Be a Nutmeg Reader at the Canton Public Library! Sign up HERE to earn collectible book badges as rewards for reading the 2024 Nutmegs. Once you have signed up, you will be able to request a book quiz for any book you have read on the Elementary, Intermediate or Middle School Nutmeg lists for 2024.…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.
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 ›
Join us for a week-long Scratch Coding Camp. This is an exciting program designed to introduce children and teens to the world of coding through Scratch, a beginner-friendly visual programming language. Over the course of the week, participants will learn how to design and build their own interactive stories, games, and animations. By the end…Read more ›
Join us for a week-long Scratch Coding Camp. This is an exciting program designed to introduce children and teens to the world of coding through Scratch, a beginner-friendly visual programming language. Over the course of the week, participants will learn how to design and build their own interactive stories, games, and animations. By the end…Read more ›
Join us for this dynamic acrylic painting class, where teens will embark on an artistic journey filled with color, creativity, and self-expression. No prior painting experience is required, making this course ideal for beginners and those looking to further develop their skills. Topics covered will include an introduction to acrylic painting techniques, color theory, color…Read more ›
Join us for a week-long Scratch Coding Camp. This is an exciting program designed to introduce children and teens to the world of coding through Scratch, a beginner-friendly visual programming language. Over the course of the week, participants will learn how to design and build their own interactive stories, games, and animations. By the end…Read more ›
This class is now in waitlist. Join us in our second acrylic workshop as we dive into acrylic portraiture. Unleash your artistic potential as you explore the intricate art of capturing human emotions, expressions, and personalities on canvas. Topics covered will include an introduction to facial proportions and facial anatomy, skin tones, and textures focusing…Read more ›
Join us for our drop-in open art studio time. 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. Participating in one of our other programs and want more time? Need some…Read more ›
Join us for a week-long Scratch Coding Camp. This is an exciting program designed to introduce children and teens to the world of coding through Scratch, a beginner-friendly visual programming language. Over the course of the week, participants will learn how to design and build their own interactive stories, games, and animations. By the end…Read more ›
Join us for a week-long Scratch Coding Camp. This is an exciting program designed to introduce children and teens to the world of coding through Scratch, a beginner-friendly visual programming language. Over the course of the week, participants will learn how to design and build their own interactive stories, games, and animations. By the end…Read more ›
Join us for a colorwork design workshop that will let you “Find Your Voice” as you create a one-of-a-kind colorwork hat. Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, participants will learn how to design their own unique colorwork motifs and charts, incorporating elements of color theory, texture, and stitch manipulation. We will then spend the summer…Read more ›
Join us for a colorwork design workshop that will let you “Find Your Voice” as you create a one-of-a-kind colorwork hat. Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, participants will learn how to design their own unique colorwork motifs and charts, incorporating elements of color theory, texture, and stitch manipulation. We will then spend the summer…Read more ›
Join us to find your inner peace through mindful art. Each week we will focus on a different project. We will explore abstract watercolor gardens, and intricately drawn Mandala designs, get meditative with some zen doodles, and paint our favorite place to be… Sign up for one or all of our Mindful Art Workshops. All…Read more ›
Join us as we learn how to crochet granny squares and turn them into a tote bag. This workshop will be held in two sessions. The first will teach how to make granny squares and the second will show you how to construct the tote bag. For teens and tweens entering grades 5 and up. …Read more ›
During this two-hour session, work with award-winning author Beth Vrabel on strategies to burn through any NaNoWriMo excuses. Vrabel has written fifteen books in the past ten years, and will share her own tricks for meeting deadline. From crafting a character playlist, building your world across genres, writing what you know plus what scares you,…Read more ›
Join us for our drop-in open art studio time. 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. Participating in one of our other programs and want more time? Need some…Read more ›
Class has been canceled Get acquainted with craftivism, learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, and make friends—all in just 2 hours! Craft-based activism has been used as a tool of resistance, coalition building, and even espionage! Learn from Shannon Downey—a leader in the modern craftivism movement. She will provide an introduction to the history of…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.