ELEMENTARY (K–5th Grade)

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

FamilyFridays | 11 am–12 pm

Tech Try-It-Out OsmoTue Sep 17 | 4–5 pmSee Elementary for details.

ELEMENTARY (K–5th Grade)

LEGO® ClubWed Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13 | 4–5 pmImagine, create, and build with LEGO® and/or DUPLO® bricks (provided).

What I Did on My Summer Vacation Fun with Green ScreenThu Sep 19 | 4–5 pmRevisit and imagine yourself back on your Summer Vacation or take this opportunity to imagine yourself on a new Summer Vacation – all with some costumes, a few props, and our Green Screen!

Pups and PagesSat Sep 21 | 1:30–3 pmBring a favorite book to share or borrow one of the Library's to read to licensed therapy dogs.

People in your Neighbourhood – Stamp CollectorsWed Oct 2 | 4–5 pmJoin the McKinley Stamp Club for a look at this hobby! Explore stamp collecting and learn how people still enjoy this cool pastime.

Tech Try-It-OutBloxelsTue Oct 8 | 4–5 pmEver wanted to design your own video game? Build a 2D game.

OsmoTue Sep 17 | 4–5 pmEnjoy Osmo's games including,Pizza Shop, Monster, Masterpiece, Tangram and more.

TEENS (6th–12th Grade)

TeensCREATEThu Sep 19, Oct 10, Nov 7 4:30–5:30 pmHang out with your friends and make new ones at the Library. Enjoy activities including music, art, STEM, snap circuits, and more. Each day will bring something new to do and explore.

Tech Try-It-Out KanoTue Nov 19 | 4–5 pmConstruct a computer based on a Raspberry Pi and learn how to code using our Kano kits.

ADULTS

Medicare 101 What you need to KnowTue Sep 10 | 11 am–12 pmFind out if you qualify for Medicare. Learn about the different plans and which one may be best for you.

Read, Envision, Create Adult Story Time and PaintingTue Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5 | 1–2:30 pmListen to a story followed by brief discussion, then create your own painting of the story inspired by the book's illustrations and guided by the instructor.

Crafting the Masters: PotteryTue Sep 10 | 1–2:30 pmCelebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Mexican technique of coiling clay making a vase or bowl

African-Americans of Canton, Ohio Treasures of Black HistorySat Sep 14 | 11 am–12 pmLocal historians, Geraldine Radcliffe and Nadine McIlwain, will discuss their book, African-Americans of Canton, Ohio. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Book Club | 4–5 pm African-American Expressions

Sep 25 Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonOct 23 The Audacity of Hope by Barack ObamaNov 27 But Have Not Love by Michael Edwin Q

Book Club | 1–2 pmOne Book One Community

Oct 8 Beautiful Boy by David Sheff (One Book, One Community Selection)

Ghost Stories of the Civil WarTue Oct 15 | 5:30–6:30 pmHear first-person accounts of paranormal activities at civil war sites and explore events that changed US history.

ThinkBig Community ConversationFri Oct 25 | 10:30 am–12:30 pmStark Library is joining Stark Community Foundation and Strengthening Stark to host the largest community conversation. Register at ThinkBigStark.com

Writing an Effective ResumeThu Nov 7 | 10:30 am–12 pmThis program is presented by Ohio Means Jobs. Discover how to obtain a job by creating an effective resume.

Crafting the Masters Intro to Native American WeavingTue Nov 12 | 1–2:30 pmCelebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning the weaving technique of the Navajo Tribe. Supplies provided.

How to Ace an InterviewThu Nov 14 | 10:30 am–12 pmLearn how to develop great interviewing skills. This program is presented by Ohio Means Jobs.

ALL AGES

Creating PillowcasesMon Sep 9 | 2–3:30 pmCreate a pillowcase from a yard of fabric. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

SARTA Travel Training ClassMon Oct 14 | 11 am–12 pmLearn about the services offered by SARTA. A free 31-day pass is provided upon first-time completion of the course. Pre-register by calling 330-477-2782 and bring a photo ID to the event.

Intro to Cricut and Design StudioMon Oct 14 | 2–3:30 pmDiscover the designing and creating with Cricut.

Eric Carle Maker SpaceTue Oct 22 | 3–5 pmFamilies will create your own artwork and illustration based on the technique of Eric Carle the world famous illustrato. Supplies provided.

September • October • November

SERVICESPublic Computers Wireless Internet Access Wireless Printing Print, copy, scan, fax Notary Meeting Room Book Drop

HOURSMon–Tue .....10 am–8 pm

Wed–Fri .......10 am–6 pm

Sat ...............10 am–5 pm

Sun ...................... Closed

Closed Sep 2 (Labor Day), Nov 28 (Thanksgiving) and at 6 pm Nov 27.

330.452.2618 | 2921 Mahoning Rd. NE | Canton, OH 44705

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Jill Grunenwald is a writer and speaker from Cleveland, Ohio. She is the creator and co-host of the Professional Book Nerds podcast and has been a contributor on NPR's On Point. Her books Running with a Police Escort and Reading Behind Bars will be available for purchase.

Meet Author Jill GrunenwaldAdults

Tuesday, Oct 29 | 5:30–6 pm

“What happened to my beautiful boy?”

Each fall Stark County residents join together to read a common book and share ideas through lively—and challenging—community conversation. With 1 in 4 Stark County residents concerned with the growing addiction epidemic, this year’s book selection, Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction, by David Sheff is a timely topic.

Find events and information about the book and

join the conversation at StarkLibrary.org/OneBook