North Branch
189 25th Street NW, Canton OH 44709 • 330.456.4356 = 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. Toddler/Preschool Story Time
Ages 3–5 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10:30–11:00 am • Jan 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2
Family Story Time
All Ages Mondays • 6:30–7:00 pm • Jan 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Children's Chess Club
Thursdays • 6:00– 7:45 pm Jan 9–May 1 Family: If you are just learning or have been playing for a while come join us for an evening of chess.
Knorth Knitters Club
Thursdays • 3:30–4:30 pm • Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 20; Apr 10 Family: Learn the basic knitting stitches. Bring a pair of size 11 needles. Donated yarn is provided.
Kids Poetry Pizazz!
Monday, Jan 13 • 6:30 pm • Grades 1–5: Exercise your creativity! Explore the excitement of poetry and have some fun.
Writers Group
Thursdays • 6:30–7:30 pm Jan 16; Feb 20; Mar 20; Apr 17 Adults: Whatever you're writing – poetry, novels, picture books – come get critiques and support other amateur writers.
Harry Science Fiction Club
Mondays • 6:30–7:45 pm All Ages: For more information check out the website at http://www.harrysf.org. Jan 20* �� Discussion of fall movies & TV shows Feb 17 �� 2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson Mar 17 �� Dune Frank Herbert Apr 21 ��� Foreigner by C.J. Cherryh May 19 �� Captain Vorpatril’s Alliance by Lois McMaster Bujold *Location to be posted on Harry website.
Krazy Teen Art Kart
Jan 21–May 23• 3:00 pm Teens: In the library after school? The mobile teen art cart will be available to be creative, have fun, or for a group project. Ask at the desk.
Valentines–To–Go
Feb 1–14• Library Hours Teens: Drop in and craft a special message for your valentine. Sweet materials provided. Make and take craft.
Classic Lit Book Club
Wednesdays •6:30 pm Adults Feb 5 ���� The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Mar 5 ���� The Trial by Franz Kafka Apr 2 ����� The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
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Stark Scene • Winter 2014
Valentine Rainbow Mural
Feb 6–14• Library Hours Family: Make a valentine to take home and one for our rainbow heart mural.
Harlem Renaissance Poetry
Black History Celebration Wednesday, Feb 12 6:00–7:30 pm Adults: The 1920s and 1930s provided a cultural explosion in Harlem: the Harlem Renaissance. Read and discuss poetry from this rich time period.
Laugh, Play, Read
Tuesday, Feb 11 •7:00 pm Family: Learn new ideas for teaching early reading skills to your children. See page 5 for details.
Lucky Limerick Contest
Mar 1–14 • Library Hours Teens: Write a limerick and we'll display the best o' the bunch!
Listen @ the Library
Wednesday, Apr 9 • 11:30 am Family: Hear stories accompanied by live music from the Canton Symphony. See page 19 for more locations.
Pups and Pages
Saturday, Apr 12 • 10:30 am–Noon • Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. See ad below for more locations.
Magnetically Magnetic Poetry
Saturday, Apr 12 • 3:00–4:00 pm • Teens: Explore your imaginative side. Turn your words into magnetic poetry.
Get the Jump on Summer May 21–23 • 3:00–5:00 pm Teens: Surf the newest teen book titles and grab the best reads for pool and beach!
PUPS and PAGES
Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Borrow one of our books or bring your own to read. Register online or at a participating location.
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SATURDAYS • 10:30 am JAN 18: Cindy with Jada (Mixed Breed), and Darla with Tessa (Weimaraner) MAR 15: Cindy with Jada (Mixed Breed), Libby with Apache (Golden Retriever), and Darla with Tessa (Weimaraner) MAY 17: Cindy with Jada (Mixed Breed), Hilda with Gus (Golden Retriever), Libby with Apache (Golden Retriever), and Darla with Paco (bird)
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SATURDAY, JAN 18 • 10:30 am Steve with Emma (German Shepherd), Hilda with Gus (Golden Retriever), and Libby with Apache (Golden Retriever)
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SATURDAY, FEB 15 • 10:30 am Steve with Emma (German Shepherd), Sharon with Smokey (Shetland Sheepdog), and Darla with Tessa (Weimaraner)
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SATURDAY, MAR 1 • 10:30 am Hilda with Gus (Golden Retriever)
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SATURDAY, MAR 1 • 10:30 am Sharon with Smokey (Shetland Sheepdog), Connie with Blade (Border Collie/Aussie mix), and Libby with Apache (Golden Retriever)
@NORTH
SATURDAY, APR 12 • 10:30 am Steve with Emma (German Shepherd), Cindy with Jada (Mixed Breed), Hilda with Gus (Golden Retriever), and Darla with Paco (bird)
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