north canton public library and the little art gallery ND IDENTITIES NS A • ABI SIO LITI RES ES XP • S E EX ER U D AL EN O G R • IE S N T H A T I T I A O F N • WE ALL S S • E I N T I A C T I EXPLORE I O N N H T A E L I • THE WORLD T I S E E S G • A TOGETHER S • O S C E I O C - A E R C O • N S O E S M U I T C A B T S A C P K I G H S R O N E U Z N I T D I S C STEPHEN KING MONTH PAGE 2 LIBRARY PROGRAMS PAGES 2-9 SEPTEMBER LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR PAGE 3 THROUGH ART CLASSES/EXHIBITS PAGE 8-9 DECEMBER 2021 LIBRARY SERVICES PAGES 10-15 NEW AT NCPL COMMUNITY EXPLORATION PROGRAM Let the Library help you explore some of the best experiences in our community! Ready. Reserve. Place a hold on a one week family pass to visit: The Akron Zoo The McKinley Museum (this pass is part of the ASTC Travel Passport Program) Pro Football Hall of Fame Visit ncantonlibrary.org to schedule your hold. STEPHEN KING MONTH OCTOBER 2021: WE’RE CELEBRATING STEPHEN KING With over 350 million copies of his books sold worldwide, he’s been crowned the king of horror – and we feel like that needs to be celebrated! October will get a little creepier at the NCPL as we devote a whole month of programs to the one and only Stephen King. We hope you will join us – if you dare! THE LITTLE ART GALLERY PRESENTS STEPHEN KING MONTH The Gallery will feature some of Stephen King’s most iconic characters and scene displays. Exhibit on display: October 1 through October 31 SS GEORGIE ORIGAMI Visit the library and make an origami boat from the movie IT for the entire month of October. The origami pages will be located in the library on the first floor. Open to all ages. STEPHEN KING COLORING PAGES STEPHEN KING TRIVIA Come and color Stephen King movie-themed coloring pages for Wednesday, October 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Howlin Bird the entire month of October. The coloring pages will be located Registration begins Monday, October 4 and is required. Visit in the library on the first floor. Open to all ages. ncantonlibrary.org to register your team of four. DRESS UP DAYS THE STEPHEN KING EXPERIENCE Fridays in October Monday, October 25 at 6:30PM Teens and Adults: Find fashion inspiration in your favorite Our month-long celebration of everything Stephen King Stephen King character and stop by the Reference Desk in continues with a visit from retired Ohio librarian, author, and costume for a piece of candy or a Stephen King-themed sticker. self-proclaimed King expert Ed Rossman. He’ll lead us on a scenic tour of Colorado, the backdrop for Stephen King’s books ON WRITING The Stand, The Shining, Misery, and Dr. Sleep. Through colorful Thursday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. slides and entertaining commentary, attendees will learn more We are discussing the craft of writing by using Stephen King’s about King’s stories and his thoughts on writing. Rossman will memoir, On Writing, as our starting point. This discussion is also share some of the behind-the-scenes details of King’s most open to all Teen and Adult writers and readers. Pick up copies of notable books and movies. the book at the Patron Services Desk. ncantonlibrary.org • facebook: north canton public library • twitter: ncantonlibrary • instagram: ncantonlibrary Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Price Park (Rain Date-Saturday, October 2) Author Fair TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE HOWLIN BIRD Meet more than two dozen local authors for a chance Third Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss and purchase their work. These fantastic October - Stephen King writers cover every genre, from romance to fantasy to November - Parks and Recreation (the sitcom) humor to graphic novels. December - Holiday Films Presentations Registration begins the first Monday of each month 11 to 11:50 a.m. and is required. Visit ncantonlibrary.org to register THE KEY ELEMENTS OF A BEST-SELLING NOVEL your team of four. with Amanda Flower Have you ever wondered if there is some sort of secret to writing a best seller? Well wonder no more! USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author Amanda Flower will provide you with the keys to writing a hit novel. 12 to 12:50 p.m. TRADITIONAL VS INDIE PUBLISHING with Stacey Trombley Wondering if you should try to traditionally publish by finding an agent or publisher or keep control and publish yourself? Stacey Trombley has done both, and she will talk about the pluses and minuses, marketing expectations, costs, profit, and more of the traditional and indie routes. 1 to 1:50 p.m. WRITING SHORT with Marie Vibbert Visit us at the Do you want to write great short stories that have an impact? With over 70 shorts in print, including 11 North Canton appearances in Analog Science Fiction, Marie Vibbert Farmers’ Market is just the person to get you on your way to writing Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. short fiction that readers will love! 3 ncantonlibrary.org • facebook: north canton public library • twitter: ncantonlibrary • instagram: ncantonlibrary FOR CHILDREN AT THE LIBRARY YOGA STORY TIME Saturdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Story time for ages four through eight that includes exploration into yoga moves and mindfulness. October 2 (registration begins September 13) November 6 (registration begins October 18) LIBRARY TO GO ACTIVITIES Enjoy some library activities at home! Instructions and supplies will be provided. Parental supervision is suggested. Register for the following activities at ncantonlibrary.org. If kits are not picked up after one week, we will move on to the waiting list. GRAB AND GO: ACTIVITY FOR K-2ND GRADERS Kits will include an activity recommended for grades K-2. Kits available beginning Fridays at 10 a.m. as detailed below. September Kit: Registration begins August 30. Pick up begins September 24. October Kit: Registration begins September 27. Pick up begins October 22. November Kit: Registration begins November 1. Pick up begins November 19. December Kit: Registration begins November 29. Pick up begins December 17. GRAB AND GO: ACTIVITY FOR 3RD-5TH GRADERS Kits will include an activity recommended for grades 3-5. Kits available beginning Fridays at 10 a.m. as detailed below. September Kit: Registration begins August 30. Pick up begins September 17. October Kit: Registration begins September 27. Pick up begins October 15. November Kit: Registration begins November 1. Pick up begins November 19. December Kit: Registration begins November 29. Pick up begins December 17. COSI Kit: Space “Learning Lunchbox” for grades k-8 Registration begins Monday, August 30 at 10 a.m. Pickup begins Monday, September 20 at 10 a.m. Learn while having fun with this kit provided by COSI full of activities, experiments, information, and one free voucher to visit COSI. One kit per family. Age recommendation is K-8. Registration is required. ncantonlibrary.org • facebook: north canton public library • twitter: ncantonlibrary • instagram: ncantonlibrary Baby, Books & Me for newborn-24 month old with a caregiver Enjoy lapsit story time including songs, ONGOING PROGRAMS fingerplays and more with Mrs. McBee. Tuesdays from 10:30-10:50 a.m. September 21,28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 Tales for Twos November 2, 9, 16 for two year olds with a caregiver Enjoy story time with songs, fingerplays and more with Mrs. McBee. Reading Wednesdays from 10:30-10:50 a.m. Round-Up preschool play September 22, 29 for three through five year and learn October 6, 13, 20, 27 olds with a caregiver for preschoolers November 3, 10, 17 Enjoy stories, flannel boards, songs with a caregiver and movement with Miss Casey. Participate in hands-on activities Thursdays from10:30-11 a.m. that encourage preschool skills. September 23, 30 Saturdays from10:30-11:15 a.m. October 7, 14, 21, 28 October 16 November 4, 11, 18 November 20 FAMILY LEGO CLUB for children in preschool through grade five with a caregiver Design creations with our LEGO collection. Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. October 6 PJ Story Time November 3 for families with children December 1 ages three through six Siblings welcome. Wear your pajamas and listen to some stories and songs and shake out your sillies before you snooze! Mondays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. October 18 November 15 PICTURES WITH SANTA Bring your camera! Thursday, December 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. No registration required. 5 ncantonlibrary.org • facebook: north canton public library • twitter: ncantonlibrary • instagram: ncantonlibrary FOR ADULTS ALL LEVELS YOGA COOKIE DECORATING Saturdays: September 11, October 9, November 13, Monday, November 8 at 6 p.m. December 11 at 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Are you excited for holiday goodies? Do you want to boost Join us for an all levels yoga practice with yoga instructor Sam your cookie decorating skills? Maybe you just love cookies? Kuikahi. Sam completed her YTT at Yoga Strong LLC in 2016 and Join us to decorate your very own cookies with Little Flour teaches yoga at Compass Dance Academy. Registration is required.