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Graphic Novel Drawing – Learn Beyond the Beaten Path

Matt Ryan will be here to guide participants through the creation of a comics page, the construction of a character, and the life of a comic from script to press. The educational and entertaining performance encourages participation from the audience …

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Nature Walk and Craft – Learn Beyond the Beaten Path

Join Master Gardner Michelle Winkler for a nature walk to explore the area around the library.  While on your walk you will collect supplies to make your own unique, natural work of art.

Grades 4 and up

Registration Required

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Artist Trading Cards – Learn Beyond the Beaten Path

Come Learn about the world of Artist Trading Cards. Jump start your creativity and show your artistic style with these miniature masterpieces.

Grades 4 and up

All materials will be provided

Registration Required

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Knit Butterflies – Learn Beyond the Beaten Path

Knit Butterflies Flyers

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, …

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Book Buddies – Thursday Morning

Book Buddies - Teens Read With Kids Canton Public Library

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, …

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Adult Craft Night: Embroidered Roses

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 …

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Adult Craft Night: Springtime Decoupage

Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a fun craft project.  This month we will be making decoupaged glass vases/candleholders using pressed flowers.  Space is limited and registration is required.  Register using the “Register” button above or …

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Adult Craft Night

Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a fun craft project.  This month we will be making embellished yarn-wrapped wreaths.  Space is limited and registration is required.  Register using the “Register” button above or email Sarah at …

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Adult Craft Night: Embroidery Basics

Embroidery project depicting a bee doing a waggle dance

Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a fun craft project.  Check the website for details for each month’s project.

In March, we will be stitching this cute bee doing a waggle dance.  Learn several basic stitches and …

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POSTPONED: Adult Craft Night

Embroidery project depicting a bee doing a waggle dance

***This program has been POSTPONED.  It will now be held on Thursday, March 3 at 6:30pm.  If you signed up previously, your registration will be transferred to the new date.  Thank you for your understanding!***

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