Open Book: Canton Public Library News

The Canton Public Library’s very popular Film & Discussion at the Oscars series continues on April 22 with a convincing portrait of America’s 16th president. The show begins promptly at 7 p.m. A short discussion follows for anyone wishing to share their thoughts and impressions. On May 6, another historical film, this time set in a revolutionary and rather musical France, will be presented. (Our license prohibits us from specifically publishing the titles; we think you can readily decipher our clues, but feel free to call us.)

Craig Bickhardt

The Open Book Coffeehouse will present singer-songwriter Craig Bickhardt on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Bickhardt has penned over 800 songs, and at least 100 artists, including Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, have chosen his well-crafted songs to perform. Check him out at www.craigbickhardt.com. Admission to the coffeehouse is $8 and always half price for students with ID. For more information, go to www.town.canton.ma.us/library/coffeehouse, check out the Friends of the Canton Public Library on Facebook, or call 617-922-2551.

The highly anticipated Canton Writes awards night is April 23 at 7 p.m.

On April 25 at 7:30 p.m., Friends with Books will discuss Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. New members are always welcome.

Whether you want to transform your life or just improve your writing, join a series of writing workshops, Writing Saves Lives: “Writing Beyond Facebook and Way Beyond Twitter,” beginning May 1 at 7 p.m. in the Arts & Activities Room. This interactive series of workshops, offered by Tara Shuman, will explore how writing can help all of us memorialize and share our many life experiences. Shuman is the founder of Writing Saves Lives, Inc. Participants need only bring paper and a pen, or a laptop, and their open mind. There is a 25-person limit so please contact Shuman to register for this free program at tarashuman@mac.com. For more information, go to www.writingsaveslives.org.

Mark your calendar for May 9 at 7 p.m. for a discussion with a nonagenarian who will expand your mind with his presentation of How We Experience Art. Ninety-six-year-young Roy Freed invites all artists and lovers of art to discuss his unique perspective on how the minds of artists and viewers of art physically and emotionally perceive and experience art. Following a long career as a lawyer and international authority on computer law, Freed began creating sculptures from found objects and founded the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis in 1981. You can check out his blog at freedar.wordpress.com.

Speaking of artists, the Canton Art Association’s Spring Show and Reception is Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m.

Teens: Remember, it’s Game on @ the Library every other Tuesday. Enjoy Xbox Kinect, Wii, board games and refreshments in the Community Room. For more information, contact Carolyn at the library.

Children’s story times continue Tuesday and Friday mornings promptly at 10:30 for ages 2 ½ to 5 ½. No registration is required, but please avoid joining the session once it has begun. Sign-up is required for the following programs: Play ’n Learn, April 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m. for ages 3-6, and Tot Time, May 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m. for ages 9 months to 3 years. Also, on May 8 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., children in grades 1-5 can take a ride to another place and time through the Magic Carpet Book Club.

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