Plain Community Branch
1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton OH 44721 • 330.494.3399 = Registration requested. Please register online at www.StarkLibrary.org and choose the Calendar tab or call your participating library.
S tory Times
Get your child ready to read with stories, songs and fun.
Family Story Time
Mondays • 7:00–7:30 pm • Jun 16, 23, 30; Jul 7, 14, 21, 28
Preschool Story Time
Ages 3–5 years w/caregiver Tuesdays • 10:30–11:15 am • Jun 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Baby/Toddler Story Time
Ages infant–3 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10:30–11:00 am • Jun 18, 25; Jul 9, 16, 23, 30
LEGO® Club at Plain
Saturdays • 10:30 am–12:00 pm • Jun 7; Jul 12; Aug 9 Grades K–5: A kids club where the spotlight is on ingenuity! LEGO bricks will be provided.
Lifelong Learning
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays • 2:00 pm July 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25 Adults: Interested in maintaining lifelong learning? Stay sharp, connect with others, and enjoy engaging learning opportunities. Program held in the Plain Branch first floor meeting room.
Disney Seminar
Tuesdays • 6:00–7:00 pm Jun 10; Jul 15; Aug 12 Adults: Planning a trip to Disney? Michele Boggs will help you plan your trip.
Fizz! Boom! READ
Summer Reading Kick–Off Wednesday, Jun 11 • 2:00–3:30 pm Family: Learn about the science of boomerangs at this fun and interactive program featuring Gary Broadbent of Broadbent Boomerangs. Ice cream treats will be provided by the Plain Community Branch Friends of the Library.
Needlechat
Wednesdays • 10:00 am Jun 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 Adults: Work on your needlecraft and learn new stitches while chatting with and meeting new people. Current members are happy to teach new members how to knit or fix projects.
Weird Science
Mondays • 1:00–2:00 pm Jun 16, 30; Jul 14, 28 Teens: Let intriguing science projects spark your imagination.
Be an Instrument Craftsman
Wednesday, Jun 18 • 2:45–3:30 pm • Grades K–5: Craft an instrument like Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, then stick around for a wonderful program by the Canton Symphony Orchestra.
Listen @ the Library
The Science of Sound Wednesday, Jun 18 • 3:30 pm Family: The Canton Symphony Orchestra will join us for music, stories, and fun as we explore the science that creates sound.
Dyslexia Focus
Thursday, Jun 19 • 2:00–3:00 pm • Family: Parents and caregivers are invited to learn more about this common learning disability, including: early indicators, how to receive a diagnosis, and the rights of dyslexic children to reading intervention in Ohio. IMSLEC–certified in multisensory language instruction dyslexia tutor Erin Finan–DuBois will share her experiences as the mother of a dyslexic child, as well as the local resources.
Thursday Night Book Club
Thursdays • 5:00–6:00 pm Adults Jun 19 �� The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia De Luce #1) by C. Alan Bradley Jul 17 ���� King and Maxwell (Sean King and Michelle Maxwell #6) by David Baldacci Sep 18 �� Never Go Back (Jack Reacher #14) by Lee Child
World of Difference Interactive Show
Computer & Technology Classes......8–9
Tuesday, Jun 24 • 2:00–3:00 pm • Family: Stories are brought to life through energetic telling, engaging props and costumes, and lots of audience participation.
Jeopardy Championships....................... 5
Fans of Dr. Who
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Stark Scene • Summer 2014
Thursday, Jun 26 • 2:00–3:00 pm Teens: Love Dr. Who? Enjoy trivia games and discuss your love for Dr. Who with other teens.
Laugh, Play, Read
Sensory Explosion Tuesday, Jul 1 • 10:30 am •( Ages 3–5 years: Laugh, play, and learn new ideas for teaching early reading skills to your children using your five senses.
Meet Artist Impersonators “Robert Sabuda” and “Leonardo da Vinci”
Wednesday, Jul 2 • 2:00–3:30 pm • Grades K–5: Meet these scientific artists and then make interesting pop–up books. Refreshments provided.
Candle in a Jar
Thursday, Jul 3 • 1:30–3:30 pm • Teens: Put a spark in your day. Enjoy making a candle with your favorite color and favorite scent.
Laugh, Play, Read
If You Build It Tuesday, Jul 8 • 10:30 am •( Ages 3–5 years: Laugh, play, and learn new ideas for teaching early reading skills to your children by building with blocks and other materials during this special story time. Make your own literacy games to take home.
Jeopardy Tournaments
Tuesday, Jul 8 • 6:00 pm: Grades 8–12 • Wednesday, Jul 9 • 2:00 pm: Grades 4–7 • Show off your smarts by competing to win a tournament in your age bracket at your branch. Winners from each branch will then be invited to compete at the system–wide championship. See page 5 for more details.
Melted Crayon Art
Thursday, Jul 10 • 2:00–3:00 pm • Teens: Crayons are for more than just coloring. Make a masterpiece to take home and enjoy.
Artful Science
Tuesday, Jul 15 • 10:30–11:30 am • Grades Preschool–5: Discover the science behind art with hands–on art projects.
Gross Out @ Your Library
Wednesday, Jul 16 • 2:00–3:00 pm • Family: Get grossed out by some slimy, gooey experiments.
Strut Your Stuff Talent Show
Wednesday, Jul 23 • 2:00 pm • Family: Enjoy ice cream and hear local accordion player Matt Schafer and others display their talents. Interested in performing? Call the Plain Community Branch to sign-up.
Take a Stand
Thursday, Jul 24 • 1:00–2:30 pm • Teens: Stand up for your fellow teen. Learn how to deal with bullies or help someone in need.
Christmas in July
Wednesday, Jul 30 • 2:00–3:00 pm • Family: Cool down with some cold experiments.
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