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The DEEP and Wildlife in Connecticut – Learn Beyond the Beaten Path

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Outreach Biologist Paul Benjunas will discuss the role of the Wildlife Division and highlight the natural history of some of the species that call Connecticut home.

Grades 4 and up

Registration Required

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D&D – Save the Canton Public Library!

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 …

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D&D – Dragons of Icespire Part 1 of 3

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 …

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D&D – Dragons of Icespire Part 2 of 3

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 …

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D&D – Dragons of Icespire Part 3 of 3

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 …

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D&D – Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons

Bring your own Level 1, 2, or 3 character sheet, or borrow a premade character from us. The best way to learn to play Dungeons & Dragons is to jump in and play!

Grammy’s Country Apple Pie

When the ancient wizard Tyndareus …

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Miniatures Game Day – Learn Beyond the Beaten Path

Gamers will have the opportunity to play a strategy-based, miniatures game on a three-dimensional board complete with painted figures, terrain, and features reminiscent of some of the most famous conflicts in history.  The game will be facilitated by the co-founder …

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Circus Workshop – Learn Beyond the Beaten Path

Circus Workshop Flyer

Come join the circus!

Matica Circus will be at the Canton Public Library to do a short demonstration and workshop.  Learn or develop your skills in juggling, hula hoop, Chinese yo-yo, devil sticks, and plate spinning.

For grades 4 and up

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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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