The "NEW BOOKS" LIST IS UP!
*>>>>THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2012 <<<<*
ON THE SECOND PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE.

See Carole to Adopt-a-Book!
Be the first to read your adopted book!
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TODDLER STORYTIME CLASSES Valerie will offer two four-week series on Thursday mornings during July as part of her summer programming for toddlers 18 to 35 months old.  Call 386-3712, x 4 for details.

PRESCHOOL CLASS on Wednesday, May 16, begins at 10:30 and is for three to five year olds and a caregiver.  No enrollment is required, and the class is open to the public.  This week’s class is sure to be a good time with its Down on the Farm theme!  We'll read lots of barnyard stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and feltboard stories and make a craft of a crowing rooster with a beautiful, feathered tail! Join us.

MAGIC TREE HOUSE CLUB
The last Magic Tree House program for this school year will be on Tuesday, May 15, from 3-4 pm and is planned for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.  The book featured is Viking Ships at Sunrise, and a very special guest will appear in full Viking armor.  Valerie asks that children be registered by Monday, May the 14.  Call or stop in.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
The Sixth Canton Free Library Battle of the Books takes place this Saturday, May 19, at the First Presbyterian Church on the Park in Canton.  There are a whopping 14 teams of 4th - 6th graders registered and ready to compete in this exciting literacy competition!  They've been working very hard, reading lots of wonderful books and planning their team strategies.  It's sure to be a great day so come out and cheer them all on. Teams must be in place by 10:00 am.

TWEEN SCENE TIME
The final Tween Time of the school year will take place on Tuesday, May 22 from 3-4 pm and will be a Smooth as Summer theme.  We'll read books that are bursting with all the good things about summer, play a fun game, and then blend up some yummy fruit and yogurt to make a smoothie snack!  Children in grades 3-6 should register by May 21; call 386-3712 x 4 or email vwhite@ncls.org). 

TEEN EVENTS
Teens 13 to 19 years old are invited to take part in a variety of events and happenings at CFL geared just for them.  It’s time for Game Club on Wednesday, May 16 from 3-7 pm.  We will be taking our new board and card games out for a spin, Small World and Munchkin.  DAIRY PRINCESS PARADE ALERT:  Krista is on the lookout for tweens and teens who would like to represent the library in the parade on June 2, 2012.  Give her a call or text her. 

INFORMATION ON THE LIBRARY REFERENDUM
The Board of Trustees of the Canton Free Library has placed Referendum #3 on the Canton Central School budget ballot.  The library vote, which is separate from the budget vote, takes place on May 15 and is a request to raise the library’s revenue by $2,000 as a way to help defray lost income from St. Lawrence County and the State of New York.  Information sheets are available at the library. Please vote!

ONE-ROOM SCHOOL PROGRAM @ MORLEY LIBRARY
On Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm, the Morley Library Association and the Morley History Group will offer another in a series of local history programs held at the Morley Library.  Judy Liscum, retired Canton Central School teacher and author of the book Stepping Back in Time - Tales From the Country Schools, will do a presentation on the one-room schools in the area, including the historic Morley School which was built in 1857 and closed in 1966.  As part of the day’s program, all former students of the Morley School and the one-room schools in the surrounding area are extended a special invitation to attend to share their memories, stories and photos of their school days and classmates.

BOOKMYNE APP
Patrons now have mobile access to the Canton Free Library catalog!  The new BookMyne app is available for free at the Android Market and the Apple App Store.  Once downloaded, patrons can access the catalog, place holds on materials and check their accounts on their mobile devices.  Get the app at this website:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDWzrw75n1g.

NOOK COLOR E-READERS
Three Nook Color e-readers are available for a two-week checkout at the CFL Patron Services desk. Each Nook contains more than 120 book titles and a number of games such as Angry Birds, Scrabble, Chess and Mahjong.  The e-readers may not be returned at another library or in a book drop.  The Nooks are not available for interlibrary loan, and they may not be renewed, but holds may be placed at this time.  Pick up is at Canton Free Library only.  

ADOPT-A-BOOK WISH LIST
The list of fiction titles soon to be - or that have been recently published - is on display at the Patron Services Desk and on the website’s second page.  Valerie has added new titles to the easel in the Children’s Room entry.  All gifts are tax deductible and may be given anonymously.  Thank you to patrons who continue to help us build our new book collection!

JobNow! LIVE JOB ASSISTANCE
“JobNow features expert resume assistance, live interview preparation and career coaching.”  Go to www.nclsweb.org and click on the Reference/Database space on the right side of the website.  Choose the Business & Jobs link and then JobNow. 

ADULT LEARNING CENTER
The “Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the U. S. Citizenship test), an expert writing lab, study tools, and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.”  Check out these terrific databases sponsored by the New York State Library.

WATT METERS, SPINNING WHEEL & TOY BINS are available for checkout from your library.