ON THE BIG SCREENSat Jul 20 | 7–11pm

Enjoy a fun-filled night of excitement and activities. Watch the movie How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World on the outdoor big screen. Activities begin at 7pm and movie begins at sundown. Movie will be shown inside if it rains.

June • July • August

SERVICESPublic Computers Wireless Internet Access Wireless Printing Print, copy, scan, fax Notary Meeting Rooms Book Drop (during park hours) BikeSmart Passports

EARLY LEARNERS (Birth–Pre-K)

Summer Reading KickoffWed Jun 5 | 2–4pmSee Elementary for details.

Story Time & MoreIntroduce your child to the world of books while learning easy ways to build early literacy skills.

BabyMon & Wed 10–10:30 am

ToddlerMon & Wed 11–11:30 am

PreschoolThursdays 11:30 am–12:15 pm

PajamaMondays | 6–7 pmJun 17, Jul 15, Aug 12Wear your pajamas and get ready for a cuddly story that's perfect for bedtime.

ELEMENTARY (K–5th Grade)

Summer Reading KickoffWed Jun 5 | 2–4pmLaunch into "A Universe of Stories" with stories of magic and fun while you sign up for Summer Reading. Walk through a story, see a magic trick, visit our tech petting zoo, make a craft, and enjoy a snack.

Maker Monday Mon Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 5 | 6–7pmUse your creativity to learn, invent and produce new projects.

Art in the Afternoon Art in the ParkWed Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 7 | 2–3pmLearn about an artist and create a piece of art at the Exploration Gateway picnic shelter.

Space CampThursdays | 2–3pm

Jun 13 I: The Moon & StarsDiscover the library’s newest apps, Moon Walk and SkySafari. Learn about the phases of the moon using cookies and make a star finder.

Jun 20 II: Astronaut TrainingComplete our astronaut training activities and learn about the International Space Station. This will be an opportunity for you to make your own space ship and dream of space.

Jul 11 III: Telescopes & Constellations Explore the stars with one of the library’s telescopes. Make your own telescope so you can continue your exploration of the sky.

Jul 18 IV: Rockets Grab a chance to launch a stomp rocket and an Alka-Seltzer rocket into the sky. Make a straw rocket to take home. This event will be held outside at the Exploration Gateway picnic shelter.

Mother Daughter Book Club6–7pmGrades 3-5 with a female caregiver.

Jun 24 Sweet Home Alaska by Carole Estby DaggJul 22 Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada KellyAug 19 Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

Stories in the StarsTue Jul 30 | 10:30–11:30amSoar through the stars in this compilation of Greek Myths. Learn stories of the wind, seasons, sun, and moon with the Hampstead Stage Company theater troupe.

TEENS (6th–12th Grade)

Summer Reading KickoffWed Jun 5 | 2–4pmSee Elementary for details.

TeensCREATETuesdays | 3–4pmHang 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.

Jun 25 Make a galaxy tea candle holder.Jul 16 Make a watermelon DIY squishie.

ALL AGES

Book SalesFri & Sat June 7 & 8 | 9 am–2 pmGrab some great deals with the Perry Sippo Friends of the Library bag sale. Fill a bag for $2.00 (bags provided).

On the Big ScreenSat Jul 20 | 7–11pmEnjoy a fun-filled night of excitement and activities. Watch the movie How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World on the outdoor big screen. Activities begin at 7pm and movie begins at sundown. Movie will be shown inside if it rains.

Tour of the Universe: You Are Here Sponsored by Stark Library FoundationThu Jul 25 | 6–7:30pmRocket through space and sail among billions of stars and galaxies. Utilizing some amazing simulation software, Dean Regas guides you through the mind-boggling scale of the universe.

ADULTS

Knitting Club Hooks and NeedlesTue Jun 4, 18, Jul 2, 16, Aug 6, 20 2–4pmJoin fellow knitters & crocheters to work on current projects at all skill levels while sharing tips and tricks.

Book ClubThursdays 6–7pm

Jun 6 The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam JenoffJul 11 Educated by Tara WestoverAug 1 Sold on a Monday by Anne Hillerman

Mother Daughter Book ClubSee Elementary for details.

HOURSMon–Thu .......9 am–8 pm

Fri ..................9 am–6 pm

Sat .................9 am–5 pm

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

Closed May 27 and July 4.

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ADULTS (CONTINUED)

Book Club From Book to Big ScreenBring a lunch and discuss books that have made it to the big screen. Books are available at desk.

Movie Viewing | 11 am–1pmJun 10 If Beale Street Could TalkJul 8 First ManAug 12 The Children of Men

Book Discussion | 12–1pmJun 17 If Beale Street Could Talk by James BaldwinJul 15 First Man by James R. HansenAug 19 The Children of Men by P.D. James

Mid Week MovieWednesdays 5:30–8pm

Jun 19 First ManJul 17 A Star is BornAug 21 Creed II

An Unlikely Doctor, A Brave Amputee, and the Medical Miracle that Made HistoryThu Jun 20 | 6–7:30pmMeet Dr. Ajay K. Seth, orthopedic surgeon from North Canton, and Melissa Loomis, a brave amputee. Hear how Dr. Seth made her the “most advanced amputee in the world.”

What to Do With My Instant Pot Presented by the Wayne County Extension OfficeThu Jun 27 | 6–7:30pmHave you heard the hype about the Instant Pot? Want to learn more? Join us for an interactive class, learn the functions of this new style of pressure cooker, and prepare and sample a dish or two.

Meet Mystery Authors Linda Castillo and Amanda Flower Tue Jul 23 | 6–7:30pmNew York Times bestselling authors Linda Castillo and Amanda Flower will discuss their latest novels. Book sale and signing to follow.

TECHNOLOGY

Cutting the CordTue Jun 11 | 6–7:30pmDiscover different ways you can watch TV shows, movies, sports and more over the Internet. We’ll look at some popular streaming services and the hardware you’ll need to get started.

Intro to Lynda.comTue Jul 9 | 6–7:30pmLearn about Lynda.com, our new online resource that provides 6,000 courses focusing on business, software, and other topics.

Creating Labels with WordTue Aug 13 | 6–7:30pmWhether you need to print address, gift, or a CD or DVD label, Word can print labels in just a few steps. Join us for a demonstration on how to easily create customized labels.

Please Register

Summer Reading Challenge

Prizes for ReadingRead and collect prizes along your journey. Complete 40 days and earn a book, a bonus pass to the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, and enjoy an out-of-this-world exclusive show at the Finale Celebration. Complete 50 days for a bonus prize!

For Kids and TeensCome to our kickoff event to get your map, sign up for Summer Reading, enjoy activities, stories, and more. Enjoy out-of-this-world fun at the Library all summer long! Find a full list of events at StarkLibrary.org/AUniverseofStories.

Coloring Page Creation ContestEnter your best library or book-related drawings for a chance to be featured in our new Stark Library coloring book. Categories for all ages (and adults, too)! For entry guidelines and categories, visit StarkLibrary.org/ColoringBook.

StarLab EventsExplore the solar system in the StarLab Inflatable Planetarium. Find an event near you at StarkLibrary.org/StarLab.

Canton’s Famous “Honeymoon Cottage” Wed Jun 26 | 6–7:30pmCanton Historian Richard Haldi tells the story of an insignificant little North Market Avenue house and its nationally-famous front porch, a small cottage-style structure built at the end of the Civil War.

A Mansion in the Wilderness - Meyer’s Lake Tue Jul 30 | 6–7:30pmCanton Historian Richard Haldi tells the fascinating story of Mr. Andrew Meyer, a wealthy foundry owner, who after the war of 1812 had a most unusual dream to build a mansion in the wilderness of Ohio.

Murder in the President’s Family Thu Aug 8 | 6–7:30pmCanton historian Richard Haldi talks about the saga of the nationally-famous 1898 murder of President McKinley’s brother-in-law, Mr. George Dewalt Saxton, by an accused and then acquitted former paramour.

The History of Canton Series