Come join the Canton Public Library's Writers Group, led by our Writer-in-Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. The group will meet every Monday from 1:00-2:30pm. Write-in sessions will consist of networking, timed blocks of quiet writing time using the Pomodoro method, and sharing of excerpts and writing goals. Please register on this page or by…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Library's Writers Group, led by our Writer-in-Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. The group will meet every Monday from 1:00-2:30pm. Write-in sessions will consist of networking, timed blocks of quiet writing time using the Pomodoro method, and sharing of excerpts and writing goals. Please register on this page or by…Read more ›
Learn... Who are therapy dogs? How are teams trained? The amazing difference that dogs make in the lives of people who visit with them.
The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. The trials and executions of witches in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic by over 40 years. Hear the stories of some of the women and men accused, tried, and executed as witches and learn…Read more ›
Come make a mask with reclaimed materials, felt, cloth, cardboard, plastic, etc. We will have supplies for papier mache, paints, clear spray, elastic, etc. Use our materials or bring your own. We will have books for inspiration. Come to one session or both. Please register online or email Beth Van Ness at bvanness@libraryconnection.info. Space is…Read more ›
Local author Aimee Hoben will join us in conversation with Beth Vrabel to talk about her first novel, The Third Way. A novel charting the intersection between idealism, extremism, and forgiveness, fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Margaret Atwood will love The Third Way—the story of a young woman struggling with her own demons while trying…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Library's Writers Group, led by our Writer-in-Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. The Wednesday group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. Write-in sessions will consist of networking, timed blocks of quiet writing time using the Pomodoro method, and sharing of excerpts and writing goals. Please…Read more ›
Come make a mask with reclaimed materials, felt, cloth, cardboard, plastic, etc. We will have supplies for papier mache, paints, clear spray, elastic, etc. Use our materials or bring your own. We will have books for inspiration. Come to one session or both. Please register online or email Beth Van Ness at bvanness@libraryconnection.info. Space is…Read more ›
E-bikes are growing in popularity and are more than just a trend. As people are challenged by rising fuel prices or want to get back into bicycling but struggle with hills, e-bikes may be an ideal solution. Yet, purchasing an electric bike can be an overwhelming, confusing, and costly experience. Join Shepherd Myers as he…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Library's Writers Group, led by our Writer-in-Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. The group will meet every Monday from 1:00-2:30pm. Write-in sessions will consist of networking, timed blocks of quiet writing time using the Pomodoro method, and sharing of excerpts and writing goals. Please register on this page or by…Read more ›
Come discuss The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller with our Monday Night group. Copies of the book are available at our library circulation desk. All adults are welcome to join our discussions. Please register if you are not a regular member of the group so you will receive notifications about the meeting. "A story…Read more ›
***PROGRAM IS NOW FULL. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email Sarah at smccusker@townofcantonct.org. PLEASE NOTE: October's date has been changed. We will meet on October 20 at 6:30pm. Thank you for understanding! Adult Craft Night is back! Join library director and avid crafter Sarah McCusker for a fun craft…Read more ›
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. While its purpose is simple, the Medicare system is nuanced. Its complexity often creates confusion with pre-retirees preparing to leave their employer-provided health plans, as well as individuals seeking to find out what exactly is covered. In this seminar, you will learn about the important Medicare…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Library's Writers Group, led by our Writer-in-Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. The group will meet every Monday from 1:00-2:30pm. Write-in sessions will consist of networking, timed blocks of quiet writing time using the Pomodoro method, and sharing of excerpts and writing goals. Please register on this page or by…Read more ›
Please join us for an afternoon of poetry and music in memory of our great friend David Leff, featuring presentations from luminaries around the state including Connecticut Poet Laureate Margaret Gibson; poets Barb Fulton Jennes, Frederick-Douglass Knowles II, Amy Nawrocki, Steven Ostrowski, and James R. Scrimgeour; and music by singer/songwriter Don Lowe. Please register, either…Read more ›
Join advocate Jillian Celentano and a panel of gender diverse teens for a discussion on how to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Hear personal stories of gender journeys, learn about trans health care, the importance of an emotional support system, and what being an ally actually means. Co-sponsored by S.E.E. CT. Registration required, on…Read more ›
Join us for our next Science Book Discussion on November 5 at 10:30 am. All adults are welcome to join our book discussions. If you are not a regular member, you may use the registration link to register or email Beth Van Ness at bvanness@libraryconnection.info to obtain the Zoom link for the meeting. Copies of…Read more ›
On Saturday, November 5 at 1:00 pm, join Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, for a talk about bald eagles in Connecticut. Learn about these magnificent birds of prey who fascinate onlookers, as well as their valuable contributions to our ecosystem. Ginny Apple will discuss and…Read more ›
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.