Explore crafts of all kinds: knitting projects, perler beads, friendship bracelets, hand stamped and illustrated lettering, and more. We provide project ideas, extra help, and all materials needed. Work on your own projects too. Drop by, chill and create. For anyone in grades 4-12; Free.
Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for two hours of games. Attendees will decide what games we play! Trivia, board games, Nintendo Switch, Jackbox Games, and more. Drop-in. Younger grades can attend with permission from Meghan.
Discover all kinds of games you can play without electronics in a free afternoon of fun with Teen Librarian Meghan Glasgow. Try some favorites: Sorry, Wig Out, Guess Who, Uno, or Sleeping Queens. Or some more recent additions: Scattergories, Sequence, Yahtzee, and Rummikub. For students in grades 4-12; drop-in. If it's new to you, we'll…Read more ›
Explore crafts of all kinds: knitting projects, perler beads, friendship bracelets, hand stamped and illustrated lettering, and more. We provide project ideas, extra help, and all materials needed. Work on your own projects too. Drop by, chill and create. For anyone in grades 4-12; Free.
Discover all kinds of games you can play without electronics in a free afternoon of fun with Teen Librarian Meghan Glasgow. Try some favorites: Sorry, Wig Out, Guess Who, Uno, or Sleeping Queens. Or some more recent additions: Scattergories, Sequence, Yahtzee, and Rummikub. For students in grades 4-12; drop-in. If it's new to you, we'll…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 ›
Explore crafts of all kinds: knitting projects, perler beads, friendship bracelets, hand stamped and illustrated lettering, and more. We provide project ideas, extra help, and all materials needed. Work on your own projects too. Drop by, chill and create. For anyone in grades 4-12; Free.
In our Life Support Teen Group, you'll be lifted up by a group that understands how challenging life can be as a teen! We will work to support each other by collaboratively learning new methods of self-care, having open discussions, maybe receiving feedback/advice from each other, and engaging in therapeutic activities such as spending time…Read more ›
Discover all kinds of games you can play without electronics in a free afternoon of fun with Teen Librarian Meghan Glasgow. Try some favorites: Sorry, Wig Out, Guess Who, Uno, or Sleeping Queens. Or some more recent additions: Scattergories, Sequence, Yahtzee, and Rummikub. For students in grades 4-12; drop-in. If it's new to you, we'll…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 ›
Let your imagination run wild while you learn to draw and write about characters and worlds of your own creation. Develop your ideas and learn techniques such as drawing anatomy, color theory, working in different mediums, and writing in different styles. Creative Minds meets weekly, on Mondays, through the end of the year with a…Read more ›
Let your imagination run wild while you learn to draw and write about characters and worlds of your own creation. Develop your ideas and learn techniques such as drawing anatomy, color theory, working in different mediums, and writing in different styles. Creative Minds meets weekly, on Mondays, through the end of the year with a…Read more ›
Explore crafts of all kinds: knitting projects, perler beads, friendship bracelets, hand stamped and illustrated lettering, and more. We provide project ideas, extra help, and all materials needed. Work on your own projects too. Drop by, chill and create. For anyone in grades 4-12; Free.
Have a snack, do an activity and discuss one of the nominees as we read our way through the 2023 Middle School Nutmeg Books. Are you already a Nutmeg Reader? Attend Nutmeg Book Club to earn your badge without taking the quiz! For children in grades 6-8, younger grades are eligible to attend if they…Read more ›
Homework Helpers is a free after-school service run by the Canton High School National Honor Society. Each Wednesday a member, or two, of the National Honor Society will be available in the teen section to help younger students with their schoolwork. Drop in or email mglasgow@ctownofcantonct.org to schedule a session.
Discover all kinds of games you can play without electronics in a free afternoon of fun with Teen Librarian Meghan Glasgow. Try some favorites: Sorry, Wig Out, Guess Who, Uno, or Sleeping Queens. Or some more recent additions: Scattergories, Sequence, Yahtzee, and Rummikub. For students in grades 4-12; drop-in. If it's new to you, we'll…Read more ›
Budding foodies will enjoy this hands-on cooking experience. Each month we will tackle a different seasonal-inspired meal. In October, we will be making warm food for the colder weather. The menu includes hot apple cider, soup, and a bread bowl. You will work with other teens to learn and master techniques while learning some fantastic…Read more ›
Batman and Robin, Mario and Luigi, burger and fries. The perfect pair doesn't just happen by accident and now you can come learn how to find that sweet combo of yarn and project to make something amazing for Camp NaKniSweMo. Knitter extraordinaire, Clair Williams, will be Zooming in from Denmark to teach us all about…Read more ›
Tween and teen gamers will have the opportunity to play strategy-based, miniatures games on three-dimensional boards complete with painted figures, terrain, and features reminiscent of some of the famous conflicts in history. Games will be facilitated by HMGS Next Gen, Inc. If you’ve never seen a miniatures game before, they are played using dice, tape…Read more ›
Tween and teen gamers will have the opportunity to play strategy-based, miniatures games on three-dimensional boards complete with painted figures, terrain, and features reminiscent of some of the famous conflicts in history. Games will be facilitated by HMGS Next Gen, Inc. If you’ve never seen a miniatures game before, they are played using dice, tape…Read more ›
Let your imagination run wild while you learn to draw and write about characters and worlds of your own creation. Develop your ideas and learn techniques such as drawing anatomy, color theory, working in different mediums, and writing in different styles. Creative Minds meets weekly, on Mondays, through the end of the year with a…Read more ›
Let your imagination run wild while you learn to draw and write about characters and worlds of your own creation. Develop your ideas and learn techniques such as drawing anatomy, color theory, working in different mediums, and writing in different styles. Creative Minds meets weekly, on Mondays, through the end of the year with a…Read more ›
Explore crafts of all kinds: knitting projects, perler beads, friendship bracelets, hand stamped and illustrated lettering, and more. We provide project ideas, extra help, and all materials needed. Work on your own projects too. Drop by, chill and create. For anyone in grades 4-12; Free.
Enter the 5th annual Teen Photography Contest at the Canton Public Library! We are asking aspiring middle and high school photographers to snap and submit photos that they think are award-winning. All submissions will be featured in November’s month-long photographic art show at the library. This contest is open to all Farmington Valley residents and…Read more ›
Homework Helpers is a free after-school service run by the Canton High School National Honor Society. Each Wednesday a member, or two, of the National Honor Society will be available in the teen section to help younger students with their schoolwork. Drop in or email mglasgow@ctownofcantonct.org to schedule a session.
Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for two hours of games. Attendees will decide what games we play! Trivia, board games, Nintendo Switch, Jackbox Games, and more. Drop-in. Younger grades can attend with permission from Meghan.
Discover all kinds of games you can play without electronics in a free afternoon of fun with Teen Librarian Meghan Glasgow. Try some favorites: Sorry, Wig Out, Guess Who, Uno, or Sleeping Queens. Or some more recent additions: Scattergories, Sequence, Yahtzee, and Rummikub. For students in grades 4-12; drop-in. If it's new to you, we'll…Read more ›
Let your imagination run wild while you learn to draw and write about characters and worlds of your own creation. Develop your ideas and learn techniques such as drawing anatomy, color theory, working in different mediums, and writing in different styles. Creative Minds meets weekly, on Mondays, through the end of the year with a…Read more ›
Let your imagination run wild while you learn to draw and write about characters and worlds of your own creation. Develop your ideas and learn techniques such as drawing anatomy, color theory, working in different mediums, and writing in different styles. Creative Minds meets weekly, on Mondays, through the end of the year with a…Read more ›
Explore crafts of all kinds: knitting projects, perler beads, friendship bracelets, hand stamped and illustrated lettering, and more. We provide project ideas, extra help, and all materials needed. Work on your own projects too. Drop by, chill and create. For anyone in grades 4-12; Free.
Homework Helpers is a free after-school service run by the Canton High School National Honor Society. Each Wednesday a member, or two, of the National Honor Society will be available in the teen section to help younger students with their schoolwork. Drop in or email mglasgow@ctownofcantonct.org to schedule a session.
Have you ever wondered what some of the foods from your favorite books taste like? In this book club, each month we will read a teen book and then meet to discuss and try out some recipes from the book. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. For teens in grades…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 ›
Discover all kinds of games you can play without electronics in a free afternoon of fun with Teen Librarian Meghan Glasgow. Try some favorites: Sorry, Wig Out, Guess Who, Uno, or Sleeping Queens. Or some more recent additions: Scattergories, Sequence, Yahtzee, and Rummikub. For students in grades 4-12; drop-in. If it's new to you, we'll…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.