Russia has launched a significant military invasion of Ukraine, one of its neighbors to the southwest, a major escalation to a conflict that began in 2014. As the situation develops, many of us are scrambling to understand. Why is Putin pursuing war with Ukraine? What are the historical origins of the conflict? What triggered this…Read more ›
The Canton Public Library presents two programs in observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The first of these takes place Saturday, March 26 at 1:00 PM, when we welcome Connecticut historian Arthur Gottlieb for “The Tonkin Gulf Incident – August 1964.” Until August of 1964, U.S. involvement in Vietnam was mostly in the background.…Read more ›
How did the women of CT work for – or against – the right to vote? In this program, we’ll look at photos, letters and pamphlets from the Connecticut Historical Society collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American history. You’ll learn about suffragists like Katharine Houghton Hepburn, Mary Townsend Seymour,…Read more ›
One of the few positive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting isolation has been an increase in the number of people who have purchased or “adopted” houseplants. If you’re one of those plant newbies, or even if you’re an “expert”, please join us Saturday, April 2 at 1:00 pm for our presentation…Read more ›
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a fun craft project. This month we will be making embellished yarn-wrapped wreaths. Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the "Register" button above or email Sarah at smccusker@cantonpubliclibrary.org.
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.
