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SEPTEMBER AT THE LIBRARY

A SAMPLING OF PROGRAMS FOR
ADULTS, KIDS AND TEENS

WORKSHOP: BUILDING A BOOK
Saturday, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Local author Mike Johnson will take participants through the book-writing process, from developing an idea to the final editing. Cost: $10. Free for Writer’s Guild members. To register: phone Bill at 330-497-0518 or the Library Community Relations Office at 330-499-4712 ext. 323.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER SPA DAY
Thursday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Girls, 3rd through 6th grades, and their moms can enjoy evening of pampering. Registration required. $2.50 per person. Call 330-499-4712 ext. 318.

FACTS ABOUT EDUCATIONAL SAVING PLANS
Monday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Many families believe that a college education for children is cost prohibitive. Find out ways to save for this goal from Terry and Phil Meinen of Primerica. Registration required. Phone 330-494-4712 ext. 323.

PLANNING INTERIOR SPACE
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. Six-week class with Hoover High Art Instructor Chris Triner. Learn how to decorate your home with an artist’s eye. Registration required. 330-499-4712 ext. 323. Deadline Sept. 17.

PAUL NEWMAN FILM FESTIVAL
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m., Rally Round the Flag Boys, featuring Joanne Woodward, Joan Collins and Newman.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 1:30 p.m., The Hustler, the film that propelled Newman to stardom.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m., Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Registration for children’s programs begins in person on Sept. 5 or by phone on Sept. 10 at 330-499-4712 ext. 318. Programs begin Sept. 24. For class schedule visit the library or the web site at " www.ncantonlibrary.org.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGSTERS
COMIC BOOK CREATION, Friday, Sept. 14, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Includes the history of comics and encouragement for 4th, 5th and 6th grade comic book artists.

MOVIE MANIA FOR KIDS
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 4:15 to 5:50 p.m. Bridge to Terabitha. Snacks. Registration required. Phone 330-499-4712 ext. 323.

TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY
Wednesday, Sept. 19, all day. Children of all ages are invited to join the library’s Children’s Department staff for pirate games, crafts and pirate “talk”.

AMERICAN GIRL PARTY
Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. Girls 3rd through 6th grade. Register at 330-494-4712 ext. 318.

To learn about other September programs, including book discussion groups and special interest classes, visit the library in person at 185 North Main St. or on the web at www.ncantonlibrary.org.

On Stage

By Dottie McGrew

North Canton Playhouse presents “From Script To You”, a festival of ten-minute plays by local artists.

Performances are Thursday, Aug. 26 through Saturday, Sept. 3 and Thursday Sept. 6 through Saturday Sept. 8 at the North Canton Playhouse McManaway Studio Theatre at 525 7th St. NE (adjacent to Hoover High School.

Tickets are $8, with a “2 for 1” special for senior citizens and students. Phone 330-494-1613 for information and reservations.

“The Diary of Anne Frank” will be presented on the North Canton Playhouse Mainstage each weekend from September 28 through Oct. 14. Seats are $12 for adults and $11 seniors and students.

Little Art Gallery

By Dottie McGrew

In the Gallery

The Little Art Gallery opens its fall season with two innovative exhibits:
“Portraits” by Marti Jones Dixon and “Spirituality,” sculptures by Chris Wurst. The exhibits will continue through Sept. 23.

Dixon’s pieces feature paintings of the human figure. Particularly interesting is her series “Portraits in Parts,” in which pieces are interchangeable. Dixon, who holds a degree in Studio Art from Kent State University, has been painting for more than five years. This is her first solo show as a painter.

Many of Wurst’s pieces are abstract representations, done in plaster over wire, of relationships and spirituality. A graduate of Walsh University, Wurst says his passion for sculpting was inspired by art instructors Jim Weckbacher and Joanne Latavo.

In the Classroom

Monday, Sept. 17 Registration deadline for fall art classes. Deadline is firm. Monday, Sept. 24 Fall Art Classes begin

For a complete listing of art classes for adults and children go to www.ncantonlibrary.org/lag.