Drop in on Tuesdays between 10:30 and 11:30 am. Sue Tarinelli, our resident artist, designs a new art project for children of all ages to complete here at the library with their grownup. Drop in and get creative each week, with all supplies provided and an artistic guiding hand to help learn new skills! A…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.
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 ›
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.
