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International Authors
The alchemist by Paulo Coelho; translated by Alan R. ClarkeThe tale of the unknown island by José Saramago; illustrated by Peter Sís; translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull CostaIf on a...
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Kanzashi Flower
Join us Saturday July 30th at 2:00PM as CPL librarian and local artist Laura Fawcett teaches the Japanese art of kanzashi flowers. Kanzashi are beautiful folded fabric-petal flowers you can wear in...
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International Cooking Contest and Demo
Note: This event has been canceled.Do you make Grandma's pierogi recipe or Aunt Maria's spaghetti sauce? Cook up your cultural specialties and enter our international cooking contest. Bring your dish...
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International Game Day
All ages can join us on July 26th at 1:00PM as we enjoy learning about different cultures through games played around the world. You could even earn your Multicultural badge! No registration required....
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World Literature for Adults
ClassicsAesop's fables by retold in verse by Tom Paxton; illustrated by Robert RayevskyPride and prejudice by Jane Austen; edited with notes by Vivien JonesWuthering Heights by Emily Bronte; with an...
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World Literature for Kids
Anansi and the talking melon by retold by Eric A. Kimmel; illustrated by Janet StevensAnansi the spider: a tale from the Ashanti by adapted and illustrated by Gerald McDermottAndersen's fairy tales by...
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Children's ProgramsFolktles from Around the World— July 11, 11:00-11:45AMWhere in the World…— July 13, 7:00-7:45PMAdventures in Masks— August 8, 1:00-1:45PMTamil Storytimes— July 7 and August 4,...
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Multicultural Books for Teens
Born confused by Tanuja Desai HidierThe absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie; art by Ellen ForneyThe first part last by Angela JohnsonAmerican born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang;...
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Become a Polyglot
pol·y·glot /ˈpäliˌglät/ Adjective: Knowing or using several languages. Noun: A person who knows several languages. Find Books, DVDs, and Periodicals in particular languages here at CPL on our Languages...
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Folktales from Around the World
Kids, come and listen to some great tales from around the world. Folktales are a great way to pass down stories and experiences from one generation to another. We will share stories and make a craft...
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Where in the World?
Hey kids! Are you curious about the world around you? What are some of those crazy landmarks we have? Come to our Where in the World program on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 7:00 to 7:45PM and have a...
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Connect Your Summer Badges for reading Graphic Novels
Below are some ideas from our Adult and Teen Graphic Novel collections that can help you earn Connect Your Summer badges:The original Johnson. Vol. 1 by Trevor Von EedenLaika by Nick Abadzis; color by...
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Canton Cricket
Wicket, gully, bowler, batsman… learn all about the game of cricket from the Michigan Cricket Association on Thursday July 21st from 7:00-8:30PM. A major sport in England and India, cricket is becoming...
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Adventures in Masks
Kids, have you ever seen a mask that made you laugh, or scared you, or made you think, "What is that?" Masks are a tradition in many cultures. They are used in ceremonies, for celebrations, or for...
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Adult Animanga Club
Adults have asked for it, so here it is — your very own anime club! Saturday August 20th, 2:00-4:00PM. Watch the hottest new shows/films and enjoy japanophilia together.
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Tamil Storytime
All ages may enjoy a storytime program in Tamil presented by Sivakami Rajendran.Program Dates: Thursday, September 1, 7:00-7:45 PM
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