Be a Nutmeg Reader at the Canton Public Library! Sign up HERE to earn collectible book badges as rewards for reading the 2023 Nutmegs. Once you have signed up, you will be able to request a book quiz for any book you have read on the Elementary, Intermediate or Middle School Nutmeg lists for 2023.…Read more ›
Stop by the Children's Room to pick up a FREE "Take + Make" style craft in a bag - available all summer long! A new craft drops each Wednesday morning. Suitable for children ages 3-10, although our younger library patrons may need a grown-up's help. Everything you need to create a great art experience -…Read more ›
We hope to meet outside on the island, but we can meet indoors (Room F) if the weather doesn't cooperate! Come to the children's room for a nametag if the weather isn't fine. Intended for children ages 1.5 through 4 with their caregivers. DROP IN, starts at 10 a.m. Led by Heather Baker, Head of…Read more ›
We hope to meet outside on the island, but we can meet indoors (Room F) if the weather doesn't cooperate! Come to the children's room for a nametag if the weather isn't fine. Intended for children ages 1.5 through 4 with their caregivers. DROP IN, starts at 10 a.m. Led by Heather Baker, Head of…Read more ›
UConn Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your home gardening questions. Look for their table outside the library or indoors in bad weather.
From colonial to modern times, how did Connecticans tie the knot? How did they celebrate? What did they wear? And how did some of our cherished wedding customs originate? This program, presented by the Connecticut Historical Society, uses items from CHS's collections to examine some of our ideas about what makes a "traditional" wedding, and…Read more ›
Embroidery is back by popular demand! Join us for Adult Craft Night on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30pm, when we'll learn how to embroider roses and leaves. Free; all materials provided. Please register in advance so we can be sure to have enough supplies. Register using the "Register" button above or email Sarah at smccusker@townofcantonct.org.
Drop in with infants and babies and toddlers up to 24 months and we'll help you turn your little one into a future reader. Nursery Rhymes, fingerplays, bounces and stories, plus time connecting with other parents and caregivers. You are welcome to come every week or whenever you can. Babies ages 0-12 months + toddlers…Read more ›
Drop in with infants and babies and toddlers up to 24 months and we'll help you turn your little one into a future reader. Nursery Rhymes, fingerplays, bounces and stories, plus time connecting with other parents and caregivers. You are welcome to come every week or whenever you can. Babies ages 0-12 months + toddlers…Read more ›
Learn to make your own knit butterfly. In this introduction to toy knitting program, we will be learning how to knit a butterfly using double-pointed needles. Skills you will learn include the knit stitch, the purl stitch, knit front back, knit two together, and picking up stitches. All materials will be provided. Grades 4 and…Read more ›
Camp NaNoWriMo is your next, great writing adventure! This month-long writing challenge takes place every July and offers you the flexibility to try something new with your writing. During Camp, you can set your own word-count goal (you’re not locked into 50,000 words!), and you can officially tackle any kind of writing project, novel or…Read more ›
STEAM experiences for children and their grown-ups —ages 3 and up—together. Aimed at preschoolers and school aged students, this program will focus on the skills and the creative habits acquired through art exploration. Multiple centers offered with different art experiences each week. Led by Sue Tarinelli and Heather Baker, with help from our Art Buddies…Read more ›
"Wander off the Beaten Trail" Weekly Story Time with Two Right Feet. Join Hannah Demmerle and her dad Garrett each week for a story time program that encourages reading, literacy and language development in this series titled “Whether You're a Rabbit or a Snail, Wander Off the Beaten Trail“. Learn about the wonderful world of…Read more ›
Many people are unaware that colleges accept either the SAT or ACT. Though CT has students take the SAT, others on their own may find that the ACT is a better test for them. In this virtual talk, students and families are welcome to come learn about the core differences between both tests, how it…Read more ›
Our mystery book group meets at Dish 'n Dat in Canton to discuss our latest read. Join us for a fun discussion at a great local eatery. All adults are welcome at our book discussions. Copies of the book are available at our circulation desk. Sister Fidelma returns in the thirty-first Celtic mystery by Peter…Read more ›
Drop in with infants and babies and toddlers up to 24 months and we'll help you turn your little one into a future reader. Nursery Rhymes, fingerplays, bounces and stories, plus time connecting with other parents and caregivers. You are welcome to come every week or whenever you can. Babies ages 0-12 months + toddlers…Read more ›
Come join the circus! Matica Circus will be at the Canton Public Library to do a short demonstration and workshop. Learn or develop your skills in juggling, hula hoop, Chinese yo-yo, devil sticks, and plate spinning. For grades 4 and up Registration required
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.