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 ›
A fun and relaxed way to practice or learn to play the ukulele. Expect a ukulele circle each Tuesday afternoon in the Children’s Room. It’s a chill way to spend the afternoon playing with friends. NOTE: While help learning to play will be available, this is NOT a formal class. Led by our Summer Aides…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Library’s Writers Group, led by our Writer In Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. Meetings will be held in the Library Program Room on Mondays from 1-2:30 pm (starting July 11th) and in the evenings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (starting July 13th). The structure of the write-in…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 ›
It’s the 12th year of Book Buddies at the CantonPublic Library! Each teen volunteer is paired with 1 or 2 children for an hour, sharing the fun of reading and books. Every week includes an interactive STEAM activity with their buddy, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 6 weeks, ending with…Read more ›
It’s the 12th year of Book Buddies at the CantonPublic Library! Each teen volunteer is paired with 1 or 2 children for an hour, sharing the fun of reading and books. Every week includes an interactive STEAM activity with their buddy, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 6 weeks, ending with…Read more ›
Most colleges consider a student's SAT or ACT score to be one of the most important factors when making admissions decisions - there's no denying that a great score can help you get into a top college. C2 education we will host four test prep sessions (2 SAT and 2 ACT) to help maximize your…Read more ›
Welcome to the fourth summer of our explosively popular “drop-in” program for families of kids ages 3 - 11. Borrow a discovery kit to tinker around with your family while here at the library. You can try GoldieBlox sets, building kits, gears sets, Tinker Crates, science experiments, and more. Try one, pack it up, and…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 ›
The Forgotten Realms - Sword Coast Bring your own character sheet or borrow one of ours to join your party on an adventure along the Sword Coast. This is a three-part series, but you don’t need to attend all three to sign up! We are getting closer to a big confrontation with the young white…Read more ›
A fun and relaxed way to practice or learn to play the ukulele. Expect a ukulele circle each Tuesday afternoon in the Children’s Room. It’s a chill way to spend the afternoon playing with friends. NOTE: While help learning to play will be available, this is NOT a formal class. Led by our Summer Aides…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Library’s Writers Group, led by our Writer In Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. Meetings will be held in the Library Program Room on Mondays from 1-2:30 pm (starting July 11th) and in the evenings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (starting July 13th). The structure of the write-in…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 ›
It’s the 12th year of Book Buddies at the CantonPublic Library! Each teen volunteer is paired with 1 or 2 children for an hour, sharing the fun of reading and books. Every week includes an interactive STEAM activity with their buddy, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 6 weeks, ending with…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Libary’s Writers Group, led by our Writer In Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. Meetings will be held in the Library Program Room in the evenings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (starting July 13th). The structure of the write-in sessions will consist of: 1. Meet and greet/networking; …Read more ›
It’s the 12th year of Book Buddies at the CantonPublic Library! Each teen volunteer is paired with 1 or 2 children for an hour, sharing the fun of reading and books. Every week includes an interactive STEAM activity with their buddy, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 6 weeks, ending with…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.
Welcome to the fourth summer of our explosively popular “drop-in” program for families of kids ages 3 - 11. Borrow a discovery kit to tinker around with your family while here at the library. You can try GoldieBlox sets, building kits, gears sets, Tinker Crates, science experiments, and more. Try one, pack it up, and…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 ›
Bring your character sheets (or use one of our premade) and join us as we complete a homebrew adventure set at the Canton Public Library in our quest to rescue the librarians! Help! BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy) Dew E. Decimaliscious has captured the librarians and it is up to us to save them! His…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.
A fun and relaxed way to practice or learn to play the ukulele. Expect a ukulele circle each Tuesday afternoon in the Children’s Room. It’s a chill way to spend the afternoon playing with friends. NOTE: While help learning to play will be available, this is NOT a formal class. Led by our Summer Aides…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Library’s Writers Group, led by our Writer In Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. Meetings will be held in the Library Program Room on Mondays from 1-2:30 pm (starting July 11th) and in the evenings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (starting July 13th). The structure of the write-in…Read more ›
Most colleges consider a student's SAT or ACT score to be one of the most important factors when making admissions decisions - there's no denying that a great score can help you get into a top college. C2 education we will host four test prep sessions (2 SAT and 2 ACT) to help maximize your…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.