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 ›
All December long, the Children's Room is hosting a "Craft Making for Kids" table. Stop by and create a collage ornament or a magnet design any day this December! Make something to keep or to give away. For children (kids under 5 will need a grown-up's active assistance) Free, all supplies provided.
All of our regular storytimes are on a winter break from December 14 until January 9. We'll restart three drop-in groups the week of January 9: Baby and Me Storytimes on Wednesdays at 10:30 (babies and toddlers to 18 months) Preschool Storytimes with a Craft on Thursdays at 10:30 (ages 3 and up) Toddler Rhythm…Read more ›
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 ›
The always AMAZING and FANTASTIC Mr. Matt will join us livestreamed from Baltimore, MD to lead everyone on the big screen in the Children's Room! Songs and Dance for kids of all ages, celebrating the high-energy spirit of the holiday season. We are sharing our dance party with South Windsor Library, and we'll be able…Read more ›
Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for two hours of games. Attendees will decide what games we play! Trivia, board games, Nintendo Switch, Jackbox Games, and more. Drop-in. Younger grades can attend with permission from Meghan.
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.