North Branch
189 25th Street NW, Canton OH 44709 • 330.456.4356 = Registration requested. Please register online at www.starklibrary.org/eventscalendar or call your participating library.
S tory Times
Get your child ready to read with stories, songs and fun.
Baby Story Time
Ages newborn–24 months w/caregiver Wednesdays • 11:00–11:30 am •( Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov 7
Toddler/Preschool Story Time Ages 2–5 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10:00–10:30 am • Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov 7, 21, 28
Family Story Time
Tuesdays • 6:00–6:30 pm •( Oct 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20, 27
For You, For Me, For Later Story Times Preschool Wednesdays • 10:00–11:00 am • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 See page 6 for more details.
Classic Lit Book Club
Wednesdays • 6:30 pm Adults Sep 5 �����The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov Oct 3 ������Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee Nov 7 �����North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell Dec 5 �����This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Children’s Chess Club
Thursdays • 6:00–7:45 pm • Sep 7–Dec 28 Grades 1–6: Join us for an evening of chess. Beginners and experienced players are all welcome. Chess boards are provided but feel free to bring your own.
Whatever Wednesdays
Wednesdays • 3:00–4:30 pm • Sep 12–Dec 12 Teens: After school fun. Sometimes crafts, sometimes games, always fun and a snack.
Coupon Club
Wednesdays • 6:00 pm Sep 12; Dec 12 Adults: Bring your coupons to swap with other clippers and learn tips on saving money and finding even more coupons.
FEATURED EVENTS
Knorth Knitters
Thursdays • 3:30–4:30 pm • Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 1, 15; Dec 6 Grades K–5: Learn to knit or develop your skills as you share an afternoon of fun with friends. Bring a pair of size 12 needles and yarn or “shop” through the yarn donated by our generous customers. Saturday, Sep 15 • 10:30 am–Noon • Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read.
Thursday, Oct 4 • 3:30–4:30 pm • Grades K–5: Celebrate National Pasta Month in October by making pasta jewelry. Design, create and discover all the varieties of pasta.
Pages, Pockets and Pizza
Cleveland's Coupon Mom
Harry Science Fiction Club
It Came from the Library… Teen Read Week Art Contest
Saturday, Sep 15 • 3:00–4:00 pm • Teens: Commiserate with other teens and mourn the end of summer. Books, “green” locker crafts and pizza! Mondays • 6:30–7:45 pm All Ages: For more details visit www.harrysf.org Sep 17 ���Summer Movies and TV shows Oct 15 ���Apocalypse and Andy by T. J. McFadden Nov 19 ���Powers by Ursula K. LeGuin Dec 17 ���2012 Hugo Award Winning Short story
One Book, One Community
Wednesday, Sep 19 • 6:30 pm • Adults: Discuss Massillon native Chris Spielman’s book That’s Why I’m Here. See page 5 for more book discussions.
Happy 50th Birthday
North's Fall Book Sale
Nov 26–Dec 1 Library Hours All Ages: Books are 3 for 50 cents!
Birthday Story Time
Wednesday, Nov 28 10:00 am • Family: Celebrate our birthday in ‘grand style’ with a birthday full of wishes story time. A special ‘green’ craft to make and take home will be the cherry on top of the cake.
Go North Branch, It’s Your Birthday
Diggin' in the Dark: Genealogy..... Pg. 7 For You, For Me, For Later............. Pg. 6
Back in Time
Family History Month..................... Pg. 7 Job and Career Accelerators......... Pg. 9 One Book, One Community.......... Pg. 5 Teen Read Week: Art Contest....... Pg. 6
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Stark Scene • Fall 2012
Thursdays • 6:30 pm Sep 20; Oct 18; Nov 15; Dec 20 Adults: Are you working on a novel or want to start writing your memoirs? Do you write poems in your spare time? Share your work with other amateur writers. Offer critiques and support.
Mama Mia…Pasta Day for Me
Pups and Pages
Wednesday, Nov 28 • 3:00–4:00 pm • Teens: Help celebrate our 50th birthday with us. Golden craft–to–go!
Banned Books Week..................... Pg. 6
Writers Group
Wednesday, Nov 28 • 3:30–4:30 pm • All Ages: What will our world be like in the year 2037? Help us create a time capsule. Bring your photos, letters and other things you would like to put in our special 50th Birthday time capsule.
Wednesday, Oct 10 • 6:00 pm • Adults: Join “Cleveland's Coupon Mom,” Michelle Filler, as she shows you how to organize coupons and save up to 90% off your groceries.
Oct 15–20 • Library Hours Teens: See page 6 for more details.
Diana Boggia: Parenting with a Purpose
Monday, Oct 16 • 6:30 pm Adults: Local author, education expert and syndicated writer Diana Boggia will discuss her new book Parenting with a Purpose. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Dress for Success
Wednesday, Oct 17 • 6:30 pm • Teens/Adults: Join Another Look Consignment Shop to learn how to dress professionally. Learn what to wear and also get some makeup tips. It’s not just for women—there will be tips for men and teens too.
Green Halloween
Saturday, Oct 27 • 3:00–4:00 pm • Teens: Get in the mood for the ghostly holiday. Ghoulishly green food, green crafts and fun.
Boo Who? A Spooky Halloween Special
Tuesday, Oct 30 • 6:00–7:00 pm • Family: Wear a costume if you dare and some story treats we’ll share! Join us for an evening of tricks, treats and ghoulish fun crafts.
Save Big and Go Green!
Thursday, Nov 8 • 6:30–7:30 pm • Adults: Learn how to make your own ‘green’ cleaning products and save money by making your own laundry soap, furniture cleaner and more.
Pages, Popcorn and Play
Saturday, Nov 10 • 3:00 pm–4:00 pm • Teens: Find out about new books for teens. Bring your favorite books, make friends, snack and share. Stay and play games.
Help Santa Find His Ho! Ho! Ho!
Saturday, Dec 1 • 10:00 am–Noon • Family: Visit us for holiday stories, songs, and breakfast treats. Plus, take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus using your own cameras.
Wrap it up!
Dec 10–21 • Library Hours Teens: Get ready for the holiday season with make-and-take holiday cards and wrapping paper.
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