The Smart Store Guide - Spring 2016

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MARCH • APRIL• MAY 2016

Calling all

Makers

New events, activities, and gadgets to spark your imagination.

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What’s a maker? You, if you’re a tech enthusiast, crafter, tinkerer, hobbyist, engineer, author, or artist! This issue we’re celebrating makers of all ages and interests with a guide full of new events, activities, and gadgets to spark your imagination.

Calling all

Makers

Check out the featured events below, mark your calendar for the first annual Stark Mini Maker Faire® on May 6th, and then be sure to explore the rest of this issue for more maker fun.

Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an award winning, family friendly event celebrating technology, education, science, arts, crafts, engineering, food, sustainability, and more. Come join the fun as we launch this first annual event.

Even better, be among the first to see our new dedicated Maker Space at the Library and explore our technology Smart Spot.

MAY 6

Main Library | 2pm–7pm

Featured Events 

Please Register

Want to exhibit?

Contact Marianna DiGiacomo at 330.452.0665 or mdigiacomo@starklibrary.org

ROBOTS AMONG US

Thursday, March 3 | 3–3:45 pm Teens: Lake Community Branch Monday, April 4 | 6–6:45 pm Elementary: North Branch

LIGHTBOT

ENGINEERING MYSTERY BAG CHALLENGE Thursday, April 7 | 4–5 pm Madge Youtz Branch Elementary: Help invent a device that can launch a pom-pom into the air. 

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READY TO SEW: PART 4

Saturday, April 16 | 10–11:30 am Main Library Adults: Louise Harding, Master Clothing Educator, will give further instruction on machine sewing.

Requires fabric pieces cut out and ready to sew. 

Will a robot ever replace you? Take a look at robots through history, literature, and movies. Presented by the McKinley Museum. 

Monday, April 18 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch Grades 5–12. Learn to do basic programming while solving puzzle games. Players can have fun and learn with little or no experience with programming. 

RASPBERRY PI

Tuesday, May 17 | 6–7:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Teens: Explore computer programming and coding and create a fun project using a Raspberry Pi, a dynamic library card-sized computer capable of doing just about anything a computer can do. 

For more maker events, look for this in this issue.

Local Authors Week APRIL 4–9

This April local authors take the spotlight as we celebrate the talent right here in our own backyard. The week of April 9th is packed full of events for writers and readers alike, culminating in an exciting new book launch for Penguin Random House author and Ohio native Lisa Beazley.

For even more events and workshops this spring, see Writers & Readers on page 11 and be sure to enter our 17th annual poetry contest.

Local Authors Week Schedule

The Places We Find Ourselves: Daily Website Article Each day during Local Authors Week, Diane Kendig brings you posts by local authors, featured at StarkLibrary.org/stark-county-local-authors.

Lake Community Branch Local Authors Fair Tuesday, April 5 | 6–8 pm | Lake Community Branch Local authors will talk about their work, meet and greet, and sign their books. The events are open to all and free to attend. Books will be available for purchase.

Meet Author Beverly Lewis Saturday April 9 | 10 am | Lake Community Branch Ms. Lewis will speak and sign books. Her new book The Atonement will be released on March 29th. Books will be for sale.

Local Authors Fair Saturday, April 9 | 12–4 pm | Main Library See Lake Community Branch Local Authors Fair description above.

Speaking of Books Series Featured Author Event Lisa Beazley, Keep Me Posted You’re invited to the official book launch event for Keep Me Posted, the book debut of Ohio native and author Lisa Beazley. Lisa will join us at the Canton Palace Theater to speak about her new book, host a Q&A session, and then sign copies fresh off the presses. Be sure to reserve your free ticket today.

Presentation Q & A Session Photo Credit: T.J. Kling

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Saturday, April 9, 2016 6:30 pm | Canton Palace Theatre Reserve your free tickets now at StarkLibrary.org/lisabeazley or by calling 330.454.8172.

About Keep Me Posted Two sisters share the surprising highs and cringe-worthy lows of social media fame, when their most private thoughts become incredibly public in this fresh and funny debut novel. (Source: Penguin Random House Publishers) Read a full summary of the novel at StarkLibrary.org/lisabeazley.

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Early Learners

Start Smart | Children Birth–Pre-K and their Parents

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NEW

Maker Event

 Please Register

Start each day smart with Ready Rosie Ready Rosie delivers a daily activity idea to your email or text inbox with a short, easy to follow video. A great way to engage your early learner when you’re out of ideas!

Free with your library card.

 Subscribe now at StarkLibrary.org/startsmart

Baby & Toddler Story Times

Introduce your child to the world of books while learning easy ways to build early literacy skills. Registration is required for all Story Times. 

BABY

TODDLER

Jackson Township Branch Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11–11:20 am March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Lake Community Branch Tuesdays | 11 am–12 pm March 8, 15, April 5, 12, 19, 26 Perry Sippo Branch Mondays & Wednesdays 10–10:30 am March 21, 23, 28, 30, April 4, 6, 11, 13, 25, 27, May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

Main Library Thursdays | 10:30–11:30 am March 3, 10, April 7, 21, May 5, 19

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Story times open up the world of books, music, culture, and play to young children and their families. Registration is required for all Story Times. 

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PRESCHOOL

Jackson Township Branch Wednesdays | 10–10:30 am March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27

Main Library Tuesdays | 6:30–7:30 pm March 1, 8, 15, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17

Plain Community Branch Tuesdays | 10:30–11:15 am March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 24

Perry Sippo Branch Mondays & Wednesdays 11–11:30 am March 21, 23, 28, 30, April 4, 6, 11, 13, 25, 27, May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

Sandy Valley Branch Thursdays | 10:30–11:15 am March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

Main Library Tuesdays | 10:30–11:30 am March 1, 8, 15, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17

Plain Community Branch Mondays | 7–7:30 pm March 7, 14, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 16, 23

North Branch Wednesdays | 10:30–11:30 am March 2, 9, 16, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11

Lake Community Branch Wednesdays | 11 am–12 pm March 9, 16, April 6, 13, 20, 27

Ages 4-5 w/caregiver.

Jackson Township Branch Tuesdays | 10–10:30 am March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26

Perry Sippo Branch Thursdays | 11:30 am–12:15 pm March 24, April 14, 28, May 12, 19, 26

Lake Community Branch Wednesdays | 10–11 am March 9, 16, April 6, 13, 20, 27

READY FOR SCHOOL

BABY & TODDLER Lake Community Branch Pajama Story Time Mondays | 6:30–7 pm March 7, 14, April 4, 11, 18, 25 Bring your blanket and wear your favorite pajamas. Cozy up for stories and songs before bed.

Preschool & Family Story Times

North Branch Tuesdays | 10:30–11 am March 1, 8, 15, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 Plain Community Branch Wednesdays | 10:30–11 am March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 18, 25

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Lake Community Branch Thursdays | 10:30–11:30 am March 10, 17, April 7, 14, 21, 28

Play Smart Thursdays, March 17, 31, April 14, 28, May 12 | 10:30–11:30 am Main Library Ages up to 3 years w/caregiver. Spend time together, play, experience art activities, and meet new friends.  Kindergarten Ready or Not Thursday, March 10 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Join area principals and other school officials for questions, answers, and suggestions of materials. Incoming Kindergarten students will enjoy stories and songs.  Spring Egg Hunt Tuesday, March 22 | 10:30–11:30 am Plain Community Branch Celebrate Spring with an egg hunt around the Library.  Yoga for Little Ones Thursdays | 11:30 am–12 pm March 31, May 5 Perry Sippo Branch Ages 2-5 years. Come and enjoy "mommy and me" fun with Miss Abigail from the Paul and Carol David YMCA. Please bring your yoga mat if you have one. 

Tuesday, March 29 11:30 am–12:30 pm Madge Youtz Branch 10–11 am North Branch

Wednesday, March 30 10–11 am DeHoff Memorial Branch

Listen at the Library

11:30 am–12:30 pm Sandy Valley Branch

Tuesday, April 5

The collaboration between Canton Symphony Orchestra and Stark County District Library returns. Listen to stories accompanied by live music.

10–11 am Plain Community Branch 11:30 am–12:30 pm Lake Community Branch

Wednesday, April 6 10–11 am East Canton Branch 11:30 am–12:30 pm Main Library

Thursday, April 7

Open Play Week Perry Sippo Branch Come for an open play program with toys, blocks, books and one of our new Play and Learn Centers. 

10–11 am Jackson Township Branch 11:30 am–12:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch

April 18, 20 | 10–10:30 am Ages birth-23 months w/caregiver April 18, 20 | 11–11:30 am Ages 2-3 w/caregiver April 21 | 11:30 am–12:15 pm Ages 4-5 w/caregiver Little Rockers Saturday, May 7 | 2–3 pm Jackson Township Branch Ages 3-6 years. Get ready to rock and roll!

Make your own musical instruments and jam to the beat.  Picnic in the Park Tuesday, May 10 | 10:30 am–12 pm Plain Community Branch Bring your picnic lunch to Preschool Story Time at Veterans Park (Schneider Park behind the Fire station). 

Be Ready for School with SPARK Our SPARK parent partners provide a year-long series of monthly in-home lessons and activities designed to help pre-school aged children and their families prepare for school.

Find out if your child qualifies by calling 330.455.2972 or by visiting sparkohio.org.

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Elementary

Start Smart | Children K–5th Grade and their Parents

 Please Register

Maker Event

Go Explore with a Parks Adventure Pack Discover nature’s mysteries as you hike the trails (or your neighborhood). Each Stark Parks Adventure Pack is filled with all the gear you and your child need to learn and explore.

 Reserve a pack at any branch or online at StarkLibrary.org

MARCH

Stuffed Animal Story Time and Sleepover

March 1–31 | Library Hours Perry Sippo Branch Cast your vote for your favorite books in our March Madness Book Tournament.

Saturday, March 12 | 2–3:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Children ages 3-8 can bring their favorite stuffed animal for a storytime and craft, and then say goodbye to their friend for the night as it embarks on a fun sleepover! 

Chess Club

Minecraft Mondays

March Madness Book Tournament

Whether you are a beginner, novice, or expert, the whole family is invited to come and join the fun! Chess boards are provided.

Mondays | 5:30–8 pm March 7, 14, 21, 28 Main Library Thursdays | 6–7:30 pm March 3, 10, 17, 31 North Branch

The Wonderful World of Owls

Mondays, March 14, 28 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Bring your own device and join with others to create and play in Minecraft worlds. Must have WiFi enabled device and Minecraft app with most recent version. 

Mother-Daughter Book Club Girls in grades 3-5 and their female caregivers read the selected book together each month, and then come to the library to discuss it.

Saturday, March 5 | 2:30–3:30 pm Lake Community Branch Grades K-3. Cleveland Museum of Natural History Conservation Specialist Judy Semroc will share knowledge about different types of owls and how to find them. 

Thursday, March 17  6:30–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch Flora and Ulysses

by Kate DiCamillo Monday, March 28 6:30–7:30 pm North Branch

Story Book Walk

Saturday, March 19 | 10 am–12 pm Plain Community Branch Read for pleasure and exercise at the same time. This walk will end up in the atrium for a little extra fun and an outdoor game. 

Join our 17th annual poetry contest by entering your original poem before Saturday, April 30 th. All participants in grades 2–12 are invited to read their work at the Youth Poetry Café on May 19 th.

Enter at any branch or at StarkLibrary.org/poetrycontest

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See March listing for details.

Mondays | 5:30–8 pm April 4, 11, 18, 25 Main Library Thursdays | 6–7:30 pm April 7, 14, 21, 28 North Branch

Popcorn and Movie Day

Tuesday, March 22 | 2–4 pm Lake Community Branch There's no school. What should we do today? Come to the library for a movie, popcorn, and related activity.

Movie titles TBA. Sponsored by the Lake Community Friends of the Library. 

Stark Parks Naturalist Visit Tuesday, March 22 | 6–7 pm Sandy Valley Branch Discover the Stark Parks' animal rehabilitation program. 

Celebrate with Poetry

Thursday, April 7 | 4:30–5:30 pm Lake Community Branch Grades 2-5 are invited to come to the library and create art and poetry with fun group activities. 

Engineering Mystery Bag Challenge

Thursday, April 7 | 4–5 pm Madge Youtz Branch Help invent a device that can launch a pom-pom into the air. 

Getting Ready for Easter

Saturday, March 26 | 2–4 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch Decorate an Easter basket for the holiday. 

Board (not bored) Games

Saturday, March 26 | 2–3 pm Lake Community Branch Grades 3-6. Meet some friends at the Library and play board games together. Use those provided or bring one of your own. 

APRIL

SET SAIL WITH POETRY Contest

Chess Club

Poetry Hunt

April 1–30 | Library Hours Perry Sippo Branch Find poems hidden throughout the library. When you find one, keep it and share it with others.

Poetry-Palooza!

Saturday, April 9 | 11 am–12 pm East Canton Branch Get your creative juices flowing with fun, games, and writing at our interactive poetry party.

Build Your Own Robot

Saturday, April 9 | 2–3 pm Jackson Township Branch Grades K-5. Join in the fun of National Robotics Week and create your own robot out of recycled materials. 

Board Game Bonanza

Saturday, April 9 | 2–3:30 pm Main Library Come join us for some fun board games! There will be a selection of board games to play. You can also make and take a board game based on a book. 

Minecraft Mondays

Mondays, April 11, 25 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details. 

Robots Among Us

Monday, April 4 | 6–6:45 pm North Branch Look at robotics through history... from the very first robot to today's robots! Learn about their role specifically in literature and movies. Presented by the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum. 

Super Saturday Minecraft

Saturday, April 16 | 1–3 pm Perry Sippo Branch A special day and time for Minecraft.

Bring your own device and join with others to create and play in Minecraft worlds. Must have WiFi enabled device and Minecraft app with most recent version. 

Mother-Daughter Book Club See March listing for details.

Thursday, April 21  6:30–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Edwards

Night Animals in your Neighborhood

Wednesday, April 27 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch Amanda Perry from Stark Parks will entertain us with live animals and interesting facts about animals in your backyard. 

Board (not bored) Games Saturday, April 30 | 2–3 pm Lake Community Branch See March listing for details. 

MAY Chess Club

See March listing for details.

Mondays | 5:30–8 pm May 2, 9, 16, 23 Main Library Thursdays | 6–7:30 pm May 5, 12 North Branch

Mother-Daughter Tea Party

Saturday, May 7 | 2:30–3:30 pm Lake Community Branch Put on your fanciest dress and bring your mom to the library for tea, craft and a story. We'll take your picture while you are here. 

Monday, April 25 6:30–7:30 pm North Branch

All Things Minecraft

Saturday, May 7 | 1–3 pm Perry Sippo Branch Enjoy Minecraft activities, crafts and an area to play. Bring your own device and join others to play in Minecraft worlds. Must have WiFi enabled device and Minecraft app with most recent version. 

Minecraft Mondays

Mondays, May 9, 23 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details. 

Adventures in Mini Book Making

Saturday, May 14 10:30 am–12 pm Main Library Use your imagination to create a mini book of your own. 

Mother-Daughter Book Club See March listing for details.

Thursday, May 19  6:30–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch Isabel of the Whales by Hester Velman Monday, May 23 6:30–7:30 pm North Branch

Amazing Animals with Outback Ray

Saturday, May 21 | 2–3 pm East Canton Branch Spend the afternoon with Outback Ray and his exotic animals! 

Board (not bored) Games Saturday, May 21 | 2–3 pm Lake Community Branch See March listing for details. 

TECH Children’s Learning with Technology: Osmo, Tiggly, and More In this session, we will be demonstrating some of the options for children to learn while playing with today’s mobile devices including Osmo, Tiggly, and more.

Saturday, March 5 | 10–11 am Plain Community Branch Tuesday, March 22 3:30–4:30 pm Madge Youtz Branch Wednesday, April 6 | 2–3 pm Jackson Township Branch Saturday, April 9 | 2:30–3:30 pm Lake Community Branch

Youth Poetry Cafe

Thursday, May 19 | 6:30–8 pm Main Library Grades 2-12: Students who enter the Poetry Contest are welcome to attend and read their poem at our poetry open mic night. Parents, teachers, and poetry lovers are welcome.

Monday, May 2 3:30–4:30 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch Wednesday, May 4 11 am–12 pm East Canton Branch Monday, May 23 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch

Pups and Pages

LEGO® Club

Bring a favorite book to share or borrow one of the Library’s to read to licensed therapy dogs.

Imagine, create, and build with LEGO and/or DUPLO bricks (provided).

Saturday, March 5 10:30 am–12 pm North Branch

Saturday, April 2 10:30 am–12 pm Plain Community Branch

Saturday, March 12 10:30 am–12 pm Lake Community Branch

Saturday, April 9 10:30 am–12 pm Perry Sippo Branch

Saturday, March 19 10:30 am–12 pm East Canton Branch

Saturday, April 23  10:30 am–12 pm Sandy Valley Branch

Saturday, March 19 10:30 am–12 pm Perry Sippo Branch

Saturday, May, 14 | 1:30–3 pm Madge Youtz Branch

Saturday, March 26 1:30–2:30 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch

Saturdays | 10:30–11:30 am March 5, April 2, May 7 Main Library

Saturdays | 2–3 pm March 19, April 9 Perry Sippo Branch

Saturdays | 10 am–12 pm March 12, April 23, May 7 East Canton Branch

Saturdays | 2–3 pm March 26, April 23, May 21 Sandy Valley Branch 

Saturdays | 2–4 pm March 19, April 30, May 28 DeHoff Memorial Branch

Saturdays | 10 am–11 am March 26, April 23, May 21 Jackson Township Branch

Saturdays | 10:30 am–12 pm March 19, April 16 Plain Community Branch 

Saturdays | 2:30–3:30 pm April 2, May 14 Lake Community Branch

Saturdays | 3–4 pm March 19, April 16, May 14 North Branch

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Teens

Stay Smart | Students 6th–12th Grade

 Please Register

Maker Event

SET SAIL WITH POETRY Contest Join our 17th annual poetry contest and enter your original poem by Saturday, April 30th. All participants in grades 2–12 are invited to read their work at the Youth Poetry Café on May 19th.

 Enter at any branch or online at StarkLibrary.org/poetrycontest Anime Club If you love anime or manga, join us for fun and a discussion of your favorite characters, books, movies, and games.

Wednesdays | 2:20–3:45 pm March 9, 23, April 6, 20, May 4, 18 Plain Community Branch Tuesdays | 6:30–7:30 pm March 15, April 19, May 17 Jackson Township Branch Volunteens Connect with other teens, earn service credit, have a say in your library, and have fun!

Mondays | 6–7:30 pm March 7, April 4, May 2, 16 | Perry Sippo Branch Tuesdays | 6:30–7:30 pm March 8, 22, April 12, May 10, 24 Jackson Township Branch After School Program Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:30–4:30 pm East Canton Branch Join us at the library after school for a fantastic time…crafts, game tournaments, homework help, and much more!

MARCH March Madness Book Tournament March 1–31 | Library Hours Perry Sippo Branch Cast your vote for your favorite books in our March Madness Book Tournament.

Robots Among Us Thursday, March 3 | 3–3:45 pm Lake Community Branch Will a robot ever replace you? Take a look at robots through history, literature, and movies. Presented by the McKinley Museum. 

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Teen Café Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 31 | 2:30–4 pm Lake Community Branch Join us for a variety of activities, including book discussions, crafts, technology, and more.

Poem in Your Pocket Wednesday, March 30 | 2:30–3:30 pm Plain Community Branch Create a pocket for keeping or sharing a poem a day in celebration of poetry month. 

QR codes Monday, March 7 | 2:30–4:30 pm Madge Youtz Branch Create jewelry or cell phone case covers using QR codes. 

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Teen Book Club Tuesday, March 8 | 4:30–5:30 pm Main Library A good book is even better when shared. Titles will be chosen by teens.

Roller Coasters in the Library Saturday, March 12 | 1–3 pm Perry Sippo Branch Build a paper roller coaster on your own or as a team. Then have marble races to see who has the fastest roller coaster.  Teen Craft Club Monday, March 21 | 4:30–5:30 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch Teen fun and excitement are the objectives as teens learn how to design and experiment through art.  Spring Clean @ the Library March 21–26 | Library Hours Jackson Township Branch Earn community service credit this Spring Break by cleaning up the library.  DIY Projectors Wednesday, March 23 | 2–3 pm Main Library Learn a bit of science and make your own device to project your phone’s screen onto the wall. All projector supplies and scientific knowledge will be provided.  Gaming Club Super Smash Brothers Tuesday, March 29 | 6–7:30 pm Jackson Township Branch "Settle it in smash" with other teens who share your passion for gaming. 

Poetry Hunt April 1–30 | Library Hours Perry Sippo Branch Find poems hidden throughout the library. When you find one, keep it and share it with others.

Blackout Poetry Project April 1–30 | Library Hours Main Library Turn a printed page into a wordy work of art. Use the existing text to create a new piece of poetry, add graphic interest if you like, and display it at the library.

Poetry Workshop Wednesday, April 6 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch Join four local poets and be inspired.

A great way to begin writing poetry or to expand if already writing.  Teen Café Thursdays | 2:30–4 pm April 7, 14, 21, 28 Lake Community Branch See March listing for details.

Teen Book Club Tuesday, April 12 | 4:30–5:30 pm Main Library See March listing for details.

Poetry Reading Wednesday, April 13 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch Come and enjoy local poets, Skylark Bruce, Azriel Johnson, Jaehla Meacham and Quartez Harris as they present a variety of themes and styles of poetry. 

Using Magic to Improve Your Day Thursday, April 14 | 4–5 pm Madge Youtz Branch Kent State University STEAMM Project Coordinator Curtis Tinlin explores science through magic. 

Teen Craft Club Monday, April 18 | 4:30–5:30 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch See March listing for details.  Lightbot Monday, April 18 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch Learn to do basic programming while solving puzzle games. Grades 5-12; players can have fun and learn with little or no experience with programming. 

MAY Gaming Club Super Smash Brothers Tuesdays, May 3, 31 | 6–7:30 pm Jackson Township Branch See March listing for details.  Teen Café Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 | 2:30–4 pm Lake Community Branch See March listing for details.

Teen Book Club Tuesday, May 10 | 4:30–5:30 pm Main Library See March listing for details.

Teen Craft Club Monday, May 16 | 4:30–5:30 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch See March listing for details.  Youth Poetry Cafe Thursday, May 19 | 6:30–8 pm Main Library Grades 2-12: Students who enter the Poetry Contest are welcome to attend and read their poem at our poetry open mic night. Parents, teachers, and poetry lovers are welcome.

Adults

Stay Smart | Lifelong Learning

Maker Event  Please Register

Warm weather is around the corner and soon the iconic red bikes of Stark County’s popular bike sharing network will be back on the roads and trails and with your library card it’s free to use!

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MARCH Diabetes Self Management Program

Tuesdays | 5–7:30 pm March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 DeHoff Memorial Branch Get informed about Diabetes. Learn what diabetes is, how to monitor it, and how to change eating behaviors to keep it under control. Presented by Reginald Grant, personnel from the Ohio Direction Home. 

Women’s Memoir Group

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 11 am–12 pm East Canton Branch Everyone has a story to tell. Discuss how to bring your memories to life to share, save, and create a family legacy.

March 1, 2 | 5:30–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch Learn this heirloom art of Ukrainian egg decorating. Presented by Lake Branch Friends of the Library. 

DeHoff Coupon Club

Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 12:30–4 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch Share your passion for saving money with other shoppers. Bring coupons and swap them with others in the Club.

Chess Club

Whether you are a beginner, novice, or expert, the whole family is invited to come and join the fun! Chess boards are provided.

Exercise for Your Mind

Library Hours Jackson Township Branch Make yourwalking and hiking miles count! Ten miles will earn you a coupon for a book of your choice from our selection of donated items. Ask for a walking log next time you’re in!

Mondays | 5:30–8 pm March 7, 14, 21, 28 Main Library Thursdays | 6–7:30 pm March 3, 10, 17, 31 North Branch

Blockbuster Movie Night

Tuesday, March 8 | 6–8 pm Lake Community Branch Grab your friends for a fun night out and watch a newly released video.

Presented by Lake Friends of the Library. 

The History of Chocolate

Thursday, March 10 | 6–7 pm North Branch Diana Kindler, owner of Diana’s Delectable Chocolates, will present a “History of Chocolate.” Evening will include demonstrations and samples. 

Self-Hypnosis for Life Improvements

Monday, March 14 | 6–7:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Participants will learn about hypnotherapy as a complementary healing modality, with an opportunity to experience group hypnosis. With hypnotherapist, Paul DiFranco, C.Ht. 

Mid Week Movie

Wednesday, March 16 | 6–8 pm Perry Sippo Branch Enjoy the classic movie An American in Paris.

Knitting Clubs Jackson Township Branch

Close Knit Group Mondays | 6–7:45 pm March 7, 21, April 4, 18, May 2, 16

Lake Community Branch

Knitty Gritters Knitting Club Mondays | 11 am–1 pm March 7, 21, April 4, 18, May 2, 16

North Branch

Knorth Knitters Mondays | 3:30–4:30 pm March 14, 28, April 11, 25, May 9

Perry Sippo Branch

Hooks and Needles Tuesdays | 2–4 pm March 1, 22, April 5, 26, May 3, 23

Plain Community Branch

Needlechat Wednesdays | 10–11 am March 2-May 25

Sandy Valley Branch

In Stitches Knitting Mondays | 6–8 pm March 7, 21, April 18, 25, May 2, 16, 23

DeHoff Memorial Branch

Needles & Thread Crafters Thursdays | 10–11 am March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26

Color Me Calm: For Adults

Thursday, March 24 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Join us for an evening of fun and relaxation creating beautiful colored pages. All materials will be provided.

Socrates Cafe

Monday, March 28 | 6–7:45 pm Jackson Township Branch Meet with your neighbors for philosophical inquiry and discussion at this meeting of the minds.

Not Eggs-actly Easy

Monday, March 28 | 6:30–7:30 pm Sandy Valley Branch Learn some unique and interesting ways birds raise their families.

Presented by Christopher Dyer.

Spring Health and Fitness Fair

Wednesday, March 30 | 10 am–12 pm Lake Community Branch Alzheimer Assoc., Arukah Market, Lake YMCA, Mercy Medical, NEO Today, and SOL Pie Pizza. Featuring free screenings and samples. 

New Year, New You

Tracking Your Health through Technology Wednesday, March 30 | 2–4 pm Perry Sippo Branch Learn about the innovative apps and devices in E-Health with the opportunity to try out some of the devices. Stark Parks will share activities available in Stark County to apply what you have learned! 

Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Thursday, March 31 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch Toasters, Life Savers Candy, zippers...

Discover everyday inventions, household names, and the innovative people who came up with the ideas. Presented by The Summit County Historical Society. 

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APRIL Sundays with the Symphony Enjoy the sounds of the Canton Symphony Orchestra at the Stark County District Library.

Sunday, April 3 | 2–3 pm Main Library Sunday, April 3 | 3:30–4:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch

Exercise for Your Mind Library Hours Jackson Township Branch See March listing for details.

Chess Club

See March listing for details.

Mondays | 5:30–8 pm April 4, 11, 18, 25 Main Library Thursdays | 6–7:30 pm April 7, 14, 21, 28 North Branch

Spring Wreath

Monday, April 4 | 6–8 pm Sandy Valley Branch Make a cheery wreath to welcome spring with this easy, relaxing project. 

Women’s Memoir Group

April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 11 am–12 pm East Canton Branch See March listing for details.

Diabetes Self Management Program Tuesday, April 5 | 5–7:30 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch See March listing for details. 

DeHoff Coupon Club

Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20 | 12:30–4 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch See March listing for details.

Paint the Starry Night

Wednesday, April 6 | 1–3:30 pm Madge Youtz Branch Spend an afternoon painting the famous Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. 

Blockbuster Movie Night Tuesday, April 12 | 6–8 pm Lake Community Branch See March listing for details. 

Community Health Fair

Thursday, April 14 | 10 am–2 pm Main Library Featuring health professionals and free screenings. Presented with Mercy Medical Center

The Titanic and the End of the Edwardian Era

Thursday, April 14 | 6–7:30 pm North Branch Mandy Altimus Pond of the Massillon Museum takes you aboard The Titanic on this 104th Anniversary of the disaster. 

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Monday, April 25 | 6:30–7:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Massillon Museum Curator Heather Haden will explore the intersection of art and technology as represented in the museum’s permanent collection, including sound recording, photography, and film. 

What Really Happened 11/22/63?

Tuesday, April 26 | 6:30–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch A unique look at the JFK assassination with a two-pronged approach. 

It’s a Tea Party

Thursdays, April 14, 21 | 6:30–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Beginner ballroom dance classes in Swing and Foxtrot. No dancing experience necessary. Singles and couples welcome. 

Wednesday, April 27 | 2–4 pm Perry Sippo Branch Join us for tea, refreshments, entertainment, and door prizes.

Please bring your own tea cup and be sure to wear a hat if you wish.

Sponsored by the Perry Sippo Friends of the Library. 

Ready to Sew: Part 4

Color Me Calm: For Adults

Ballroom Dancing

Saturday, April 16 | 10–11:30 am Main Library Louise Harding, Master Clothing Educator, will give further instruction on machine sewing. Requires fabric pieces cut out and ready to sew. 

Mid Week Movie

Wednesday, April 20 | 6–8 pm Perry Sippo Branch Enjoy the classic movie Raiders of the Lost Arc.

Antiques Appraisal Show

Saturday, April 23 | 9 am–1 pm Main Library Curious about the worth of that family heirloom or garage sale item?

Bill Gill, Antique Curator from the Kiko Co., will be here giving free appraisals. 

Socrates Cafe

Monday, April 25 | 6–7:45 pm Jackson Township Branch See March listing for details.

Thursday, April 28 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details.

MAY Exercise for Your Mind Library Hours Jackson Township Branch See March listing for details.

Chess Club

See March listing for details.

Mondays | 5:30–8 pm May 2, 9, 16, 23 Main Library

Saturday, May 7 | 2–3 pm Main Library Byron Berger, zoologist and member of the American Birding Assoc., will present a program on the spring migration of birds returning to Ohio, and the best places to see them! 

Necessity is the Mother of Invention Monday, May 9 | 2–3 pm Jackson Township Branch See March listing for details. 

Book Bingo

Thursday, May 12 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Literary book bingo: get a bingo and win a book. 

Mid Week Movie

Wednesday, May 18 | 6–8 pm Perry Sippo Branch Enjoy the classic movie From Here to Eternity.

Color Me Calm: For Adults Thursday, May 19 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details.

Socrates Cafe

Monday, May 23 | 6–7:45 pm Jackson Township Branch See March listing for details.

Human Trafficking

Tuesday, May 24 | 6:30–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch Partners Against Trafficking Humans Stark (PATHS) will focus on trends around the world and in Ohio and explain why it is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world today. 

Beginning Genealogy

Thursdays | 6–7:30 pm May 5, 12 North Branch

DeHoff Coupon Club

Spring Birds!

Wednesday | 12:30–4 pm May 4, 11, 18, 25 DeHoff Memorial Branch See March listing for details.

Thursday, May 26 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Learn now to get started searching, gathering and organizing your family history. 

Be a Friend of the Library

Book Sales

The Friends of the Library (FOL) are dedicated volunteer groups whose mission is to assist and promote the Library through efforts such as sponsoring events, funding special Library projects, offering scholarship funds for staff, and much more.

One of the biggest fundraisers for the FOLs are book sales. But it’s not just books: these sales include gently used books, CDs, DVDs and other materials donated by the community or no longer needed at the Library. All the funds raised go to support the vital work of our Friends of the Library groups.

Want to become a member?

Ask your local branch if there is an FOL group for that location or visit StarkLibrary.org/FOL for more information.

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Saturday, March 5 | 10 am–3 pm

East Canton Branch

April 25–30 | Library Hours

Main Library

Saturdays, March 5, April 2 (BAG DAY), May 7 10 am–4 pm Across the parking lot in the Garage and in the Main Library 10% Discount for FOL Members

Perry Sippo Branch

Saturday, March 19 | 9 am–2 pm Atrium of the Exploration Gateway Book and Bake Sale. Great deals and treats. All proceeds benefit the Perry Sippo Branch.

Plain Community Branch

Thursday, May 5 | 3–8 pm (FOL Members Presale) Friday, May 6 | 9 am–6 pm Saturday, May 7 | 9 am–5 pm

Writers & Readers Stay Smart | All Ages

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SET SAIL WITH POETRY Contest Join our 17th annual poetry contest by entering your original poem before Saturday, April 30th. All adult participants are invited to read their work at the Open Mic Night on May 25th.

 Enter at any branch or online at StarkLibrary.org/poetrycontest

Writers’ Group

Thursdays | 6:30–7:30 pm March 17, April 21, May 19 North Branch Share your work with other amateur writers for critiques and support. For more information, e-mail Shelia at north@starklibrary.org.

Local Authors Week

April 4–9 This week is packed full of events for writers and readers alike, culminating in an exciting new book launch for Ohio native Lisa Beazley.

See page 3 for a full list of events.

BOOK CLUBS DeHoff Memorial Branch

African American Classics Book Club Tuesdays | 4–5 pm Join us as we discuss the classics in African-American literature.  March 22 The Invisible Man

by Ralph Ellison April 26 The Bluest Eye

by Toni Morrison May 24 Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neal Hurston

East Canton Branch

Tuesdays | 7–8 pm March 8 In the Unlikely Event

by Judy Blume April 12 The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion May 10 Killing Lincoln

by Bill O'Reilly

Why Poetry Matters

Monday, April 4 | 6–7:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Dr. Robert Miltner will share poems that illustrate several points, including how poetry contributes to the role of language in a free society. There will be time for comments, questions and conversation. His books will be available for purchase. 

Poetry Workshop

Wednesday, April 6 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch Join four local poets and be inspired.

A great way to begin writing poetry or to expand if already writing. 

Jackson Township Branch Thursdays | 3–4:30 pm March 3, April 7, May 5 Please check with staff for each month's title. The books are available at the circulation desk.

Lake Community Branch Mystery Book Club Tuesdays | 2–3 pm March 1 By It's Cover

by Donna Leon April 5 After I'm Gone

by Laura Lippman May 3 The God of the Hive

by Laurie R. King

Lake Community Branch

Booked on Tuesdays Book Club Tuesdays | 6–7:30 pm March 29 In the Time of the Butterflies

by Julia Alvarez

(The Big Read 2016

Massillon Museum) April 26 Killing Kennedy: the end of Camelot by Bill O'Reilly May 24 A Walk Across the Sun

by Corban Addison

Poetry with the Senses

Monday, April 11 | 6–7:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Learn to write poems by using the five senses. Fun, interactive exercises will be explored. 

Poetry Reading

How to Get Started in Writing

Tuesday, April 19 | 6–7:30 pm Plain Community Branch Molly Fuller, PhD Teaching Fellow in Literature, will share experience from her successful writing career. 

Wednesday, April 13 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch Come and enjoy local poets, Skylark Bruce, Azriel Johnson, Jaehla Meacham and Quartez Harris as they present a variety of themes and styles of poetry. 

Poetry Open Mic Night

North Branch

Perry Sippo Branch

Classic Lit Book Club Wednesdays | 6:30–7:30 pm March 2 Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen April 6 Wide Sargasso Sea

by Jean Rhys May 4 Their Eyes Were Watching God by

Zora Neale Hurston

Perry Sippo Branch

Thursdays | 6–7 pm New members welcome. Books available at circulation desk.

March 3 All the Light We Can Not See by Anthony Doerr April 7 Delirium by Lauren Oliver May 5 Fall of Giants by

Ken Follett

Wednesday, May 25 | 6:30–8 pm Main Library Adults: Did you submit a poem to the Annual Poetry Contest? Share it with other poetry lovers at this open mic night. All poets welcome.

From Book to Big Screen Bring a lunch and discuss books that have made it to the big screen.

Books are available at desk.

Movie Viewing Mondays | 11 am–1 pm March 7 Emma April 11 (To Be Announced) May 9 Z for Zachariah Book and Movie Discussion Mondays | 12–1 pm March 14 Emma by Jane Austen April 18 (To be Announced) May 17 Z for Zachariah

by Robert C. O'Brien

Sandy Valley Branch

Mondays | 6–7 pm March 14 Bury My Heart at

Wounded Knee by

Dee Brown April 11 The Minds of Billy Milligan

by Daniel Keyes May 9 Sycamore Row by

John Grisham

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Maker Event

Check Out our New Technology Collection What’s a Smart Store without the latest technology? Try out these four new tools for working smarter or making your day a little more convenient.

WIFI HOTSPOT Take the internet home in your pocket! Whether you’re on the road for work, looking to stay connected on vacation, or studying for a school project at home, the wifi hotspot provides instant, free, high-speed internet access almost anywhere that you can get a cell signal.

KILL-O-WATT

ELECTRICITY MONITOR Kill-o-watt can help you reduce your power bill and find the energy hogs in your house.

Simply insert it between any appliance and your outlet to get a friendly display of the power usage. It’s smart to be green!

WIRELESS PRINTING @ THE LIBRARY SPECK

AIR QUALITY MONITOR Poor air quality is a serious health problem. Speck detects fine particulate matter in your indoor environment that you may not even realize is there. Plug it in and the large display begins reporting your air quality and provides continual feedback of changes. Download the free mobile app and connect to explore your data even further.

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Need to print an important document? Now you can upload the file on your laptop, tablet, or smart phone to the color printer at any branch location – from anywhere in the world. Once you arrive, just enter your ID at the printer and your document will print right out (we do charge a small fee for paper costs).

Printing with Bluetooth from a Mobile Device Wednesday, March 9 | 2–3:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Learn how to print from your mobile device using a Bluetooth printer.

Mobile devices to be used in this session include Androids and Macs.  Internet Searching: Travel Sites Thursday, March 10 | 10–11:30 am Plain Community Branch Learn how to navigate internet travel sites such as Priceline, Travelocity, and more for booking vacations or other travel needs.  Windows: Manage Your Files and Folders Thursday, March 10 | 1–2:30 pm Plain Community Branch Tidy up your computer by learning how to create, name, and organize files and folders; recover files and folders from the Recycle Bin, empty the recycle bin and understand the reason for doing this, as well as how to adjust speaker volume or mute speaker sound.  Windows 10: Getting Started Learn the desktop; Start menu; log in, off, and shut down. Learn the Computer, Documents and Pictures options. (Skills Needed: Basic Skills PC, Keyboard, Mouse)  Tuesday, March 15 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Thursday, April 21 | 10–11:30 am Jackson Township Branch

Meet the Mac Wednesday, April 13 | 2–3:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Get to know Mac OS. Learn the basic features, menus, settings, trackpad, keyboard, and Mac applications such as iLife and iWork.  Streaming TV Tuesday, April 19 | 6–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch Learn the many ways to turn your standard flat screen TV into a Smart TV using devices such as Roku, Wii, Google Chrome Cast, and wireless connection.  eBay Tuesday, May 3 | 6–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch Learn to create an eBay account; shop and sell; navigate through eBay’s many layers. (This is not an entrepreneur’s class).  Windows 10: Intermediate Thursday, May 12 | 10–11:30 am Main Library In this session, learn about Windows 10 Settings and Control Panel.

(Windows 10: Getting Started required)  Pinterest Thursday, May 19 | 10–11:30 am DeHoff Memorial Branch This service 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.” 

Facebook Thursday, March 17 | 1–2:30 pm Plain Community Branch Family and friends are talking about Facebook and want you to join. In this session, learn more about the social networking site Facebook and posting; create an account; locate family and friends. 

Savvy Internet Searching Thursday, May 19 | 2–3:30 pm Main Library Learn to narrow or broaden your search terms for better search results.

Learn how to limit your search results.

Also gain an understanding of how to use databases. (Tour the Internet Skills required) 

Android Basics Thursday, March 24 | 10–11:30 am Plain Community Branch Join us and learn more about the basic features of Android tablets such as a Samsung Galaxy. 

Shutterfly: Creating Memories Thursday, May 26 | 6–7:30 pm Main Library Learn how to create an online photo album to share with family and friends, or create and purchase a hardbound photo album. 

E-mail: Creating Attachments In this training session learn how to attach a picture and/or document to an e-mail. (Needed: An active e-mail account accessible from a web browser)  Thursday, March 24 | 1–2:30 pm Plain Community Branch Wednesday, April 27 | 10–11:30 am Madge Youtz Branch E-mail: Working with Attachments Thursday, March 31 | 1–2:30 pm Plain Community Branch Learn how to open and save e-mail attachments on your computer. Save attachments where you want them to go. Use Save verses Save As, select destination, choose file name, and format. 

TEENS Codecademy: Beginners Web Design Monday, March 14 | 5–6 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch Learn the basics of web design with Codecademy, a free online learning site that teaches you how to code.

Students will be introduced to basic HTML and CSS and will build a simple webpage from scratch.  LightBot:Code Hour Monday, April 18 | 6–7 pm Perry Sippo Branch Learn basic programming while solving puzzle games. Grades 5-12 players can have fun and learn with little or no experience with programming. 

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Raspberry Pi CHAMP: Teen or Adult Tuesday, May 17 | 6–7:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Explore computer programming and coding and create a fun project using a Raspberry Pi, a dynamic library card-sized computer capable of doing just about anything a computer can do. 

TECH TUESDAYS Wireless Patron Printing Tuesday, March 8 | 3–4 pm Main Library During this Tech Tuesday patrons will learn how to use the library’s wireless printing option.

Spring Clean Your SmartPhone or Tablet Tuesday, March 15 | 1–2 pm Lake Community Branch As you clean out the closets and sweep up the garage this time of year consider also “cleaning” your devices as well. We’ll offer tips on how to improve performance, extend battery life, and adjust settings to help you stay organized on your device.

Setting Up Dual Computer Screens Tuesday, April 12 | 3–4 pm Main Library Do you need two monitors at your computer station? Learn how to set up two monitors for your computer or laptop.

Sync with iTunes Tuesday, April 19 | 1–2 pm Lake Community Branch iTunes has revolutionized the way we consume entertainment. Music, movies, television and more can easily be purchased and stored in one location. Learn some of the basics of iTunes and how to sync your iTunes library to your iPad, iPod or iPhone.

AntiVirus Protection Tuesday, May 10 | 3–4 pm Main Library What is AntiVirus protection? In this session learn about antivirus protection for your computer.

One Drive (Microsoft) Wednesday, March 16 | 6–7:30 pm North Branch Learn the basics of OneDrive, Microsoft’s online cloud storage for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office files. Class includes uploading, downloading files; sharing individual files and entire folders; basic editing in web apps. Setting up an account before the class is required. Contact the library for help if needed. (Skills needed: Internet and e-mail)  Word Advanced (2010): Labels and Mail Merge Thursday, March 17 | 10–11:30 am Plain Community Branch Whether you need to create a letter or print an address label Microsoft Word allows you to create customized mailings in just a few easy steps. Join us for a class using Microsoft Word’s Mailings tab.  Excel (2010): Job Skills Series Tuesdays, May 10, 17, 24 | 5:30–7:30 pm North Branch In this three part series learn: Open, close, and save; Ribbons; gain an understanding of the basic navigating and formatting skills; AutoSum; a basic excel formula; sort information and templates. 

SENIOR SURFERS Basic Skills Series I Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19 | 2–3:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch 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 the desktop, start menu, and more.  Basic Skills: Keyboard Tuesday, April 26 | 2–3:30 pm Madge Youtz Branch In this session you will learn the pieces and parts of a computer keyboard.

You will build typing skills while you learn about keyboard rows, keys, and function keys.  Basic Skills: Mouse Tuesday, April 26 | 10–11:30 am Madge Youtz Branch Learn about the different styles of a mouse; maintenance; learn right and left click and to scroll on a page.

Included are tutorials that help with mastering mouse skills. 

Library Apps Tuesday, May 17 | 1–2 pm Lake Community Branch Learn about free apps that get you free movies, music, e-books, and magazines on your tablet or smart phone. No device? No problem! With the web version of these apps you can get these items using a computer as well. Everything is free – only requirements are a library card and an email address.

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Spring Gardening Stay Smart and Grow Smart

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Get Free Seeds from Our Heirloom Seed Bank The Heirloom Seed Bank is a diverse collection of seeds free to anyone interested in planting a garden. The bank is a partnership with Stark County Master Gardener Volunteers and the OSU Extension Services.

 Pick up your seeds at the Main Library from March 1st to June 15th

More Events Honey Bees & Butterflies

Beginning Gardening Series

Saturday, March 19 | 10–11:30 am Main Library Michele Colopy, of the Pollinator Stewardship Council, will discuss how to provide safe habitats for our pollinators, who are vital to our food supply! 

Presented in partnership with Stark Fresh

Vegetable Gardening 101

Saturday March 12 | 10–11:30 am Deli Ohio's Back Meeting Room, 328 Walnut Ave NE, Canton, OH 44702 Taught by a panel of local growers from StarkFresh, this class is for the beginner gardener to learn different techniques on how to start a garden from seeds.

Joys and Sorrows of Gardening Saturday, March 19 | 2:30–4 pm Main Library Master Gardener, Judy Daigen, will be here to discuss the ups and downs of gardening.

Watch "Dirt! The Movie"

Thursday March 17 | 7:00 pm Deli Ohio, 328 Walnut Ave NE, Canton, OH 44702 Find out how traditional commercial farming practices are not sustainable and how you can best set up your garden for success. There will be a discussion following the movie from local farmers on how you can help the local food movement.

101 Tips for a Happy Gardener: Notes From the Field

Thursday March 24 | 6:00 pm Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Meg Mundy of the Greater Alliance Community Gardens and Tom Phillips of StarkFresh will share gardening tips. Call this the “Dear Heloise’ for gardeners!

We encourage the audience to bring tips to share.

Spring Into Lawn Care!

StarkFresh is a multifaceted non-profit organization focused on increasing people’s consumption of fresh, locally sourced, healthy, and affordable foods through equal food access and educational opportunities for everyone.

Read These Fresh Picks CONTAINER THEME GARDENS: 42 COMBINATIONS, EACH USING 5 PERFECTLY MATCHED PLANTS

by Nancy J. Ondra Simple and foolproof! Enjoy beautiful container plantings with no stress or fuss.

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STRESS-FREE VEGETABLE GARDENING: THRIVING GARDENS WITH MINIMAL EFFORT

by Caleb Warnock Save time and money in your garden!

This book shows you exactly how easy it is to create an abundant crop with almost no effort.

Saturday, March 19 | 1–2:30 pm Main Library Deborah Flowers, Master Gardener and Nationally Accredited Landscape Consultant, will be here to discuss how to plan and prepare your lawn for a healthy growing season. 

The Birds and Bees in your Garden

Monday, March 21 | 6–7:45 pm Jackson Township Branch Learn how to help and sustain healthy pollinators by incorporating a variety of native Ohio plants into your garden. 

Arranging Cut Flowers

Saturday, May 21 | 10–11:30 am Main Library Have you always wanted to arrange flowers as you see them in the magazines? Pat Smith, Master Gardener, will be here to present some floral tips for you! 

8th Annual Plant Swap

Saturday, May 21 | 10am – Noon Lake Community Branch 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.

Locations & Hours Closed March 27 (Easter Sunday), May 8 (Mother's Day), and May 30 (Memorial Day).

Main Library 715 Market Ave. N Canton, OH 44702 330.452.0665 contactus@starklibrary.org MON–THU......................9 am–8 pm FRI....................................9 am–6 pm SAT...................................9 am–5 pm SUN........................................1–5 pm*

Mobile Services 715 Market Ave. N Canton, OH 44702 330.458.2824 bookmobile@starklibrary.org

DeHoff Memorial 216 Hartford Ave. SE Canton, OH 44707 330.452.9014 dehoff@starklibrary.org MON–TUE.....................10 am–8 pm WED–FRI.......................10 am–6 pm SAT.................................10 am–5 pm SUN.........................................Closed

East Canton 224 N. Wood St. East Canton, OH 44730 330.488.1501 eastcanton@starklibrary.org MON–TUE.......................9 am–8 pm WED–FRI.........................9 am–6 pm SAT.................................10 am–5 pm SUN.........................................Closed

Jackson Township 7487 Fulton Dr. NW Massillon, OH 44646 330.833.1010 jackson@starklibrary.org MON–THU......................9 am–8 pm FRI....................................9 am–6 pm SAT...................................9 am–5 pm SUN........................................1–5 pm*

Lake Community 565 Market Ave. SW Uniontown, OH 44685 330.877.9975 lake@starklibrary.org MON–THU......................9 am–8 pm FRI....................................9 am–6 pm SAT...................................9 am–5 pm SUN.........................................Closed

Madge Youtz 2921 Mahoning Rd. NE Canton, OH 44705 330.452.2618 madgeyoutz@starklibrary.org MON–TUE.....................10 am–8 pm WED–FRI.......................10 am–6 pm SAT.................................10 am–5 pm SUN.........................................Closed

North 189 25th St. NW Canton, OH 44709 330.456.4356 north@starklibrary.org MON–THU......................9 am–8 pm FRI....................................9 am–6 pm SAT...................................9 am–5 pm SUN.........................................Closed

Perry Sippo 5710 12th St. NW Canton, OH 44708 330.477.8482 perry@starklibrary.org MON–THU......................9 am–8 pm FRI....................................9 am–6 pm SAT...................................9 am–5 pm SUN........................................1–5 pm*

Plain Community 1803 Schneider St. NE Canton, OH 44721 330.494.3399 plain@starklibrary.org MON–THU................ 7:30 am–8 pm** FRI.............................. 7:30 am–6 pm** SAT..................................9 am –5 pm SUN........................................1–5 pm*

Sandy Valley 9754 Cleveland Ave. SE Magnolia, OH 44643 330.866.3366 sandyvalley@starklibrary.org MON and TUE..............10 am–8 pm WED–FRI.......................10 am–6 pm SAT.................................10 am–5 pm SUN.........................................Closed

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*All locations are closed on Sundays during summer, beginning May 29th. **Plain Community Branch will open at 9am weekdays starting May 30th.

Mobile Services If you can’t make it to one of our branches, our iconic Bookmobiles make public stops throughout the community.

We also serve every preschool, daycare, and school district in our service area promoting literacy with materials, story times, and programs. We also visit every seniors facility and deliver materials directly to homebound customers.

Bookmobile Schedule MONDAYS New Horizons*.............................................................9:00–9:45 am Higgins*.................................................................... 10:00–11:30 am Fohl Village SW................................................ 11:45 am–12:30 pm Sherrick Apartments SE............................................1:30–2:15 pm Sherrick Community Parking Lot SE .................... 2:30–3:15 pm Beach City....................................................................5:30–7:30 pm

TUESDAYS SRCCC*........................................................................9:00–10:15 am Leshdale Apartments NE..................................... 10:30–11:30 am REM Ohio Opportunities*...................................... 12:30–1:15 pm Pleasant View Village NE...........................................1:30–2:15 pm Ellisdale Apartments NE.......................................... 2:30–3:15 pm Southgate Shopping Ctr SW....................................... 5:30–7:30 pm

WEDNESDAYS Siffrin*..........................................................................9:00–10:00 am Share & Care*...........................................................10:15–11:00 am ResCare*........................................................... 11:15 am–12:00 pm Woodlawn Village NW ...............................................1:00–1:45 pm Village Towers NW..................................................... 2:00–3:00 pm Waynesburg Shopping Ctr SE..................................5:30–7:30 pm

THURSDAYS EchoingU*...................................................................9:00–10:00 am West Stark*..........................................................10:15 am–1:00 pm Bender Woods NE...................................................... 2:15–3:00 pm Fisher Foods/Harrison SW........................................5:30–7:30 pm

FRIDAYS Mayfield Manor SW.....................................................9:00–9:45 am Linwood Apartments SW..................................... 10:00–11:00 am Creative Learning Workshop*............................... 12:15–1:00 pm Skyline Terrace Apartments SE.............................. 1:30–3:00 pm Holidays and Closings: Monday, May 30: Memorial Day - Library closed, no stops.

Tuesday, May 31–June 3: Day stops closed, night stops resume.

Emergency Cancellations: Check our website, Facebook, WHBC, or call 330.452.0665. *Not a Public Stop, for location residents only.

Bookmobile Activities Candy Jar Guessing March 1–31 Adults: Who doesn’t love candy?

Spring Has Sprung!

April 4–29 Teens: Guess how many worms are in the jar. You may win a prize.

Superhero Matching April 4–29 Adults: Match the actors or actresses to the superheroes they portray on the big screen for a chance to win a prize.

Mother’s Day Trivia May 2–27 Adults: Test your knowledge of these famous mothers for a chance to win a prize.

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