The Nutmeg Book Award encourages children in grades 2-12 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from a list of ten-fifteen (committee-nominated) titles in each of four age groups. Starting in May, students read and, 11 months later, vote on their favorites. The Nutmeg Book Club is a perfect choice for students,…Read more ›
Enter the 4th 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 an art show at the library. This contest is open to all area residents in grades 7-12. …Read more ›
For the past several years, the entries into our area-wide Teen Photography Contest have been mounted in the library gallery space each November. The contest was open to Farmington Valley middle and high school students in Grades 7-12. Submitted images fall into one of six categories: Portrait, Landscape/Nature, Animals, Abstract/Design, Manmade, and Digitally Enhanced. During regular library…Read more ›
Have some laid-back holiday fun where you get to decorate your own sugar cookies, then eat them as you watch a holiday movie favorite. Led by Teen Librarian Meghan Glasgow and library staff. Movie choice (PG) will be determined by participant vote. Grades 4-12; free. Registration is required to provide enough cookies to go around.…Read more ›
For the last year, you have had the opportunity to “Be a Nutmeg Reader” and earn collectible book badges for reading the 2022 Nutmegs. Now any tween or teen, grades 4 and up, who have earned at least 10 badges will be invited to attend a special lock-in event at the library. The movie starts…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.