NEW DATE: Craftivism 101

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Get acquainted with craftivism, learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, and make friends—all in just 2 hours! Craft-based activism has been used as a tool of resistance, coalition building, and even espionage! Learn from Shannon Downey—a leader in the modern craftivism movement. She will provide an introduction to the history of craftivism and ways youRead more ›

The History and Future of Connecticut’s Indigenous People

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Darlene Kascak, a member of the Shaghticoke Tribal Nation and the education director of the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT, will join us via Zoom.  Darlene will very briefly introduce the audience to the 12,000-year history of Connecticut's indigenous people, and then discuss more current topics such as stereotypes, Native identity, andRead more ›

SAT vs ACT Discussion

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Many people are unaware that colleges accept either the SAT or ACT. Though CT has students take the SAT, others on their own may find that the ACT is a better test for them.  In this virtual talk, students and families are welcome to come learn about the core differences between both tests, how itRead more ›

March Story Time: Wednesday Morning Group (online)

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Please join us! Intended for children ages 1.5 through 4 with their caregivers. Registration required for Zoom, Facebook Live is also available. This story time weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activities, music, movement, and rhymes. Class size will be limited and we will meetRead more ›

Free

March Story Time: Wednesday Morning Group (online)

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Please join us! Intended for children ages 1.5 through 4 with their caregivers. Registration required for Zoom, Facebook Live is also available. This story time weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activities, music, movement, and rhymes. Class size will be limited and we will meetRead more ›

Free

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.

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