Happy Birthday, Hershey's Chocolate Company!
If you’re a chocolate lover, February 9 is no ordinary day — it’s the day that Hershey’s Chocolate Company was founded in 1894. Hershey’s was started by Milton S. Hershey, the son of a Mennonite family who had little formal education but went on to become one of the richest men in America. By 1905, Hershey had built a state-of-the art factory to mass-produce chocolate bars, wafers and other delicious delectables. By 1907, his company had cracked the code and created what would become their best-selling product: the Hershey’s kiss. Coincidentally (or not!), Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so celebrate by getting your sweetie some Hershey’s kisses and checking out a book about this American original.(© 2010 BookLetters LLC)
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Strategies of Success - February
Marketing in Today's Economy Tuesday, February 16, 7:30-9:00AM, Summit on the Park Banquet Center. Speaker Robert Fish, CEO and Co-Founder of Biggy Coffee will discuss how Biggby Coffee maintains a successful business through viral marketing and social networking. Space is limited. Please register in advance by Tuesday, February 9th by calling the Canton Chamber of Commerce at (734) 453-4040.Stategies of Success (SOS) is designed to give existing businesses a way to connect with valuable resources n the area, and provide information to help them stay successful.
February Tween Book Discussion
Registration for February's Tween Book Discussion is now open. We're meeting on Saturday, February 13, from 1:00-2:00PM to talk about Gordon Korman's Schooled. This funny book is about the adventures of a boy raised by a hippie grandmother, trying to survive when he has to go to a "normal" public school. Sign up today - we look forward to hearing what you think!- cnockaerta
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Looking For Information About College?
Braintrack.com has a full database of colleges and universities. Not only can you search by school, but also by location or career. This website also has plenty of helpful articles about financial aid, transferring, and even college student stories. The best part about Braintrack is that it's free!- SuperMegaAnna
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Wanted: 20 Canton Families For Environmental Partnership Project
The Canton Public Library is looking for 20 families to become leaders in a local environmental stewardship effort by participating in Action for Earth, a partnership project between the library, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Project S.N.A.P. (Share, Nurture, Act Preserve).
The families selected will participate in two workshops held at the Canton Public Library and led by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, one Project S.N.A.P. session creating art with a message for a community mural, and one community-wide environmental event. Families should be Canton residents, have children in K-8 classes and be willing to commit their time and energy to the Action for Earth project.
For details or to apply for the program, call the Canton Public Library at 734-397-0999 or read more on the CPL blog.
To see entire press release, download the attachment.
African American Biographies
African Americans are at the heart of the greatest achievements of our history, from music to law, from politics to sports, from literature to religion. Below are just some of the biographies of influential Black Americans that can be found in the Canton Public Library's collection.
Books: Reference
African American Lives edited by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham (2004).
The Black 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential African-Americans, Past and Present by Columbus Salley (1992).
Tax Time Tips from H & R Block
Working on your tax returns? Don't submit your return until you attend this free program on February 11, 7:00-8:30PM offered through a partnership with H & R Block. Learn how unemployment benefits, health insurance subsidies, first-time home buyer credit, new vehicle purchase and home improvements can impact your tax return. Make sure you are claiming all the right things and getting the full benefit of the American Re-Investment and Recovery Act. No registration required. There will be a question and answer session following the program.2009 Michigan Tax Forms Have Arrived!!
In the past couple weeks, dozens (if not hundreds) of patrons have called or visited the library asking about the 2009 Michigan tax forms: Well, your wait is over!! Find supplies of all of the most common Michigan 2009 tax forms and instruction booklets (including MI-1040 and MI-1040CR-7, better known as the Home Heating Credit Claim) on the large work table inside our Copy Center. These are in addition to the 2009 Federal tax forms and instructions, which have been in stock for the past few weeks.
