Stark Scene Summer 2010

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Main Library Bookmobile DeHoff Memorial East Canton Jackson Township Lake Community Madge Youtz North Perry Sippo Plain Community Sandy Valley

summer 2010 • NEWS • PROGRAMS • Events

Locations and Hours Scheduled Closings June–September 2010 Monday, July 5 CLOSED in Observance of Independence Day Saturday, August 7 Hall of Fame Parade Main Library CLOSED

Main Library

715 Market Avenue N Canton, OH 44702 330.452.0665 Manager: Karen E. Miller Children’s...................330.458.2641 Genealogy..................330.458.2765 Reference...................330.458.2754 Technology Center....330.458.2740 Teens..........................330.458.2650 Hours

North Branch Open Noon–5:00 pm

MON–THU...... 10:00 am–8:00 pm FRI................... 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm

Monday, September 6 CLOSED in Observance of Labor Day

DeHoff Memorial Branch

Sunday, September 12 Sunday Hours Resume Main Library Perry Sippo Branch

216 Hartford Avenue SE Canton, OH 44707 330.452.9014 Manager: Linda Bennett MON–FRI........ 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm 224 N Wood Street East Canton, OH 44730 330.488.1501 Manager: Linda Bennett MON–FRI........ 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm

Library Card Services SCDL offers everyone the opportunity to have a free library card. Your library card will provide you with access to all library materials, computers, and online services. Each library card holder is responsible for: • All materials borrowed • Not allowing others to use their card • Charges for late, damaged, or lost materials • Reporting a lost or stolen card • Cost of replacing lost or damaged card ($1)

To Obtain a Library Card

Patrons age 18 and older must: • Complete a library card application • Provide an acceptable form of identification (Photo ID with current address) Patrons ages 16 and 17 must: • Complete a library card application • Provide a parent/legal guardian’s name • Identification (school ID is preferred) Patrons under age 16 must: • Provide a completed card application • Provide a parent/legal guardian’s signature Educators may obtain a library card for educational purposes. Please

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review the Teacher Loan Procedures brochure for educator privileges.

Corporate/Organization library cards are available upon request.

Fines

SCDL does not charge to check out library materials. Due date receipts are given at every checkout. However, if items are not returned or renewed by the due date, overdue fines will accrue.

The fine for all materials, unless specifically noted, is 10¢/day/item. Fines for videos, DVDs, CD–ROMs, Search Ohio, and ILL material are 50¢/day/item.

Patrons may not check out or renew items if fines, fees, or overdue materials exceed $5.00.

All SCDL locations accept cash, personal checks, or Visa/MasterCard.

Restrictions may apply.

Loan Periods and Limits Books, puppets Books on tape/CD Music tapes/CDs CD–ROMs/Software Magazines/Comics Videos/DVDs

14 days 14 days 14 days 14 days 7 days 7 days

No limit No limit 20* No limit No limit 10*

*Limits include any combination of Adult, Young Adult, and Juvenile materials.

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Perry Sippo Branch

7487 Fulton Drive NW Massillon, OH 44646 330.833.1010 Manager: Deborah Lanam MON–THU...... 10:00 am–8:00 pm FRI................... 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm

5710 12th Street NW Canton, OH 44708 330.477.8482 Manager: Lisa Szeles MON–THU...... 10:00 am–8:00 pm FRI................... 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm

Lake Community Branch

Plain Community Branch

11955 Market Avenue N Uniontown, OH 44685 330.877.9975 Manager: Jennifer Welsh MON–THU...... 10:00 am–8:00 pm FRI................... 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm

1803 Schneider Street NE Canton, OH 44721 330.494.3399 Manager: Kendel Croston MON–THU...... 10:00 am–8:00 pm FRI................... 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm

Madge Youtz Branch

Sandy Valley Branch

2921 Mahoning Road NE Canton, OH 44705 330.452.2618 Manager: Megan Johnson MON–FRI........ 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm

North Branch

East Canton Branch

Library Cards

Jackson Township Branch

9754 Cleveland Avenue SE Magnolia, OH 44643 330.866.3366 Manager: Gretchen Holland MON and TUE.... 10:00 am–8:00 pm WED–FRI........ 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm

Bookmobile Services

189 25th Street NW Canton, OH 44709 330.456.4356 Manager: Robyn Guedel MON–THU...... 10:00 am–8:00 pm FRI................... 10:00 am–6:00 pm SAT.................. 10:00 am–5:00 pm

715 Market Avenue N Canton, OH 44702 Manager: Tammy Long BOOKMOBILE.........330.458.2824 KIDMOBILE............ 330.458.2822 OUTREACH..............330.458.2827

Email Notification

Reserve Library Material

By providing your email address you will receive the following emails: Courtesy Notices, 1st Overdue Notices, and Hold Notices.

Your information will be used for official library use only. The library does not sell nor give its list of account holders or email addresses to other organizations or groups.

Internet Access

All Stark County District Library locations provide free Internet access to all ages. Printing costs may apply. Filtered and unfiltered Internet access is available. If you wish to temporarily bypass the filtering software you must enter your authorized library barcode and have parental consent if under 16.

All SCDL Branches provide computers with Internet access and word processing. Main Library has a Technology Center with over 20 computers with Internet access and word processing.

Renewals

You may renew by telephone, online at www.starklibrary.org, or at any SCDL location. Some library materials may not be renewable if reserved by another patron, Book Express, or if renewal exceeds the maximum number of renewals (2) permitted.

You may place holds on library materials at any library location or you may place holds online. You may choose how to be notified, whether by email or phone and at which SCDL location you wish to pick up your hold.

Returns

All SCDL materials may be returned to any Stark County District Library.

Interlibrary Loan

ILL is a free service to borrow library materials from other libraries outside the Stark County District Library system.

Search OHIO

SearchOhio makes public library items available to the communities served by the libraries of Akron–Summit County, Cuyahoga County, Cuyahoga Falls, Greene County, Kent Free, Louisville Public, Massillon Public, Mentor Public, Portage County, Reed Memorial, Rodman Public, Stark County District Library, Toledo, Wadsworth, Warren–Trumbull, Westerville, and Youngstown. The SearchOhio portal allows direct, online requesting for residents of Ohio and delivery of books and other library media within a matter of days.

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Director’s Message

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Kent Oliver Executive Director, Stark County District Library

elcome to this summer’s Stark Scene. For many of us, our first memories of using a public library are of summer reading programs and story times. This summer’s reading program is going to be an outstanding one. “Forests Green, Oceans Blue and Books Read” is an exciting melding of programming and reading opportunities for the whole family. Not only will our buildings be submerged in this exciting theme, but our bookmobiles and Kidmobiles will be out amongst you as well. The programming concepts and accompanying art work were developed by SCDL’s talented staff. This is not a “canned” reading curriculum but one which our staff created collaboratively.

Relax, sit back, stay cool, and partake of 2010 Summer Reading Club. It’s summertime, and the reading is easy!

Stark Scene Contents

Summer 2010, Issue no. 23

Summer Reading Club............6-7

News Director's Message............................. 3 Friends of the Library.......................... 4 Library Card Services.......................... 2 Locations and Hours........................... 2

Featured Events Arts in Stark Programs....................... 5 Computer Classes............................... 8

 Join the Library during     Canton First Friday 

Celebrating Downtown Canton

Friday, June 4 • 5:00–7:00 pm  Main Library  See the Lorax play, enjoy kid crafts, and visit the bookmobile.

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First Friday @ the Library.................... 3 Fundraising Fundamentals Series..... 5 Little Theatre Troupe Auditions........12 Photo Contests.................................... 5 Picture Book Look............................... 3 Pup and Pages..................................19 World of Difference Shows..............15 Zing in the City..................................... 3

Events and Programs Main Library......................................... 9 Bookmobile........................................ 10

"Picture Book" Book Look

DeHoff Memorial Branch................. 11 East Canton Branch..........................12

For Preschool and Elementary Teachers

Jackson Township Branch................13

Thursday, August 5 10:00 am–3:00 pm Perry Sippo Branch Browse new picture books which may be used to supplement classroom curriculum topics. Bibliographies, extension activity ideas, and a review of six early literacy skills will be provided throughout the day.  Registration is appreciated but not required. Please contact Deborah Cooper at 330.458.2830 or Vicki Muzzy at 330.458.2643.

Lake Community Branch.................. 14 Madge Youtz Branch.........................15

Wednesday, June 30 Downtown Canton 5: 00 pm

Visit the Library’s craft tent!

North Branch..................................... 16 Perry Sippo Branch........................... 17 Plain Community Branch..................18 Sandy Valley Branch..........................19

8:00 pm

Enjoy music by the Canton Symphony and fireworks.

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Friends Of the Library

715 Market Avenue N, Canton, Ohio 44702 • 330.458.2630 • www.scdlmainfol.org

FOL Participated in the Library’s Black History Celebration

2010 Book Sale Dates

After the tallying of the votes by Friends of the Library, prizes provided by the Library were awarded to the winning participants of the Bake–Off. In addition to donating the fruit and cheese trays, the Friends of the Library volunteers served refreshments following the program and hat style show.

Used book sales are held 10AM–4PM the 1st Saturday of the month except July & August when it is the 2nd Saturday. *Bag Days

May 1 Jun 5* Jul 10 Aug 14

Sep 4 Oct 2* Nov 6 Dec 4

FOL Volunteer Amy Thomas serving at the Library's Annual Black History Celebration held February.

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June 4th and July 2nd 5:30–8:00 pm

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Visit the Friends of the Library Bookstore and receive a free book.

Bookstore is located at the North end of the Main Library's parking lot at 715 Market Avenue North in Canton.

Enjoy the art of reading with the Friends of the Library!

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Jeff Kreger

2010 Scholarship Winners Announced This year’s recipients are Amy Baltzy and Jeff Kreger. Amy is currently a Library Assistant at DeHoff Branch and Jeff is the Emerging Technology Administrator at Main Library.

In 1987, the Friends of the Library created the Scholarship Grant Fund.

Its purpose is to offer scholarships to Stark County District Library staff members who are pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science.

Since that time, scholarships have been awarded to twenty two staff members, eighteen of whom are still employed by SCDL. The Scholarship Grant Fund is supported by Life Memberships in the Friends of the Library. At present, there are sixty one Life Members.

Books for Babies

Canton First Friday

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Amy Baltzy

The FOL continues its support of Book for Babies by volunteering with the Aultman Birth Center Pregnancy Program and distributing literacy kits to the expectant mothers. Kits are also distributed through Community Services mentors for Help Me Grow– Parents As Teachers, and the Stark County Main Library’s Baby Time and Mother Mentor program.

In December, Books for Babies received a $5,000.00 grant from the Mary Renkert Wendling Foundation which insures continuation of the program.

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Fundraising Fundamentals for Nonprofits Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, the Association of Fundraising Professionals North Central Ohio Chapter, and the Stark County District Library.

Wednesdays • 11:30 am–1:30 pm Main Library, Downtown Canton How can your organization survive and even thrive in 2011?

One key is a fundraising strategy that includes multiple revenue streams. Geared to nonprofit staff and volunteers, this basic level workshop series covers the fundamentals of establishing and strengthening fundraising programs.

Although workshops are free, separate registration for each program is required. Attendees may bring a lunch.  Register at www.cfnpe.org and click on the calendar tab to locate the class and dates you would like to attend.

August 18

Introduction to Fundraising Planning

Learn to conduct an assets inventory, identify potential funding partners, and prepare a fundraising plan and calendar.

September 8

Laying the Foundation: Developing a Case for Support

Take an in–depth look at the content included in a “Case for Support” and explore its use as a cornerstone of your fundraising efforts.

September 29

Introduction to Finding Funders

Explore online research tools, such as Foundation Directory Online Professional, which help you identify foundations and corporations that support programs and organizations like yours.

PHOTO CONTESTS Forests Green, Oceans Blue, Books READ Photo Contest June 7–July 24

All ages are welcome to participate!

Enter your original photo at one of our participating locations from June 7 to July 24 and show your friends and neighbors your creativity. Entry forms with rules and guidelines are available online or at your participating branch. Photos will be displayed at the Photo Show at the branch you select on the entry form.

Participating libraries include: East Canton, Jackson, Main, North, Perry, and Plain.

October 6

Your Board and Fundraising

Discuss the role your board plays in fundraising, how to overcome board member concerns, ways the board can participate in the fundraising process, and tips for strengthening your fundraising board.

October 20

Proposal Writing and Budgeting Basics

Learn the fundamentals of proposal writing, including budget preparation, as part of a basic grant proposal. Geared to the novice grant seeker, this program discusses the key components of a proposal to a foundation, the kinds of expenses covered under “personnel,” and how to determine a request amount that is neither too high nor too low in relation to what you expect to accomplish.

November 10

Fostering Relationships with Individual Donors

A fundraising program that nurtures individual donors is critical to your organization’s long–term success. Explore the fundamentals of an effective individual donor program and how to foster strong donor relationships.

December 1

Strategies for a Successful Ask

Attend a panel discussion and learn what donors look for from a community partner and how to approach them.

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5th Annual Summer Reading

Photo Contest with Quail Hollow and

Lake Community Branch

June 7–August 7

Judging: Tuesday, Aug 10 • 6:00–8:00 pm Ages 8 and up: A partnership with Quail Hollow State Park Camera Club. Entry forms available at Lake Community Branch. Deadline to submit photos is Aug 7.

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Enjoy these eco–friendly crafts at a library location near you!

Check your library's page for dates and times.

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

Papermaking 101

Family/All Ages Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

Teens Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials.

Hodgepodge Collage Family/All Ages Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials.

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Summer Reading Club Kick–Off Events @ East Canton

Jun 7–12 • Library Hours All Ages: Join us for any of our programs during Kick–Off Week. Register for Summer Reading Club and have some fun at the library.

@ Jackson Township

Monday, Jun 7 • Noon–4:00 pm All Ages: Celebrate Summer Reading Club and receive an ice cream snack (while supplies last).

@ Perry Sippo

Monday, Jun 7 • 1:00–3:00 pm All Ages: Visit our branch for an ice cream social and sign up for summer reading.

@ Sandy Valley

Monday, Jun 7 • 2:00–4:00 pm Kids: Enjoy make–it take–it crafts.

Adults: Register and enjoy refreshments.

Summer Reading Finale Saturday, Aug 14 • Noon–4:00 pm Main Library All Ages: Join us for an afternoon of information and enlightenment.

Chat with local vendors who support the "green" lifestyle. Visit the Children's Eco–Carnival for fun and education. Food, entertainment, and more. The purpose of the Green Fair is to create excitement and enthusiasm for green products, services and technologies available in Stark County.

Tuesday, Jun 8 • 1:00–4:00 pm Teens: Enjoy crafts and contest.

@ DeHoff Memorial

Tuesday, Jun 8 • Noon–5:00 pm All Ages: Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Club with games and register while enjoying cake and ice cream.

@ Madge Youtz

Tuesday, Jun 8 • 2:00–4:00 pm All Ages: Start your Summer Reading with a party at our branch. Tempting displays of tagged green books, blue books, and nature videos will be waiting for you.

@ Plain Community

Tuesday, Jun 8 • 2:00–4:00 pm Family/All Ages: Kick–off your summer at our Ice Cream Social. All ages are invited to register for summer reading and sign up for some great summer programming!

Movies On the

@ Lake Community

BiG Screen at Perry Sippo Branch

@ North Branch

Saturdays: Jul 17 and Aug 14 7:00–11:00 pm

Wednesday, Jun 9 • 1:00–4:00 pm All Ages: Join us for a toy swap, games, scavenger hunt, registration, and a sing–a–long with Dulcimers ′n Such.

Wednesday, Jun 9 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Kick–off the Summer Reading Club with a Mr. Pete sundae using green, blue, or red sprinkles. “Bearemy” the Build–a–Bear will also visit.

@ Main Library

Thursday, Jun 10 • 2:00 pm All Ages: Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Club with entertainment, fun, and surprises.

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Can I get a

Hooot Hooot

All Ages: Enjoy two movies outdoors on the big screen: one with magical inhabitants of a rainforest and the other a fight to save endangered owls. Co–sponsored by the Perry Sippo Friends of the Library and Stark Parks.

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Computer and Technology Classes

The Stark County District Library offers free computer and technology classes for all ages. Seating is limited. For more information or to register by phone call Dee Rondinella at 330.458.3150, email: trainer@starklibrary.org, or online through the Events Calendar.

Senior Surfers

Computer classes for Adults 55+

Basic Skills: Keyboard

Learn keyboard functions including the Enter, Space bar, Tab; arrow keys, delete, backspace, and Help.

Monday, Jul 12 • 10:00–11:30 am MAIN LIBRARY

Basic Skills: Mouse

Learn about different mouse styles; maintenance; learn the right and left click, and to scroll on a page.

Monday, Jul 19 • 10:00 am–Noon MAIN LIBRARY

Internet Searching

Learning to search the Internet, basics of the WWW; learn to use Back, Forward, scroll and change the text size on a web page.

Monday, Jul 26 • 10:00 am–Noon MAIN LIBRARY

Using Email: Creating an Account

Need an email account but don’t know how to set one up? In this session, create an email account using Gmail.

Thursday, Aug 26 • 2:00–4:00 pm DEHOFF memorial BRANCH

Word I

Learn to open, close, and save; basic skills such as Ribbons and Buttons; cut, copy, and paste; basic formatting.

(Prerequisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills) Monday, Aug 2 • 10:00 am–Noon MAIN LIBRARY

Regular Classes Basic Skills: Mouse

Learn about different mouse styles; maintenance; learn the right and left click, and to scroll on a page.

Wednesday, Jun 16 • 2:00–4:00 pm JACKSON Township BRANCH

Basic Skills: Windows File Management

Learn to create shortcuts for files, folders, or programs; organize your files; empty the recycle bin; adjust or mute speaker volume.

Wednesday, Jun 30 • 10:00 am–Noon EAST CANTON BRANCH

Craig’s List

Craig’s List has become one of the most popular sites for buying and selling items, finding job postings, and discussion forums. Join us and learn to navigate through Craig’s List.

(Prerequisite: Internet Skills)

Tuesday, Jun 8 • 6:00–7:30 pm LAKE community BRANCH Wednesday, Aug 4 • 6:00–7:30 pm JACKSON township BRANCH

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Excel I: Basics

Learn to open, close, and save a worksheet; Ribbons and Buttons; cut, copy and paste; learn basic cell formatting skills including Merge & Center, auto fill, and sum.

Thursday, Jul 1 • 10:00 am–Noon EAST CANTON BRANCH Tuesday, Jul 20 • 2:00–4:00 pm MAIN LIBRARY Tuesday, Aug 24 • 2:00–4:00 pm DEHOFF MEMORIAL BRANCH

Excel II: Formulas and More

Learn the components of a basic Excel formula (additions, subtraction, multiply, and divide); sorting order; Special Paste to link documents together. (Prerequisite: Excel I) Wednesday, Aug 25 • 2:00–4:00 pm DEHOFF MEMORIAL branch

Facebook

Learn more about Facebook and Internet safety while using social networking sites; create an account; search for friends; post to friends.

Word III: Mail Merge and More

Learn to create labels using Letters and Mailings; create, edit, and delete comments in your document; Page Setup and Special Paste; create, store, and access templates.

(Prerequisite: Word I & II) Thursday, Aug 26 • 10:00 am–Noon DEHOFF MEMORIAL BRANCH

Word IV: Picture Toolbar

Learn to insert images, photos, and objects in Microsoft Word. Then learn to use the tools found on the Picture Toolbar.

(Prerequisite: Word I & II)

Thursday, Jun 17 • 10:00 am–Noon JACKSON township BRANCH

Job Skills Series Excel I, II, & III

(Prerequisite: Internet Skills)

Thursday, Jun 10 • 6:00–7:30 pm PERRY sippo BRANCH

In this three part series, you will learn about the Ribbons and Buttons; Formatting and Formulas, and finish with special features such as Subtotaling, Label Making, and Mail Merge.

Wednesdays: Jul 14, 21, 28 • 2:00–4:00 pm MAIN LIBRARY

Internet Travel Searching

Word I, II, & III

Learn how to navigate Internet travel sites such as Priceline, Travelocity, and more.

(Prerequisite: Internet Skills)

Thursday, Jun 17 • 2:00–4:00 pm JACKSON township BRANCH

Playlist.com

Listen to your favorite songs, those golden oldies, classics, or today’s modern tunes while on the Internet. Create a Playlist account; add songs; access your music. (Prerequisite: Internet Skills) Thursday, Jul 22 • 10:00 am–Noon MAIN LIBRARY

Skype

Learn about Skype, free software that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet.

Create an account, learn to use a webcam and get started making Internet calls.

(Prerequisite: Internet Skills)

Thursday, Jul 1 • 10:00 am–Noon EAST CANTON BRANCH

Word I: Basics

Learn to open, close, and save; basic skills such as Ribbons and Buttons; cut, copy & paste; basic formatting. (Prerequisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills)

Wednesday, Jun 30 • 2:00–4:00 pm EAST CANTON Tuesday, Jul 20 • 10:00 am–Noon MAIN LIBRARY Tuesday, Aug 24 • 10:00 am–Noon DEHOFF MEMORIAL BRANCH

Word II: Formatting

Learn the basics of creating bullets; tabs; Headers and Footers; Columns and Tables; Hyperlinks; and learn some basic editing.

(Prerequisite: Word I)

Wednesday, Aug 25 • 10:00 am–Noon DEHOFF memorial BRANCH

In this three part series, learn the basic features of Word; Formatting Text; Tables and Columns: Bullets; Document Styles, and Mail Merge.

Wednesdays: Jul 14, 21, 28 • 5:30–7:30 pm MAIN LIBRARY

Teen’s Corner Grades 6–12

ComicLife

Want to make a comic book of your life or tell a funny story through storyboard pictures? Teens will learn about the new software ComicLife and the many different uses for it.

Thursday, Jul 8 • 2:30–4:00 pm LAKE community BRANCH

HTML I: Create a Website

Learn the basic HTML tags in Notepad needed to build a web page; add paragraphs; work with tables; learn about bullets; saving your pages; learn how to access your pages and view their source.

Friday, Jul 23 • 1:00–3:00 pm DEHOFF memorial BRANCH

Online All the Time

Join in and have fun while examining the popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Blogger.

(Prerequisite: Internet Skills)

Tuesday, Aug 17 6:00–7:30 pm SANDY VALLEY BRANCH

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Main Library

715 Market Avenue N, Canton OH 44702 • 330.452.0665

 = 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.  Children's, 330.458.2641

Family Story Time

Family/All Ages Tuesdays • 7:00 pm •  Jun 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3

Baby/Toddler Story Time

Ages newborn–3 years w/ caregiver Wednesdays • 10:30 am •  Jun 16, 23, 30; Jul 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug 4

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–5 years Thursdays • 10:30 am •  Jun 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5

Forests Green, Oceans Blue, Books READ Photo Contest

Jun 7–Jul 24 • Library Hours All Ages: Enter your original photo at a participating location. Photos will be displayed at the Photo Show at the branch you select on the entry form. See page 5 for more information.

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off

Thursday, Jun 10 • 2:00 pm All Ages: Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Club with entertainment, fun, and surprises.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesdays • 4:00–5:00 pm •  Jun 8; Jul 13; Aug 10 Teens: Make a difference at your library. Plan programs, volunteer in the library and community.

Dungeons & Dragons Gaming

Tuesdays • 4:00–7:00 pm •  Jun 15, 29; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10 Ages 14–25: Explore a realm of fantasy as you slay monsters, loot rewards, and get character skills through experience in the D&D universe.

Register with Teen Services, 330.458.2650.

Japanime’niacs

Wednesdays • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Jun 16, 30; Jul 14, 28; Aug 11 Teens: Get together with other Otaku as we review anime and manga, play PS2 and Wii games, plus explore Japanese culture. Register with Teen Services, 330.458.2650.

Family Game Nights

Wednesdays • 6:30 pm •  Jun 16–Aug 4 Family: Try different games each week: Wii, PS2, board games, card games, and more!

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Family Fun Days

Thursdays • 2:00 pm •  Family: Enjoy an afternoon of fun.

Jun 17.....Hodgepodge Collage Jun 24....Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshop Jul 1........World of Difference Interactive Show Papa Dieux's Well: A Folktale from Haiti Jul 8........Planting a Rainbow – Starting your own garden Jul 15......Toad–ally Cool Habitat Jul 22......Steve Dallas – Interactive music show Jul 29......The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle with the Stark–Tuscarawas–Wayne Joint Waste District

Fusion: Super Smash Bros BRAWL Tournament

Thursday, Jul 22 • 1:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Think you have what it takes to be Stark County District Library's Super Smash Brothers Brawl Champion? Win bragging rights and become BRAWL Champion! First 32 to sign up are guaranteed entry. Register with Teen Services, 330.458.2650.

Make–It Take–It

Recycled Crafts Thursday, Aug 5 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Stop in and enjoy making some recycled crafts like a CD picture frame and more.

Green Art Show

Papermaking 101

Thursday, Aug 12 • 2:00–3:00 pm All Ages: Did you create green art at the Library this summer? Come in and see it on display!

Organic Gardening

Green Fair

Thursdays: Jun 24; Jul 1 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials.

Saturday, Jun 26 • 10:00 am •  Sign–in 10:00–10:30 am Composting 10:30–11:30 am Heirloom Seeds 11:30 am–12:30 pm Adults: Master Gardener Linda Werstler from Rice's Nursery & Landscaping will discuss composting, and Barb Huth from Dumont Seed Company will discuss heirloom seeds and provide complimentary seeds. Register with Reference Services, 330.458.2754.

Eco Jewelry

Thursday, Jul 8 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Why spend money on jewelry when you can make your own trendy and innovative pieces from up–cycled materials. Register with Teen Services, 330.458.2650.

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Jul 17 • 10:30 am •  Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Stop by the library with your own book or read one of the library's.

Introduction to Book Publishing Tuesday, Jul 13 6:00–8:00 pm

Adults: Award–Winning Author Chris Roerden will discuss ways to find a publisher, how to acquire a literary agent, and other essentials for succeeding in the book publishing industry. Chris will sell and sign her book: Don’t Sabotage Your Submission: Save Your Manuscript From Turning Up D.O.A.

Summer Reading Finale Saturday, Aug 14 • Noon–4:00 pm All Ages: Join us for an afternoon of information and enlightenment. Chat with local vendors who support the "green" lifestyle. Visit the Children's Eco–Carnival for fun and education.

Food, entertainment, and more. The purpose of the Green Fair is to create excitement and enthusiasm for green products, services and technologies available in Stark County.

Fundraising Fundamentals for Nonprofits Series

Wednesdays • 11:30 am–1:30 pm •  Aug 18–Dec 1 Adults: Geared to nonprofit staff and volunteers, this basic level workshop series covers the fundamentals of establishing and strengthening a fundraising program.

Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, the Association of Fundraising Professionals North Central Ohio Chapter, and the Stark County District Library. See page 5 for more details.  Register online at www.cfnpe.org and click

on the calendar tab and select the dates and classes you would like to attend.

Aug 18.....Introduction to Fundraising Planning Sep 8.......Laying the Foundation: Developing a Case for Support Sep 29.....Introduction to Finding Funders Oct 6........Your Board and Fundraising Oct 20......Proposal Writing and Budgeting Basics Nov 10.....Fostering Relationships with Individual Donors Dec 1.......Strategies for a Successful Ask

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Bookmobile Services

715 Market Avenue N, Canton OH 44702 • 330.452.0665 Have a question about Bookmobile? Call Tammy Long, Bookmobile Manager at 330.458.2820.

Summer Reading Club

Forests Green, Oceans Blue, Books Read Jun 7–Aug 13 Adults: Go Green with the Stark County District Library this summer. Visit the Bookmobile to read up on ways to save the planet, learn to reduce, reuse, recycle, or just read for fun. Borrowing books is a great way to be “environmentally correct.” Register for our summer reading program, read some great books, do our “ecology–themed” puzzles, and be eligible for prize drawings. Registration begins Jun 7.

Going Green

Teens: Test your Green knowledge.

Monday, Jun 14 Vienna Woods...............................11:15–11:45 am Tuesday, Jun 15 Skyline Terrace....................................1:45–2:15 pm Wednesday, Jun 16 Springwood Lake................................1:30–2:00 pm Thursday, Jun 24 Fisher Foods on Harrison SW..........6:30–7:00 pm

Why is the Sky Blue

Teens: Games and a craft Monday, Jul 19 Pleasant View Village......................12:30–1:00 pm Wednesday, Jul 21 Canton South at Bobby/Rebel.....12:30–1:00 pm Thursday, Jul 22 Fisher Foods on Harrison SW..........6:00–6:30 pm Friday, Jul 23 Wilmot................................................12:30–1:00 pm

Terrific Tree Tales

Grades Preschool–5: Who lives in the apartment house tree? How do the animals save the old tree? Why does the big bear hug trees? And, why does Mr. Tamarin cut down his trees? Find all this out and make a fun acorn craft too.

Thursday, Jun 17 Wales Square Shopping Center......6:00–6:30 pm Monday, Jun 21 Vienna Woods...............................11:15–11:45 am Fohl Village...........................................1:00–1:30 pm Pleasant View Village......................12:30–1:00 pm Beach City.............................................6:00–6:30 pm Tuesday, Jun 22 Clarendon Elementary.......................9:15–9:45 am Cedar Elementary.........................10:30–11:00 am McGregor Elementary.....................12:30–1:00 pm Woodell/Scenicview......................11:30 am–Noon Skyline Terrace....................................1:45–2:15 pm Edward Peel Coleman Center..........2:45–3:15 pm Southgate Shopping Center..............6:00–6:30pm Wednesday, Jun 23 Canton South @ Bobby/Rebel.....12:30–1:00 pm Springwood Lake................................1:30–2:00 pm Brookshire Hills @ Anglo Circle....11:30 am–Noon Saybrook...............................................2:30–3:00 pm Waynesburg Shopping Centre..........6:00–6:30pm

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Thursday, Jun 24 Peppertree...........................................1:45–2:15 pm Woodlawn Village...........................11:30 am–Noon Fisher Foods on Harrison SW..........6:00–6:30 pm Friday, Jun 25 Beach City at Fearon & Feller....10:30–11:00 am Wilmot................................................12:30–1:00 pm Tuslaw at Friendship Acres...............1:45–2:15 pm

Deep In the Ocean Blue

Grades Preschool–5: Let’s explore it together and see what we can catch!

Monday, Jul 12 Vienna Woods...............................11:15–11:45 am Fohl Village...........................................1:00–1:30 pm Pleasant View Village......................12:30–1:00 pm Beach City.............................................6:00–6:30 pm Tuesday, Jul 13 Clarendon Elementary.......................9:15–9:45 am Cedar Elementary.........................10:30–11:00 am McGregor Elementary.....................12:30–1:00 pm Woodell/Scenicview......................11:30 am–Noon Skyline Terrace....................................1:45–2:15 pm Edward Peel Coleman Center..........2:45–3:15 pm Southgate Shopping Center.............6:00–6:30 pm Wednesday, Jul 14 Canton South at Bobby/Rebel.....12:30–1:00 pm Springwood Lake................................1:30–2:00 pm Brookshire Hills at Anglo Circle....11:30 am–Noon Saybrook...............................................2:30–3:00 pm Waynesburg Shopping Centre.........6:00–6:30 pm Thursday, Jul 15 Peppertree...........................................1:45–2:15 pm Woodlawn Village...........................11:30 am–Noon Fisher Foods on Harrison SW..........6:00–6:30 pm Friday, Jul 16 Beach City at Fearon & Feller....10:30–11:00 am Wilmot................................................12:30–1:00 pm Tuslaw at Friendship Acres...............1:45–2:15 pm Thursday, Jul 22 Wales Square Shopping Center......6:00–6:30 pm

Bookmobile Community Stops June–August 2010 Mondays Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16 Vienna Woods...................................... 11:00–11:45 am Fohl Village..............................................12:45–2:15 pm YWCA........................................................9:15–10:00 am Pleasant View Village.............................12:15–1:15 pm Night Stop at 5:30–7:30 pm Beach City

Tuesdays Jun 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17 Clarendon Elementary School...............9:00–10:00 am Cedar Elementary School................... 10:15–11:15 am McGregor Elementary School...............12:15–1:00 pm Mayfield Manor......................................... 1:15–2:15 pm Woodell/Scenicview......................11:00 am–12:15 pm Skyline Terrace.......................................... 1:30–2:30 pm Edward Peel Coleman Center................. 2:45–3:15 pm Night Stop at 5:30–7:30 pm Southgate Shopping Center

Wednesdays Jun 9, 16, 23, 30; Jul 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11, 18 Canton South at Bobby/Rebel..............12:15–1:00 pm Brookshire Hills at Anglo Circle............11:15 am–Noon Saybrook.................................................... 2:15–3:00 pm Night Stop at 5:30–7:30 pm Waynesburg Shopping Centre

Thursdays Jun 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5, 12, 19 Peppertree................................................. 1:30–2:30 pm Village Towers...................................... 10:00–11:00 am Woodlawn Village...................................11:15 am–Noon Whippledale Center.................................. 1:00–2:00 pm Night Stop at 5:30–7:30 pm Fishers Foods on Harrison SW Wales Square Shopping Center

Fridays The library’s two Kidmobiles–bookmobiles stocked especially for preschool and kindergarten children– make 96 stops at area preschools and kindergartens each month. Children hear a story and get a chance to check out books.

Jun 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13, 20 Beach City at Fearon/Feller............... 10:15–11:00 am Wilmot......................................................12:15–1:00 pm Tuslaw at Friendship Acres...................... 1:30–2:15 pm

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DeHoff Memorial Branch 216 Hartford Avenue SE, Canton OH 44707 • 330.452.9014

 = Registration requested. Please register online at www.starklibrary.org/eventscalendar or call your participating library.

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off

Altered Clothing Transformations and Customized T–Shirts

Tuesday, Jun 8 • Noon–5:00 pm Family/All Ages: Join us as we kick–off our Summer Reading Club with games and register while enjoying cake and ice cream.

Friday, Jul 2 1:00–2:30 pm Grades 6–12: Bring a T–shirt and transform it into a customized masterpiece.

Employment Source Program

Fire Safety Program

Wednesday, Jun 9 10:30 am–Noon Adults: An informational meeting to explain the numerous resources available for job seekers at this workforce development and training center. Learn how the free services at The Employment Source can benefit you in your next job search.

Unlocking the Secrets of the Cemetery

Tuesday, Jul 6 2:30–3:30 pm Grades K–5: Carla from the Canton Fire Department will share tips on fire safety.

World of Difference Interactive Show

Dog Tails: A Folktale from the Iroquois Thursday, Jul 8 2:00–3:00 pm ( Family/All Ages: Why do dogs always sniff each other’s tails? Find out in this hysterical tale.

Underwater Crafts

Tuesday, Jul 20 2:30–3:30 pm Grades K–5: Let’s dive under the sea for underwater crafts.

Web Design for Teens

Friday, Jul 23 1:00–2:30 pm ( Grades 6–12: Students will learn the basics of designing and developing a web site.

Hodgepodge Collage

Tuesday, Jul 27 2:30–3:30 pm Family/All Ages: Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials.

Thursday, Jun 10 1:00–2:30 pm Adults: Kim Kenney from the McKinley Museum will discuss the history of cemeteries in Stark County.

Travel the World Through Books

Book Café

Friday, Jul 9 1:00–2:30 pm Grades 6–12: Learn about different cultures through the world of books.

Monday, Aug 2 1:00–2:30 pm Grades 6–12: Preserve memories with photos and journals.

Recycled Bracelet Program

Pizza Oven Program

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

Cognition and Brain Health

Papermaking 101

Friday, Jun 11 1:00–2:30 pm •  Grades 6–12: Recycle old buttons to create a fabulous looking bracelet.

Tuesday, Jun 15 • 10:15–11:00 am Adults: Join Andi Michelson, certified occupational therapy assistant. Learn about the aging process plus lifestyle changes and activities to help stay mentally sharp.

Bicycle Safety

Tuesday, Jun 15 2:30–3:30 pm Grades K–5: Bring your bike and find out about bicycle safety this summer.

National Beauty College Program

Friday, Jun 18 1:00–2:30 pm ( Grades 6–12: Students will learn how to keep their fingernails healthy and strong.

Tuesday, Jul 13 2:30–3:30 pm All Ages: Learn all about pizza and enjoy a slice with Theresa from Pizza Oven.

Friday, Jul 16 1:00–2:30 pm ( Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials. Final masterpieces will be displayed in the library.

Tuesday, Aug 3 2:00–3:00 pm Family/All Ages: Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

Lunch and a Book

Friday, Aug 6 1:00–2:30 pm Grades 6–12: Discuss the book, Lunch Money

by Andrew Clements.

@ DeHoff Memorial Branch

Artists in the Making Workshops was a collaboration between the Stark County District Library, Arts in Stark, and Building Healthy Communities where youth learned and created using new artistic techniques and even how artist are inspired.

Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshop

Tuesday, Jun 22 2:00–3:00 pm Ages 5 and up: Learn the basics of theater. The last 15 minutes there will be a performance for family and friends to enjoy. Wear or bring socks.

Under Construction

Friday, Jun 25 2:00–3:30 pm •  Grades 6–12: A representative from Lowe's Home Improvement Store will provide instruction in the assembly of a do–it–yourself project.

Gardening for Teens

Monday, Jun 28 1:00–2:30 pm ( Grades 6–12: Are you struggling and frustrated with your garden’s lack of development? Let Master Gardener Connie Greathouse help you.

Plus, learn about indoor gardening.

Follow the Lead Dog Program

Tuesday, Jun 29 2:30–3:15 pm Grades K–5: Enjoy a parade of dogs lead by Harry Ellis, local dog trainer.

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E ast Canton Branch

224 North Wood Street, East Canton OH 44730 • 330.488.1501  = Registration requested. Please register online at www.starklibrary.org/eventscalendar or call your participating library.

Programming subject to change based on unexpected school closings or room changes with the Foltz Community Center scheduling.

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

S tory Times

Get your child ready to read with stories, songs, and fun.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 2–5 years Wednesdays • 10:30 am Jun 9, 16, 23, 30; Jul 14, 21, 23, 30

East Canton Book Sale

Jun 7–12 • Library Hours All Ages: Visit our branch’s book sale and you may leave with an amazing find. On Saturday, Jun 12, bring in a bag and fill it for $1.00.

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off Week

Jun 7–12 • Library Hours All Ages: Join us for any of our programs during Kick–Off Week. Register for Summer Reading Club and have some fun at the library.

Funky Face Painting

Monday, Jun 14 • 1:00–3:00 pm Family/All Ages: Funky Faces will be painting faces with art based on the Summer Reading Club theme. Enjoy refreshments too.

Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere

Thursday, Jun 17 • 2:00 pm Grades Preschool–5: Come join us as we create bubbles of all sizes using all types of household recycled items.

Tuesday, Jun 29 • 2:00 pm Family/All Ages: Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

Trash to Treasure

Hodgepodge Collage

Thursday, Jul 15 • 2:00 pm Family/All Ages: Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials. Final masterpieces will be displayed in the library.

Tuesday, Jun 29 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Don't toss that junk, turn it into something you'll treasure forever!

Bring the Wild Inside

World of Difference Interactive Show

Fairy Gardens and Rock Painting

Tuesday, Jul 20 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Be creative with nature's gifts.

The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Tale from India's Panchatantra Tuesday, Jul 6 • 2:00 pm Family/All Ages Can a monkey and a crocodile be friends? Find out in this tale exploring themes of friendship, honesty, and cleverness.

Thursday, Jul 22 • 2:00 pm Grades Preschool–5: Crafts and stories about the tiny creatures we might encounter if we make them welcome.

Beginning Genealogy Class

Thursday, Jul 29 • 2:00 pm Grades Preschool–5: Flowers, planters, and wind chimes made from things others might throw away.

Tuesday, Jul 13 • 1:30 pm Adults: Learn how to trace your family ancestry by using resources from the Stark County District Library.

Let’s Plant a Recycled Garden

Water, Water Everywhere

Papermaking 101

Tuesday, Jul 13 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials.

Tuesday, Aug 3 • 2:30–4:00 pm•  Teens: Get wet ‘n’ wild as we wrap up Summer Reading 2010. You will get wet so be sure to dress appropriately!

Genealogy: Ohio Land Records

Photo Contest Show

Wednesday, Jul 14 • 1:30 pm Adults: Trace your Stark County ancestors through Ohio Land Records.

Saturday, Aug 7 • 2:00 pm All Ages: Everyone is welcome to view all the photos submitted in the Photo Contest.

Secret Lives of Teen Books

Tuesday, Jun 22 •2:30–4:00 pm •  Teens: Start your summer off right with a "secret" project and discussion of what teen reads you've been missing. Enjoy snacks too.

Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshop

Wednesday, Jun 23• 4:00 pm Ages 5 and up: Learn the basics of theater. The last 15 minutes there will be a performance for family and friends to enjoy. Wear or bring socks.

If We Plant Them, They Will Come

Thursday, Jun 24 • 2:00 pm Grades Preschool–5: Bring the magic of butterflies and humming birds to your garden.

Even small children will learn what plants invite nature’s most magical creatures to your garden.

Take home a butterfly.

Cognition and Brain Health

Monday, Jun 28 • 10:10–11:00 am Adults: Join Andi Michelson, certified occupational therapy assistant. Learn about the aging process plus lifestyles changes and activities to help stay mentally sharp.

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Audition Notice For ages 4–14

The Purrrrfect Christmas Tuesday, Sep 7 • 6:00 pm Main Library, Children's

Wednesday, Sep 8 • 6:00 pm Jackson Township Branch

Read–through: Sep 30 Rehearsals begin: Oct 3 Performances: Nov 13, 16, 18, 20 For more information call Carol Ann Carmack @ 330.458.3165

Encore Players Summertime Drama Workshops June 16–24 Ages 5 and up Learn the basics of theater.

The last 15 minutes there will be a performance for family and friends to enjoy.

Wear or bring socks.

Check each library location's page for dates and times.

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Jackson Township Branch

7487 Fulton Drive NW, Massillon OH 44646 • 330.833.1010

 = Registration requested. Please register online at www.starklibrary.org/eventscalendar or call your participating library.

Adult Book Discussion

Green Photography

Thursdays • 6:00 pm Adults: Join us the first Thursday of every month for good conversation.

May 6 ������A Thousand Splendid Suns

by Khaled Hosseini Jun 3 �������South of Broad by Pat Conroy Jul 1 ��������One From the Other: A Bernie Gunther Novel by Philip Kerr Aug 5 �������My Life in France by Julia Child Sep 2 ������The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

by William Kamkwamba

Tuesday, Jun 15 • 6:30–7:45 pm Adults and Teens: Do you want to take better pictures? Learn the basics of composition, including the rule of thirds, and apply it to the natural world around you. Jill Malusky from the Massillon Museum will show you how.

Meet Author Brian Centrone

Thursdays • 6:30–7:45 pm Jun 17; Jul 15; Aug 19 Grades 6–12: Gather with other teen writers to talk about the art of writing, your works–in– progress, and practice your craft through writing exercises.

Tuesday, Jun 1 • 7:00–8:00 pm Teens/Adults: Short Story writer and Professor of English Brian Centrone will read one of his most popular short stories. Brian will be teaching several writing classes this summer at the Massillon Museum.

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off

Monday, Jun 7 • Noon–4:00 pm All Ages: Celebrate Summer Reading Club and receive an ice cream snack (while supplies last).

Forests Green, Oceans Blue, Books READ Photo Contest

Jun 7–Jul 24 • Library Hours Photo/Art Show: Aug 5 • 6:30 pm All Ages: Enter your original photo at a participating location. Photos will be displayed at the Photo Show at the branch you select on the entry form. See page 5 for more information.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesdays • 6:30–7:30 pm Jun 8; Jul 13; Aug 10 Grades 6–12: The TAB does community outreach, publishes a newsletter, helps with programming, and more.

Papermaking 101

Thursday, Jun 10 •2:00–4:00 pm Tuesday, Jun 15 •2:00–4:00 pm Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials on Thursday. The paper will be allowed to dry until Tuesday. On Tuesday make your own journal, plantable bookmark, or whatever you want to make.

Middle School Book Discussion Group

Saturdays • 3:00–4:00 pm Jun 12; Jul 10; Aug 7 Grades 6–8: Group will choose titles at an organizational meeting. Discussion questions available when you register.

Get Moving! Get Active! Get Started!

Monday, Jun 14 •10:00–11:30 am •  Grades 1–5: Put your sneakers on and join us as we start Summer off on the right foot. Barb Craven will lead a workout through the park.

Refreshments will be provided.

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Collage Fun

Wednesday, Jun 16 • 10:30–11:30 am •  Grades K–1: Create a collage based on the works of children's award winning illustrators.

Teen Writer’s Club

S tory Times

Get your child ready to read with stories, songs, and fun.

Baby/Toddler Story Time

Ages 6 months–2 years w/ caregiver Mondays • 10:15–10:45 am •  Jun 21, 28; Jul 12, 19

We Joy Sing Story Time

Ages 6 months–2 years w/ caregiver Monday, Jun 28 • 10:15–10:45 am •  and 11:00–11:30 am • 

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–5 years w/ caregiver Tuesdays • 10:30–11:00 am •  Jun 15, 22; Jul 6, 20, 27

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Jun 19 •10:30 am •  Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read.

Hodgepodge Collage

Wednesdays: Jun 23, 30• 10:30–11:30 am •  Photo/Art Show: Aug 5 • 6:30 pm Family/All Ages: Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials.

Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshop

Wednesday, Jun 23 • 1:30–2:30 pm •  Ages 5 and up: Learn the basics of theater. The last 15 minutes there will be a performance for family and friends to enjoy. Wear or bring socks.

Recycling Station Tour

Wednesday, Jun 23 • 2:00–3:00 pm Teens: What happens to the glass bottles and plastic bags that you put out to recycle? Visit the Jackson Recycling Station to fing out. Meet at the library; permission slips required.

Required Reading: H. S. Book Club

Thursdays • 6:30–7:30 pm Jun 24; Jul 22; Aug 26 Grades 9–12: Discuss books selected from the Jackson School’s Summer Reading Lists.

Snacks provided. Books will be announced when the reading lists are available.

Let's Go Mushroom Hunting

Monday, Jul 12 • 6:30–8:00 pm Adults: Julie Powell will lead us on a virtual “walk in the forest” to identify local mushroom species. We will also learn how to prepare and enjoy them at home. A tasting will follow.

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

Tuesday, Jul 13 •10:30–11:30 am •  Family/All Ages: Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

Painting with Natural Pigments

Wednesday, Jul 14 •2:00–4:00 pm Teens: Make paint from leaves, flowers, vegetables, rocks, and even dirt. Massillon Museum staff will guide you through the process.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Wednesday, Jul 21 •1:30–2:30 pm Teens: What should you do when you find an injured animal? Amanda Perry, from Stark Parks, will bring animals and discuss what wildlife rehabilitation is and how you help.

Mindful Eating & Good Nutrition

Ride Your Bike This Summer

Monday, Jul 26 • 6:00–8:00 pm Adults: Sarah Leffler, RD, LD from Aultman Weight Management, will teach us how to increase our nutritional awareness just in time for the local Farmer's Market.

World of Difference Interactive Show

Modernism Painting Workshop

Monday, Jun 28 •6:30–8:00 pm Adults: Meet local author and bicycling enthusiast Stan Purdum. He’ll share interesting bike routes with eateries along the way. A great way to go green!

The Ram in the Chile Patch: A Folktale from Mexico Tuesday, Jun 29 • 11:00 am–Noon •  Family/All Ages: A hilarious tale about a boy named Juan who learns that you don't have to be big to do great things.

Monday, Aug 2 •6:30–8:00 pm •  Adults: Jill Malusky, Educator at the Massillon Museum, will introduce us to modern painting styles and help us create our own work. We will use acrylic paint on paper to create a modern masterpiece. Space is limited.

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L ake Community Branch

11955 Market Avenue N, Uniontown OH 44685 • 330.877.9975  = 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–23 months w/ caregiver Tuesdays • 11:00–11:45 am •  Jun 15, 22, 29; Jul 13, 20, 27

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2–3 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 11:00–11:30 am •  Jun 16, 23, 30; Jul 14, 21, 28 or Thursdays • 11:00–11:30 am •  Jun 17, 24; Jul 1, 15, 22, 29

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 ½ –5 years Wednesdays • 10:00–10:30 am •  Jun 16, 23, 30; Jul 14, 21, 28 or Thursdays • 10:00–10:30 am •  Jun 17, 24; Jul 1, 15, 22, 29

Knitty Gritters Knitting Club

Ice Box Book Club

Wednesdays • 2:30–3:15 pm Jun 9, 23; Jul 14, 28; Aug 11, 25 Grades 6–8: Middle School Book Club

Watercolor Landscape Class

Tuesday, Jun 15 • 6:00–8:00 pm •  Adults: Create a beautiful watercolor landscape. Supplies will be provided.

Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshops

Wednesday, Jun 16 • 1:30–2:45 pm •  Ages 5 and up: Learn the basics of theater. The last 15 minutes there will be a performance for family and friends to enjoy. Wear or bring socks.

G.A.B. Club (Giggles and Books) Wednesdays • 2:30–3:30 pm Jun 16; Jul 7, 21; Aug 18 Grades 9–12: High School Book Club

Saturdays • 3:00–4:00 pm •  Jun 19, Jul 24 Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Stop by the library with your own book or read one of the library's.

The Ramen Club

Tuesdays • 2:30–4:00 pm Jun 22; Jul 27; Aug 17 Grades 6–12: Enjoy classic and current anime and investigate the Japanese culture.

5th Annual Lake Summer Reading Photo Contest

Summer for Sauces: Savory and Sweet

Tuesday, Jun 22 • 6:30–8:00 pm •  Adults: Chef Bev Shaffer, cookbook author and chef at Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, will present flavorful sauces and dressings. Cookbooks will be available for sale.

World of Difference Interactive Show

Tuesdays • 12:30–1:30 pm •  Grades 3–5: Bring a sack lunch.

Jun 8...The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies Jul 13...Letters from Camp by Kate Klise Aug 10...The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John

The Ram in the Chile Patch: A Folktale from Mexico Tuesday, Jun 29 • 2:00–2:45 pm •  Family/All Ages: A hilarious tale about a boy named Juan who learns that you don't have to be big to do great things.

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off

Magic Tree House Book Club

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Wednesday, Jul 7 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Grades K–3: Enter the hidden world of fairies.

ComicLife

Thursday, Jul 8 • 2:30–4:00 pm Grades 6–12: Make a comic book of your life or tell a funny story through storyboard pictures using the new software ComicLife.

Outback Ray's Amazing Animal Show

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

Saturday, May 8 • 10:00 am–Noon Adults: Thin your garden and find unique plants for free. Healthy plants only please.

Wednesday, Jun 9 • 1:00–4:00 pm All Ages: Join us for a toy swap, games, scavenger hunt, registration, and a sing–a–long with Dulcimers ′n Such.

Fairy Houses

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Pups and Pages

Radical Readers Book Club

Tuesday, Jul 6 • 6:30–8:00 pm •  Adults: Learn how to wrap sea glass with wire, share your collection, and more.

Thursday, Jul 15 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  All Ages: Outback Ray showcases his live exotic animals. Sponsored by the Lake Branch Friends of the Library.

Mystery Book Club

Jun 7–Aug 7 Judging: Tuesday, Aug 10 • 6:00–8:00 pm Ages 8 and up: A partnership with Quail Hollow State Park Camera Club. Entry forms available at branch. Deadline to submit photos is Aug 7.

See page 5 for more information.

Treasures from the Deep

Thursdays: Jun 17, 24• 2:30–4:00 pm Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials.

Mondays • 11:00 am–1:00 pm May 3, 17; Jun 7, 21; Jul 19; Aug 2, 16 Adults: Bring your current knitting project.

3rd Annual Plant Swap

Thursday, Jul 1 • 2:30–4:00 pm Grades 6–12: Create a colorful and unique basket using old newspaper ads.

Papermaking 101

Thursday, Jun 17* • 6:00–8:00 pm Friday, Jun 18 • 10:00 am–4:00 pm Saturday, Jun 19 • 10:00 am–4:00 pm *FOL Members Only Pre–Sale

Tuesdays • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Adults: Moderator Joe Sourini May 4 ������Blood Game by Iris Johansen Jun 1 �������The First Rule by Robert Crais Jul 6 ��������Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly Aug 3 �������Sizzle by Julie Garwood

A Tisket, a Tasket, a Green Magazine Basket

Wednesdays • 12:30–1:30 pm •  Grades K–3: Bring a sack lunch.

Jun 30.....Dark Day in the Deep Sea Jul 28......Pirates Past Noon

Tuesday, Jul 20 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Family/All Ages: Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

Altered Books

Thursday, Jul 22 • 2:30–4:00 pm Grades 6–12: Turn an old unwanted book into a work of art or a themed scrapbook.

Fusion Open Play

Thursday, Jul 29 • 2:30–4:00 pm Grades 6–12: Play PS2 and Wii games.

Hodgepodge Collage

Thursday, Jul 29 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials.

Young Artists' Art Show

Saturday, Jul 31 • 1:00–4:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: An exhibit of "green" artwork created at our summer programs.

Yoga Story Time

Wednesday, Aug 4 • 11:00–11:30 am •  Ages 3–8: Enlighten young minds with a unique combination of yoga and stories.

Open Game Day

Thursday, Aug 12 • 2:30–4:00 pm Grades 6–12: Wrap up Summer Reading by playing board games.

Hello Kindergarten

Thursday, Aug 19 • 10:30–11:30 am •  Kindergartners: Enjoy a special story time to welcome kids to kindergarten.

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Madge Youtz Branch

2921 Mahoning Road NE, Canton OH 44705 • 330.452.2618  = Registration requested. Please register online at www.starklibrary.org/eventscalendar or call your participating library.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesdays • 11:00 am–Noon •  May 12; Jun 9; Jul 14; Aug 11; Sep 8 Adults: Joe Sourini moderates this popular reading club.

May 12 ���The Professional by Robert B. Parker Jun 9 �������Kisser: A Stone Barrington Novel

by Stuart Woods Jul 14 ������The First Rule by Robert Crais Aug 11 ����Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly Sep 8 ������Sizzle by Julie Garwood Alternate Title: Split Image: A Jesse Stone Novel by Robert B. Parker

Vital Records: A Genealogy Workshop

Thursday, May 27 • 11:00 am–12:30 pm •  Adults: Learn how vital records are created and where they are located.

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off

Tuesday, Jun 8 • 2:00–4:00 pm All Ages: Start your summer of reading with a party at our branch. Tempting displays of tagged green books, blue books and nature videos will be waiting for you.

Ladybug Rocks

Thursday, Jun 10 • 1:30–2:30 pm Teens: Transform a geological object into art.

Family Story Time with Art

Mondays • 1:00–2:30 pm •  Jun 14, 21; Jul 26; Aug 2, 9 Family/All Ages: Get more out of picture books.

Create artistic images based on the story.

Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshop

Tuesday, Jun 15 • 2:00–3:30 pm Ages 5 and up: Learn the basics of theater. The last 15 minutes there will be a performance for family and friends to enjoy. Wear or bring socks.

Pizza for Teens

Thursday, Jun 24 • 1:30–2:30 pm •  Teens: The teen librarian will host a pizza tasting party. Guests will be presented with individual rating cards on which they'll rate the samples.

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Jun 26 • 10:30 am–Noon Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Stop by the library with your own book or read one of the library's.

Hodgepodge Collage

Wednesday, Jun 30 • 2:00–3:00 pm Family/All Ages: Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials. Final masterpieces will be displayed in the library.

Container Gardening

Thursday, Jul 1 • 1:00–3:00 pm •  Adults: A Master Gardener of Stark County leads this workshop on container gardening.

Pots, dirt, and seeds will be provided.

World of Difference Interactive Shows

Become part of an interactive folktale where learning and laughter combine for an unforgettable cultural experience.

Check your local library's page for show dates and times.

The Ram in the Chile Patch: A Folktale from Mexico

A hilarious tale about a boy named Juan who learns that you don't have to be big to do great things.

Papa Dieux's Well: A Folktale From Haiti

An ecological tale that is designed to bring awareness to the lengths that many people around the world must go in order to find clean drinking water.

The Monkey and the Crocodile: A tale from India's Panchatantra Can a monkey and a crocodile be friends? Find out in this tale exploring themes of friendship, honesty, and cleverness.

Dog Tails: A Folktale from the Iroquois

Why do dogs always sniff each other's tails? Find out in this hysterical tale.

Everyone smiles in the same language. ––Mexican–American proverb

http://worldofdiff.org

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Painting Stories Part I

Wednesday, Jul 7 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Grades 3–5: Tell us a short story to be illustrated with paint by you.

World of Difference Interactive Show

Dog Tails: A Folktale from the Iroquois Thursday, Jul 8 • 11:00 am–Noon •  Grades K–5: Why do dogs always sniff each other’s tails? Find out in this hysterical tale.

Painting Stories: Part II

Wednesday, Jul 14 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Grades 3–5: Tell us a short story to be illustrated with paint by you.

Papermaking 101

Thursday, Jul 15 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials.

Climate–Crazy Teen Book Club

Thursdays • 1:30–2:30 pm •  Jun 17; Jul 8; Jul 29 Grades 7–8: A novel of ecological challenges, Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer will be discussed throughout this book club. Pick up a copy before or at the first meeting.

Pictures & Poetry: Part I

Monday, Jul 19 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Grades 3–5: Write a short verse to be illustrated by you.

Pictures & Poetry: Part II

Wednesday, Jul 21 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Grades 3–5: Write a short verse to be illustrated by you.

Green Journaling

Thursday, Jul 22 • 1:30–2:30 pm •  Teens: Create a green journal with recycled paper and objects.

Christmas in July

Tuesday, Jul 27 • 11:00 am–Noon •  Adults: Create your holiday crafts early under the guidance of one of the library's in–house craft artist, Jo Ann Thompson.

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

Wednesday, Jul 28 • 2:00 –3:30 pm •  Family/All Ages: Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

Summer Reading Finale: Art Show

Wednesday, Aug 4 • 1:00–4:00 pm All Ages: Enjoy a display of all artwork created over the summer and meet the artists too.

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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.

Pajama Story Time

Family/All Ages Tuesdays • 6:30–7:00 pm •  Jun 15, 22; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27

Toddler/Preschool Story Time Ages 2–5 years Wednesdays • 10:30–11:00 am •  Jun 16, 23; Jul 7, 14, 21, 28

Harry–Science Fiction Club

Mondays• 6:30–7:45 pm All Ages May 17 ��� The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester Jun 21 �����Little Brother by Corey Doctorow Jul 19 ������The Beast Master by Andre Norton Aug 23 ����Time Patrol by Poul Anderson

Children’s Chess Club

Thursdays • 6:30–7:45 pm•  Jun 3–Aug 26 Grades 1–6: If you are just a beginner, or have been playing for awhile, come join us for an evening of chess. Chess boards are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Forests Green, Oceans Blue, Books READ Photo Contest

Jun 7–Jul 24 • Library Hours Photo/Art Show: Aug 11 • 1:00 pm All Ages: Enter your original photo at a participating location. Photos will be displayed at the Photo Show at the branch you select on the entry form. See page 5 for more information.

Book Reviews

Jun 7–Aug 14 • Library Hours Adults: Write reviews of the books you read for the chance to win prizes. All reviews must be at least 130 words. Enter as often as you like.

Submit entries at the desk.

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off

5th Annual Ice Cream Social Wednesday, Jun 9 •2:00–4:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Let's kick–off the Summer Reading Club with a Mr. Pete sundae using green, blue, or red sprinkles! Vote for Pete's hair color of green, blue, or red by reading books and earning ballots. "Bearemy" the Build–a– Bear will also visit.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Wednesday, Jun 16 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Teens: Bring an old sneaker, shoe, or boot and turn it into an eco–friendly planter.

Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshop

Thursday, Jun 17 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Grades K–5: Learn the basics of performing on

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stage with costumes, props and lots of fun!

used books for some new ones!

Plant Swap

Letterboxing

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Hodgepodge Collage

Saturday, Jun 19 • 1:00–3:00 pm Adults: Did you buy a few too many geraniums but not enough green beans? Come swap your healthy plants with others.

Wednesday, Jul 14 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Teens: Learn about this modern day treasure hunt. Create your own personal stamp to take on your adventure.

Tuesday, Jun 22 • 6:30–7:30 pm •  Adults: Have you ever wondered how you should handle injured and orphaned animals around your yard? Amanda Perry from Stark Parks will help teach you how to help the wildlife you encounter.

Thursday, Jul 15 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Family/All Ages: Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials. Final masterpieces will be displayed in the library.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Journaling with Art

with Stark Parks–Sippo Lake Wildlife Center Tuesday, Jun 22 • 2:00–2:45 pm • 

or 3:00–3:45 pm •  Family/All Ages: Fun for animal and nature lovers! See and touch live critters. Learn about our green planet.

Saturday, Jul 17 • 10:00–11:30 am •  Adults: If you love writing and art, this is for you.

Learn about journal writing and how to spice it up with a splash of art with the help of Dr. Jennifer Durham.

Talkin’ Trash

Eco Chic

Wednesday, Jun 23 •2:00–3:30 pm• Teens: Where does all of our garbage go?

Lynette Reiner, Science Director of the McKinley Museum, will demonstrate how to use, reuse, and recycle.

Trash to Treasure Make–It Take–It Craft Week

Jun 28–Jul 2 • Library Hours Family/All Ages: Visit the library and use recycled materials to make a fun treasure to take home. Supplies provided.

Papermaking 101

Wednesday, Jun 30 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials.

Photo Tips

Wednesday, Jul 7 • 6:00–7:00 pm •  All Ages: Keith Carretta from Van’s Camera will provide tips for taking perfect pictures no matter what camera you use. Come to learn and enter a drawing for a prize to help with your photos.

World of Difference Interactive Show

Dog Tails: A Folktale From the Iroquois Thursday, Jul 8 • 6:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Why do dogs sniff each other’s tails? Find out in this hysterical tale.

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Jul 10 •10:30 am–Noon •  Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Stop by the library with your own book or read one of the library's.

Book Swap

Friday, Jul 9 • 10:00 am–4:00 pm Saturday, Jul 10 • 10:00 am–4:00 pm Family/All Ages: Looking for some new books for vacation? Come in and swap your gently

Wednesday, Jul 21• 2:00–3:30 pm •  Teens: Turn leftover odds and ends into something reusable and fun.

Green Crafting–to–Go

Jul 26–31 • Library Hours Teens: Stop in the library and make and take a red, blue, or green craft.

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

Thursday, Jul 29 • 10:30–11:45 am •  Family/All Ages: Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

Beat to Quarters Book Talk

Monday, Aug 2 • 2:00–3:00 pm Wednesday, Aug 4 • 6:00–7:00 pm Adults: If you can only dream of sailing the ocean blue this summer, do so with a book.

Come learn about both novels and true stories of naval adventures.

Bring a Book Back to Life

Wednesday, Aug 4 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Teens: Recycle an old, tattered book and create something fun and useful.

Green Art Show

Wednesday, Aug 11 • 1:00–5:00 pm Family/All Ages: Come and enjoy all the ‘green’ artwork that has been created over the summer, including photo contest entries and winners!

Pizza Party

Thursday, Aug 12 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Family/All Ages: Come in for Pete's Summer Reading Club makeover. Will his hair be colored green, blue, or red? This will be decided by the summer readers at North Branch.

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Perry Sippo Branch

5710 12th Street NW, Canton OH 44708 • 330.477.8482

 = Registration requested. Please register online at www.starklibrary.org/eventscalendar or call your participating library.

Photography 101

Tuesday, Jun 1 •6:00–7:00 pm •  All Ages: Find out what makes a good picture and then how to take it.

Book Discussion Group

Thursdays • 6:00–7:00 pm •  Adults: New members are always welcome.

Book selections available at circulation desk.

Jun 3 ����� The Closers by Michael Connelly Jul 1 ������� The Diary by Eileen Goudge Aug 5 ����� Three Cups of Tea

by Greg Mortenson Sep 2 ����� Weight of Silence

by Heather Gudenkauf

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off

Ice Cream Social Monday, Jun 7 • 1:00–3:00 pm All Ages: Visit our branch for an ice cream social and sign up for summer reading.

Forests Green, Oceans Blue, Books READ Photo Contest

Jun 7–Jul 24 • Library Hours Photo Show: Jul 31 • Library Hours Awards will be presented at 3:00 pm All Ages: Enter your original photo at a participating location. Photos will be displayed at the Photo Show at the branch you select on the entry form. See page 5 for more information.

Teen Advisory Board

Mondays: Jun 7; Aug 2• 3:30–4:30 pm Grades 6–12: Get involved at your library!

New members are always welcome.

Trash Treasure Challenge

Hodgepodge Collage

Thursday, Jun 17 • 2:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials. Final masterpieces will be displayed in the library.

Everything Anime

Fridays • 3:30–5:30 pm •  Jun 18; Jul 2, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Sep 10, 24 Grades 6–12: Meet to discuss and share anime, play video and card games.

Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshop

Tuesday, Jun 22 • 6:00 pm •  Ages 5 and up: Learn the basics of theater. The last 15 minutes there will be a performance for family and friends to enjoy. Wear or bring socks.

Weird Science

Wednesdays: Jun 23, Jul 21• 6:00–7:00 pm •  Grades 6–12: Explore the science of slime and the mysteries of chemistry using common household materials. Space is limited.

P.S. Books

Thursdays • 4:00–5:00 pm •  Jun 24; Jul 29; Aug 19 Grades 6–12: Open book discussion, new teen releases, book reviews, and more. New members are welcome.

Papermaking 101

Tuesday, Jun 29 • 3:00 pm Thursday, Jul 1 • 3:00 pm Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials.

Jun 7–Jul 2 • Library Hours •  Voting: Jul 6–10 • Library Hours All Ages: An art exhibition celebrating the creativity of reusing materials. Prizes will be presented at the Jul 13 awards reception. More information, rules, and entry forms available at the Perry Sippo Branch and the Stark Parks.

World of Difference Interactive Show

Facebook

Tuesdays: Jul 6, Aug 3• 6:30–7:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Enjoy stories and songs, while relaxing by Sippo Lake.

Thursday, Jun 10 • 6:00–7:30 pm Adults: Learn more about Facebook and Internet safety while using social networking sites; create an account; search for friends; post to friends. (Prerequisite: Internet Skills)

Pups and Pages

Saturdays: Jun 12; Jul 10• 10:00–11:00 am • Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read.

Food Fear Factor

Monday, Jun 14 • 6:00–7:30 pm •  Grades 6–12: Take the Food Fear Factor Challenge or watch as others test their stomachs, and win prizes! Space is limited.

Power Writers

Wednesdays • 6:00–7:30 pm •  Jun 16, 30; Jul 14, 28 Grades 6–12: Experience writing from prompts and share your piece with fellow writers.

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Papa Dieux's Well: A Folktale from Haiti Thursday, Jul 1 • 11:00 am–Noon •  Grades K–5: A tale that brings awareness to the lengths that many people must go to find clean drinking water.

Stories by the Lake

T–Shirt Surgery

Wednesday, Jul 7 • 3:00–4:30 pm •  Grades 6–12: Bring a pair of scissors and an old shirt. We'll transform it into something new!

Kitchen Science

Thursday, Jul 8 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Grades K–5: Have some delicious fun as we experiment with our food.

Retro Races

Monday, Jul 12 • 6:00–7:00 pm •  Grades 6–12: Enjoy races involving shoe–tying, hula hoops, eggs, trash bags, and more.

Clean Green: Save $ and the Earth

Thursday, Jul 15 • 6:30–7:30 pm •  Adults: Make homemade cleaning products that save money and the earth. Space is limited.

S tory Times

Get your child ready to read with stories, songs, and fun.

Baby Story Time

Ages newborn–23 months w/caregiver Mondays • 10:00–10:30 am •  Jun 14, 21, 28; Jul 12 or Fridays • 10:00–10:30 am •  Jun 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2–3 years w/caregiver Mondays • 11:00–11:30 am •  Jun 14, 21, 28; Jul 12 or Thursdays • 1:00–1:30 pm •  Jun 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15

Preschool Story Time

Ages 4–5 years w/caregiver Tuesdays • 2:00–2:30 pm •  Jun 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13 or Wednesdays • 10:00–10:30 am •  Jun 16, 23, 30; Jul 7, 14

3rd Annual On the Big Screen

Saturday, Jul 17 • 7:00–11:00 pm Saturday, Aug 14 • 7:00–11:00 pm All Ages: Enjoy two movies outdoors on the big screen: one with magical inhabitants of a rainforest and the other a fight to save endangered owls. Co–sponsored by the Perry Sippo Friends of the Library and Stark Parks.

Bubble–ology

Thursday, Jul 22 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Grades K–5: Join us for bubble making fun!

Zumba

Thursday, Jul 22 • 6:00–7:00 pm •  Adults: Demonstration presented by Karen from the YMCA of Western Stark County. Wear comfy clothes, tennis shoes, and bring a towel.

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

Thursday, Jul 29 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

The Secret’s Out

Aug 2–21 • Library Hours Teens/Adults: Fan of the Post Secret books?

Pick up supplies to reveal your secret then submit anonymously to the mailbox located next to the fish tank. On display Aug 23–Sep 4.

Trace Your Family Tree

Thursday, Aug 12 • 6:00–7:30 pm •  Adults: Whether you have Stark County ancestors or not, the Genealogy Department of the Library can help you trace your family tree.

Space is limited.

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Plain Community Branch

1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton OH 44721 • 330.494.3399  = 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.

Family Story Time

Family/All Ages Tuesdays • 10:30–11:30 am •  Jun 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10 and Wednesdays • 10:30–11:30 am •  Jun 16, 23, 30; Jul 7, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11

Forests Green, Oceans Blue, Books READ Photo Contest

No Bad News

Container Gardening

Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshop

Hodgepodge Collage

Wednesday, Jun 23 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Do you know what is black and white and read all over? You might find out when we read No Bad News by Kenneth Cole at this program. You’ll also learn how to have lots of fun as you reinvent the newspaper.

Thursday, Jun 24 • 6:00 pm •  Ages 5 and up: Learn the basics of theater. The last 15 minutes there will be a performance for family and friends to enjoy. Wear or bring socks.

Teen Advisory Board aka TACO

Jun 7–Jul 24 • Library Hours Photo/Art Show: Aug 2–7 • Library Hours All Ages: Enter your original photo at a participating location. Photos will be displayed at the Photo Show at the branch you select on the entry form. See page 5 for more information.

Fridays • 2:30–4:00 pm Jun 25; Jul 30; Aug 27 Grades 6–12: Our Teen Advisory Committee is Outstanding! Join TACO and be the voice for your library. Volunteer and make new friends.

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off

Saturday, Jun 26 • 10:30 am–Noon •  Family/All Ages: Join the Plain Community Branch Library and the Plain Township Parks and Recreation Department for stories, bubbles, and paint. This program takes place at the Diamond Community Park and Sports Complex. Call 330.499.0000 to register or print a registration form at www.PlainTownship.com.

Ice Cream Social Tuesday, Jun 8 • 2:00–4:00 pm Family/All Ages: Kick–off your summer at our Ice Cream Social. All ages are invited to register for summer reading and sign up for some great summer programming!

The Anime Army

Thursdays • 2:30–4:30 pm Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19 Grades 6–12: Join the Anime Army and enjoy all things anime.

Fiction Writers Group

Mondays • 6:00–7:00 pm Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 Adults: Join us to establish a support group for writers of all levels of experience. Tips, techniques, and writing prompts will be offered at each meeting.

Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau

Wednesday, Jun 16 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Grades K–5: Enjoy the book Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne and participate in an ocean artwork project.

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursdays • 5:00–6:00 pm Adults: Join us for a monthly mystery! New members welcome.

Jun 17 �����High Country by Nevada Barr Jul 15 ������The Thirteenth Tale

by Diane Setterfield Sep 16 ����The Falls: an Inspector Rebus Novel

by Ian Rankin

Papermaking 101

Tuesday, Jun 22 • 2:00 pm •  Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials.

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Bubble–ology

Tween Time

Tuesdays: • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Jun 29; Jul 27 Grades 4–8: Have fun making jewelry and crafts out of recycled materials at our first meeting. Continue the recycling celebration at our second meeting by making baskets and picture frames out of magazines.

Are You a Ham?

Wednesday, Jun 30 • 2:30–3:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Prove you deserve this title.

Make puppets from recycled stuffed animals and entertain us. Bring your friends and be ready to “break a leg.”

World of Difference Interactive Show

Friday, Jul 16 • 1:00 pm •  Adults: Connie Greathouse of the Stark County Master Gardener program will join us to discuss container gardening. Get your own container gardens started by planting something green to take home.

Wednesday, Jul 21 • 2:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials. Final masterpieces will be displayed in the library.

Woodworking 101

Wednesday, Jul 28 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Grades K–5: Learn basic carpentry skills while reusing wood scraps. Chat with a carpenter who makes toys from wood scraps.

Run for Your Trash

Saturday, Jul 31 • 10:30–11:30 am •  All Ages: Yes you read that right; a special speaker will help all attendees have an amusing time as participants learn about recycling their trash. Bring friends to make a team.

Forests Green, Oceans Blue, Books READ Green Art Show

Aug 2–7 • Library Hours Family/All Ages: Drop in and enjoy the artistic talent in your community at the Green Art Show.

We’ll display all entries and showcase award winners from the Photo Contest and display art created by program participants throughout the Summer.

Reusable Lyric Bag

Tuesday, Aug 3 • 1:00–3:00 pm Grades 6–12: Stop in the Teen Department and decorate your own reusable canvas bag with lyrics, words, or phrases that inspire you!

Homemade Entertainment

Wednesday, Aug 4 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: This fun–packed hour will teach you many recipes for things to make and do when the summer hours get long. Of course, the recipes are found in library books.

The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Tale from India’s Panchatantra Tuesday, Jul 6 • 6:00 pm Family/All Ages Can a monkey and a crocodile be friends? Find out in this tale exploring themes of friendship, honesty, and cleverness.

Pizzazz with Pizza Oven

Cosplay

Saturday, Jul 10 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Grades 6–12: Love anime? Show us by dressing up as your favorite character.

Wednesday, Aug 11 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: What fun Goldilocks had after she made up with the three bears. Read, learn, and make something for your backyard.

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

Mint Brook Meadow Teas, Ltd.

Wednesday, Jul 14 • 2:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

Saturday, Aug 7 • 10:30–11:30 am •  Family/All Ages: Come hungry and bring your friends. We'll fill both your minds and your tummies with stories, games, and pizza!

Forests Green, Lose Your Way?

Friday, Aug 13 • 2:00–3:00 pm •  Adults: Relax and discover "The World of Tea" with samples from the tea growers at Mint Brook Meadow Teas, Ltd.

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Sandy Valley Branch

9754 Cleveland Avenue SE, Magnolia OH 44643 • 330.866.3366  = Registration requested. Please register online at www.starklibrary.org/eventscalendar or call your participating library.

Teens Read Book Discussion Club

Tuesday, Jun 8 • 2:00–3:00 pm Wednesday, Jul 7 • Noon–1:00 pm Tuesday, Aug 3 • 1:00–2:00 pm Teens: Get together and choose titles. New members welcome.

Sandy Valley Adult Book Club

Mondays • 6:00–7:00 pm Jun 14 ����Leota’s Garden by Francine Rivers Jul 12 �����Look Again by Lisa Scottoline Aug 9 ������Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani

Knitting

Tuesdays • 6:00–8:00 pm Jun 15, 29; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10 Adults: Are you a knitter? Want to learn? Join our group.

Summer Reading Club Kick–Off Week Kids Make–It Take–It Crafts

Monday, Jun 7 • 2:00–4:00 pm Grades Preschool–5: Join our Summer Reading Club Kick–Off Celebration. Have fun making crafts using recycled items. Refreshments will be provided.

Adult Registration and Refreshments

Monday, Jun 7 • 2:00–4:00 pm Adults: Summer Reading begins! Register anytime, come from 2–4 pm and receive a treat.

Teen Crafts and Contest

Tuesday, Jun 8 • 1:00–4:00 pm Grades 6–12: Register and join us for some crafting fun.

Little Theatre Troupe Encore Players Drama Workshop

Wednesday, Jun 16 • 4:00–5:30 pm Ages 5 and up: Learn the basics of theater. The last 15 minutes there will be a performance for family and friends to enjoy. Wear or bring socks.

FUSION Open Play with Wii

Friday, Jun 18 • 1:00–4:00 pm Grades 6–12: Come play your favorite videos games for free! Bring your friends and have a blast.

Hodgepodge Collage

Tuesday, Jun 22 • 2:00–4:00 pm •  Family/All Ages: Be inspired by the Collage of Romare Bearden and create an original work of fine art using recycled materials. Final masterpieces will be displayed in the library.

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Jul 3 • 10:30–11:30 am •  Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Stop by the library with your own book or read one of the library's.

www.starklibrary.org

World of Difference Interactive Show

S tory Times

The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Tale from India's Panchatantra Tuesday, Jul 6 • 2:00–2:30 pm •  Family/All Ages Can a monkey and a crocodile be friends? Find out in this tale exploring themes of friendship, honesty, and cleverness.

Get your child ready to read with stories, songs, and fun.

Toddler/Preschool Story Times Ages 18 months–5 years w/caregiver Thursdays • 10:30–11:15 am •  Jun 17; Jul 1, 8, 15

Get Back to Nature @ Eco Spa Day

Toddler/Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, Jul 7 • 1:00–4:00 pm •  Grades 6–12: We will try some all natural beauty secrets! Bring a towel and wear old clothes in case you get messy before you get beautiful!

Toad–ally Cool Habitats

Tuesday, Jul 13 • 2:00–3:30 pm •  Family/All Ages: Join Stark Parks and the Canton Museum of Art as we explore and create backyard habitats.

Papermaking 101

Wednesday, Jul 14 • 1:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Create handmade paper from recycled and natural materials.

Papermaking 102 & Intro to Letterboxing

Tuesday, Jul 20 • 1:00–4:00 pm •  Grades 6–12: We'll finish our papermaking and venture into the world of letterboxing. Make stamps to use when we meet again.

Clean Green: Save $ and the Earth

Tuesday, Jul 20 • 6:30–7:30 pm •  Adults: Make homemade cleaning products to save money and the earth.

Ages 18 months–5 years w/caregiver Wednesday, Jun 23• 10:30–11:15 am • 

Family Scavenger Hunt and Picnic @ Sandy Valley Community Park

Thursday, Jul 29 • Noon–1:30 pm Family/All Ages: Bring your lunch and meet at the Sandy Valley Community Park. We will letterbox around the park and then participate in a service project for the park. Teens will earn community service time.

Letterbox and Clean Up the Park

Wednesday, Aug 4• 1:00–4:00 pm •  Teens: Bring your own lunch as we go letterboxing around the Sandy Beaver Canal. This is a great chance to give back to nature.

Facebook, Twitter, Meebo–All My Friends are Doing It!

Tuesday, Aug 17 • 6:00–7:30 pm •  Grades 6–12 and Parents: Are you frustrated because you "just want to talk to your friends online?" Teens and their parents can listen to advice on social networking via the internet and how to stay safe online. Laptops will be provided or feel free to bring your own. Space is limited.

Pups and Pages

Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read.  = Please register at each participating location.

Perry Sippo

Saturdays: Jun 12; Jul 10 • 10:30 am Lake Community

Sandy Valley

Jackson Township

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Main Library

Saturdays: Jun 19; Jul 24 • 3:00 pm Saturday, Jun 19 • 10:30 am Saturday, Jun 26 • 10:30 am

Saturday, Jul 3 • 10:30 am Saturday, Jul 10 • 10:30 am Saturday, Jul 17 • 10:30 am

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CANTON, OH PERMIT NO. 2185

STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY 715 MARKET AVENUE NORTH CANTON OH 44702 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

StarkScene

www.starklibrary.org

Main Library

Bookmobile

DeHoff Memorial

East Canton

Jackson Township

Lake Community

Madge Youtz

North

Perry Sippo

Plain Community

Sandy Valley