell E. Smith: A Celebration Artist: Lowell E. Smith On Display: September 2 through November 4 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. About the Exhibit: Smith worked for many years as a commercial illustrator before going out on his own to teach and exhibit his art. Smith’s family will unveil numerous works of art from their collections with many pieces available for purchase during this exhibit, which may be the last opportunity to see so many of his works in a great variety of sizes, styles and prices in one place. Image Left: Lowell Smith, courtesy of Molly Fertick Image Right: Dew Web, Watercolor on Paper
My Vermeers: A Tribute Honoring Johannes Vermeer 1632-1675 Artist: Frank Dale On Display: November 8 through December 9 Opening Reception: Thursday, November 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. About the Exhibit: The Concert, by Johannes Vermeer in1664, was stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990. The painting was never found. To honor his teacher, Dale has recreated Johannes Vermeer’s entire body of work to scale. The paintings are not for sale. Image Right: Frank Dale in his studio
Walk on the Wild Side Friends of the Little Art Gallery Tribute to Nancy Stewart Matin Artist: Nancy Stewart Matin On Display: December 13 through January 20 About the Exhibit: Nancy Stewart Matin has won numerous awards in competitive shows and is a signature member of the Ohio Watercolor Society. Both a working artist and a teacher of watercolor, her work is in the permanent collections of the Canton Museum of Art, the Massillon Museum, the Stark County District Library, the North Canton Library and numerous private collections. Image Right: Dark and Deep, Watercolor on Paper
The Little Art Galleryfall is grateful art to FLAG classes for its support of the gallery. ART begin the week of September 10 The library’s art classes, organized through the Little Art Gallery, are designed to meet the needs and abilities of each student while fostering CLASSES creativity, social skills and individual growth. REGISTER AT NCANTONLIBRARY.ORG
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IF WE DON’T HAVE IT, WE’LL BUY IT Looking for a book, movie or CD that’s not in our catalog? Make a patron request through our website and we’ll order it and put it on hold for you when it arrives. We are unable to fulfill requests for rare books, collectible books and text books.
COMPUTER ACCESS Free WiFi is always available for patron use. Additionally, we offer one-hour computer stations accessible with a North Canton Public Library card that are open to all guests.
HOMEBOUND SERVICES This service is offered at no cost to physically restricted residents of the North Canton City School District. Materials are selected and delivered to homes. Get additional information by calling 330.499.4712 x323.
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SUSTAINABILITY The North Canton Public Library is committed to reducing our impact on the environment. We have an active green team and take pride in our steps toward sustainability.
ART The Little Art Gallery, located at the south end of the library building, features monthly exhibits by local artists. Opening receptions are hosted by the curator and the Friends of the Little Art Gallery (FLAG). The gallery also organizes multiple art classes for children and adults throughout the year.
HOW IT WORKS: Items check out for 14 days. A maximum of two Tool Box items may be borrowed per library card. Tool Box items may be checked out on adult library cards only.
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SKILL BUILDING KITS BOOKS, OF COURSE These kits help parents assist children in Our collection includes: improving academic skills in the following areas: Concept books Beginner books (including Leap Frog Tag Readers) Literacy Easy biographies Hooked on Phonics Non-fiction books for all levels Reading Center kits Graphic novels for reluctant readers Reading Rocket kits Parent/Teacher books on many subjects Flash cards . . . and more!
Math BEYOND BOOKS Hooked on Math Launchpads - preloaded learning tablets Math Center kits Playaway Views - all-in-one video player that makes Flash cards educational programming accessible in a simple, portable and durable format Science Educational DVDs, video games, and magazines Hands-on models Flannel board activities Large magnetic life cycles and science Puppet Pals concepts Themed Activity Kits (TAKits) Interactive activities to take home Audio books Games and puzzles Social Studies Activity cards Puzzles Flannel board activities Questions? Need more information? Contact our Children’s Department [phone: 330.499.4712 x318 | email: [email protected]
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