Learn to Hand Letter

Use high quailty materials all provided by the library and learn to hand letter in a short class with artist Susan Tarinelli. Improve your penmanship with this fun technique! For kids entering grades 3 & up. DROP-IN.

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Technology Drop-In Help

&ldquo Technology Drop-In Help &rdquo at Canton Public Library with library tech services head Beth Morrill. One-on- one or small group help with basic technology questions. Are you struggling with your new phone tablet or e-Reader? Perhaps you are interested in tal......More

&ldquo Technology Drop-In Help &rdquo at Canton Public Library with library tech services head Beth Morrill. One-on- one or small group help with basic technology questions. Are you struggling with your new phone tablet or e-Reader? Perhaps you are interested in talking to far-away friends on Skype or Facebook? Bring your curiosity and questions. If you have an electronic device you are welcome to bring it with you. We are happy to help and we specialize in beginners. We also give individual tech attention by appointment. Free no registration necessary.

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Social Justice League

Monday evenings at the library, teens can come and learn about different activism opportunities. Each week will feature a different guest speaker and topic of converstation. The guest for this meeting is the Grace Evans. Registration is limited to 20 participants in ......More

Monday evenings at the library, teens can come and learn about different activism opportunities. Each week will feature a different guest speaker and topic of converstation. The guest for this meeting is the Grace Evans. Registration is limited to 20 participants in grades 7 and up.

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Ready to Read

Our NEW pilot program by our newest Children's Programmer Amanda Welsh M. Ed at the Canton Public Library! Ready to Read is a 5-week program meeting each Tuesday morning at 10:30. Child & Adult participants should be prepared to attend most classes. Registration i......More

Our NEW pilot program by our newest Children's Programmer Amanda Welsh M. Ed at the Canton Public Library! Ready to Read is a 5-week program meeting each Tuesday morning at 10:30. Child & Adult participants should be prepared to attend most classes. Registration is Required. For children entering Kindergarten - Grade 2 (soon-to-be or rearly readers) with a grown-up. Please register using the Summer Programs Registration Form - CLICK HERE to begin.

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Lego Build!

It's screen free sharpens STEAM skills and is tons of fun! Join us for LEGO "free build" sessions with Summer Intern Sara Melendez. Limited to 20 participants please stop at the Children's Desk for a nametag starting at 1:30 PM. For kids in Kindergarten & up. Dr......More

It's screen free sharpens STEAM skills and is tons of fun! Join us for LEGO "free build" sessions with Summer Intern Sara Melendez. Limited to 20 participants please stop at the Children's Desk for a nametag starting at 1:30 PM. For kids in Kindergarten & up. Drop-In

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FULL-Book Buddies: Tuesday Evening Edition

It's the 10th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public 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, book reading, plus group camp song......More

It's the 10th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public 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, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 5 weeks, ending with a pizza party. Participants should be available for at least 3 out of 5 sessions. Registration is REQUIRED, for children aged 4-7. (Teen volunteer registration is already full.) Please register using the Summer Programs Registration Form - CLICK HERE to begin.

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FULL- Book Buddies: Wednesday Morning Edition

Our Wednesday Morning Group is already full (including wait list), check the Tuesday Evening group for space! It's the 10th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public Library! Each teen volunteer is paired with 1 or 2 children for an hour, sharing the fun of reading an......More

Our Wednesday Morning Group is already full (including wait list), check the Tuesday Evening group for space! It's the 10th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public 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, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 5 weeks, ending with a pizza party. Participants should be available for at least 3 out of 5 sessions. Registration is REQUIRED, for children aged 4-7. (Teen volunteer registration is already full.) Please register using the Summer Programs Registration Form - CLICK HERE to begin.

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Junior Camp NaNoWriMo

A junior version of our very successful summer group for aspiring writers. Camp NaNoWriMo encourages kids to write with friends and create without having to obsess over quality. Led by Clair Williams, pioneer of our original teen program. This program is VERY popular a......More

A junior version of our very successful summer group for aspiring writers. Camp NaNoWriMo encourages kids to write with friends and create without having to obsess over quality. Led by Clair Williams, pioneer of our original teen program. This program is VERY popular and fills quickly. For kids entering grades 4-7. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS. Please register using the Summer Programs Registration Form - CLICK HERE to begin.

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Camp NaNoWriMo

For aspiring writers! Write a novel or try your hand at short fiction, with real-life and online guidance. Based on November s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Actively participate in one of our era s most enchanting art forms! Write without obsessing over qual......More

For aspiring writers! Write a novel or try your hand at short fiction, with real-life and online guidance. Based on November s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Actively participate in one of our era s most enchanting art forms! Write without obsessing over quality. Registrants must have an email address. REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS. ENTERING GRADES 7 AND UP. WEDNESDAYS 3:30-5:00 PM, BEGINNING JULY 11 TO AUGUST 1, INCLUDING AN EXTENDED WRITE-A-THON ON JULY 25.

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Nutmeg Book Club: Teen

The perfect choice for readers who want to read their way through the 2019 Nutmeg Books. Read (or listen to) the book ahead of time and join in the discussion with Teen Librarian, Meghan Glasgow. Borrow the Book at the library anytime. The program includes a snack an......More

The perfect choice for readers who want to read their way through the 2019 Nutmeg Books. Read (or listen to) the book ahead of time and join in the discussion with Teen Librarian, Meghan Glasgow. Borrow the Book at the library anytime. The program includes a snack and a book-themed craft. Our July selection is All We Have Left by Wendy Mills. For kids entering grades 7-8, plus those with Meghan's "OK." Registration is required.

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Planning for long-term care and understanding Medicaid in Connecticut: A talk at Canton Library with Attorney Brendan Daly

If you or a loved one is headed down the road towards Medicaid what do you need to know? On Wednesday July 25 at 6:30 PM a free talk at Canton Public Library by attorney Brendan F. Daly will explain the rules and answer your questions. How do you protect your home?......More

If you or a loved one is headed down the road towards Medicaid what do you need to know? On Wednesday July 25 at 6:30 PM a free talk at Canton Public Library by attorney Brendan F. Daly will explain the rules and answer your questions. How do you protect your home? Is giving it to your children a good idea? What is the five-year lookback period? Can you keep fixed income? How can you spend down? If you know the rules and plan ahead you can protect some assets. Brendan will also discuss care options. Did you know Medicaid isn t just for nursing home care? It can also pay for in-home care. He ll also talk about the application process. Can you do it yourself? Where can you go for help? Applying for Medicaid is a complicated road! This free program sponsored by the library will show you how to approach it. Brendan F. Daly is a Principal of Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri where he practices in the areas of elder law estate and disability planning and estate administration. He has been with the firm since 2000. Brendan has received the designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) a certification awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in Elder Law as a result of his experience education and testing by the Foundation. This certification in Elder Law provides a measure of assurance to the public that the attorney has an in-depth working knowledge of the legal issues that impact the elderly. Brendan has been selected as a top attorney by SuperLawyers a designation awarded to the top 5% of attorneys for eight consecutive years. He graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1997 with academic distinction. Visit www.ctseniorlaw.com for more information. Since seating may be limited for this popular speaker registration is required. Canton Public Library is located at 40 Dyer Avenue in Canton and at www.cantonpubliclibrary.org. For more information or to register please call the library at (860) 693-5800 or email kbunn@cantonpubliclibrary.org.

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Nutmeg Book Club: Intermediate

Read (or listen to) the book ahead of time and join in the discussion with Children's Programmer Sarah Pratson. Borrow the Book at the library anytime. The program includes a snack and a book-themed craft. Our July selection is Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora......More

Read (or listen to) the book ahead of time and join in the discussion with Children's Programmer Sarah Pratson. Borrow the Book at the library anytime. The program includes a snack and a book-themed craft. Our July selection is Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora Raleigh Baskin. For kids entering grades 4 - 6, plus those with Sarah's "OK." Registration is required. Please register using the Summer Programs Registration Form - CLICK HERE to begin.

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Minecraft Builders

Minecraft Builders return this summer! Bring your own device with Minecraft Pocket Edition (or use one of the library s loaner iPads) and use your creative skills to build the challenge of the day or free build in the Minecraft world. New to Minecraft Building? Com......More

Minecraft Builders return this summer! Bring your own device with Minecraft Pocket Edition (or use one of the library s loaner iPads) and use your creative skills to build the challenge of the day or free build in the Minecraft world. New to Minecraft Building? Come a bit early for a one-on-one tutorial with our teen Minecraft Tutors! &ldquo HOW TO MINECRAFT BUILD&rdquo EACH THURSDAY AT 3:30 Limited to 25 participants please stop at the Children s Desk for a nametag starting at 3:00 pm. For kids entering Grades 1 and up.

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Drop-In Story Time

Join us for stories that delight! Ms. Heather and Ms. Sue have been inspired by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst and have created a summer of fun story and art experiences! Enjoy stories songs a snack and a short theme-related movie PLUS a gre......More

Join us for stories that delight! Ms. Heather and Ms. Sue have been inspired by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst and have created a summer of fun story and art experiences! Enjoy stories songs a snack and a short theme-related movie PLUS a great art project! Free no registration required. For children ages 2 - 6 with a parent/caregiver siblings welcome. Please stop by the Children's Desk for nametags before the story time begins.

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Craftivism

Craft for a cause! Each week we will be completing a different craft to be donated to a local organization. Drop-in program in the Teen Zone. Grades 4 and up. June 28 - Kindness Rock Painting July 5 - Yarn Bombing July 12 - Dog or Cat Toys July 19 - Candle Making ......More

Craft for a cause! Each week we will be completing a different craft to be donated to a local organization. Drop-in program in the Teen Zone. Grades 4 and up. June 28 - Kindness Rock Painting July 5 - Yarn Bombing July 12 - Dog or Cat Toys July 19 - Candle Making July 26 - Knit Hats August 2 - Project Linus Blankets August 9 - Project Wrap-Up

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Teen Night: Escape Room with Complexity

If it s Thursday night, it s TEEN NIGHT at the Canton Public Library! Have you ever had that dream where it s the end of the semester, you haven t been to class, and finals are tomorrow? Your mission is to unlock the clues to learn what you need for English, Math, Sci......More

If it s Thursday night, it s TEEN NIGHT at the Canton Public Library! Have you ever had that dream where it s the end of the semester, you haven t been to class, and finals are tomorrow? Your mission is to unlock the clues to learn what you need for English, Math, Science and PE. Puzzles include codes, ciphers, and experiments to advance in the game. GRADES 7 AND UP. REGISTRATION REQUIRED as indicated.

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Science Fridays

The second summer of our explosively popular "drop-in" program for families of kids ages 3 - 11. Borrow a discovery kit to tinker around with your family while here at the library. You can try GoldieBlox sets, building kits, gears sets, Tinker Crates, science experime......More

The second summer of our explosively popular "drop-in" program for families of kids ages 3 - 11. Borrow a discovery kit to tinker around with your family while here at the library. You can try GoldieBlox sets, building kits, gears sets, Tinker Crates, science experiments, and more. Arrive whenever it suits your family best. New kits and old favorites each week! Plus demonstrations and hands-on experience with our new "Science Buddies" teen volunteers!

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Old School Movie Matinees: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Every Friday at 2 PM we'll show a different Disney movie in the Children's Room of the Library, for a low-key afternoon of musical fun. Bring your own snacks (nut free, please) and hang out in our play area for a large screen showing of a family favorite. Drop-In. Fo......More

Every Friday at 2 PM we'll show a different Disney movie in the Children's Room of the Library, for a low-key afternoon of musical fun. Bring your own snacks (nut free, please) and hang out in our play area for a large screen showing of a family favorite. Drop-In. For children ages 3 and up.

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Tween After Hours Event -- Movie Night!

For kids entering Grades 4-7. Two movies (you choose the one you want to watch!), Hide-and-Seek in the library in the almost dark (glow stick land!) and games for all. The library is CLOSED and DARK for everyone else!! Advance Sign ups Required! You'll need the passw......More

For kids entering Grades 4-7. Two movies (you choose the one you want to watch!), Hide-and-Seek in the library in the almost dark (glow stick land!) and games for all. The library is CLOSED and DARK for everyone else!! Advance Sign ups Required! You'll need the password to get in, and you'll only have it if we have your email... Snacks are included, but not dinner, so eat healthy before you arrive.

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Shakes and Shakespeare

Shake up your Saturdays once a month with the Shakespeare workshop run by teen volunteer Mika Coderre. We will be reading and discussing scenes from Romeo and Juliet, while making delicious milkshakes. For teens 13 and up. Registration requested, limited to 20 partic......More

Shake up your Saturdays once a month with the Shakespeare workshop run by teen volunteer Mika Coderre. We will be reading and discussing scenes from Romeo and Juliet, while making delicious milkshakes. For teens 13 and up. Registration requested, limited to 20 participants. Warning: The Bard can be quite raucous, so this program is not for the faint of heart.

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Painted Rocks for the Garden

Create your own garden fairy frog or turtle or other idea. Or design it with a message if you have one. Ages 14 through adult. Materials provided. Bring your own clean rock(s) if you would like to paint more than one or want a specific shape. Free registration is re......More

Create your own garden fairy frog or turtle or other idea. Or design it with a message if you have one. Ages 14 through adult. Materials provided. Bring your own clean rock(s) if you would like to paint more than one or want a specific shape. Free registration is requested. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue Canton.

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Learn to Hand Letter

Use high quailty materials all provided by the library and learn to hand letter in a short class with artist Susan Tarinelli. Improve your penmanship with this fun technique! For kids entering grades 3 & up. DROP-IN.

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Technology Drop-In Help

&ldquo Technology Drop-In Help &rdquo at Canton Public Library with library tech services head Beth Morrill. One-on- one or small group help with basic technology questions. Are you struggling with your new phone tablet or e-Reader? Perhaps you are interested in tal......More

&ldquo Technology Drop-In Help &rdquo at Canton Public Library with library tech services head Beth Morrill. One-on- one or small group help with basic technology questions. Are you struggling with your new phone tablet or e-Reader? Perhaps you are interested in talking to far-away friends on Skype or Facebook? Bring your curiosity and questions. If you have an electronic device you are welcome to bring it with you. We are happy to help and we specialize in beginners. We also give individual tech attention by appointment. Free no registration necessary.

Canton Public Library

Social Justice League

Monday evenings at the library, teens can come and learn about different activism opportunities. Each week will feature a different guest speaker and topic of converstation. The guest for this meeting is the Nicole Vitale. Nicole is a consultant with the State Educat......More

Monday evenings at the library, teens can come and learn about different activism opportunities. Each week will feature a different guest speaker and topic of converstation. The guest for this meeting is the Nicole Vitale. Nicole is a consultant with the State Education Resource Center. She will be at the library to discuss sterotypes and bias. Registration is limited to 20 participants in grades 7 and up.

Canton Public Library

Ready to Read

Our NEW pilot program by our newest Children's Programmer Amanda Welsh M. Ed at the Canton Public Library! Ready to Read is a 5-week program meeting each Tuesday morning at 10:30. Child & Adult participants should be prepared to attend most classes. Registration i......More

Our NEW pilot program by our newest Children's Programmer Amanda Welsh M. Ed at the Canton Public Library! Ready to Read is a 5-week program meeting each Tuesday morning at 10:30. Child & Adult participants should be prepared to attend most classes. Registration is Required. For children entering Kindergarten - Grade 2 (soon-to-be or rearly readers) with a grown-up. Please register using the Summer Programs Registration Form - CLICK HERE to begin.

Canton Public Library

Lego Build!

It's screen free sharpens STEAM skills and is tons of fun! Join us for LEGO "free build" sessions with Summer Intern Sara Melendez. Limited to 20 participants please stop at the Children's Desk for a nametag starting at 1:30 PM. For kids in Kindergarten & up. Dr......More

It's screen free sharpens STEAM skills and is tons of fun! Join us for LEGO "free build" sessions with Summer Intern Sara Melendez. Limited to 20 participants please stop at the Children's Desk for a nametag starting at 1:30 PM. For kids in Kindergarten & up. Drop-In

Canton Public Library

FULL-Book Buddies: Tuesday Evening Edition

It's the 10th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public 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, book reading, plus group camp song......More

It's the 10th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public 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, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 5 weeks, ending with a pizza party. Participants should be available for at least 3 out of 5 sessions. Registration is REQUIRED, for children aged 4-7. (Teen volunteer registration is already full.) Please register using the Summer Programs Registration Form - CLICK HERE to begin.

Canton Public Library

FULL- Book Buddies: Wednesday Morning Edition

Our Wednesday Morning Group is already full (including wait list), check the Tuesday Evening group for space! It's the 10th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public Library! Each teen volunteer is paired with 1 or 2 children for an hour, sharing the fun of reading an......More

Our Wednesday Morning Group is already full (including wait list), check the Tuesday Evening group for space! It's the 10th year of Book Buddies at the Canton Public 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, book reading, plus group camp songs. Book Buddies runs for 5 weeks, ending with a pizza party. Participants should be available for at least 3 out of 5 sessions. Registration is REQUIRED, for children aged 4-7. (Teen volunteer registration is already full.) Please register using the Summer Programs Registration Form - CLICK HERE to begin.

Canton Public Library

Junior Camp NaNoWriMo

A junior version of our very successful summer group for aspiring writers. Camp NaNoWriMo encourages kids to write with friends and create without having to obsess over quality. Led by Clair Williams, pioneer of our original teen program. This program is VERY popular a......More

A junior version of our very successful summer group for aspiring writers. Camp NaNoWriMo encourages kids to write with friends and create without having to obsess over quality. Led by Clair Williams, pioneer of our original teen program. This program is VERY popular and fills quickly. For kids entering grades 4-7. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS. Please register using the Summer Programs Registration Form - CLICK HERE to begin.

Canton Public Library

Camp NaNoWriMo

For aspiring writers! Write a novel or try your hand at short fiction, with real-life and online guidance. Based on November s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Actively participate in one of our era s most enchanting art forms! Write without obsessing over qual......More

For aspiring writers! Write a novel or try your hand at short fiction, with real-life and online guidance. Based on November s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Actively participate in one of our era s most enchanting art forms! Write without obsessing over quality. Registrants must have an email address. REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS. ENTERING GRADES 7 AND UP. WEDNESDAYS 3:30-5:00 PM, BEGINNING JULY 11 TO AUGUST 1, INCLUDING AN EXTENDED WRITE-A-THON ON JULY 25.

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