CANTON -- Stories, splash balls, hula hoops, bubbles, and summer fun will be offered at Canton Free Library’s Books at the Beach on Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m., at Taylor Park. Special guest, local author Laura Lavoie, who will read her new book, Duck, Duck, Taco Truck. Wear beach clothes for the splash ball soaking and plan to stay afterwards to swim and play with library friends. Meet at 2 p.m. on the grass to the west of the Taylor Park Beach on Miner Street in Canton. No registration is necessary. If it’s raining, the program will not be held. Call Valerie at the library at 315-386-3712 ext 4 or email vwhite@ncls.org for more information.