New date TBA. Many musicians have had a close connection to birds. Richard Wagner owned two parrots. Other than music and trains, Antonin Dvorak’s greatest passion was for his flock of pigeons. One pianist lived in a Paris apartment with 121 parrots and cockatoos (as well as two apes!). Gustav Mahler was an exception. He entrusted his wife Alma to…Read more ›
Would you like to join a reading group to share your favorite books and connect with others who love books and reading? Canton Public Library has a new group forming for young adults on the spectrum of developmental disabilities. The group will meet on the Zoom platform as long as COVID restrictions keep us from…Read more ›
Join our adult book discussions. More information on this group is available by emailing Beth Van Ness at bvanness@libraryconnection.info. All adults are welcome to join our book discussions. Copies of this book are available at our circulation desk.
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 ›
Monthly informal (no instruction) meet-up for fiber artists. Bring your knitting, crocheting, sewing, felting, or whatever else you’re working on, and join us for crafting and conversation. Co-hosted with Burlington Public Library. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm and alternate between Burlington Public Library and Canton Public Library. Drop-in,…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.
