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The Titanic and the End of the Edwardian EraThursday, April 14 | 6–7:30 pm

Mandy Altimus Pond of the Massillon Museum takes you aboard The Titanic on this 104th Anniversary of the disaster.

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HOURS

Mon–Thu ........... 9 am–8 pm

Fri ...................... 9 am–6 pm

Sat ..................... 9 am–5 pm

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

SERVICES

Public Computers Wireless Internet Access Print, copy, scan, fax Meeting Rooms Drive-up Window Book Drop

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North BranchMAR•APR•MAY 2016

EARLY LEARNERS (Birth–Pre-K)

Baby/Toddler Story Time Tuesdays | 10:30–11 amMarch 1, 8, 15, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10Join us for stories, songs, and fun as we work together to get your child ready to read!

Preschool Story TimeWednesdays | 10:30–11:30 amMarch 2, 9, 16, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11Join us for stories, songs, and fun, as we work together to get your child ready to read!

Listen at the Library Tuesday, March 29 | 10 am–11 amThe collaboration between the Canton Symphony Orchestra and the Stark County District Library returns. Listen to stories accompanied by live music. .

ELEMENTARY (K–5th Grade)

Chess Club Thursdays | 6–7:30 pmMarch 3, 10, 17, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12Whether you are a beginner, novice, or expert, the whole family is invited to come join the fun! Chess boards are provided.

Pups and Pages Saturday, March 5 | 10:30 am–12 pmBring a favorite book to share or borrow one of the library’s to read to licensed therapy dogs.

LEGO® Club Saturdays | 3–4 pmMarch 19, April 16, May 14Imagine, create, and build with LEGO and/or DUPLO bricks, which will be provided.

Robots Among Us Monday, April 4 | 6–6:45 pmLook at robotics through history...from the very first robot to today’s robots! Learn about their role specifically in literature and movies. Presented by the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum.

ADULTS

Classic Lit Book Club Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 pmMarch 2 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

April 6 Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

May 4 Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

The History of Chocolate Thursday, March 10 | 6–7 pmDiana Kindler, owner of Diana’s Delectable Chocolates, will present a “History of Chocolate.” Evening will include demonstrations and samples.

Knorth Knitters Mondays | 3:30–4:30 pmMarch 14, 28, April 11, 25, May 9Whether you are a beginner or expert knitter, the whole family is invited to connect with others through needlework.

Writers’ Group Thursday, March 17 | 6:30–7:30 pmShare your work with other amateur writers for critiques and support. E-mail Shelia at north@starklibrary.org for more information.

The Titanic and the End of the Edwardian Era Thursday, April 14 | 6–7:30 pmMandy Altimus Pond of the Massillon Museum takes you aboard The Titanic on this 104th Anniversary of the disaster.

Writers’ Group Thursday, April 21 | 6:30–7:30 pmShare your work with other amateur writers for critiques and support. E-mail Shelia at north@starklibrary.org for more information.

Writers’ Group Thursday, May 19 | 6:30–7:30 pmShare your work with other amateur writers for critiques and support. E-mail Shelia at north@starklibrary.org for more information.

ALL AGES

Set Sail with Poetry Contest March 1–April 30Grades 2–12 and adults. Join our 17th annual poetry contest by entering your original poem before Saturday, April 30. Enter at any branch or online at StarkLibrary.org/poetrycontest.

TECHNOLOGY

One Drive (Microsoft) Wednesday, March 16 | 6–7:30 pmLearn the basics of OneDrive, Microsoft’s online cloud storage for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office files. Class includes uploading, downloading files; sharing individual files and entire folders; basic editing in web apps. Setting up an account before the class is required. Contact the library for help if needed. (Skills needed: Internet and e-mail)

Excel (2010): Job Skills Series Tuesdays | 5:30–7:30 pmMay 10, 17, 24In this three part series learn: Open, close, and save; Ribbons; gain an understanding of the basic navigating and formatting skills; AutoSum; a basic excel formula; sort information and templates.

Mother-Daughter Book Club Mondays | 6:30–7:30 pmMarch 28, April 25, May 23Girls in grades 3-5 and their female caregivers read the selected book together each month, and then come to the library to discuss it.