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Smart Scene

The Smart Store™ The Smart Store™ is all abuzz with activity. Even positioning guru Dick Maggiore is talking about us in a recent issue of the PositionistView.

Read below: Repositioning the Library in the Internet Age A funny thing happened on the way to the Internet age.

Libraries got left behind. At least in the mind of customers. Some even believe the library is an anachronism, an organization out of place and time. However, today's public libraries, and the Stark County District Library in particular – one of the top 100 libraries in the nation – have adapted, expanding resources far beyond books, encompassing virtually every informational platform. Problem is, no one thinks so. The mismatch between the Library's perception and its reality meant something, or rather somethings, had to be done.

1. Recovering Something Lost.

If you are old enough to remember penny loafers and Spam, you'll recall when the Library was called "The FREE Public Library." Over the years, free, the Library's unique difference got left on the cutting room floor. Consider, Amazon has a whole lotta everything to offer, but only the Library can give something they cannot: a whole lotta free! Putting free back in the positioning was obvious.

2. Adding Something Surprising.

Minds don't change. At least not easily. It takes a jolt, what Marty Neumeier calls a "disorienting idea." Today's Library competes for choice among many other "stores of knowledge" – Amazon, Books–a–Million, Google, and Ancestry.com. Problem is, people don't think of the Library as a "store." The very "librariness" of the Library is the problem. Defining the Library as a store provided the jolt we needed to put the Library in the shoppers' consideration.

3. Reinforcing Something Valuable.

By now, you can see the Library is a store, and a unique kind of store where everything is FREE. But there's more! The Library also has a unique mission – a purposeful reason for being not shared by commercial competitors. It exists solely to make people, and by extension, communities, smarter. Smart is the ultimate benefit the Library offers. Who doesn't value getting smarter?

Communicating this value was the final ingredient in the repositioning mix.

Putting it All Together, One, Two, Three...

Something lost (Free) + something surprising (Store) + something valuable (Smart) = a whole new way to think about the Library –"The Smart Store, where everything is free." The new position is more than a slogan. It's a mindset. And, it is helping the Stark County Library to improve both its product and its brand storytelling to engage a new generation of users. It's unlikely smart will ever go out of style. Which gives us confidence that "The Smart Store, where everything is free™." (aka the Stark County District Library) is here to stay.

By Dick Maggiore, Guest columnist, library lover Connect

CONTENTS

Winter 2015, Issue no. 37

NEWS

The Smart Store™........................................ 3 Friends of the Main Library......................... 4 Library Card Services................................ 19 Locations and Hours................................. 19

FEATURED EVENTS

Black History Month Celebrations.............. 8 Community Health Fair..............................10 I Spy Poetry.................................................. 8 Invisible Thread........................................... 2 Listen at the Library and Sundays with the Symphony............... 18

National Library Week: Meet Local Authors...............................14 Save Your Home..........................................14 Women's History Month Celebrations........ 8

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Main Library................................................. 9 Bookmobile Services..................................11 Computer and Technology Classes......... 6-7

DeHoff Memorial Branch............................10 East Canton Branch....................................11 Jackson Township Branch........................ 12 Lake Community Branch........................... 13 Madge Youtz Branch...................................14 North Branch............................................. 15 Perry Sippo Branch.....................................16 Plain Community Branch...........................17 Sandy Valley Branch.................................. 18 Age Group Key: Family = Most appropriate for families with young children All Ages = Most appropriate for adults and older teens Teens = Most appropriate for grades 6–12  Program Registration: Available online, by phone or at any library location.

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Friends Of the Main Library

715 Market Avenue N, Canton, Ohio 44702 • 330.458.2630 • www.scdlmainfol.org • www.facebook.com/TheFriendsOftheStarkCountyDistrictLibrary

Fun library themed accessories available in the FOL Gift Shop at the Main Library.

The Gift Shop at Main

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he shopping season is here. Find wonderfully unique and handmade gifts at your library! The Friends of the Library Gift Shop sells a variety of gifts like book ends, literary candles, eye wear, stuffed animals, hand–made bags, adorable accessories, art prints, and special used books. The Gift Shop hours are Mon.–Thu. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.–Noon.

Friends

BOOK SALES

SATURDAYS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 3 Mar. 7 May 2

Feb. 7 BAG DAY Apr. 4 Jun. 6 BAG DAY

10% discount on book sale items for members of the Friends of the Library.

Book sales are located across the parking lot in the garage and inside the Main Library. All proceeds benefit the Stark County District Library. Bag Day Sale is only in the garage at the north end of the Main Library parking lot.

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DETECTIVE CASE REPORT Case: Night and the Proofreader Where: SCDL Main Library

When: Saturday, February 21, 6:30 p.m.

What: Music, Comedy, Dinner, and Drinks

Why: A Benefit for the FOL Scholarship Fund Cost: $40.00 per person

Evidence: Misplaced commas, periods, and apostrophes leading to laughter Submitted by Detective Badge #715

Special Programs: FOL Perks The “Perks” are free for all FOL members. Non-members pay $2.00. All programs are held at the Main Library in the first floor McKinley Room. Call the FOL office at 330.458.2630 for more information.

Canton Brewing Company by Dave Sutula Wednesday, Jan. 28 • 10:30 a.m. (coffee at 10 a.m.) Main Library Brewmaster, Dave Sutula, will share with us some of the interesting stories of starting the recently opened brewery in downtown Canton as well as some history of the original Canton Brewing Co. that dated from the 1880’s.

He is also the author of Mild Ale: History, Brewing, Techniques, Recipes.

Canton City Health Department, Then and Now by Kathy Paris Tuesday, Mar. 17 • 10:30 a.m. (coffee at 10 a.m.) Main Library If you think today’s germs are frightening, Canton’s 1848 smallpox outbreak was far worse: quarantined patients attempting escape were to be shot! During her career for the Public Health Department, Kathy researched both the funny and the tragic history of Canton’s unhealthy past.

Ikebana by Mieko Fujimoto Wednesday, May 20 • 10:30 a.m. (coffee at 10 a.m.) Main Library Learn the difference between western style floral design and Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design. See several arrangements on display and watch as some are being arranged. Learn how you can make a simple, elegant Ikebana flower arrangement by using cuttings from your garden.

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David and Laura Adante Beese Fulmer Wealth Management The Belden Brick Charitable Trust Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPA Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Employers Health Gary and Kay Feagles Friendly’s Restaurant HBM Architects H-P Products, Inc. Innis Maggiore Jeff’s Motorcars Kastner, Westman & Wilkins, LLC KFC-Kendall House, Inc. Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA

Leonard Insurance Services The Jane Williams Mahoney Philanthropic Fund Midwest Tape, LLC OBS Inc. Specialty Vehicles Dean and Grace Olivieri Steve and Diana Pittman PNC Financial Services Group Standard Plumbing and Heating Co. The Stark Community Foundation Stark County District Library Board of Trustees Stark County District Library Foundation Board Dr. Jim and Darlene Violet Dr. Barbara Volk Michael and Natalie Weinsz John and Tena Wilson

S peci a l Th a n k You to: PPI Graphics Coon Restoration & Sealants, Inc.

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Computer and Technology Classes

The Stark County District Library offers free computer and technology classes for all ages. Registration is requested. Seating is limited.  Register for computer classes by calling at 330.458.3150 or email techreg@starklibrary.org; online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or any library location.

Senior Surfers Computer classes for Adults 55+

Basic Computer Skills

In this three part series learn about a computer’s hardware; keyboard functions including enter, space bar, tab, and arrow keys; develop mouse skills, as well as learn the desktop, start, and more.

Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 • 2–3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Thursdays, Mar. 12, 19, 26 • 10–11:30 a.m.

PLAIN COMMUNITY BRANCH

Intermediate Computer Skills

In this three part series build on your basic computer skills. Learn more about software using Microsoft Word, Windows file management, and Internet searching.

Tuesdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24 • 2–3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Thursdays, Mar. 12, 19, 26 • 1–2:30 p.m.

PLAIN COMMUNITY BRANCH

Wednesdays, Apr. 15, 22, 29 • 2–3:30 p.m.

PERRY SIPPO BRANCH

Regular Classes Android as a Tablet (Basics)

Join us and learn more about the basic features of an Android tablet, such as a Samsung Galaxy.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 • 2–3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Android as a Tablet (Intermediate)

Continue building your Android skills in this second of two classes. Learn more about cameras, calendars, the cloud and apps from the Play Store.

Wednesday, Apr. 22 • 2–3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Basic Skills Windows 7

Learn the basics of your Windows 7 machine’s operating system, including using your start button’s ‘All Programs’ feature to find software and files. Learn about the ‘Documents’ area, and manage your desktop.

Wednesday, Mar. 4 • 2–3:30 p.m.

Do You Instagram?

Instagram is a photo–sharing app that allows users to upload photos, apply filters, and share it with the world! Bring your mobile device.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 • 6–7:30 p.m.

PERRY SIPPO BRANCH

eBay

Learn to create an eBay account; shop, sell, and navigate. (This is not an entrepreneur’s class.)

Thursday, Feb. 26 • 2–3:30 p.m.

MADGE YOUTZ BRANCH

Tuesday, Mar. 31 • 2–3:30 p.m.

EAST CANTON BRANCH

Editing and Printing Photos

Explore free online resources that offer basic and advanced photo editing. Bring your own digital photos and print your work when finished.

Wednesday, Apr. 29 • 6–7:30 p.m.

PERRY SIPPO BRANCH

Excel I (Office 2010)

Learn to open, close, and save a worksheet; ribbons and buttons; cut, copy, and paste; learn basic cell formatting including merge, center, auto fill, and sum.

Wednesday, Mar. 25 • 6–7:30 p.m.

MADGE YOUTZ BRANCH

Excel II (Office 2010)

Learn the components of a basic Excel formula (addition, subtraction, multiply, and divide); sorting order and more. SKILLS NEEDED: EXCEL I Tuesday, Mar. 31 • 10–11:30 a.m.

EAST CANTON BRANCH

Facebook

Learn about Facebook, a social networking site; create an account; post to friends.

Tuesday, Mar. 24 • 6–7:30 p.m.

MADGE YOUTZ BRANCH

Getting to Know Google

Learn about Google’s many features like advanced searching, maps, images, video, and news.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 • 6–7:30 p.m.

LAKE COMMUNITY BRANCH

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesday, Mar. 31 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Climb Your Family Tree: Effectively Using Ancestry.com

Going Beyond Google

Want to learn more about online genealogy? Learn tricks and tips to get results when searching Ancestry Library Edition Database.

Tuesday, Mar. 17 • 2–3:30 p.m.

EAST CANTON BRANCH

Craigslist

Craigslist is an online classified ad site. Learn how to browse, post, and respond to ads; also discuss potential pitfalls when using the site.

Tuesday, Apr. 7 • 6–7:30 p.m.

SANDY VALLEY BRANCH

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Learn to find information that you can’t find on Google. Learning a language, getting a diagram to help you repair your car, take exams, uncovering documents to fill in your family tree, finding address and phone numbers, and more.

Tuesday, Jan. 20 • 6–7:30 p.m.

LAKE COMMUNITY BRANCH

Internet Searching Skills

Learn about providers and browsers; back, forward, scroll; and change the text size on a web page.

Tuesday, Mar. 17 • 6–7:30 p.m.

EAST CANTON BRANCH

iPad Basics

Join us and learn more about how to use an iPad’s basic features including navigating, apps, the camera, and more.

Thursday, Mar. 5 • 10–11:30 a.m.

PLAIN COMMUNITY BRANCH

iPad Intermediate

Build your iPad skills and learn about settings, the photo gallery, free apps from the App store, iTunes, calendars, and more.

Thursday, Apr. 30 • 2–3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Mango

Learn a new language with this free library database. Mango Complete can help you become conversational in any of over 60 languages.

Wednesday, Mar. 18 • 2–3:30 p.m.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP BRANCH

Mac: Numbers

Learn to use iWork’s Numbers for creating a spreadsheet. Learn about the templates, toolbar, and inspectors; work with rows, columns, and cells; sorting; and quick formulas.

Thursday, Apr. 2 • 6–7:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Mac: Pages

Learn to work with Mac’s Pages, a word processing software for creating documents.

Wednesday, Mar. 4 • 6–7:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Meet the Mac

Get to know your Mac. Learn the basic features, menus, settings, track pad, keyboard, and Mac applications such as iLife and iWork.

Tuesday, Feb. 3 • 6–7:30 p.m.

PLAIN COMMUNITY BRANCH

OneDrive

Learn the basics of OneDrive, Microsoft’s online cloud storage. Class includes uploading, downloading files; sharing individual files and entire folders; basic editing in web apps. Attendees need to have a OneDrive account set up prior to the class.

SKILLS NEEDED: INTERNET AND E–MAIL

Thursday, Apr. 23 • 2–3:30 p.m.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP BRANCH

Pinterest

This website provides a fun way to organize your interests online. Learn more about social content sharing and how to “pin” images, videos, and other links to your “pinboard.”

Tuesday, Jan. 27 • 6–7:30 p.m.

PERRY SIPPO BRANCH

Social Networking for Book Lovers

Connect with other book lovers, participate in online book groups, or just keep track of what you’ve read with Goodreads. SKILLS NEEDED: INTERNET & E–MAIL Monday, Feb. 9 • 6–7:30 p.m.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP BRANCH

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Computer and Technology Classes

The Stark County District Library offers free computer and technology classes for all ages. Registration is requested. Seating is limited.  Register for computer classes by calling at 330.458.3150, email: techreg@starklibrary.org, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or any library location.

Stay Safe from Viruses & Malware

Learn how to stay safe from viruses, worms, and other malicious software that can infect your PC. Antivirus software is discussed, as well as what to do if your computer has been infected.

SKILLS NEEDED: BASIC SKILLS WINDOWS/OS/PC

Wednesday, Apr. 1 • 2–3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Take Control of Your Computer

Learn about the Control Panel; how to uninstall programs, customize your desktop, add new user accounts, and more. SKILLS NEEDED: WINDOWS I Wednesday, Feb. 11 • 2–3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Tech Tuesdays

SCDL Technology Trainers and IT Specialists present a technology “I didn’t know you could do that” demo.

Tuesdays, Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 10, 24; Apr. 14, 28 • 3–4 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Digital Materials E–books @ the Library: Kindle App

Learn the basics of locating, downloading, and reading a digital library book on your mobile device or computer using the Kindle app. (Requirements: Library card, Kindle or Kindle app, and amazon account) Tuesday, Mar. 3 • 6–7:30 p.m.

DEHOFF BRANCH

Tuesday, Apr. 14 • 6–7:30 p.m.

PERRY SIPPO BRANCH

E–books @ the Library for Kindles

Learn the basics of locating, downloading, and reading a digital library book on your Kindle using our Ohio Digital Library. (Requirements: Library card, Kindle, and amazon account) Thursday, Jan. 8 • 2–3:30 p.m.

EAST CANTON BRANCH

The Library for Your Android

Learn how to transfer photos to your computer so you can begin organizing, editing, printing and/or sharing.

Wednesday, Apr. 22 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Explore the Ohio Digital Library and Hoopla, two library services for books, audiobooks, video, and more. Bring your own device and Library card to start downloading digital materials.

Thursday, Jan. 29 • 6–7:30 p.m.

PERRY SIPPO BRANCH

NORTH BRANCH

Tune Up Your PC

The Online Library for Movie Lovers

Transferring your Photos

Learn to keep your computer running fast by performing quick and easy maintenance tasks.

Helpful system utilities and beneficial practices that will improve a PC’s performance are introduced.

SKILLS NEEDED: BASIC SKILLS WINDOWS/OS/PC

Thursday, Mar. 5 • 1–2:30 p.m.

PLAIN COMMUNITY BRANCH

Watching Movies and TV on the Internet Learn how to watch TV shows and movies through the Internet. This class will review the best free and premium websites for viewing your favorite shows.

Tuesday, Jan. 13 • 6–7:30 p.m.

LAKE COMMUNITY BRANCH

Windows 8 (Demonstration)

Struggling with Microsoft Windows 8? Join us for a demonstration on some of the popular features and navigating your Microsoft Windows 8 machine.

Wednesday, Feb. 4 • 2–3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Word I: Basics (Office 2010)

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

SKILLS NEEDED: MOUSE AND KEYBOARD SKILLS

Thursday, Feb. 26 • 10–11:30 p.m.

MADGE YOUTZ BRANCH

Word II: (Office 2010)

Learn the basics of creating bullets, tabs, headers & footers, columns & tables, hyperlinks, and learn some basic editing.

Tuesday, Mar. 17 • 10–11:30 a.m.

EAST CANTON BRANCH

Connect

Stream movies from the Library for free through our download service, Hoopla. In addition to a growing collection of films and television shows, Hoopla has audiobooks and a library of over 100,000 full–length music albums, including the newest releases from some of your favorite musicians.

Tuesday, Mar. 3 • 6–7:30 p.m.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP BRANCH

Tuesday, May 12 • 6–7:30 p.m.

PERRY SIPPO BRANCH

Digital Magazines on Your Device

Would you like to read a magazine while standing in line or waiting for someone? Create an account with Zinio, the world’s largest online newsstand. Learn how to download complete issues of your favorite magazines online, on your tablet, or mobile device.

Tuesday, Mar. 10 • 6–7:30 p.m.

PERRY SIPPO BRANCH

Tech Tuesdays Join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. SCDL Technology Trainers and IT Specialists present a technology "I didn't know you could do that" demonstration.

Tuesdays • 3–4 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Jan 13 ����Register your new gadget today Jan 27 ����Free photo editing tools Feb 10 ����Learn about Dropbox cloud storage Feb 24 ����Manage your computer with Control Panel Mar 10 ����Virus Protection Made Easy: Microsoft Security Essentials/Windows Defender Mar 24 ����Spring clean your technology devices Apr 14 �����Printing with Bluetooth on your mobile device Apr 28 ����Small Sound Systems for mobile device or TV

Job Skills Excel I–III (Office 2010)

Learn navigation; cut, copy, and paste; insert/delete; word wrap; create a workbook; sort/filter; and more.

Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Thursdays, Mar. 12, 19, 26 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

PLAIN COMMUNITY BRANCH

Excel IV–VI (Office 2010)

Continue learning Excel with formulas, name ranges, charts, subtotals, find, sort/filter; mail merge, and more.

Wednesdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28 • 2–4 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

PowerPoint (Office 2010)

Learn the basic features of PowerPoint: resize, move, and delete text boxes; additional menu options; view your presentation.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 • 6–7:30 p.m.

NORTH BRANCH

Publisher (Office 2010)

Learn to open, close, and save; format; images, clipart, and graphics; work with auto shapes, lines, and tables. Build your skills and learn to add pages; hyperlinks; design features and templates; convert pages to web design.

Wednesday, Apr. 8 • 6–7:30 p.m.

NORTH BRANCH

Word I–III (Office 2010)

Microsoft Word: navigating; explore fonts, bold, italic, and underline; cut, copy, and paste. Continue with tables and pictures, page layout, review, and more.

Tuesdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Word IV–VI (Office 2010)

Microsoft Word: Continue learning more about Word with borders and charts; mail merge; research; create form letters and more.

Wednesdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Teens and Kids GarageBand

Teens: Use the Library’s MacBook Pros to mix and master your own music tracks and ringtones with GarageBand ‘11.

Thursday, Jan. 8 • 6–7:30 p.m.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP BRANCH

Thursday, Feb. 5 • 2:30–4 p.m.

LAKE COMMUNITY BRANCH

Visual Poetry

Make poems even more powerful by turning them into images using online visual poetry creators.

Grades K–5: Saturday, Mar. 21 • 10:30 a.m.–Noon MAIN LIBRARY

Teens: Tuesday, Apr. 7 • 2:30–4 p.m.

SANDY VALLEY BRANCH

Teens : Thursday, Apr. 9 • 6–7:30 p.m.

NORTH BRANCH

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16TH ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST

I SPY: POETRY!

March 1 - April 30, 2015 Grades 2-Adult All SCDL Locations

Create an original poem and submit it by Thursday, April 30. Entry forms are available beginning March 1, at www.TheSmartStore.org or at any Stark County District Library.

YOUTH POETRY CAFE

Thursday, May 21 • 6:30 p.m.

Grades 2-12 Main Library

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Thursday, May 28 • 6:30 p.m.

Adults Main Library

Visit www.TheSmartStore.org for a poetry program near you.

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Meet Abigail Adams

Thursday, Mar. 5 • Noon 

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

@ MADGE YOUTZ BRANCH

Black History: Working the Fields Saturday, Feb. 21 • 1 p.m. @ MAIN LIBRARY

Potato Chip Bonanza Thursday, Jan. 22 • 4 p.m.

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Meet Julia Dent Grant

Monday, Mar. 16 • 6:30 p.m.

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Meet Edith Roosevelt

Monday, Mar. 23 • 6:30 p.m.  @ JACKSON TOWNSHIP BRANCH

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Tuesday, Feb. 3 • 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21 • 2 p.m. 

Rasta Bead Jewelry

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Saturday, Feb. 7 • 10 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28 • 11 a.m.

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Saturday, Feb. 28 • 1 p.m.

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What If with Paul Goebbel

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Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s

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African American Genealogy

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Bet Ya Can’t Eat Just One!

The Story of Aultman, Ohio

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Main Library

715 Market Avenue N, Canton OH 44702 • 330.452.0665  = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free.

Story Times Baby/Toddler Story Time Ages infant–3 years w/caregiver Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.  Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24

Family Story Time

Tuesdays • 6:30 p.m.  Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–5 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m.  Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25

LEGO® Club

Saturdays • 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 3; Feb. 7; Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2 Grades K–5: Incorporate play with LEGO and DUPLO bricks, reading, and learning activities.

Chess Club

Mondays • 5:30–8 p.m.

Jan. 5–May 4 All Ages: Learn to play, or improve your game!

Walk–ins welcome!

Teen Cafe: Main

Wednesdays • 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4; Mar. 4; Apr. 1 Grades 6–12: Join us for a variety of activities including technology, book discussions, and crafts.

Glow Party

Saturday, Jan. 10 • 2 p.m.  Grades 6–12: Fun with fluorescence! Party under black lights and glow in the dark.

It’s a Snow Ball

Middle Eastern Cooking

With St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Saturday, Jan. 31 • 10–11:30 a.m.  Adults: Learn to make some authentic Middle Eastern dishes with Milia Durkin from St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church.

Dances of Romance Valentine’s Day Tango

Thursday, Feb. 12 • 6–7 p.m.  Adults: This Latin dance provides a distinct style and exudes passion and romance. Tango will be taught by Sandy Muirhead–Gould.

Cake Decorating

Saturday, Feb. 14 • 2 p.m.  Grades 4–8: Learn basic cake decorating tips, and then you can create your own masterpiece.

Dances of Romance Romantic Rumba

Thursday, Feb. 19 • 6–7 p.m.  Adults: Learn this flirtatious, slow tempo “dance of love,” taught by Sandy Muirhead–Gould.

Hooray for Clay

Saturday, Feb. 21 • 10:30 a.m.  Grades K–5: Try your hand at the smart art of molding clay. Join a local artist to learn basic clay techniques.

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

African Seeds with Debra Flowers Saturday, Feb. 21 • 1–2:30 p.m.  Adults: African Seeds, their history, and how to plant with them. Debra Flowers is a Nationally Accredited Landscape Consultant.

Dances of Romance Beautiful Bolero

Saturday, Jan. 17 • 10:30 a.m.  Grades K–5: We have the snow, and it’s time for a winter carnival in a very “cool” wonderland.

Thursday, Feb. 26 • 6–7 p.m.  Adults: Similar to the Rumba, this Cuban “dance of love” has a slow, dreamy tempo. Taught by Sandy Muirhead–Gould.

VolunTeens

Pruning Bushes and Trees

Thursdays • 4 p.m.

Jan. 22; Feb. 19; Mar. 19; Apr. 16 Grades 6–12: Connect with others and have a say in what happens at your library.

Dante’s Inferno

Saturday, Feb. 28 • 10–11:30 a.m.  Adults: Cindy Petitti, a Master Gardener from Petitti Garden Center, will instruct on how and when to prune your plants and trees.

Heirloom Seed Bank Program

Saturday, Jan. 24 • 10–11:30 a.m.  Adults: M. J. Albacete, Director Emeritus of the Canton Museum of Art, will discuss Dante’s Inferno and explain aspects of this classic literary work.

Mar. 2–Jun. 13 • Library hours Adults: The Stark County District Library will host the Heirloom Seed Bank, a resource for distributing heirloom seeds to the community. Seeds are provided through the OSU Extension Services.

Sensory Story Time

Teen March Madness

With M. J. Albacete

Saturdays • 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 24; Feb. 28; Mar. 28; Apr. 25; May 23 Family: An interactive program designed for children with sensory integration challenges or on the autism spectrum.

Connect

Monday, Mar. 16 • Library hours Grades 6–12: Pick up your NCAA bracket in the teen department and fill it out for a chance to win a prize. Brackets must be turned in by tipoff of the first game on Mar. 17. One bracket per person.

Poetry Workshop

Monday, Mar. 16 • 6–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: Skylark Bruce, a local poet, will lead this program on working on your poetry from a modern perspective.

“The Last Supper” With M. J. Albacete

Saturday, Mar. 21 • 10–11:30 a.m. ( Adults: M. J. Albacete will lead this discussion on Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, “The Last Supper.”

Visual Poetry

Saturday, Mar. 21 • 10:30 a.m. ( Grades K–5: Make your poems even more powerful by turning them into images using online visual poetry creators.

Chinese New Year Celebration

Saturday, Mar. 28 • 1–2:30 p.m.  All Ages: Celebrate Chinese New Year, with Li’s Asian Cuisine, Martial arts master Tony Yang, and other activities!

Play Smart

Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.  Mar. 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28 Ages infant–3 years w/caregiver: Learn, play, and meet friends. Community resource specialists will share information on child development, nutrition, play and movement, and other topics.

Game Day

Saturday, Apr. 11 • 2 p.m.

Grades 6–12: Have fun playing games at the library!

Enjoy video, computer, and board games.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Local Author Fair

Saturday, Apr. 18 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

All Ages: Celebrate National Library Week. Local authors will display, discuss, and sell their work.

Duct Duct Duct, Tape!

Saturday, Apr. 18 • 10:30 a.m. ( Grades K–5: Come and have some fun creating things out of duct tape.

Ohio History Fund Grant Writing

Monday, Apr. 20 • 6–7 p.m. ( Adults: Andy Verhoff, History Fund Grant Manager with the Ohio Historical Society, will be here to help non–profit historical organizations with applying for a grant from the Ohio Historical Society.

Lifelong Learning

Tour of Churches and Synagogues with M. J. Albacete

Saturday, May 16 • 9 a.m.–Noon ( Adults: Join us for a cultural tour of St. Haralambos, St. Peter, and Temple Israel with M. J. Albacete. Tour will meet in the Lobby of the Library at 9 a.m.

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DeHoff Memorial Branch

216 Hartford Avenue SE, Canton OH 44707 • 330.452.9014  = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free.

Story Times Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–5 years w/ caregiver Fridays • 11 a.m.

Jan 23; Feb 13; Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17

DeHoff Coupon Club

Wednesdays • 12:30 p.m.

Jan. 7–Mar. 27 Adults: Share your passion for saving money with other shoppers. Bring coupons and swap them with others in the club.

The Book Jar

Monday, Jan. 12 • 5–6 p.m. ( Grades 6–12: Guess the title of the shredded book in the jar.

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

Saturday, Jan. 17 • 2–3:30 p.m. ( Grades K–5: Join us for stories and activities in honor of peaceful civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream.

LEGO® Club

Saturdays • 2–3:30 p.m.

Jan. 31; Feb. 28; Mar. 28 Grades K–5: Imagine, create, and build with LEGO bricks, which will be provided.

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

African American Genealogy

Saturday, Feb. 7 • 10 a.m.–Noon ( Adults: Deborah Abbot, from the Ohio Genealogical Society, will present various methods that are helpful in tracing African American genealogical roots. Ms. Abbot is noted for her commitment to African American genealogical research.

Crafts with Rena

Saturday, Feb. 7 • 2–4 p.m. ( Grades K–5: Learn about Native American culture and make a bead craft.

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s

Monday, Feb. 16 • 5–6 p.m. ( Grades 6–12: Explore the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s with a flowering of African–American social thought expressed through paintings, music, dance, theater, and literature.

Tote Bag Craft

Thursday, Feb. 19 • 4 p.m.  Adults: Create a unique and stylish tote bag for spring.

Art in Motion with Shanti

Saturday, Feb. 21 • 2–3:30 p.m. ( Grades K–5: Shanti, a local artist, will teach creative ways to paint.

DeHoff Memorial Branch Book Club Tuesdays • 4 p.m. ( Adults Feb. 24 ���� The Invisible Thread, by Laura Schroff

Mar. 24 ���� Hold Me in Contempt, by Wendy Williams Apr. 28 ���� The Prodigal Son,

by Kimberly Lawson Roby May 26 ���� What’s Done in the Dark,

by Reshonda Tate Billingsley CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

What If with Paul Goebbel

Saturday, Feb. 28 • 11 a.m.–Noon ( Adults: Historian Paul Goebbel discusses the significance of major historic events and how our nation may have been impacted had these events never occurred.

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The Story of Aultman, Ohio

Saturday, Feb. 28 • 1–2 p.m.

Adults: Local historian, Geraldine Radcliffe, will discuss Aultman, Ohio, which was once an all black enclave with houses made of tile, in what is currently Lake Township.

Hip Hop Poetry

Saturday, Mar. 11 • 2–3 p.m. ( Grades K–5: Create a poem using the art of rapping.

Project Fashion

Friday, Mar. 13 • 5–6 p.m.

Grades 6–12: Create two accessories that will adorn on your Project Runway outfit. Be ready to walk the runway.

The Art of Picture Framing

Monday, Mar. 16 • 4–5 p.m. ( Adults: Turn your pictures into works of art by learning techniques of picture framing.

Let’s Make a Deal

Monday, Mar. 16 • 5–6 p.m. ( Grades 6–12: Join us for the DeHoff version of “Let’s Make a Deal.” You never know when the items in your pocket or purse could win you prizes!

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Apr. 25 • 10:30 a.m.–Noon Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book, or borrow one of ours.

Get Caught Reading

May 1–31 • 9 a.m.–6 p.m.  Grades 6–12: “Get Caught Reading” at the Library this month for a chance to win a prize.

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Bookmobile Services

715 Market Avenue N, Canton OH 44702 • 330.458.2824

BOOKMOBILE STOPS

Are You seeing Red?

Jan. 26–Feb. 13 See Schedule for times Grades 6–12: Take a guess at how many red M&M's are in the jar.

It's A Spring Thing!

Mar. 30–Apr. 17 See schedule for times Grades 6–12: Match the correct picture to the correct "spring."

The Bookmobile will close for shut–down for two weeks, from May 26–June 5, 2015, for all day stops. The evening stops from 5:30–7:30 pm will continue to operate during both of these periods, with the exception of the dates listed below the night stop.

MONDAYS

Fohl Village....................... 10:30–11:15 a.m.

Pulley/Sherrick Apts.......... 1:15–2 p.m.

Sherrick Community Lot....... 2:15–3:15 p.m.

No visits on Jan 19; May 25; Jun 1

NIGHT STOP AT 5:30–7:30 PM Beach City

WEDNESDAYS

Woodlawn Village.............. 9:00–9:45 a.m.

Village Towers................... 1:45–2:45 p.m.

No visits on May 27; Jun 3

NIGHT STOP AT 5:30–7:30 PM Waynesburg Shopping Centre

No visits on Jan 19; May 25

THURSDAYS

TUESDAYS

Leshdale Apts.................... 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Pleasant View Village........ 1:30–2:15 p.m.

Ellisdale Apts..................... 2:30–3:15 p.m.

No visits on May 26; Jun 2

Bender Woods................... 9–9:45 a.m.

London Square.................. 1:45–2:45 p.m.

No visits on Jan 1; May 28; Jun 4

NIGHT STOP AT 5:30–7:30 PM Fisher Foods on Harrison SW No visits on Nov 27; Dec 25; Jan 1

NIGHT STOP AT 5:30–7:30 PM Southgate Shopping Center

FRIDAYS

Mayfield Manor.................. 9–9:45 a.m.

Linwood Apartments......... 10–11 a.m.

Skyline Terrace Apts.......... 1:45–3 p.m.

No visits on May 29; Jun 5

East Canton Branch

224 North Wood Street, East Canton OH 44730 • 330.488.1501  = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free. Programming

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

After School Program

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Jan. 6–May 28 Teens: Nothing to do after school? Join us at the Library and hang out with your friends. Enjoy crafts, game tournaments, homework help, and more!

Women Writers Group

Tuesdays • 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Jan. 6–May 26 Adults: Everyone has a story to tell. Discuss how to bring your memories to life to share, save, and create a family legacy.

LEGO® Club

Saturdays • Library hours Jan. 10; Feb. 14; Mar. 14; May 9 Grades K–5: Create your own masterpiece to display in the Library. Bricks will be provided.

LEGO® DUPLO Club

Tuesdays • 10–11:30 a.m.

Jan. 13; Feb. 10; Mar. 10; Apr. 14; May 12 Ages 2–5 years w/caregiver: Spend the morning playing and building your own creations. Bricks will be provided.

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Jan. 17 • 10:30 a.m.

Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book, or borrow one of ours.

Connect

Book Discussion Group

Tuesdays • 7–8 p.m.

Adults Jan. 13 ���� The Invisible Thread, by Laura Schroff Feb. 10 ���� The Invention of Wings,

by Sue Monk Kidd Mar. 10 ���� Defending Jacob, by William Landay Apr. 14 ����� Don’t Go, by Lisa Scottoline May 12 ���� The Summer Girls, by Mary Alice Monroe

Outback Ray

Saturday, Feb. 21 • 2 p.m.  Family: Celebrate your love of animals by welcoming Outback Ray and his exotic animals.

Spy School

Saturday, Mar. 14 • 11 a.m.–Noon ( Grades K–5: Enter the world of spies with the art of fingerprinting, code breaking, and more

Story Times Family Story Time

Wednesdays • 10:30–11 a.m.

Jan. 7–May 27

Floor–etry

Apr. 6–30 • Library hours All Ages: Help us celebrate National Poetry Month by checking out our floor–etry!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Drop off: Friday, Apr. 10 • Library hours Pick up/Show: Saturday, Apr. 11 • 10:30 a.m.

Family: Drop off your stuffed animals by 6 p.m. for their own sleepover, and join us the next morning for a special breakfast treat and slideshow of their sleepover adventures.

Lifelong Learning

Civil War Living History

Thursday, Mar. 26 • 2 p.m. ( Adults: Learn about the American Civil War from Christopher Craft of the Massillon Museum.

Book Sale

Apr. 6–11 • Library hours Hardbacks 50¢ Paperbacks 25¢ Magazines 10¢ DVDs & CDs $1 Bring a bag and fill it for $1 on Saturday, Apr. 11

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Jackson Township Branch 7487 Fulton Drive NW, Massillon OH 44646 • 330.833.1010

 = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free.

Story Times Baby Story Time

Ages infant–23 months w/caregiver Tuesdays • 11 a.m. ( Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Wednesdays • 11 a.m. ( Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25

Toddler Story Time

Age 2 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10 a.m. ( Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–5 years w/caregiver Tuesdays • 10 a.m. ( Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24

Family Story Time

Tuesdays• 6:30 p.m. ( Jan. 20; Feb. 17 Wear your jammies (optional) and settle down for some sleepy time stories.

Exercise for Your Mind

Jan. 5–Apr. 30 • Library hours Adults: Don’t let winter get you down! Every ten miles walking, hiking, snowshoeing, or on the treadmill will earn you a free book and a special treat. Walking logs available.

Book Discussion at Jackson Branch Thursdays • 2–3:30 p.m.

Jan. 8; Feb. 5; Mar. 5; Apr. 2 Adults: Check with staff for each month’s title.

Family LEGO® Club

Saturdays • 10–11 a.m. ( Jan. 10; Feb. 7; Mar. 7; Apr. 4 Family: Imagine, create, and build with LEGO bricks, which will be provided.

Close Knit Group

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Mondays • 6:30–8 p.m.

Jan. 12, 26; Feb. 9, 23; Mar. 9, 23; Apr. 6, 20 Adults: Share skills, learn new tips, or trade knitting, crochet and handcraft secrets. All levels are welcome.

Rasta Bead Jewelry

VolunTeens

An Invisible Thread

Tuesdays • 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 10, 24; Apr. 14, 28 Teens: Have something to say about your library?

Do you need to earn community service credits?

Plan and prepare for teen programs, take part in community service projects, provide readers’ advisory to other teens, and much more!

Anime Club

Tuesdays • 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 20; Feb. 17; Mar. 17; Apr. 21 Teens: Are you an Anime fan? Get together with other teens who share your passion for Japanese animation.

Human Trafficking 101

Partners Against Trafficking of Humans Stark Saturday, Jan. 24 • 10 a.m. ( Adults: This information session, presented by PATHS–Partners Against Trafficking of Humans Stark, will highlight the reality of human trafficking and what you can do to help.

Tuesday, Feb. 3 • 6 p.m. ( Teens: Celebrate Black History Month! Create your own Rasta style jewelry using the traditional black, red, green, and yellow beads.

Thursday, Feb. 12 • 2 p.m.

Adults: Join us for a discussion of Laura Schroff’s An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11–Year–Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny.

Day Off Ductivities

Friday, Feb. 13 • 2–3 p.m. ( Grades 2–5: What can you do with scissors and duct tape? Use your imagination and our colorful patterned duct tape to create a project of your own.

Understanding Social Security Benefits Seaman Retirement Planning

Monday, Mar. 2 • 6–7:45 p.m. ( Adults: Patrick Seaman, of Seaman Retirement Planning, will discuss strategies to maximize your benefits, how benefits are calculated and taxed, how continuing to work will impact your benefits and how to coordinate spousal benefits. A time for questions will follow.

Socrates Café

Spring Clean @ the Library

Energy Leadership™

Financial Survival for Retirement

Mondays • 6 p.m.

Jan. 26; Feb. 23; Mar. 30; Apr. 27 Adults: Meet with your neighbors for philosophical inquiry and discussion at this meeting of the minds.

Presented by Divya Sriram Coaching & Consulting LLC

Monday, Jan. 26 • 6 p.m. ( Adults: Energy Leadership is the process that develops a personally effective style of leadership that positively influences and changes not only yourself, but also those with whom you work and interact. Divya Sriram, CPC, ELI–MP, is a Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner. Visit www.divyasriram.com to learn more about this topic and Divya.

Mar. 30–Apr. 4 • Library hours ( Teens: Earn community service credit hours by helping to clean the library. We could sure use your help and you might even have some fun.

Seaman Retirement Planning

Monday, Apr. 6 • 6 p.m. ( Adults: Patrick Seaman, of Seaman Retirement Planning, will discuss tax reduction strategies, protecting your life savings from a health threat catastrophe, and the four legal documents every retiree must have.

Financial Survival for Retirement Seaman Retirement Planning

Monday, Apr. 13 • 6 p.m. ( Adults: Patrick seaman, of Seaman Retirement Planning, will discuss the three phases of your financial life, protecting savings from investment mistakes, and estate planning with your retirement accounts.

Poem in Your Pocket Day

Thursday, Apr. 16 • 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

All Ages: Stop in and receive a poem to celebrate National "Poem in Your Pocket Day," or bring your own poem to add to our library’s poetry pocket.

Origami Flowers for Mom

Saturday, May 2 • 10–11 a.m. ( Grades 3–5: Learn the art of paper folding and create beautiful origami flowers for mom or yourself.

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Lake Community Branch

565 Market Avenue SW, Uniontown OH 44685 • 330.877.9975  = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free.

Knitty Gritters Knitting Club

Mondays • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Jan. 5, 26; Feb. 2, 16; Mar. 2, 16, 30; Apr. 6, 20; May 4, 18 Adults: Bring your current knitting project, see what others are knitting, and stay in the loop.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesdays • 2–3 p.m.  Adults Jan. 6 ������ How the Light Gets In, by Louise Penny Feb. 3 ������ The Snowman, by Jo Nesbo Mar. 3 ������ The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, by Laurie R. King Apr. 7 ������� Cop Town, by Karin Slaughter May 5 ������ The Golden Egg, by Donna Leon

Laugh, Play, Read If You Build It

Saturday, Feb. 14 • 11 a.m.–Noon ( Family: Laugh, play, and learn new ideas for teaching early reading skills to your children by building with blocks and other materials. Make your own literacy games to take home.

Lifelong Learning

Through the Looking Glass

Tuesday, Feb. 17 • 2–3 p.m. ( Adults: Join Kimberly Kenney from the William McKinley Museum and learn about major glass and china manufactures, how to identify patternmaker’s marks, how to handle and care for your own glass, and view the Museum’s collection.

Pups and Pages

LEGO® Club

Saturdays • 3–4 p.m.

Jan. 17; Feb. 21; Mar. 21; Apr. 11; May 16 Grades K–5: Build a creation for display in the Library. Bricks for club use will be provided.

Booked on Tuesdays

Tuesdays • 2–3 p.m. ( Adults: Enjoy a great book and connect with people.

Jan. 27 ���� We are Water, by Wally Lamb Feb. 24 ���� The Invention of Wings, by Sue Monk Kidd

Saturday, Mar. 7 • 10:30 a.m.

Grades K –5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book, or borrow one of ours.

Lifelong Learning

How to Save the Monarch Butterflies

Tuesday, Mar. 10 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: The monarch butterfly is in desperate need of your help. Learn what we can do locally to help save them from extinction.

Apr. 28 ���� The All–Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion,

by Fannie Flagg

Lifelong Learning

Pysanky

Sweet Stuff: The Story of Chocolate

Wednesday, Feb. 11 • 2–3 p.m. ( Adults: Join Kimberly Kenney from the William McKinley Museum and learn about the food we crave–chocolate! Samples will be included.

Tuesday, Mar. 17 • 5:30–8 p.m. ( or Wednesday, Mar. 18 • 5:30–8 p.m. ( Adults: Learn this heirloom art of Ukrainian egg decorating. Classes limited to 20 each. Sponsored by the Lake Community Branch Friends of the Library.

FEATURED EVENT

GarageBand

Thursday, Feb. 5 2:30-4 p.m.

Thursdays Jan. 8 - May 14

2:30-4 p.m.

Teens: Use the Library’s MacBook Pros to mix and master your own music tracks and ringtones with GarageBand ‘11.

Enjoy a variety of activities, including technology, book discussions, and crafts.

Connect

Baby Story Time

Ages infant–23 months w/caregiver Tuesdays • 11:15 a.m.–Noon Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2–3 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 11–11:30 a.m.

Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Thursdays • 11–11:30 a.m.

Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19; Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3½–5 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10–10:30 a.m.

Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Thursdays • 10–10:30 a.m.

Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19; Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26

Pajama Story Time

Ages 2–5 years w/caregiver Mondays • 7–7:30 p.m.

Jan. 26; Feb. 23; Mar. 30; Apr. 27

Collage Art

Saturday, Mar. 14 • 3–4 p.m. ( Grades K–5: Join Massillon Museum Educator Heather Haden to explore the history of collage and make a masterpiece to take home!

Mar. 24 ���� The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown

Story Times

Illustrate our Branch Poem

Apr. 13–18 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

All Ages: Celebrate National Poetry Week by contributing your illustration to our branch wall poem. Materials supplied at the branch.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Local Author Fair

Tuesday, Apr. 14 • 6–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: Celebrate National Library Week and meet some local authors who will talk about their books and how they got published. Books will be available for purchase.

7th Annual Plant Swap

Saturday, May 2 • 10 a.m.–Noon All Ages: Got a green thumb? Or do you need to thin out your garden? Join us and acquire new unique plants for free at the Lake Community Branch's annual plant swap.

Wines of Italy

Tuesday, May 12 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.  Adults: Join Andy Codispoti, winemaker from Gervasi Vineyard, to learn about the history and evolution of wines.

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Madge Youtz Branch

2921 Mahoning Road NE, Canton OH 44705 • 330.452.2618  = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free.

Story Times Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–5 years w/caregiver Tuesdays • 10:30–11 a.m. ( Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28

Sharpie Mugs

Game Night

Pups and Pages

Fashion Tape Creations

Pizza Pizzazz

Monday, Mar. 9 • 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Adults: Enjoy Trivial Pursuit with other community members.

Thursday, Mar. 12 • 4–5 p.m. ( Teens: Create artistic jewelry using fashion tape.

Painting a Picture

Thursday, Jan. 15 • 4–5 p.m. ( Teens: Get creative with Sharpies and decorate a mug, then taste a variety of hot chocolate.

Thursday, Mar. 19 • 4–5 p.m. ( Grades K–5: Learn the basics of painting a still life bouquet of flowers. Supplies are provided.

Presented by the Massillon Museum.

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Art Display and Reception

Potato Chip Bonanza

Thursday, Jan. 22 • 4–5 p.m.  Family: Do you like potato chips? Join us for a potato chip sampling. Vote for your favorite chip and learn some interesting facts about the inventor of the potato chip.

Potato Art

Thursday, Jan. 29 • 4–5 p.m. ( Family: Learn how to create art using potatoes.

Presented by the Massillon Museum.

The History and Origin of Valentine Cards

Saturday, Apr. 11 • 10:30 a.m.

Grades K –5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book, or borrow one of ours.

Friday, Apr. 17 • 4–5 p.m. ( Teens: Connect with nature and learn how to grow your own herbs for pizza toppings.

Lifelong Learning

Meyers Lake Revisited

Monday, Apr. 20 • 11 a.m.–Noon Adults: Take a trip down memory lane with the McKinley Museum as they present the history of Meyers Lake Park.

Thursday, Mar. 26 • 3–5 p.m.

Grades K–5: Submit your drawings or paintings for an art display to be held Mar. 26 in the Children’s Department at Madge Youtz.

Play Smart

Thursdays • 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ( Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Ages infant–3 years w/caregiver: Spend time together, play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Community resource specialists will be available to share information on child development, nutrition, play and movement, and other topics.

Poetry Writing Workshop

Thursday, Apr. 23 • 4–5 p.m. ( Grades K–12: Learn to write poetry using art as inspiration. Presented by the Massillon Museum.

Personal Protection Demonstration

Tuesday, May 4 • 1–2:30 p.m.

Adults: Tom and Tillie Kinsley from The Connection will present personal safety and protection techniques.

Thursday, Feb. 12 • 4–5 p.m. ( Grades K–5: Learn about the history of valentines and the different techniques used to make them from past to present. Create a special valentine to take home. Presented by the Massillon Museum.

Thursdays, 5–6:30 p.m.

Located at Main, North, and Perry Are you preparing for mediation, facing foreclosure, or having trouble paying your mortgage? Community Legal Aid will provide information to help you.

Visit www.TheSmartStore.org for a list of dates and more information.

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black History: Working the Fields

Saturday, Feb. 21 • 1–2 p.m.

All Ages: Join The Community Souls Sisters for an historical presentation of African American storytelling, spirituals, poetry, and soul food traditions.

Books and Something More

Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Feb. 18; Mar. 18; Apr. 20 Adults: Enjoy different titles, authors, and genres.

Group will select titles for discussion each month.

Feb. 18 ���An Invisible Thread, by Laura Schroff

Mardi Gras Celebration

Thursday, Feb. 19 • 4–5 p.m. ( Teens: Come and have King Cake and decorate festive masks.

Laugh, Play, Read Sensory Explosion

Tuesday, Feb. 24 • 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Family: Laugh, play, and learn new ideas for teaching early reading skills to your children using your five senses. Make your own literacy games to take home.

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Meet Local Authors

@ LAKE COMMUNITY BRANCH Tuesday, Apr. 14 • 6–7:30 p.m.

@ MAIN LIBRARY

Saturday, Apr. 18 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Celebrate National Library Week! Meet local authors who will talk about their books and how they got published. Books will be available for purchase.

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North Branch

189 25th Street NW, Canton OH 44709 • 330.456.4356  = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free.

Story Times Baby/Toddler Story Time

Ages infant–23 months w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18; Apr. 1,15

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–5 years w/caregiver Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m. ( Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 19, 17, 31; Apr. 7, 14

Pajama Story Time

Mondays • 7 p.m. ( Feb. 2; Mar. 2; Apr. 13; May 4 Family: Bring your children dressed in their pajamas and enjoy bedtime stories.

Library staff load boxes of food for Stark County Hunger Task Force. Food donations were collected during our Food for No Fines campaign from September 22 to October 22, 2014.

Children’s Chess Club

Thursdays • 6–7:45 p.m. ( Jan. 8–May 7 Family: If you are just a beginner, or have been playing awhile, come join us for an evening of chess.

Chess boards are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Knorth Knitters Club

Thursdays • 3:30–4:30 p.m. ( Jan. 8, 22; Feb. 5, 19: Mar. 5, 19, Apr. 2 Family: No matter what your level of knitting knowledge, you are welcome at this program. New knitters will receive some instruction and help, experienced knitters can share tricks of the trade. New knitters bring a pair of size 11 needles.

LEGO® Club

Saturdays • 3 p.m. ( Jan. 10; Feb. 7; Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2 Family: Use your imagination to build fantastic creations. DUPLO and LEGO bricks are provided.

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Jan. 24 • 10:30 a.m.

Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book, or borrow one of ours.

Writers Group

Thursdays • 6:30 p.m.  Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 16 Adults: Whatever you may be writing—poetry, short stories, novels, children’s book, memoirs—share your work with other writers for critiques and support. Group includes online sharing and specific genre meet ups. For more information, e-mail Shelia at north@starklibrary.org.

Connect

An Invisible Thread

Wednesday, Jan. 21 • 6 p.m. ( Adults: Join us for a discussion of Laura Schroff’s An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11–Year–Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny.

Mother–Daughter Book Club

Mondays • 6:30–7:30 p.m. ( Grades 3–5: Mothers and daughters read the book together each month then come to the library to discuss the book and share a related snack. Pick up the books at the beginning of each month.

Jan. 26 ���� A True Princess, by Diane Zahler Feb. 23 ���� Autumn Winifred Oliver Does Things Different,

by Kristin O’Donnell Tub Mar. 30 ���� Boy, by Roald Dahl Apr. 27 ����� Call Me Hope, by Gretchen Olson May 18 ���� Dewey the Library Cat, by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter

Classic Lit Book Club

Wednesdays • 6:30 p.m.

Adults Feb. 4 ������ Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes Mar. 4 ������ O Pioneers! by Willa Cather Apr. 1 ������� A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,

by Mark Twain

Harry Science Fiction Club Tuesdays • 6:30 p.m.

All Ages

Feb. 16 ���� Ancillary Justice, by Ann Leckie Mar. 16 ���� Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison Apr. 20 ���� Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman May 18 ���� Lock In, by John Scalzi

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Bet Ya Can’t Eat Just One!

Saturday, Feb. 21 • 2–3 p.m. ( Teens: Do you know who invented the potato chip? Come find out, then do a taste test to find the best potato chip on the market.

Crime Prevention

Thursday, Feb 26 • 6–7:30 p.m.  Adults: Join Canton City Police Lieutenant John Gabbard to learn how you can prevent crime in your neighborhood.

Spring Book Sale

Mar. 13–14 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Adults: Put those winter blues away with a new book from our Spring Book Sale featuring hardbacks, paperback and more!

Dr. Who

Saturday, Mar. 21 • 2–3 p.m. ( Teens: Calling all Whovians! Make a TARDIS bag, duct tape bowties, and edible adipose.

Visual Poetry

Thursday, Apr. 9 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. ( Teens: Make your poems even more powerful by turning them into images using online visual poetry creators.

Poetry Reading

Thursday, Apr. 2 • 6–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: Are you a poet? Are you longing to share? It’s National Poetry Month, so there’s no better time to read what you’ve been working on.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Saturday, Apr. 18 • 3–4 p.m. ( Grades 3–5: Celebrate Diary of a Wimpy Kid Month, with Cheese Touch Tag, Wimpy Bingo, and Greg– approved treats.

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Perry Sippo Branch

5710 12th Street NW, Canton OH 44708 • 330.477.8482  = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free.

Story Times Baby Story Time

Ages infant–23 months w/caregiver Mondays • 10–10:30 a.m.  Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2–3 years w/caregiver Mondays • 11–11:30 a.m. ( Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 or Wednesdays • 11–11:30 a.m. ( Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 4,11,18, 25; Apr. 1

Preschool Story Time

Ages 4–5 years w/caregiver Thursdays • 11:30 a.m.–Noon ( Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2

Yoga for Little Ones

Mondays • 10:30 –11 a.m. ( Jan. 5; Apr. 13; May 18 Ages 2–5 years w/caregiver: Enjoy some “mommy and me” fun with Miss Abigail from the Paul and Carol David YMCA. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.

VolunTeens

Mondays • 6–7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5; Feb. 2; Mar. 2; Apr. 6; May 6 Grades 6–12: Join this fun group to share ideas, plan programs, and earn community service credits.

Hooks and Needles Knitting Club

Tuesdays • 2–4 p.m.

Jan. 6, 27; Feb. 3, 24; Mar. 3, 24; Apr. 7, 28; May 5, 26 Adults: Share knitting, crocheting, or any kind of needlework tips with others. All levels are welcome.

Book Discussion Group

Thursdays • 6–7 p.m.

Jan. 8; Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2; May 7 Adults: New members are always welcome. Book selections listed online and are available at desk.

Minecraft Mondays

Mondays • 6–7:30 p.m.

Jan. 12, 26; Feb. 9, 23; Mar. 9, 23; Apr. 13, 27 Grades 4–8: Bring your device and join with others to build cool, new biomes in Minecraft worlds. Must have Minecraft app and WiFi enabled device.

Divergent

No School Movie Day

Friday, Jan. 16 • 1–3:30 p.m.

Teens: Watch the thrilling action film Divergent on your day off from school.

Lifelong Learning

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

Thursday, Jan. 22 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: Enjoy Poe’s stories and poetry with Poe impersonator Jim Knight.

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From Book to Big Screen Brown Bag Book Discussion

Tuesdays • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Adults: Bring your lunch and discuss the differences and similarities between books that have made it to the big screen. New members are always welcome.

Movie Viewing Jan. 13 ���� Rules Of Attraction Feb. 10 ���� Prince Of Tides Mar. 10 ���� This Is Where I Leave You Apr. 14 ����� To Be Announced May 12 ���� About A Boy Book and Movie Discussion Jan. 20 ���� Rules Of Attraction, by Bret Easton Ellis Feb. 17 ���� Prince Of Tides, by Pat Conroy Mar. 17 ���� This Is Where I Leave You,

by Jonathan Tropper Apr. 21 ���� To Be Announced May 19 ���� About A Boy, by Nick Hornby

Mid Week Movie Matinee

Kindergarten: Ready or Not

Thursday, Mar. 12 6–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: Join our kindergarten Q&A with area principals and other school officials. Incoming kindergartners are invited to enjoy stories and crafts.

Why Preschool Matters

Thursday, Mar. 19 • 6–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: Join our preschool Q & A with area principals and teachers. Learn the importance of preschool and literacy in your child’s life.

Perry Sippo FOL Book and Bake Sale

Saturday, Mar. 14 • 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

All Ages: Great deals and treats. All proceeds benefit the Perry Sippo Branch Friends of the Library.

Wednesdays • 2–4 p.m.

Adults: Enjoy a classic movie at your library.

Jan. 21 ���� Viva Las Vegas Feb. 18 ���� Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Mar. 18 ���� East of Eden Apr. 15 ���� Magnificent Seven May 20 ���� To Sir with Love

Party with Poetry

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Mar. 21 • 10:30 am Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book, or borrow one of ours

Saturday, Jan. 24 • 10:30 a.m.

Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book, or borrow one of ours.

Outdoors is In!

Winter Movie Night

Fridays, Jan. 30; Feb. 27 • 6–9 p.m.  Family: Bring a blanket or camp chairs. Enjoy games and activities before the movie. Movie starts at 7 p.m.

Co–sponsored by Stark Parks.

Jan. 30 ���� The Fox And The Hound Feb. 27 ���� Yogi Bear

Anti–Valentine’s Day Celebration No School Party Day

Monday, Feb. 16 • 1–3 p.m. ( Grades 6–12: Un–celebrate Valentine’s Day with comical crafts, amusing activities, and snacks.

Beginning Genealogy

Thursday, Feb. 19 • 6–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: Are you interested in learning more about your family history? If so, then join us for an evening of learning how to begin, what records are available, and how to organize your research.

Treasures from the Past

Saturday, Mar. 7 • 2–4 p.m. ( Grades 2–5: Celebrate Genealogy Day by making a treasure box for your family’s special keepsakes.

Our genealogy expert will share her treasures and stories. Bring your own shoebox and we will provide the decorations.

Monday, Mar. 16 • 6–7:30 p.m. ( Grades 6–12: Make your own “decoupage” poetry bangle bracelet and play the Exquisite Corpse game while it dries. Or choose to make your own magnetic poetry.

Pups and Pages

Book Bingo

Thursday, Mar. 26 • 6–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: Play literary book bingo. Get bingo and win a book.

Destination Alaska

In Conjunction with Stark Parks

Thursday, Apr. 16 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: To compliment the Stark Parks display of John Muir–Travels in Alaska, photographer and explorer Michael Witt will present his Alaskan adventure.

Spring Stories

Wednesdays, Apr. 22; May 27 • 10–11 a.m. ( Ages 2–5 years w/caregiver: Get together for stories, songs, activity centers, and lots of fun!

Ballroom Dancing

Thursdays, Apr. 23, 30 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. ( Adults: Beginner ballroom dance classes in rumba and swing. No dancing experience necessary.

Singles and couples welcome.

Mother’s Day Walk–in Craft

Saturday, May 9 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Family: Visit our programming room and create a special Mother’s Day card for Mom. For all ages, while supplies last. Adult caregivers must remain with children 8 years and younger.

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Plain Community Branch

1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton OH 44721 • 330.494.3399  = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free.

Story Times

Tuesday, May 12 10:30 a.m.–Noon

Baby/Toddler Story Time

Ages infant–3 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. ( Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13

Ages infant - 5 years w/caregiver

Join us at Plain Township's Schneider Park for stories, games, and other library fun. Bring your own sack lunch. We'll provide dessert and drinks. ( Register online or call 330.494.3399.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 2–5 years w/caregiver Tuesdays, • 10:30 a.m. ( Jan. 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12

Family Story Time

Mondays • 7 p.m.  Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16; Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23; Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11

Book Club on the Run

Jan.–May • Library hours/online Adults: Don’t have time to join a traditional book club? Try our Book Club on the Run. Check out a new title each month and contribute feedback to our discussion basket the next time you’re at the library. You can also join the discussion via our 24/7 Online Digital Library at www.TheSmartStore.org.

Needlechat

Wednesdays, Jan. 7–May 27 • 10 a.m.

Adults: Work on your needlecraft and learn new stitches while chatting and meeting new people.

Current members are happy to teach new members how to knit or fix projects.

Anime Club

Wednesdays • 2:20–3:40 p.m.

Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 18; Mar. 4, 25; Apr. 8, 22; May 6 Grades 6–12: If you love anime or manga, join us for fun and a discussion of your favorite characters, books, movies, and games.

Celebrating Louis Braille

Tuesday, Jan. 13 • 6–7 p.m.

Grades 6–12: Learn about Louis Braille and other famous people that have learned, taught, or used Braille. See and feel some books that are written in Braille.

LEGO Club ®

Saturdays • 10:30 a.m.–Noon ( Jan. 17; Feb. 21; Mar. 21; Apr. 18; May 16 Family: Commit to this kids club where the spotlight is on your ingenuity. LEGO bricks will be provided for club use. February’s program will include an engaging “un–birthday” party to delight attendees.

All About “The Hunger Games”

Saturday, Jan. 24 • 2–4 p.m. ( Grades 6–12: If you like “The Hunger Games” join us to discuss our favorite things about the series. Have fun with trivia, crafts, and games.

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Healthy New Year: Curves®

Thursday, Jan. 29 • 6 p.m. ( Adults: Get smart about nutrition and fitness this year. Susan Lee of Curves will discuss their practical, supportive, and effective approach. Learn more about the Silver Sneakers program, too, which allows eligible older adults to attend Curves for free.

Touchdown!

Saturday, Jan. 31 • 2–3 p.m. ( Family: Are you ready for some football? Join us for an afternoon of football fun and games.

Disney Seminar

Wednesday, Feb. 11; Thursday, Mar. 12; Thursday, Apr. 16; Wednesday, May 13 • 6 p.m.

Adults: Planning a trip to Disney? Michele Boggs, experienced traveler, will help you plan your trip.

It Comes from the Heart

Thursday, Feb. 12 • 2:20–3:40 p.m. ( Grades 6–12: Valentine’s Day is approaching and we want to celebrate the heart. There will be healthy heart–smart snacks to enjoy, hearty crafts to enjoy, and heart–smart tips on exercising and eating right.

We will also discuss books that grab your heart.

Insurgent Book Discussion

Thursday, Feb. 26 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Grades 6–12: Join other teens to discuss the book before the movie hits the theater.

Women's History Month Abigail Adams

Thursday, Mar 5 • Noon  Adults: Meet Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams. Learn about her life as she ran a farm while her husband was busy helping form the United States of America as the first vice–president and second president.

Pups and Pages

Saturday, Mar. 7 •10 a.m.

Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book, or borrow one of ours.

Everything with Luck

Tuesday, Mar. 17 • 6–7 p.m. ( Grades 6–12: It’s all about luck..or maybe not?

Celebrate Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day with trivia, crafts, books, and more.

Spring Egg Hunt

Tuesday, Mar. 31 • 10:30 a.m. ( Ages 2–5 years w/caregiver: Enjoy stories, an egg hunt, and some party treats and games. Join us rain or shine.

Floor–etry

Apr. 1–30 • Library hours All Ages: Create your own poem on the floor of the Children’s Department during the month of April.

Hands on Art

Saturday, Apr. 4 • 2–3 p.m. ( Family: Participate in making a mural and learn how to weave using common household items.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Thursday, Apr. 9 • 6:30 p.m. ( Family: Amanda Perry of Stark Parks will bring her retinue of animals for an informative program on wildlife rehabilitation.

“One Liner” Poetry

Tuesday, Apr. 14 • 6–7 p.m.

Grades 6–12: Are you great at improv? Share a oneline poem with other teens at our poetry improv night.

Manda’s Plant Farm

Wednesday, Apr. 22 • 6 p.m. ( Adults: Celebrate Earth Day by planning your garden. Jill Manda of Manda’s Plant Farm will answer questions and offer advice about growing healthy, pest–free flower and vegetable gardens

Gaming Day

Saturday, May 16 • 2–4 p.m.

Grades 6–12: Have fun with board games, video games, card games, and even puzzle games.

All About Sci-Fi

Saturday, Mar. 14 • 2–4 p.m.

Grades 6–12: Sci-Fi fanatics unite! Join other teen fanatics for trivia, games, and much more.

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Sandy Valley Branch

9754 Cleveland Avenue SE, Magnolia OH 44643 • 330.866.3366  = Denotes registration is requested. You can register by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any of our library locations. Programs are free.

Story Times Toddler Story Time

Ages 18 months–3 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. ( Jan. 28; Feb. 11, 18, 25; Mar. 4, 18, 25; Apr. 1

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 –5 years w/caregiver Thursday • 10:30 a.m. ( Jan. 29; Feb. 12, 19, 26: Mar. 5, 19, 26, Apr. 2

In Stitches Knitting

Mondays • 6–8 p.m.

Jan. 5, 26; Feb. 16, 23; Mar. 2, 16, 30; Apr. 6, 20, May 18 Adults: Love to knit, or want to learn? Bring your supplies and join us. Crocheters are also welcome!

LEGO® Club

Saturdays • 2–3 p.m. ( Jan. 31, Feb. 28, Mar. 28 Family: Create and build with LEGO bricks which will be provided.

Laugh, Play, Read

Games, Games, Games

Tuesday, Feb. 24 • 6–7 p.m. ( Family: Laugh, play, and learn new ideas for using games to teach children early literacy skills.

Chinese New Year Party

Friday, Feb. 20 • 2:30–4 p.m. ( Teens: February 19 marks the start of the Year of the Goat/Sheep. Celebrate the Chinese New Year holiday with us on Friday the 20th! There will be fun activities, crafts, and more!

Lifelong Learning Ohio’s Birds

Monday, Mar. 23 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Adults: Learn about birds found in Ohio, from the common to the rare. Program presented by Christopher Dyer.

Can you Pysanky?

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Friday, Mar. 27 • 2:30–4:30 p.m. ( Teens: Learn how to decorate eggs Ukrainian style!

Materials provided. Please wear old, short–sleeved clothing.

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Patriotic Wreath

Monday, May 4 • 6–8 p.m. ( Adults: Make a red, white, and blue wreath suitable for all of the patriotic holidays.

Edible Weeds

Monday, Jun. 1 • 6–7:30 p.m.  Adults: Join Master Gardener Rudy Moyer as he presents edible weeds from nature’s bounty that you can gather and enjoy.

10 a.m. ~ Plain Community Branch 11:30 a.m. ~ Lake Community Branch

Wednesday, April 8

Mar. 9 ������ The Museum of Extraordinary Things,

by Alice Hoffman

Monday, Feb. 2 • 6–8 p.m. ( Adults: Make vintage style decorations using reproduction valentines.

Monday, Apr. 27 • 6–8 p.m. ( Adults: Make a feeder for our feathered friends.

Tuesday, April 7

Feb. 9 ������ Follow the River, by James A. Thom

Vintage Valentine

Bird Feeders

10 a.m. ~ East Canton Branch 11:30 a.m. ~ DeHoff Memorial Branch

Mondays • 6–7 p.m.

Adults Jan. 12 ���� An Invisible Thread, by Laura Schroff

Friday, Jan. 16 • 1:30–4 p.m. ( Teens: Calling all chocolate–loving teens! Kick off the New Year with tons of chocolate. There will be games, crafts, and, of course, chocolate!

Apr. 6–11 • Library hours Family: Check out our floor poetry.

Monday, April 6

Book Discussion Group

Chocolate, Chocolate Everywhere

Floor–etry

County District Library returns. Listen to stories accompanied by live music.

Saturdays • 2–4 p.m.

Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 4; May 2 Teens: Earn that valuable community service time when you join our group of fun and energetic teens.

May 11 ���� The 13th Tale, by Diane Setterfield

Saturday, Mar. 28 • 10:30 a.m.–Noon ( Grades K –5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book, or borrow one of ours.

T he collaboration between the Canton Symphony Orchetsra and the Stark

VolunTeens

Apr. 13 ���� The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,

by Rebecca Skloot

Pups and Pages

Sundays with the Symphony Sunday, Mar 15 2:00 p.m. ~ Main Library 3:30 p.m. ~ Plain Community Branch

Sunday, Mar 22 2:00 p.m. ~ Jackson Township Branch 3:30 p.m. ~ Perry Sippo Branch

10 a.m. ~ Main Library 11:30 a.m. ~ North Branch

Thursday, April 9 10 a.m. ~ Jackson Township Branch 11:30 a.m. ~ Perry Sippo Branch

Monday, April 13 10 a.m. ~ Madge Youtz Branch 11:30 a.m. ~ Sandy Valley Branch

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Locations and Hours Scheduled Closings January–May 2015 Thursday, January 1 New Year's Day Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunday Sunday, May 10 Mother’s Day Monday, May 25 Memorial Day

MAIN LIBRARY

JACKSON TOWNSHIP BRANCH

PERRY SIPPO BRANCH

BOOKMOBILE SERVICES

LAKE COMMUNITY BRANCH

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

565 Market Ave. S. W., Uniontown, OH 44685 330.877.9975 Manager: Jennifer Welsh MON–THU......................................9 a.m.–8 p.m.

FRI....................................................9 a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT...................................................9 a.m.–5 p.m.

PLAIN COMMUNITY BRANCH

DEHOFF MEMORIAL BRANCH

MADGE YOUTZ BRANCH

715 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44702 330.452.0665 Main Library Director: Jean McFarren MON–THU......................................9 a.m.–8 p.m.

FRI....................................................9 a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT...................................................9 a.m.–5 p.m.

SUN (Sep–May)......................................1–5 p.m.

216 Hartford Ave. S. E., Canton, OH 44707 330.452.9014 Manager: Linda Bennett MON–TUE.....................................10 a.m.–8 p.m.

WED–FRI.......................................10 a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT.................................................10 a.m.–5 p.m.

EAST CANTON BRANCH

224 N. Wood St., East Canton, OH 44730 330.488.1501 Manager: Rebecca Baldwin MON–TUE.......................................9 a.m.–8 p.m.

WED–FRI.........................................9 a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT.................................................10 a.m.–5 p.m.

7487 Fulton Dr. N. W., Massillon, OH 44646 330.833.1010 Manager: Kathryn Kibler MON–THU......................................9 a.m.–8 p.m.

FRI....................................................9 a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT...................................................9 a.m.–5 p.m.

SUN (Sep–May)......................................1–5 p.m.

2921 Mahoning Rd. N. E., Canton, OH 44705 330.452.2618 Manager: Kathleen Clay MON–TUE.....................................10 a.m.–8 p.m.

WED–FRI.......................................10 a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT.................................................10 a.m.–5 p.m.

NORTH BRANCH

5710 12th St. N. W., Canton, OH 44708 330.477.8482 Manager: Lisa Szeles MON–THU......................................9 a.m.–8 p.m.

FRI....................................................9 a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT...................................................9 a.m.–5 p.m.

SUN (Sep–May)......................................1–5 p.m.

1803 Schneider St. N. E., Canton, OH 44721 330.494.3399 Manager: Megan Johnson MON–THU...............................7:30* a.m.–8 p.m.

FRI.............................................7:30* a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT...................................................9 a.m.–5 p.m.

SUN (Sep–May)......................................1–5 p.m. *Through May 29 last day of school/Plain

SANDY VALLEY BRANCH

9754 Cleveland Ave. S. E., Magnolia, OH 44643 330.866.3366 Manager: Lisa Murray MON and TUE................................10 a.m.–8 p.m.

WED–FRI.......................................10 a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT.................................................10 a.m.–5 p.m.

189 25th St. N. W., Canton, OH 44709 330.456.4356 Manager: Robyn Guedel MON–THU......................................9 a.m.–8 p.m.

FRI....................................................9 a.m.–6 p.m.

SAT...................................................9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Library Card Services LIBRARY CARDS

Stark County District Library offers everyone the opportunity to have a free library card. Your library card provides you with access to all library materials and online services. Each card holder is responsible for: • All materials borrowed • Not allowing others to use their card • Charges for unreturned, damaged or lost materials • Reporting a lost or stolen card

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 or legal guardian’s name • Provide identification (school ID) when available Patrons under age 16 must: • Provide a completed card application • Provide a parent or legal guardian’s signature Educators may obtain an educator card for teaching purposes. See Educator Loan Procedures for educator card privileges.

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Corporate/organization library cards are available upon request.

FAQS For more information, visit ‘About Us’ at www.TheSmartStore.org.

FINES AND FEES SCDL does not charge to check out library materials or assess fines for overdue SCDL–owned items. Due date receipts are available at every checkout. Please return or renew items by the due date. Fees will be charged for unreturned, lost, damaged, or missing materials.

Items borrowed through but not owned

by SCDL will accrue fines according to the policies of the library which owns the materials, such as SearchOhio, OhioLINK, Louisville Public Library, and Massillon Public Library. Patrons may not check out or renew items if card balance exceeds $25.00.

Customers who have a fee balance of $25 or more may be sent to the library’s collection agency.

Account balances may be paid online or in person. All SCDL locations accept cash, personal checks and major credit cards.

Restrictions may apply.

INTERNET ACCESS

All Stark County District Library locations provide free Internet access. 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 locations provide free WiFi, computers with Internet access and word processing. Printing costs apply.

LOAN PERIODS AND LIMITS

• Up to 50 total items of any type may be borrowed per card* • DVDs 7 days • All other items 14 days *Does not apply to educator cards, see Educator Loan Procedures.

LIBRARY NOTICES

You may choose to be notified of holds and overdue material by email, phone or text messages.

Notification of overdue items: • Courtesy reminder by email or text two (2) days before an item is due.

• 1st Overdue Notice by phone, email, or text one (1) week after an item is due.

• 2nd Overdue Notice by phone, email, or text two (2) weeks after an item is due.

• 3rd Overdue Notice by phone, email, or text three (3) weeks after item is due.

• Four (4) weeks overdue, a bill will be mailed.

RETURNS

All SCDL materials may be returned to any of the 10 Stark County District Library locations and Bookmobiles.

RENEWALS

Most SCDL materials may be renewed up to 20 times per item if not on hold for another patron, with the exception of Book Express and DVD Express items.

Renewals may be made by phone, online at www.TheSmartStore.org, or at any SCDL location.

RESERVE LIBRARY MATERIAL

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, phone or text and at which SCDL location you wish to pick up your hold.

SEARCHOHIO AND OHIOLINK

SearchOhio allows you to access the collections of 26 Ohio public libraries simply and easily using your library card.

The SearchOhio portal allows direct, online requesting for residents of Ohio and delivery of books and other library media within a matter of days.

OhioLINK provides access to the collections of 91 Ohio academic libraries.

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