The Canton Public Library presents two programs in observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The first of these takes place Saturday, March 26 at 1:00 PM, when we welcome Connecticut historian Arthur Gottlieb for “The Tonkin Gulf Incident – August 1964.” Until August of 1964, U.S. involvement in Vietnam was mostly in the background.…Read more ›
We've cancelled this program, it will be rescheduled as part of our summer reading offerings. Work alongside of Jane Allyn, a Children's Programmer here at the Canton Public Library, who will host David Ploughie of Sticker Book Publishing so that you can learn about and create your very own Sticker Book about Women's History. You…Read more ›
How did the women of CT work for – or against – the right to vote? In this program, we’ll look at photos, letters and pamphlets from the Connecticut Historical Society collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American history. You’ll learn about suffragists like Katharine Houghton Hepburn, Mary Townsend Seymour,…Read more ›
We're opening up several more spaces in this group as our restrictions are slowly lifted! We will meet inside in Room F until April, and then move outside (weather permitting). Intended for children ages 1.5 through 4 with their caregivers. Registration required. This story time weaves the development of language and listening skills into a…Read more ›
One of the few positive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting isolation has been an increase in the number of people who have purchased or “adopted” houseplants. If you’re one of those plant newbies, or even if you’re an “expert”, please join us Saturday, April 2 at 1:00 pm for our presentation…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.