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.
Drop in on Thursdays at 10:30. Story time is our favorite time of the week! For kids aged 3 and up with a parent/caregiver, siblings also welcome (see notice below.) Join Ms. Heather for books, rhymes, songs and games and we’ll introduce your preschoolers to language, literature, and the library. We'll end every week with…Read more ›
Join our science discussion group to talk about Connecticut weather and how to anticipate conditions with our without local meteorologists' advice. We are discussion Peter Wohlleben's book, The Weather Detective and Dr. Mel Goldstein's Connecticut Climate Book. Copies are available at our circulation desk in advance of the meeting. All adults are welcome at our book…Read more ›
Discover all kinds of games you can play without electronics in a free afternoon of fun with Teen Librarian Meghan Glasgow. Try some favorites: Sorry, Wig Out, Guess Who, Uno, or Sleeping Queens. Or some more recent additions: Scattergories, Sequence, Yahtzee, and Rummikub. For students in grades 4-12; drop-in. If it's new to you, we'll…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.
