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Calling all Makers What’s a maker? You are… if you’re a tech enthusiast, crafter, tinkerer, hobbyist, engineer, author, or artist!

Is your preferred medium paint, pixels, or dirt? Is your creative space a kitchen, garage, or studio? This spring at Stark County District Library we’re celebrating everyone who likes to roll up their sleeves and get their hands a little dirty. If you thought the library was only for bookworms and card catalogs, guess again… check out these events, activities, and gadgets that will spark your imagination.

Look for the Maker Symbol  throughout this issue to discover even more maker resources and DIY opportunities.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our second annual Stark Mini Maker Faire on May 5. See page 5 for details. ®

Join a Knitting Club Connect with other knitters to learn new skills and swap patterns. See page 12

Build & Animate

Create your own Stop Motion Animations using posable action figures or come for Lego® Club.

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The Heirloom Seed Bank provides free non-GMO seeds to anyone interested in planting a garden through a partnership with Stark County Master Gardener Volunteers and the OSU Extension Service.  Pick up your seeds from March 1st–June 15th

NEW! Go Green at the Eco-Fair March 4th

Kick off the gardening season at Main Library with the debut of our new Eco-Fair. Learn about raising chickens, soil enrichment, growing vegetables, canning and creating pollinating areas from sustainability experts.  Get details at StarkLibrary.org/EcoFair

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Add new life to your garden and trade plants at the Lake Community Branch’s 9th annual plant swap. See page 13

Learn how to make wine at home from a Maize Valley Winery expert. See page 12

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Kids, learn how to build and decorate cakes For grades 4+.

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NEW! Borrow a Vehicle Diagnostic Code Reader

Unravel the mysteries of your “Check Engine” light with our new OBD-II Scan Tools! Check your car’s error codes to identify common issues, fix malfunction indicator lights, and save yourself the cost of going to the shop for a diagnostic. These scanners make a great tool for used car buyers too.  Reserve yours at StarkLibrary.org/Devices

Fix Your Car or Truck with Chilton Auto Repair Manuals

Check out our print and online versions of Chilton’s famous repair manuals. Whether you’re a professional or driveway mechanic, Chilton’s detailed instructions, diagrams, videos and pictures will get you back on the road faster!  Access online at at StarkLibrary.org/ChiltonAuto

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

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Explore Together with Play and Learn Centers Make your own interactive playtime anytime at the Library.

Each center is designed to expand your child’s cognitive, social, emotional, language and motor abilities with toys and activities while you play together.

 Visit a Play and Learn Center at your local branch today

STORY TIME + more!

March 1– May 25 Introduce your child to the world of books, music, culture and play. In addition to being great fun, this weekly time encourages social and emotional development and starts your early learner on the road to reading with fun stories or enrichment activities.

Check with your branch for activity dates. 

BABY

TODDLER Thursdays 9:30–10 am

Main Library

PRESCHOOL

FAMILY

Mondays 10:30–11am

Tuesdays 5:30–6 pm

Jackson Township

Tuesdays 10–10:30 am

Tuesdays 11–11:30 am Wednesdays 10-10:30 am

Wednesdays 11–11:30 am

Thursdays 6–7 pm Mar 16, Apr 20, May 11

Lake Community

Tuesdays 11 am–12 pm

Wednesdays 10–10:30 am

Wednesdays 11 am–12 pm Thursdays 10–11am

Wednesdays 6:30–7 pm

Tuesdays 10:30–11 am

North Perry Sippo

Mondays & Wednesdays 10–10:30 am

Mondays & Wednesdays 11–11:30 am

Wednesdays 10:30–11 am

Plain Community

Wednesdays 10:30–11 am Thursdays* 11:30 am–12:15 pm Tuesdays** 10:30–11:15 am Thursdays Apr 13, May 11 11:30 am–12:15 pm

Sandy Valley

* Mar 2, Apr 27 & May 25 will be Yoga for Little Ones (see listing below) ** May 16 will be Picnic in the Park (see listing below)

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Perry Sippo Branch Thursday 11:30 am–12:15 pm Mar 2, Apr 27, May 25 Stretch, grow and learn with some “mommy and me” fun with Miss Abigail from the Paul and Carol David YMCA. Please bring your yoga mat if you have one. Ages 2–5 years. 

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Family Fort Night & Dr. Seuss Celebration

Perry Sippo Branch Friday Mar 3 | 6–7:30 pm Blankets, books, flashlights, and Dr. Seuss fun. Make a fort with a buddy or favorite loved one.

Gather at the fireplace for stories and more. Bring your own flashlight to see what we have in store. 

Silly Songs Dance Party

Main Library Wed Mar 29 | 1:30–3 pm Shake out your wiggles to a variety of music. Experience new genres and moves. No song is too silly for this dance party! 

Pajama Story Time

Picnic in the Park

Plain Community Branch Tues May 16 | 10:30 am–12 pm Let’s have a story time and picnic at Plain Township’s Veterans Community Park. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy stories and activities. Drinks and a treat provided.

StoryWalk™

Saturday May 27 | 1–3 pm Perry Sippo Branch Gather up the entire family for a fun stroll through the park, where children walk the trail and read a book along the way.

Elementary

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

 Maker Event  Movie Showing  Please Register

Your Adventure Begins with a Parks Pack Explore nature, identify plants and track wildlife with one of our five unique Stark Parks Adventure Packs! Each is filled with great gear to discover nature’s mysteries as you hike the trails!

 Reserve a pack FREE at StarkLibrary.org/parkspack

ONGOING 18th Annual Poetry Contest

Wednesday Mar 1–Apr 30 Main Library Students in grades 2–12—enter an original poem in our contest by April 30 at any branch or online. All participants are invited to read their work at the Youth Poetry Café on May 18. 

Fly into Fiction Book Club Wed Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 4–5 pm Madge Youtz Branch Discover a new fiction book series every month, meet fun characters, explore story lines and inhabit new worlds. 

Mother Daughter Book Club See page 13 for details. 

Chess Club

Whether you are a beginner, novice, or expert, the whole family is invited to join the fun!

Chess boards are provided.

Every Thursday Mar–May 6–7:30 pm North Branch

Thursday Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18 | 6–7 pm Lake Community Branch Monday Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22 | 6:30–7:30 pm North Branch

Every Monday Mar–May 22 5–8 pm Main Library

Minecraft Mondays

MARCH Meet Plain Local Author Sean McCartney

Sponsored by Plain Community Branch Friends of the Library Monday Mar 6 | 6–7:30 pm Plain Community Branch Are you interested in learning more about writing and adventure from a Plain Local educator and author? Meet Sean McCartney, author of The Treasure Hunters Club series.

Art in the Afternoon

Wednesday Mar 8 | 2–3 pm Perry Sippo Branch Learn about the works of famous artists or illustrators, then create an art project based on the work of these individuals.

All students are welcome to participate.  

Game On

For Parents Kindergarten Is Coming 2017

Tuesday Mar 14 | 6–7 pm Lake Community Branch Do you have a child entering Kindergarten in August?

Here is your chance to meet with principals, teachers, and other school personnel and have your questions answered. 

Kindergarten Ready or Not

Thursday Mar 9 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Join area principals and other school officials for questions, answers, and suggestions of materials to help make sure your child is ready for kindergarten. 

Sat Mar 11 | 10 am–12 pm Jackson Township Branch Take the bored out of board games and try your hand at our games. They may boggle your mind, but if you roll the dice you just may win. It's your move!

Sundays with the Symphony Sunday Mar 12 Enjoy the sounds of the Canton Symphony Orchestra at Stark County District Library.  2–3 pm Main Library 3:30–4:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch

Mon Mar 13, 27 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Create, play, and survive in Minecraft worlds with others. Bring your WiFi enabled device with the most recent version of Minecraft installed to join in the fun. 

Rockin' Beats Music Club

Saturday Mar 25 | 2–3 pm North Branch Rock out at the Library! Have fun making music with a variety of instruments, playing musical games, and exploring your talent by jamming to the beat.

Grades 3–5.  

Popcorn and a Movie

Tuesday Mar 28 | 2:30–4 pm Lake Community Branch No school today—need a fun activity? Come to the library for a movie and popcorn. When possible we will show a movie newly released to DVD.  

How-to Cake Decorating

Sponsored by Lake Community Friends of the Library Friday Mar 31 | 10–11:30 am Lake Community Branch So how do bakers make those amazing cakes? Join local teachers Cheryl Bledsoe and Ashli Breit as they share cake construction and cool cake decorating techniques. Grades 4+, registration required.  

APRIL Art in the Afternoon

Wednesday Apr 5 | 2–3 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details.   Continued 

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Minecraft Mondays

Mon Apr 10, 24 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details. 

Popcorn and a Movie

Friday Apr 14 | 2:30–4 pm Lake Community Branch See March listing for details.  

Listen AT THE Library Canton Symphony Orchestra returns to Stark County District Library. Enjoy an interactive story time accompanied by musicians, meet the performers, learn about the instruments they play and enjoy classical music with a story.

APRIL (CONTINUED) Tech Try-it-Out

Friday Apr 14 | 3–4:30 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch Experiment with cool new tech devices including Osmo and Virtual Reality Glasses. 

Rockin' Beats Music Club

Saturday Apr 22 | 2–3 pm North Branch See March listing for details. 

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Nature Walk

Lake Community Branch Thursday Apr 27 | 2:30–4 pm Join naturalist Judy Semroc as she guides a nature walk around Fichtner Park. Explore the wondrous world of nature in our own backyard. 

Spring Hike @ Exploration Gateway

Saturday Apr 29 | 2–3 pm Perry Sippo Branch Get out and enjoy an early spring hike with a naturalist from Stark Parks. Meet in the Exploration Gateway atrium. 

MAY Stark Mini Maker Faire

Friday May 5 | 2–8 pm Main Library What's a maker? You, if you're a tech enthusiast, crafter, tinkerer, or artist! Stark Mini Maker Faire is a free, family-friendly event to make, create, learn, craft, think, and play.  

Game On

Saturday May 6 | 10 am–12 pm Jackson Township Branch See March listing for details.

Minecraft Mondays

Monday May 8 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details. 

Art in the Afternoon

Wednesday May 10 | 2–3 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details. 

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Magic May Day

Saturday May 20 | 2–3 pm East Canton Branch Celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with magic! 

Rockin' Beats Music Club

Saturday May 20 | 2–3 pm North Branch See March listing for details. 

Youth Poetry Cafe

Thurs May 18 | 6:30–7:30 pm Main Library Students in grades 2–12 who enter the 18th Annual Poetry Contest are invited to attend and read their poem. Parents, teachers, and poetry lovers are welcome!  

StoryWalk™

Saturday May 27 | 1–3 pm Perry Sippo Branch Gather up the entire family for a fun stroll through the park, where children walk the trail and read a book along the way.

Monday March 6 10–11 am East Canton Branch 11:30 am–12:30 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch

Tuesday March 7 10–11 am Jackson Township Branch

Pups and Pages Bring your favorite book—or borrow one of ours—and practice reading to a licensed therapy dog. Great for reluctant readers.

DeHoff Memorial Branch

Madge Youtz Branch

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Jackson Township Branch

Main Library

10–11 am Main Library

Lake Community Branch

11:30 am–12:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch

11:30 am–12:30 pm Sandy Valley Branch

Sat May 20 | 1:30–3 pm

Sat Apr 8 | 10:30 am–12 pm

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

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Sat Mar 11, May 6 10:30 am–12 pm

Perry Sippo Branch Sat Mar 25, Apr 15 10:30 am–12 pm

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

DeHoff Memorial Branch

Lake Community Branch

North Branch

East Canton Branch

Sat Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27 3–4 pm

Sat Mar 11, Apr 1, May 6 2:30–3:30 pm

Sat Mar 11, Apr 8, May 6 3–4 pm

Sat Mar 11, Apr 15, May 13 Library Hours

Madge Youtz Branch

Wed Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17 4–5 pm

Perry Sippo Branch

Jackson Township Branch

Main Library

Plain Community Branch

Sat Mar 25, Apr 22, May 20 10 am–12 pm

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North Branch

LEGO Club

10–11 am Madge Youtz Branch

Wednesday March 15

Sat Mar 25 | 1:30–3 pm

Sat Apr 29 | 10:30–12 pm

Tuesday March 14

11:30 am–12:30 pm North Branch

Sat Apr 8 | 1:30–3 pm

Sat Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13 10:30–11:30 am

Sat Mar 4, Apr 8, May 13 10–11 am Sat Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20 10:30 am–12 pm

Teens

Stay Smart | Students 6th–12th Grade

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Comics and Graphic Novels Discover thousands of print and digital comics and graphic novels from Japanese and American cultures!

From the latest in the Marvel universe to the hard-tofind classics, we’ll help you find what you need.

 Visit StarkLibrary.com/Comics for more information

Enter our Poetry Contest and come to the Poetry Café.  See page 3

TIMES & LOCATIONS DeHoff Memorial Branch Mondays | 4:30–5:30 pm Mar 20, Apr 24, May 22 East Canton Branch Thursdays | 3:30–4:30 pm Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 Jackson Township Branch Tuesdays | 6:30–7:30 pm Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 23 Lake Community Branch Thursdays | 2:30–4 pm Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 Madge Youtz Branch Thursdays | 4–5 pm Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18 Main Library Mondays | 5:30–7 pm Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1 Saturdays | 2–3:30 pm Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20 North Branch Mondays | 6–7:30 pm Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8 Perry Sippo Branch Mondays | 6–7 pm Mar 20, Apr 3, 17, May 1

TeensCREATE is a regular event just for teens where you get to decide what you want to do. Mess around with the CREATEcrates, dive into our collection of books and magazines, or just hang.

Plain Community Branch Wednesdays | 2:20–3:40 pm Mar 8, 22, Apr 12, 26, May 10, 24 Sandy Valley Branch Thursdays | 3–4:30 pm Mar 9, Apr 13, May 18

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NEW! Borrow a Projector For Free Ace your next presentation, turn your backyard into a movie theater or project a design and paint a mural on your wall with a projector from the Library.

 Reserve yours at StarkLibrary.org/Devices

SENIORS Basic Computer Skills Series Having trouble getting started in the world of technology?

During this three part series learn the parts of a computer, how to use the computer keyboard and gain mouse skills to get you on track.  Tuesday Mar 14, 21, 28 2–3:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Thursday Mar 23, 30, Apr 6 10–11:30 am Main Library Monday May 8, 15, 22 6–7:30 pm Main Library

Internet Searching Basics

Monday Mar 27 | 10–11:30 am Madge Youtz Branch Explore the basics of the Internet including navigating, web addresses and the address bar.

Continue your journey of discovery as you investigate different search engines, tabs, hyperlinks and more. 

Internet Searching Basics

Wed Apr 26 | 2–3:30 pm East Canton Branch Explore the basics of the Internet including navigating, web addresses and the address bar.

Continue your journey of discovery as you investigate different search engines, tabs, hyperlinks and more. 

Intermediate Computer Skills Series

TEENS (6TH - 12TH GRADE) Tech Petting Zoo

Discover new technology, such as programmable robots, or revisit old favorites, like tablets and e-readers. Tech Trainers will be on hand to demonstrate the Petting Zoo gadgets.  Monday May 1 | 5:30–7 pm Main Library

Stop Motion Animation

Thurs Apr 20, Apr 27, May 4 10–11:30 am Main Library In this three part series, continue to build your computer skills. Work with Microsoft Word to create a flyer, discover the Internet and begin working with email with a Gmail account. 

Mon May 22 | 5:30–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Bring your own action figure, Legos, Play Doh, etc. or use ours to take pictures. Then import the pictures into iMovie and create a stop motion movie complete with graphics, sound and music.  

Find a place to meet with our FREE meeting rooms!

Does your business, organization or community group need a meeting space? Use one of ours—Free! We offer meeting rooms with projection options in a variety of sizes and capabilities throughout Stark County.

Meeting rooms are available during regular library hours. Other accommodations, depending on location, include: • AV equipment • Whiteboards

• Kitchenettes • Set up assistance

• Sound equipment • TVs

Meeting rooms options vary by branch and are first come-first served; so please indicate what equipment is needed when making a reservation.

 For more information or to schedule a room call 330.452.0665

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JOB SKILLS Microsoft Excel I-III Basics Series

Spreadsheets allow you to create lists of information to track, generate charts or assist with formulas. In this three week series build and refine Excel skills while creating an inventory sheet.   Thursday Mar 23, 30, Apr 6 5:30–7:30 pm Main Library Thursday May 11, 18, 25 5:30–7:30 pm North Branch

PowerPoint I Basics

Wed May 10 | 6–7:30 pm North Branch PowerPoint is used for more than student assignments and presentations. It is a blank storyboard for you to build a visual presentation. Create a presentation to show off your work.  

DIGITAL MATERIALS Introduction to Hoopla

Tuesday May 2 | 2–3:30 pm Jackson Township Branch Learn the basics of locating, downloading and watching or listening to audiobooks, movies, music and much more on your mobile device or computer. (Requirements: Library card and Hoopla account.) 

Intro to the Ohio Digital Library

Tuesday May 2 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Learn the basics of locating, downloading and reading a digital library book on your mobile device or computer using the Ohio Digital Library. (Requirements: Library card.) 

Introduction to Library Apps Tuesday May 16 | 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! 

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OTHER EVENTS Photo File Transfer

Thursday Mar 16 | 6–7:30 pm North Branch Do you have digital photos stored on your camera, phone, flash drive or disc? Learn how to easily transfer those images to your computer so you can begin organizing, editing, printing and sharing.  

Mobile Device SMART KIT • Touchscreen Stylus/Pen • Microfiber Screen Wipe • Free access to music, movies & ebooks • Free tech helpline and 1-on-1 assistance

Windows 10 Basics

Whether you purchased a new computer or updated to Windows 10, discover new features of Windows 10 or revisit some of your old favorites. 

Get Yours to Keep and Share

Tuesday Mar 21 | 1–2 pm Lake Community Branch

at Any Branch

Monday Mar 27 | 2–3:30 pm Madge Youtz Branch Tuesday Apr 18 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Wed May 10 | 2–3:30 pm North Branch

Microsoft Paint Basics

Thursday Mar 30 | 6–7:30 pm North Branch You have a simple drawing or photo editing tool located on your PC. MS Paint can help edit digital pictures using a mouse and features found in Paint.   

Apple iPad Basics

Flick, swish, tap and pinch don’t sound like techie talk but are necessary skills to enjoy the iPad. Become skilled at these as well as iPad’s basic features including apps, the camera and settings. 

Advanced Photo Editing: GIMP

Thursday Apr 13 | 6–7:30 pm North Branch Learn a few photo editing tricks with GIMP, a free, open source alternative to Photoshop.  

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Introduction to the Mouse

Monday Apr 17 | 10–11:30 am Madge Youtz Branch Learn about the different styles of a mouse, mouse maintenance including cleaning options, the difference between the right and left click, as well as how to scroll on a page. 

Introduction to the Keyboard

Excel I & II Series

Thurs May 4, 11 | 6–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch Spreadsheets allow you to create lists of information to track, generate charts and assist with numeric formulas. While you build and refine your Excel skills create a small business inventory sheet. 

Stay Safe from Viruses & Malware

Monday May 8 | 10–11:30 am DeHoff Memorial Branch Learn about malware and how to stay safe from viruses, worms and other malicious software that can infect your PC. 

Monday Apr 17 | 2–3:30 pm Madge Youtz Branch Learn about the keys found on a computer keyboard, keyboard maintenance including cleaning, as well as online tutorials that will help you with your typing skills. 

Windows 10 Intermediate

Word I & II Basics Series

Intro to Microsoft Edge

Introduction to Pinterest

Thurs Apr 6, 13 | 6–7:30 pm Lake Community Branch Word is one of the building blocks for developing your Office skills. In this two part series, learn the fundamentals of creating a document. Then learn to produce letters and reports. 

Tuesday Apr 25 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Bye, bye Internet Explorer.

Welcome to Edge, Microsoft’s new Internet browser. Discover many of the new features such as the Hub and Sharing as we venture around the world using the WWW. 

Wed May 24 | 2–3:30 pm North Branch This website provides a fun way to organize your interests online.

Find out more about social content sharing and how to “pin” images, videos and other links to your “pinboard.” 

Intro to Creating Attachments

Introduction to Facebook for Small Businesses

Wed May 31 | 2–3:30 pm East Canton Branch Word is one of the building block for developing and expanding your Office skills.

Begin with the basics of creating a document. 

Wed Mar 29 | 2–3:30 pm East Canton Branch Tuesday Apr 4 | 2–3:30 pm Jackson Township Branch

Struggling with email attachments? Learn to attach a picture and/or document to an e-mail.  Mon Apr 10 | 10–11:30 am DeHoff Memorial Branch Tuesday Apr 18 | 1–2 pm Lake Community Branch

Thursday Apr 27 | 2–3:30 pm Main Library Don’t know how to use or understand Facebook? Join us and learn the basics and discover some of the many features of Facebook that will help you to promote your small business online. 

Wed May 17 | 2–3:30 pm North Branch In this session, learn about the Windows 10 Start Menu, Settings, and Cortana a voice command search tool. 

Microsoft Word Basics

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BikeSmart Returns March 15 Warm weather is around the corner and Stark County’s popular bike sharing network will be back on the roads and trails for a 3rd season—with more bikes and new locations! It’s free to use with your library card!

 See StarkLibrary.org/bikesmart for details

ONGOING 18th Annual Poetry Contest

Mar 1–Apr 30 Main Library Enter your original poem in our annual contest by Sunday, April 30 in any branch or online.

Open Mic Night on May 25. 

DeHoff Coupon Club

Every Wednesday Mar–May 12:30–1:30 pm DeHoff Memorial Branch Share your passion for saving.

Bring coupons and swap them with others in the Club.

Chess Club

Every Mon Mar–May 22 | 5–8 pm Main Library All levels are invited to join the fun! Chess boards are provided.

Women's Memoir Club

Intro to Genealogy

Tuesday Mar 7 | 6–7:30 pm Sandy Valley Branch Presented by genealogist Stephanie Houck. 

Community Based Co-working Space In partnership with TomTod Ideas & Lighthouse Ministries

Thursday Mar 9 | 9am–12pm Main Library Join fellow community minded folks in this come-and-go as you like atmosphere to meet up with others, dream up ways to collaborate, and get work done. Bring whatever you need to create and work. 

Sundays with the Symphony Sunday Mar 12 Enjoy the sounds of the Canton Symphony Orchestra at Stark County District Library. 

Every Tues | 11 am–12 pm East Canton Branch Discuss how to bring your memories to life to share, save, and create a family legacy.

Introduction to Wine Making with Maize Valley Winery Tues Mar 28 | 6:30–7:30 pm East Canton Branch Learn the basics of winemaking, including how to make your own wine at home. 

Pysanky

APRIL Blockbuster Wednesdays

Wednesday Apr 5 | 2–4 pm Lake Community Branch See March listing for details.  

Community Health Fair

Sponsored by Lake Friends of the Library Wed Mar 29 or Thurs Mar 30 5:30–8 pm Lake Community Branch Learn this heirloom art of Ukrainian egg decorating.

Classes limited to 20 each.  

In Partnership with Mercy Medical Center Thursday Apr 6 | 9 am–1 pm Main Library Interact with health professionals and receive free screenings.

A variety of exhibitors will be on hand providing valuable health and wellness information.

Book Bingo

Writers Club

Thursday Mar 30 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Do you like to play bingo? Then try our literary bingo: get a bingo and win a book! 

See March listing for details.  Thurs Apr 13 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Thurs Apr 20 | 6–7:30 pm North Branch

2–3 pm Main Library 3:30–4:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch

Knitting Clubs 

Mid Week Movie

MARCH Blockbuster Wednesdays

Sponsored by Lake Friends of the Library Wednesday Mar 1 | 2–4 pm Lake Community Branch Grab your friends for a fun day out and watch a newly released video.  

Eco Fair

Saturday Mar 4 | Library Hours Main Library Kick off the gardening season and celebrate sustainability with the launch of our Heirloom Seed Bank. Learn how to live green: raise chickens, grow vegetables, and create pollinating areas.  

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Wed Mar 15 | 5:30–8 pm Perry Sippo Branch The Girl on the Train (2016) Rated R. 

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North Branch

Writers Club

Jackson Township Branch

Perry Sippo Branch

Lake Community Branch

Plain Community Branch

Main Library

Sandy Valley Branch

Thursday Mar 16 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Meet fellow amateur writers, learn more about writing, and how to publish your works. 

Color Me Calm

Thursday Mar 23 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Generate wellness, quietness and stimulate your senses and creativity with coloring. 

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Needles & Thread Crafters Every Thurs Mar-May 10–11 am

Close Knit Group Mon Mar 6, 20, Apr 3, 17, May 1, 15 | 6:30–7:30 pm Knitty Gritters Mon Mar 6, 20, Apr 3, 17, May 1, 15 | 11 am–1 pm

Knit and Crochet Wed Mar 8, 22, Apr 5, 19, May 3, 17, 31 | 10 am–12 pm

Knorth Knitters Mon Mar 13, 27, Apr 10, 24, May 8, 22 | 2–4:30 pm Hooks and Needles Tue Mar 7, 28, Apr 4, 25, May 2, 23 | 2–4 pm Needlechat Every Wed Mar-May 10–11 am

In-Stitches Knitting Mon Mar 6, 27, Apr 3, 17, 24, May 1, 15, 22 | 6–8 pm

Mid Week Movie

Wed Apr 19 | 5:30–8 pm Perry Sippo Branch The Magnificent Seven (2016), Rated PG-13. 

Monthly Book Clubs

Color Me Calm

What better way to Stay Smart than by joining a book club? Experience lively discussions on today’s most intriguing reads, connect with others that share your interest, and make time for you!

It's a Tea Party

East Canton Branch

Thurs Apr 20 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details.  Presented by Perry Sippo Friends of the Library Wednesday Apr 26 | 2–4 pm Perry Sippo Branch Join us for tea, refreshments, entertainment and door prizes.

Bring your own tea cup please and wear a hat if you wish. 

MAY Blockbuster Wednesdays

Wednesday May 3 | 2–4 pm Lake Community Branch See March listing for details.  

Stark Mini Maker Faire

Friday May 5 | 2–8 pm Main Library A free, family-friendly event to make, create, learn, craft, think, and play.  

Writers Club

See March listing for details.  Thurs May 11 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Thurs May 18 | 6–7:30 pm North Branch

Mid Week Movie

Wed May 17 | 5:30–8 pm Perry Sippo Branch The Light Between Oceans (2016) Rated PG-13. 

Color Me Calm

Thurs May 18 | 6–7:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch See March listing for details. 

9th Annual Plant Swap

Sat May 20 | 10 am–12 pm Lake Community Branch Got a green thumb? Or need to thin out your garden? Acquire new unique plants for free. 

Tues | 7–8 pm Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 Titles to be determined by group.

Jackson Township Branch

Thurs | 2–3:30 pm Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 Please check with staff for each month’s title.

Lake Community Branch

Mystery Book Club Tues | 2–3 pm Mar 7 Open Season by C.J. Box Apr 4 Let Me Die in His Footsteps by Lori Roy May 2 Garden of Lamentations

by Deborah Crombie

Lake Community Branch

Mother Daughter Book Club Thurs | 6–7 pm For girls grades 3–5 and their female caregiver.  Mar 16 Some Writer! by Melissa Sweet Apr 20 Tuesdays at the Castle

by Jessica Day George May 18 Homer Price by Robert McCloskey

Lake Community Branch

Booked on Tuesdays Tues | 6–7:30 pm Mar 28 Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family

and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance Apr 25 At the Edge of the Orchard

by Tracy Chevalier May 23 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

North Branch

Classic Lit Book Club Wed | 6:30–7:30 pm Mar 1 Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton Apr 5 19th Century British Poetry May 3 The Hound of the Baskervilles

by Arthur Conan Doyle

North Branch

Mother Daughter Book Club Mon Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22 | 6:30–7:30 pm For girls grades 3–5 and their female caregiver.

Please call 330.456.4356 for titles. 

Main Library

Sunday Sizzlers Sun | 2–3 pm Mar 19 The Wish by Beverly Lewis Apr 23 Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew’d

by Alan Bradley May 21 Dare Me by Megan Abbott

Perry Sippo Branch

Thurs | 6–7pm Mar 2 My Name is Lucy Barton

by Elizabeth Strout Apr 6 News of the World

by Paulette Jiles May 4 The Inn at Rose Harbor

by Debbie Macomber

Perry Sippo Branch

From Book to Big Screen Bring a lunch and discuss books adapted for the big screen. Books are available at desk.

Movie Viewing  | Mon 11 am–1 pm Mar 13 Atonement Apr 10 True Grit (2010)* May 8 The Other Boleyn Girl Book and Movie Discussion | Mon 12–1 pm Mar 20 Atonement by Ian McEwan Apr 17 True Grit by Charles Portis* May 15 The Other Boleyn Girl

by Philippa Gregory *Part of The Big Read and the Massillon Museum Find out more, visit MassillonMuseum.org

Plain Community Branch

Thursday Night Book Club Thurs | 4–5 pm Mar 16 Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo Apr 20 Sidney Chambers and the Shadow

of Death by James Runcie May 18 The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax

by Dorothy Gilman

Sandy Valley Branch

Mon | 6–7 pm Mar 13 Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Apr 10 Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts May 08 A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen

Poetry Open Mic Night

Thurs May 25 | 6:30–7:30 pm Main Library Did you submit a poem to the Annual Poetry Contest? Share it with other poetry lovers at this open mic night.  

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Author Events

Stay Smart | LifelongLocal Learning Authors Celebrate

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Register

This spring, local authors take the spotlight as we celebrate the talent right here in our own backyard.

Each author event will feature a Q&A session and book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the events.

Look for daily website posts by local authors at StarkLibrary.org/LocalAuthors

Sat Mar 18

Mon Mar 20

Tues Mar 21

Wed Mar 22

Mar 23 & 25

Diane Kendig

Rita Woodruff

Frank Lavin

Getting Published 101

Local Authors Fair

1–2 pm

DeHoff Memorial Branch

Join Canton native Diane Kendig for a discussion of her latest project, a book for 90-year old African American composer and poet Russell Atkins, including the ins and outs of getting a book published. 

6–7:30 pm Sandy Valley Branch East Sparta author and dog rescuer, Rita Woodruff, will share true tales from her book Do You Want to Come Home with Me? True Life Tales of a Dog Rescuer. 

6:30 pm Canton Palace Theatre Spend an evening with Canton native Frank Lavin as he discusses his book Home Front to Battlefront: An Ohio Teenager in World War II, the biographical tale of a World War II veteran from Canton, Ohio, based on personal letters, recollections, and official military history. 

6–7:30 pm North Branch Join Jennifer Wills, Associate Agent at The Seymour Agency, for tips on how to get your writing published. 

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Get up close and personal with authors as they discuss their work, meet and greet guests and sign copies of their books. Books will be available for purchase.

Thurs Mar 23 | 6–8 pm Lake Community Branch  Sat Mar 25 | Library Hours Main Library

More Local Author Events Each event will feature a presentation by the author followed by a question and answer session and book signing.

Sean McCartney

Sponsored by Plain Community Branch Friends of the Library Monday Mar 6 | 6–7:30 pm Plain Community Branch Are you interested in learning more about writing and adventure from a Plain Local educator and author? Meet Sean McCartney, author of The Treasure Hunters Club series.

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Brad Ricca

Sponsored by Perry Sippo Friends of the Library Saturday Apr 22 | 2–3:30 pm Perry Sippo Branch Cleveland’s own Brad Ricca, author of Mrs. Sherlock Holmes and Super Boys, the first literary biography of the creators of Superman, joins us for a lively discussion of his work. 

Mobile Services

Locations & Hours

If you can’t make it to one of our branches, our popular Bookmobiles make public stops throughout the community. We also serve every preschool, daycare, school district, and senior facility in our service area with materials, story times, and programs.

 330.452.0665  StarkLibrary.org  contactus@starklibrary.org   @starklibrary

Bookmobile Public Stops March–May 26, 2017 MONDAYS 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 Leshdale Apartments NE....................... 10:30–11:30 am Pleasant View Village NE...........................1:30–2:15 pm Ellisdale Apartments NE........................... 2:30–3:15 pm Southgate Shopping Center SW .......... 5:30–7:30 pm

WEDNESDAYS Carriage Hill Apartments NW.........................9–9:45 am Woodlawn Village NW....................................1–1:45 pm Village Towers NW.............................................. 2–3 pm Waynesburg Shopping Centre SE ........ 5:30–7:30 pm

THURSDAYS Wilmot on Lawnfield SW............................... 9:15–10 am Bender Woods NE......................................... 2:15–3 pm Fisher Foods on Harrison SW ............... 5:30–7:30 pm

FRIDAYS Mayfield Manor SW.........................................9–9:45 am Linwood Apartments SW................................. 10–11 am Walmart on Tusc. SW.........................11:15 am–12:15pm Skyline Terrace Apartments SE..................... 1:30–3 pm

Main Library

Plain Community

Jackson Township

Mon–Thu....7:30 am–8 pm** Fri.................7:30 am–6 pm** Sat.....................9 am–5 pm Sun...........................1–5 pm*

715 Market Ave. N Canton, OH 44702 330.452.0665

1803 Schneider St. NE Canton, OH 44721 330.494.3399

7186 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718 330.833.1010

Perry Sippo 5710 12th St. NW Canton, OH 44708 330.477.8482

East Canton

224 N. Wood St. East Canton, OH 44730 330.488.1501

Mon–Thu..........9 am–8 pm Fri.......................9 am–6 pm Sat.....................9 am–5 pm Sun...........................1–5 pm*

Mon–Tue...........9 am–8 pm Wed–Fri............9 am–6 pm Sat.................. 10 am–5 pm Sun.................Closed

DeHoff Memorial 216 Hartford Ave. SE Canton, OH 44707 330.452.9014

Lake Community 565 Market Ave. SW Uniontown, OH 44685 330.877.9975

Madge Youtz

2921 Mahoning Rd. NE Canton, OH 44705 330.452.2618

North

189 25th St. NW Canton, OH 44709 330.456.4356

Sandy Valley

9754 Cleveland Ave. SE Magnolia, OH 44643 330.866.3366

Mon–Thu..........9 am–8 pm Fri.......................9 am–6 pm Sat.....................9 am–5 pm Sun.................Closed

Night Stop Mobile Services Closings All stops are closed on May 29. All day stops are closed May 30–Jun 2. Evening stops at Southgate, Waynesburg, and Fisher’s are open May 30–Jun 1.

For questions about reserving library materials, the schedule, or general information, call 330.458.2824.

Mon and Tue. 10 am–8 pm Wed–Fri......... 10 am–6 pm Sat.................. 10 am–5 pm Sun.................Closed

Closed Apr 16 (Easter), May 14 (Mother's Day), May 29 (Memorial Day). *Closed on Sundays from May 21 to Labor Day.

For emergency cancellations, check StarkLibrary.org, Facebook (@starklibrary), WHBC, or call 330.452.0665.

Non-public schedule is available at StarkLibrary.org/mobileservices.

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Be a Friend of the Library

The Friends of the Library (FOL) are dedicated volunteer groups whose mission is to aid the Library through sponsoring events, funding special Library projects, offering scholarship funds for staff, and much more. Ask at your local branch or visit StarkLibrary.org/FOL for more information.

Book Sales

Book sales include gently used books, DVDs and other materials donated by the community or no longer needed at the Library.

Main Library

Saturdays Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6 | 10 am–4 pm

Perry Sippo

Saturday Mar 18 9 am–2 pm

East Canton

Mon–Sat Apr 24–29 Library Hours

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