April 2016 - Canal Fulton Public Library

April 2016
154 Market St NE
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614
330-854-4148
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday– Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
www.canalfultonlibrary.org
Newsletter
Celebrate National Library Week!
National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and library
workers and to promote library use and support. From free access to books and online resources
for families to help and support for entrepreneurship and retraining, libraries offer opportunity to
all. The theme for 2016 National Library Week is "Libraries Transform." First sponsored in 1958,
National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA)
and libraries across the country each April.
April 8, 9, and 10: Prepare to celebrate National Library Week by going to the Friends of the Library
(FOL) BOOK SALE at the Community Building, 735 E. Cherry Street!
National Library Week: Monday April 11 to Friday April 15. Need a new poster to decorate your
wall? Each day, Monday thru Friday, there will be a raffle for a different poster. We will also have
special coloring pages available at the Reference Desk. Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to celebrate
National Library Week at the library with a Book in a Jar contest!
Monday, April 11th: Join us for Coloring Time at 6:00 p.m. We will have coloring pages, colored
pencils, crayons, and markers and a drawing for a coloring book.
Tuesday, April 12th: In the Children’s department, Food Transformation will be held from 5-6 p.m.
Join us for stories and to transform ordinary ingredients into delicious recipes with special guest
cook Julie Lutz! Registration is required by visiting the children’s department or calling 330-8544148.
Wednesday, April 13th: Patron Appreciation Day: The FOL will have refreshments. Stop in the
library and be appreciated!
Sunday, April 17th: If you haven’t already joined, come to Community Day at the Northwest High
School and join the Friends of the Library!
Check out the library’s facebook page.
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KIDS Korner-April 2016
The Rain
Pitter-patter, raindrops,
Falling from the sky;
Here is my umbrella
To keep me safe and dry!
When the rain is over,
And the sun begins to glow,
Little flowers start to bud,
And grow and grow and grow!
Weekly story times will continue through April 28th.
Register at the children’s desk, online, or by calling
330-854-4148.
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Feed Me a Story with Miss Brittany: Children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult are sure to enjoy the
stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts during this story time fun!
Wednesdays 11-11:30 AM
Thursdays 1-1:30 PM
School-Age Story Time with Miss Jenn: Children grades K-5 will love reading stories, playing games, and
creating crafts each week!
Thursdays 6-6:45 PM
Family Story Time with Miss. Linda: Families are guaranteed a good time as they explore stories and
activities that are great for children of all ages. This is a relaxed and fun story time for all!
Monday April 11 6:30-7:15
KINDERGARTEN CLUB STAR READER
Congratulations to our Star Reader, Avah R. for completing all 100 books for
the Kindergarten Club challenge!
Keep on reading!
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Remember
KIDS ‘ Korner -April 2016
The deadline for Kindergarten Club is May 31st so keep reading and finish up
those last few books! You could join the Star Reader list too!
Don’t Forget about Kindermusik!
Kindermusik classes are with Miss Debbie for children ages 1-5 and will be
held every Friday on April 8, 15, 22 & 29 with sessions at 10 AM. and 11 AM.
Through these classes, children learn and grow through play with other children, teachers,
and you. Kindermusik's research-based programs will enhance your child's development and
instill a lifelong love of music.
Registration is required by visiting the children's department or calling 330-854-4148.
National Library Week – Food Transformation Program
National Library Week will take place April 10-16! Food Transformation will be held on April
12th from 5-6 PM. Join us for stories and transform ordinary ingredients into delicious
recipes with special guest cook Julie Lutz!
Registration is required by visiting the children’s
department or calling 330-854-4148.
JOKE CORNER
Q: What does a cloud wear under his raincoat?
A: Thunderwear!
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Teen Club
National Poetry Month:
Teen Poetry Contest
April 1st—April 30th
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to celebrate
National Poetry Month at the library! We will
run the Poetry Contest from April 1- 30, 2016.
Teens can stop by the Reference Desk to pick
up the contest guidelines and information.
The top three winners will receive book gift
cards ($50, $30, and $20), and have their
poems featured on our
website during May.
The winners will be announced
Wednesday, May 4, 2016.
Teen Pokémon Club
Thursday, April 7th
6:00 – 7:00 pm
All Pokémon fans, ages 12-18, are welcome to
join us for the next Pokémon Club meeting!
We will be making Corner Bookmarks that look
like Pokémon Characters! Supplies and snacks
will be provided.
Please sign up at the
Reference Desk or call us at
330-854-4148.
TEEN –April 2016
Teen Board Game Tuesdays
Tuesday, April 5th
4:00– 5:00 pm
Get your Game On! Teens, ages 12-18, are
invited to join in the board game fun! Snacks
will be provided.
Board Games include: Sorry, Jenga, Bananagrams, CLUE, Trouble, Battleship, Dominoes,
Uno Attack, and more!
Please sign up at the
Reference Desk or call us at
330-854-4148.
National Library Week:
Teen Book in a Jar Contest
April 11th—April 15th
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to celebrate
National Library Week at the library! We will
have a Book in a Jar contest! Stop by the
library and try to figure out which teen book I
shredded!
Teens with the correct guess will be entered
for a chance to win a $25.00 book
gift card.
Stop by the Reference Desk that
week to enter your guess!
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Teen Club
TEEN-April2016
Teen Writing Club: Author Visit
Teen Club: Swatch Notebooks
Calling all Teen Writers, ages 12-18! Come to
the library for our next Writing Club meeting!
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to our Swatch
Notebook program. Have you ever wondered
what you could do with a paint color swatch?
Come and learn how to turn that into your own
notebook!
Supplies and snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, April 12th
4:00-5:00 pm
Local author Diane Kendig will be here for an
Author visit! Come to the meeting ready with
your questions. We will be covering various
writing topics, including what makes a good
character and how to be consistent throughout
your story. Don’t miss out!
Please sign up at the
Reference Desk or call us
at 330-854-4148.
Teen Book Club
Monday, April 25th
4:00-5:00 pm
Calling all Teens, ages 12-18! Come to the
library for our next Teen Book Club meeting!
We’ll be reading The Girl at Midnight by
Melissa Grey
Copies of the book will be at the
Main Circulation desk to be
checked out!
Please sign up at the Reference Desk or call us
at 330-854-4148.
Thursday, April 21st
4:30-5:30 pm
Come and enjoy some fun down time with
fellow teen bookies.
Please sign up at the Reference Desk or call us
at 330-854-4148. Don’t forget to bring a
friend!
TWEEN: Mother’s Day
Spa Basket
Wednesday, April 27th
5:00-6:00 pm
Calling all Tweens, ages 8-11… Join us to make
your mother a spa gift basket! You’ll make
some sugar scrubs and bath salts to put in your
basket. Be sure to sign up to ensure we have
supplies for you.
Please sign up at the
Reference Desk or call us at 330-854-4148.
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Adult - April 2016
Celebrate National Library Week! April 11 to 16: Libraries Transform!
National Library Week: Monday April 11 to Friday April 15. Need a new poster to decorate your wall? Each day, Monday thru
Friday, there will be a raffle for a different poster.
Monday: Origami Yoda,
Tuesday: Pete the Cat,
Wednesday: Cat in the Hat,
Thursday: Zen Panda,
Friday: Snoopy.
A drawing will be held the evening of each day. We will also have special coloring pages available at the Reference Desk. Monday
will also be Coloring Time at 6:00 PM, we will have coloring pages, colored pencils, crayons, and markers and a drawing for a
coloring book.
Money Smart Week– April 18-22, 2016.
Monday: Paint a Piggy Bank, perfect for saving your pennies (and other coins): 6:00 PM,
ages 9 and up, space is limited, please sign up at the Reference Desk. Tuesday: Shredding
Day: protect yourself from Identity Theft by shredding your documents, we will have a locked
bin in the Library. Save Money with Coupons: We have a binder full of coupons at the
Reference Desk, feel free to take what you need.
Friday is Earth Day, stop in the Library from 3:00-5:30 PM and plant a sunflower seed (while supplies
last)!
Book Discussion for April—April 19 @ 6:30 P.M., with the book, All the Light We Cannot See by
Anthony Doerr.
From the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning Anthony Doerr, the beautiful, stunningly ambitious instant New York Times
bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation
of World War II. (Amazon.com)
Book Discussion for May— May 17 @ 6:30 P.M., with the book, Brooklyn by Colm Toibin.
Colm Tóibín’s New York Times bestselling novel—now an acclaimed film starring Saoirse Ronan and Jim Broadbent nominated for
four Academy Awards including Best Picture—is “a moving, deeply satisfying read” (Entertainment Weekly) about a young Irish
immigrant in Brooklyn in the early 1950s.
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Adult- April 2016
Tax Forms:
April 18, is the filing deadline for all taxes. The Library has received all the tax forms for
this tax season. Forms can also be accessed at www.irs.gov and tax.ohio.gov. The IRS and
State of Ohio forms will be on the table by the Reference Desk. Please only take what is
needed as supplies are limited. Forms will be available through the end of tax season,
April 18.
Book Challenge
From January 1 through December 31, 2016, keep track of all the books you read or
listen to, audiobooks and e-books count. All ages are welcome, we will have a category
for each group: Adults, Teens, and Children. There will be a $50 Book Gift Card for
each winner. Stop by the Reference Desk to pick up a Reading Log and to sign up!
Please only count each book once on your reading log, duplicate titles will not be counted. Only
books will be counted towards the total, no magazines, comics or graphic novels for adult entries.
There are no limits on how many reading logs you turn it.
Databases:
We have many good databases to help you with assignments. Need Homework help? The Library
provides access to many good resources that will help you find the information you need. Check out
the Research tab on our webpage for a full list or stop by the Reference Desk and we will be happy to
help! Looking for family history, the Library has access to Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. College
students, many of these databases can help you as well!
Find me a good book
Running out of authors to read? The Library can help with that. From our webpage,
www.canalfultonlibrary.org, click on the books tab and then select Need a Recommendation. This will
take you to a form to fill out your likes and dislikes. We will then email you a list of suggested authors
and titles. For more information please stop by the Reference Desk.
Looking for your favorite new movies?
Stop by and pick up a request form at the Browsing DVD display to request the
latest releases, it’s easy, all you need is your library card number. The list
changes every month!
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Current– April 2016
FRIENDS OF THE CANAL FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOOK SALE
at the
Canal Fulton Community Center
735 E. Cherry Street
April 8: 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Friends' Preview Sale
April 9: 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Sale open to the public
April 10: noon-4:00p.m. Fill-a-Bag for $3.00
Books, CDs, DVDs and VHS will be available.
All proceeds will benefit your Library.
Please call the library for more information.
Ask us how you can become a Friends' member.
Community Day/Safe Kids Day
Sunday April 17, 2016
Northwest High School
12:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
Mark you calendars for this special event that will promote kids safety. They will have home
safety, sports, safety, Car seat safety, Internet safety, and various activities for the kids.
CULTURAL CORNER
Upcoming Events
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CFPL Board meetings are held in the library, usually on the second Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 P.M. Since there are occasional changes, it is best to confirm the time and
date by calling the library at 330-854-4148. All meetings are open to the public. The
next meeting is April 13 @ 7:00 P.M.
April 17, 2016 12:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Come to Community Days at the Northwest High
School.
Mission Statement
The Canal Fulton Public Library serves the educational, cultural, and social needs of our communities by providing
access to materials, information, technology, and services. The CFPL Current is published monthly except June/July
for the Summer Reading Newsletter, by the Canal Fulton Public Library. A free copy of the CFPL Current may be
picked up at the Canal Fulton Public Library and select community outlets. An electronic version of the CFPL Current
may be found at the library’s website: www.canalfultonlibrary.org.
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