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 ›
Come join the Canton Public Library's Writers Group, led by our Writer-in-Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. The group will meet every Monday from 1:00-2:30pm. Write-in sessions will consist of networking, timed blocks of quiet writing time using the Pomodoro method, and sharing of excerpts and writing goals. Please register on this page or by…Read more ›
Let your imagination run wild while you learn to draw and write about characters and worlds of your own creation. Develop your ideas and learn techniques such as drawing anatomy, color theory, working in different mediums, and writing in different styles. Creative Minds meets weekly, on Mondays, through the end of the year with a…Read more ›
Let your imagination run wild while you learn to draw and write about characters and worlds of your own creation. Develop your ideas and learn techniques such as drawing anatomy, color theory, working in different mediums, and writing in different styles. Creative Minds meets weekly, on Mondays, through the end of the year with a…Read more ›
Come discuss The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller with our Monday Night group. Copies of the book are available at our library circulation desk. All adults are welcome to join our discussions. Please register if you are not a regular member of the group so you will receive notifications about the meeting. "A story…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.
Have a snack, do an activity and discuss one of the nominees as we read our way through the 2023 Middle School Nutmeg Books. Are you already a Nutmeg Reader? Attend Nutmeg Book Club to earn your badge without taking the quiz! For children in grades 6-8, younger grades are eligible to attend if they…Read more ›
Drop in on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Start early and let us help you grow your reader! We’ll sing, talk, read, and play with your baby and you. Using nursery rhymes, fingerplays, baby signs, short books we read together, plus bounces and bubbles, Children’s Librarian Heather Baker will provide 45 minutes of "library time" to build…Read more ›
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.
Join us for our monthly club for fiber artists! Whether you knit, crochet, felt or sew, join in with other crafty folk as we work on our individual projects, share tips and how-tos and discuss our favorite places to buy supplies. If you are new to fiber arts, join in and get some tutorials from…Read more ›
Story time is our favorite time of the week! Seasonal themes every time we meet - several stories, some songs and rhymes, and every week a new art project to create! Drop in on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; recommended for kids ages 3 and up with a grownup; siblings are also welcome to attend. Ms.…Read more ›
Discover all kinds of games you can play without electronics in a free afternoon of fun with Teen Librarian Meghan Glasgow. Try some favorites: Sorry, Wig Out, Guess Who, Uno, or Sleeping Queens. Or some more recent additions: Scattergories, Sequence, Yahtzee, and Rummikub. For students in grades 4-12; drop-in. If it's new to you, we'll…Read more ›
Budding foodies will enjoy this hands-on cooking experience. Each month we will tackle a different seasonal-inspired meal. In October, we will be making warm food for the colder weather. The menu includes hot apple cider, soup, and a bread bowl. You will work with other teens to learn and master techniques while learning some fantastic…Read more ›
***PROGRAM IS NOW FULL. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email Sarah at smccusker@townofcantonct.org. PLEASE NOTE: October's date has been changed. We will meet on October 20 at 6:30pm. Thank you for understanding! Adult Craft Night is back! Join library director and avid crafter Sarah McCusker for a fun craft…Read more ›
Let us help grow your little reader. We’ll be introducing children ages 1.5 through age 3 and their loved ones to language, literature, and the library through songs, rhymes, stories, and games. All toddlers and wiggle worms welcome! Parents and caregivers are heartily encouraged to play and sing along, and siblings are welcome to attend. …Read more ›
Batman and Robin, Mario and Luigi, burger and fries. The perfect pair doesn't just happen by accident and now you can come learn how to find that sweet combo of yarn and project to make something amazing for Camp NaKniSweMo. Knitter extraordinaire, Clair Williams, will be Zooming in from Denmark to teach us all about…Read more ›
Tween and teen gamers will have the opportunity to play strategy-based, miniatures games on three-dimensional boards complete with painted figures, terrain, and features reminiscent of some of the famous conflicts in history. Games will be facilitated by HMGS Next Gen, Inc. If you’ve never seen a miniatures game before, they are played using dice, tape…Read more ›
Tween and teen gamers will have the opportunity to play strategy-based, miniatures games on three-dimensional boards complete with painted figures, terrain, and features reminiscent of some of the famous conflicts in history. Games will be facilitated by HMGS Next Gen, Inc. If you’ve never seen a miniatures game before, they are played using dice, tape…Read more ›
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. While its purpose is simple, the Medicare system is nuanced. Its complexity often creates confusion with pre-retirees preparing to leave their employer-provided health plans, as well as individuals seeking to find out what exactly is covered. In this seminar, you will learn about the important Medicare…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.