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Teen Photo Contest Reception and Award Ceremony

Canton Public Library 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT, United States

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 libraryRead more ›

Holiday Cookie Decorating Party

Canton Public Library 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT, United States

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 ›

Nutmeg Reader Lock-In Event

Canton Public Library 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT, United States

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 startsRead more ›

The 2023 Nutmeg Book Release Party

Canton Public Library 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT, United States

Get your first look at the 2023 Nutmeg Books. Check them out before anyone else!  Wear your PJs and join us for brunch while we announce the 2023 Nutmeg lists.  The Nutmeg Book Award encourages children in grades 2-12 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from a list of ten (committee-nominated) titlesRead more ›

Knit Butterflies – Learn Beyond the Beaten Path

Canton Public Library 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT, United States

Learn to make your own knit butterfly.  In this introduction to toy knitting program, we will be learning how to knit a butterfly using double-pointed needles.  Skills you will learn include the knit stitch, the purl stitch, knit front back, knit two together, and picking up stitches.  All materials will be provided. Grades 4 andRead 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.

Canton Public Library • 40 Dyer Avenue • Canton, CT 06019 • 860-693-5800 • Fax 860-693-5804