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 ›
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 an introduction to the world of podcast creation. Throughout this four-week program, you'll learn the art of storytelling, gain technical expertise, and express your ideas and passions through the medium of podcasts. No prior experience is required, making this program perfect for beginners and those eager to dive into the world of…Read more ›
Join us to learn about Tea Blending with Jocelyn from Kismet Co. During this workshop, you’ll learn tea fundamentals, herbal infusions, and how to create your own personalized tea blend. All necessary materials, including a wide selection of teas, herbs, botanicals, blending tools, and tasting cups, will be provided during the workshop. For teens and…Read more ›
Join us to make a neurographic pet portrait. We will introduce you to the meditative and therapeutic technique of neurography, which combines free-flowing lines, patterns, and textures to create intricate and dynamic compositions with a focus on our pets! Please bring a photo of your pet (you can use the library to print if needed).…Read more ›
Camp NaNoWriMo is your next, great writing adventure! This month-long writing challenge takes place every July and offers you the flexibility to try something new with your writing. During Camp, you can set your own word-count goal (you’re not locked into 50,000 words!), and you can officially tackle any kind of writing project, novel or…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 ›
The date on the program has been changed to July 27 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Join Rona Leventhal to play games, explore movement and participate in drama exercises, creative visualizations, and other participatory techniques. Rona will work with participants to learn about storytelling and story creation in the oral tradition. For teens and tweens…Read more ›
Calling Adventurers of any experience level! We are hosting five sessions of Teen Dungeons & Dragons at the Canton Public Library! Dungeons & Dragons (aka D&D or DnD) is a tabletop RPG (role-playing game). Join us as we immerse ourselves in fantasy worlds for loads of fun as we learn the basics, create characters, and…Read more ›
Calling all Adventurers! The Canton Public Library will be hosting a special after-hours D&D group for high school students only. Join Dungeon Master Tommie Barker as we cover the basics, create characters, and set out on a campaign. In “The Culmination Crusades”, players will traverse the Culmination, a post-apocalyptic world made up of floating islands…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.