The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. The trials and executions of witches in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic by over 40 years. Hear the stories of some of the women and men accused, tried, and executed as witches and learn…Read more ›
Let us help grow your little reader. We’ll be introducing children ages 1.5 through age 3 and their loved ones to language, literature, and the library through songs, rhymes, stories, and games. All toddlers and wiggle worms welcome! Parents and caregivers are heartily encouraged to play and sing along, and siblings are welcome to attend. …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.
Local author Aimee Hoben will join us in conversation with Beth Vrabel to talk about her first novel, The Third Way. A novel charting the intersection between idealism, extremism, and forgiveness, fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Margaret Atwood will love The Third Way—the story of a young woman struggling with her own demons while trying…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.
