Be a Nutmeg Reader at the Canton Public Library! Sign up HERE to earn collectible book badges as rewards for reading the 2024 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 2024.…Read more ›
This summer Canton Public Library encourages you to "Find Your Voice." Check out all the events here: https://cantonpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading/ Voices have power! Whether it's the sounds we make, the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, or the actions we take each day to impact our world. We will have free in-person…Read more ›
This summer, help us create an installation inspired by a similar project from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Just like illustrators who are influenced by the images around them, we get inspired by the art that children add to the walls of our library. This summer, help us create an installation inspired…Read more ›
Join Michelle Winkler and Tommie Barker as we hit the trails for this exciting photography hike. Learn about our local trails and nature, and get guidance in photography skills to compose visually appealing photos, work with lighting conditions, and capture landscapes and details that showcase the wonders of nature. The hike will last several hours,…Read more ›
Bring your writing work in progress and join local writer Connie Carpenter for a guided write-in session. Each session starts with announcements of upcoming writer events in our area. You will then go around the table to state your writing goals for the day. Connie will keep you on track with 3 consecutive 20 minute…Read more ›
Film yourself reading a children's story using our iPad Studio Space, created for our storytimes during the lockdowns! Miss Meg will guide you through the recording process, and we'll send you a copy of your recording to keep as a treasured memory of the summer of 2023. Note: Book Buddies will have the option of…Read more ›
Join us for an introduction to the world of podcast creation. Throughout this four-week program, you'll learn the art of storytelling, gain technical expertise, and express your ideas and passions through the medium of podcasts. No prior experience is required, making this program perfect for beginners and those eager to dive into the world of…Read more ›
Six different art centers each week, with the help our teen volunteers, the Art Buddies! Enjoy learning the skills and the creative habits acquired through art exploration. Over the summer, there will be painting, sculpture, cute critter crafts, mural making, yarn crafts, shrinkydinks, crayon melts and more. Led by Sue Tarinelli and Heather Baker. Drop…Read more ›
Join us as beginner artists are given the opportunity to learn more about formal art critique. In this interactive session, participants will learn the art of providing constructive feedback in a mindful and compassionate manner in order to improve their own and others' works. Participants will learn about different aspects of design and composition, and…Read more ›
Join Level Up Karate for a self-defense workshop that will teach you to "Find Your Voice" and use it while gaining the confidence and skills necessary to protect yourself in today's unpredictable world. Through interactive demonstrations, hands-on practice, and simulated scenarios, you will learn how to recognize potential threats, effectively respond to dangerous situations, 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 ›
Join us for our drop-in open art studio time. 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. Participating in one of our other programs and want more time? Need some…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. In this session, play as American Marines or German infantry as their two armies clash at the Battle of Belleau Wood, a famous…Read more ›
Calling Adventurers of any experience level! We are hosting five sessions of Teen Dungeons & Dragons at the Canton Public Library! Dungeons & Dragons (aka D&D or DnD) is a tabletop RPG (role-playing game). Join us as we immerse ourselves in fantasy worlds for loads of fun as we learn the basics, create characters, and…Read more ›
Come join the Canton Public Library Writers Group, led by our Writer-in-Residence and local author, Shona Bradbury. The group will meet every Friday from 1:30-4:00pm. Write-in sessions will consist of networking, discussion of writing topics, timed blocks of quiet writing time using the Pomodoro method, and an option to share excerpts and writing goals. Please…Read more ›
The fifth summer of our explosively popular “drop-in” program for families of kids ages 3 - 11. Our teen Science Buddy volunteers bring science exploration to life. New themes and projects each week, including: discovery kits, tinkering projects, science experiments, on-site demonstrations, and more. You may get messy, and parents should definitely expect to participate!
Calling all Adventurers! The Canton Public Library will be hosting a special after-hours D&D group for high school students only. Join Dungeon Master Tommie Barker as we cover the basics, create characters, and set out on a campaign. In “The Culmination Crusades”, players will traverse the Culmination, a post-apocalyptic world made up of floating islands…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.