Main Library
715 Market Avenue N, Canton OH 44702 • 330.452.0665 = Registration requested. Please register online at 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.
Baby Story Time
Ages Infant–23 months w/caregiver Tuesdays • 10:30 am • Feb 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar 4
Family Story Time
Tuesdays • 10:30 am • Feb 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8
Preschool Story Time
Ages 3–5 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10:30 am • Feb 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9
Toddler Story Time
Ages 18 months–3 years w/caregiver Thursdays • 10:30 am • Feb 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3
Heirloom Seed Bank Program
Jan 2–Apr 30 • Library Hours Adults: The Stark County District Library will be a Seed Sharing Library, a resource for distributing heirloom seed to the community. Seeds are provided through the OSU Extension Services’ Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.
Chess at the Library
Mondays • 5:00–7:30 pm Jan 6–Apr 28 All Ages: Learn chess, or improve your game. All are welcome.
Nifty Knitters
Tuesdays • 6:00–7:30 pm Jan 7; Feb 4; Mar 4; Apr 1 Adults: Love to knit or want to learn? Bring your supplies and join us. Kathie Courtney will be leading this class.
Build A Body
Teens and Adults: Get fit and have fun with Build A Body personal trainers. Part 1: Kickboxing Thursday, Jan 9 • 6:00–7:00 pm • Part 2: Zumba Wednesday, Jan 22 • 6:00–7:00 pm •
Caregiver 101
Wednesday, Jan 22 2:00–3:00 pm • Adults: Learn different care options and how to pay for them, plan for the future, and additional resources. Lauren Holly is director of intake and assessment for SarahCare.
Dementia 101
Wednesday, Feb 26 • 2:00–3:00 pm • Adults: Have a Q&A with Lauren Holly, director of intake and assessment for SarahCare, about dementia, treatments, and advice for handling it.
Thursday, Feb 20 • 6:00 pm • Teens: Find It! Do you know your way around the library? Let’s find out together. Tuesdays • 10:30–11:45 am • Mar 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8 Ages Infant–3 years w/caregiver: Play, explore, create, and connect. Community resource specialists will discuss child development, nutrition, play, and other resources.
Antique Appraisal Show
Teen Gadget Gallery
Saturday, Jan 25 • 9:00 am–1:00 pm Adults: Curious what that old tea set or family heirloom in the attic is worth? Certified appraisers David C. Morris and Jeff Markham will be giving free appraisals.
Sensory Story Time
Saturdays • 10:30 am • Jan 25; Feb 22; Mar 22; Apr 26; May 24 Family: An interactive program designed for children with sensory integration challenges or on the autism spectrum.
STEAM: Elementary Evenings
Grades K–5: Have STEAM fun at your library! 6:30–7:30 pm • Jan 28.....Get Your Brain On Feb 24....Duct, Duct, Duct TAPE! Mar 12....Whooo, Whooo Are They? Owls. Apr 2.......Take Me Out to the Ballgame Apr 22.....Kids Poetry Pizzazz!
ABC: Art! Books! Create!
The Story of Writing
Sundays • Library Hours Jan 12–Apr 27 Adults: Participate in an online book club from the comfort of your own home. The book club will take place on WordPress.
Saturday, Feb 8 • 11:00 am–Noon • Adults: M. J. Albacete, director of the Canton Museum of Art, will conduct this class on the history of writing.
Japanime'niacs
Read! Build! Play! Linkup with LEGO®
Stark Scene • Winter 2014
Get a Clue @ Your Library
Wednesdays • 4:00–5:30 pm Jan 22; Feb 26; Mar 26; Apr 23 Teens: Join us for a bit of tea and biscuits if you love Sherlock, Doctor Who, Monty Python and all things British.
Sunday Sizzlers Online Book Club
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Wednesday, Feb 12 • 6:30 pm • Ages Infant–3 years w/caregiver: Learn how yoga can help with your baby's development while spending quality time together.
Parent/Child Workshop
Saturdays • 10:00 am • Jan 11; Feb 8; Mar 8; Apr 12; May 10 Grades K–5: Control the forces of the universe as you experiment with us.
Wednesdays • 3:30–5:00 pm Jan 15; Feb 5, 19; Mar 5, 19; Apr 2, 16; May 7, 21 Teens: Get together with other manga and anime fans. Explore Japanese culture.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
British Social Club
Mondays • 6:30 pm • Feb 3; Mar 3; Apr 7; May 5 Grades 3–7: Start with a book, add a stack of paper, art materials or a computer. Create your own literary masterpieces.
Saturday Science
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Tuesdays • 4:00–5:00 pm Feb 11; Mar 11; Apr 8; May 13 Teens: Have a say in what happens at your library.
Mondays • 4:00 pm Feb 10; Mar 10; Apr 14; May 12 Grades K–5: Incorporate play with LEGO and DUPLO bricks into reading and learning activities.
Teen Tech Week Wednesday, Mar 12 • 3:30 pm Teens: Experiment with and try out the latest techie gadgets. Find more details on page 9.
Waking Up the Garden
Saturday, Mar 15 • 10:00–11:30 am • Adults: Barb Huth from Dumont Seed Co. will instruct on how to get your garden ready and how to start seeds.
Chocolate Taste
Saturday, Mar 22 • 2:00 pm • Teens: "I've never met a chocolate I didn't like." If this is true for you, join us and create your own chocolate dream.
Extending the Growing Season
Saturday, Mar 22 • 10:00–11:30 am • Adults: Kathy Hensel, a master gardener, will discuss when to start various plants and how to get the most out of your garden.
Wordle, Wordle, Wordle!
Tuesday, Mar 25 • 2:00–4:00 pm Grades K–5: Create your own word art using wordle.net. See page 9 for more information.
Fairy Ball
Saturday, Mar 29 • 10:30 am • Family: Dress up as your favorite fairy character and join us for some magical play.
Local Author Fair
Kick–Off for National Library Week Saturday, Apr 12 • 9:00 am–4:00 pm All Ages: Local authors will discuss and autograph their works.
Fishing Equipment and How to Get Started
Saturday, Apr 26 • 10:00–11:30 am • All Ages: David Frey will share his knowledge about fishing gear and pointers on how to fish.
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