The mission of the Las Musas Book Club is to foster a love of reading diverse and inclusive stories by Latinx authors for young readers. The vibrant array of selections for the book club will excite even the most reluctant readers, as well as engage them in critical thinking, and increase their cultural awareness and…Read more ›
Cameron Whitney and an advanced student ballerina are visiting us from the Hartt School's Community Dance Department ! Cameron will lead a movement class for aspiring young dancers, and reading a dance themed story. This special event includes time to take photos with the ballerina and to check out a dance/ballet themed book from the…Read more ›
It’s the 13th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public Library! Each teen volunteer is paired with 1 or 2 children for an hour, sharing the fun of reading and books. Every week includes an interactive STEAM activity with their buddy, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 6 weeks, ending…Read more ›
It’s the 13th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public Library! Each teen volunteer is paired with 1 or 2 children for an hour, sharing the fun of reading and books. Every week includes an interactive STEAM activity with their buddy, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 6 weeks, ending…Read more ›
The fifth summer of our explosively popular “drop-in” program for families of kids ages 3 - 11. Our teen Science Buddy volunteers bring science exploration to life. New themes and projects each week, including: discovery kits, tinkering projects, science experiments, on-site demonstrations, and more. You may get messy, and parents should definitely expect to participate!
Inclement weather policy: If Canton schools or afterschool activities are cancelled for weather-related reasons, so too are events for teens and children at the Canton Public Library. The library is often still open, please contact us with questions or concerns at 860.693.5800.