This summer Canton Public Library encourages you to "Find Your Voice." Check out all the events here: https://cantonpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading/ Voices have power! Whether it's the sounds we make, the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, or the actions we take each day to impact our world. We will have free in-person…Read more ›
Bring your writing work in progress and join local writer Connie Carpenter for a guided write-in session. Each session starts with announcements of upcoming writer events in our area. You will then go around the table to state your writing goals for the day. Connie will keep you on track with 3 consecutive 20 minute…Read more ›
Class is now full. If you would like to be put on the waitlist please register using the link below. We will notify those on the waitlist if another participant can no longer attend or if we decide to open an additional session. Enjoy a relaxed morning painting class at Canton Public Library led by…Read more ›
Do you love mysteries? Come to our mystery discussion at Good Friends Restaurant on the Canton/New Hartford line on Route 44. The Mystery Lovers discuss our current read and enjoy drinks and/or a meal together. If you are new to the group, please use the registration link so we know to expect you at…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Library Writers Group, led by our Writer-in-Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. The group will meet every Friday from 1:30-4:00pm. Write-in sessions will consist of networking, discussion of writing topics, timed blocks of quiet writing time using the Pomodoro method, and an option to share excerpts and writing goals. Please…Read more ›
This group will walk on July 1st at 2 pm due to weather forecast this Saturday. Our walking book discussion meets at Nepaug Reservoir at the Route 202 gate to walk together and discuss our latest read. You can join us by registering if you have not yet attended the group. We will then…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.