By Beverly Ewart
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest
Some young friends were sharing fishing stories with me. They had recently learned to clean, filet, and cook up their catch, and it brought me back to my own childhood memories of fishing with my dad and learning the same skills. My friends were as enthusiastic as I was as a youngster, but the main thing for me, and for them, was the part about spending the day with a beloved parent. This was time well spent, and some very good memories were being made.
You don’t have to catch any fish at all to make good memories, and, these days, I prefer my fishing expeditions to follow the same pattern as Big Bear’s and Little Bear’s in this beautifully illustrated children’s book by Amy Hest.
Check it out for yourself.
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest; illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Erin Stead:
“Big Bear and Little Bear pull on baggy blue pants for fishing.
And boots. They stuff their feet into tall black boots.
Their coats are yellow with pockets and hoods.
Now they are ready for fishing.
Almost.” (from the Publisher)
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CFL will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of JUNETEENTH.
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Registration is open for our 2024 children’s Summer Library Program. The registration deadline is June 21st!
Our Summer Library Program is a month-long celebration of reading fun during July (and some of August) for ages birth-12 years. Specific age-group programs happen weekly, and we offer family programs such as science shows, magicians, clowns, storytellers and musicians, as well as Books at the Beach and the annual Pet Show! Please be sure to register kids 18 months through 12 years for these programs – look to our website or pick up a paper calendar in the library to find the schedule and registration info!
The schedule for programs will be:
• Newborn-17 months with a caregiver meet Tuesdays at 10:30am
• 18-35 months with a caregiver meet at 10:30 am on Thursdays
• 3-4 year olds with a caregiver meet on Wednesdays at 10:30 am
• 5-6 year olds meet on Tuesdays at 1 pm
• 7-8 year olds meet on Tuesdays at 3 pm
• 9-12 year olds meet on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
There will be special all-ages events on Thursdays at 2:00 pm:
• The Science of Energy show with Jeff Boyer on July 11th at the First
Presbyterian Church
• Books at the Beach on July 25th at Taylor Park
• The Annual Summer Library Pet Show on August 1st at the First Presbyterian
Church. Requires registration.
Registration for ALL age group sessions, with the exception of the birth-17 month
old program, is required because our space is limited. Please go to https://cantonfreelibrary.org/summer-reading-program/ , or visit the Children’s
Room at the library to pick up a calendar.
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The Friends of the Canton Free Library are a volunteer group committed to active support and enrichment of library services on behalf of everyone in the Canton community and beyond. Check us out! We’d love to have new members!
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Chess @ CFL!
We welcome chess players of all ages and levels to partake in our weekly get-togethers!
Chess Club – Saturdays | 12-3 PM
Join us Saturdays from 12-3 pm in the downstairs Paige Room for Chess Club! All levels are welcome to join the Chess Club. Unlike Chess Free Play on Tuesdays, Chess Club offers instruction to those interested.
Chess Free Play – Tuesdays | 4-6 PM
Join us on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for open chess! All levels are welcome for free play.
For more details, contact Ryan at 315.854.6123.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Programming at the Canton Free Library (CFL) plays a significant role in providing literary opportunities for St. Lawrence County children and their families. All events are free. Some require registration.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING WILL TAKE A BREAK IN JUNE! Programs will resume in July as part of our annual Summer Library Program! Grab a calendar and register by June 21st, either online at cantonfreelibrary.org/register, in
person in the Children’s Room, by calling 386-3712 ext. 4, or by emailing vwhite@ncls.org!
Questions? Email Ms. Val at vwhite@ncls.org or call 315-386-3712 ext. 4
The following programs are also happening:
Teens: Anime Club meets on Thursdays from 5 to 7. Join us to watch anime, both classic and contemporary. Ages 12-19, no registration required. Contact Zach Woodley-White for more information. zwoodleywhite@ncls.org
Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Free Library and the St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau.
Questions? Need to register for a program?
Contact Youth Services Specialist
Valerie White (Ms. Val)
(315) 386-3712 ext. 4
Curbside Service: If you are short on time, consider curbside service! Give us a call at 315-386-3712 (choose option 1 “Front Desk”) or send an email to canlib@ncls.org, and we will pack up your books, check them out, and hand them to you from the front door of CFL. If you’re not sure what you’re in the mood to read, we can even choose some titles for you!
MORLEY BRANCH is open on Tuesday 1pm-3pm; Wednesday 4pm-6pm; Thursday 10am-12pm. There is a computer available for your use, but it’s a good idea to call first to check on availability. Call for more details: 315-379-0066.
RENSSELAER FALLS BRANCH is open on Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Children under age 10 must be with an adult. Call the library (315-344-4155) for more information.
A great way to find out what’s happening at our Morley and Rensselaer Falls Branches is to check out their Facebook pages:
Morley: https://www.facebook.com/MorleyBranchLibrary
Rensselaer Falls: https://www.facebook.com/RensselaerFallsLibrary
Canton Free Library’s Hours: 9am-6pm Monday – Friday; 10am-3pm Saturday. For more CFL news, stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram, or our website. Find new additions to our collection on our website: cantonfreelibrary.org. To renew your current checkouts, login to catalog.ncls.org; you may also renew via email at canlib@ncls.org, or by calling (315) 386-3712 (choose option 1, “Front Desk,” on the menu).