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Fertilized eggs arrive on Tuesday, September 10, with hatching expected in the library on Tuesday, October 1. Young chicks will depart to their permanent home at Farmer Joe's Gardens in Wallingford, Connecticut early on Tuesday, October 15.
We’re excited to announce the return of our five-week long experience of incubating, hatching and raising Bantam chicks LIVE in the Children’s Room of the Canton Public Library. Eggs and chicks will be available to see and experience during library open hours from Tuesday, September 1 until Saturday, October 12. Please check the library website to find out more about “candling” dates plus the days and times after October 1 that you can come and pet the baby chicks! We hear tell that this year our chicks will be named after favorite children’s book characters!
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Drop in on Tuesdays between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Weekly September 17 - December 17 (no art studio on October 15 or November 26)
Children’s Programmer Sue Tarinelli designs a new art project each week for children aged 2 and up to complete here at the library with their grownup’s help. It’s a great way to encourage art exploration and fine motor development while visiting with other families!
Drop in and get creative each week with your little one, with all of the supplies provided.
Free; Drop-in, registration not required.
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Explore a variety of creative projects including knitting, perler beads, friendship bracelets, hand-stamped and illustrated lettering, and more. We provide project ideas, extra help, and all materials needed. Feel free to bring your own projects too. In September, we're focusing on stress-relief crafts to help ease the start of the school year, with projects like stress balls and worry rocks. Drop by, chill, and create. Open to anyone in Grades 4-12; free.
Sponsored by Canton Public LIbrary.
Join David Shepherd for National Medicare Education Week, and learn everything you need to know about Medicare.
- What is Medicare?
- Social Security 101
- Eligibility and Enrollment Periods
- The Cost of Medicare
- Understanding Your Medicare Choices
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Extra Help
Drop in on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Weekly September 18 - December 18 (no story time on October 16 or November 27)
Start early and let us help you grow your reader!
We’ll sing, talk, read, and play with your baby and you. Using nursery rhymes, songs, baby sign, short books we read together, plus bounces and bubbles, Children’s Librarian Heather Baker will provide 45 minutes of "library time" to build early literacy skills in our youngest children. This quieter and cuddly group is for children from birth - 12 mo.
Children up to 18 months can attend if they aren’t yet “movers and shakers.” Older siblings are always invited attend with babies and their beloved grown-ups.
Free; Drop-in, registration not required.
With the avalanche of information we get every day, closing down our minds and hearts seems to be the only way to survive. We close off to ourselves by compulsively checking our devices. We close to each other by getting caught in echo chambers of outrage. But what if there’s another way? In this climate of distraction and division, Nate Klemp’s Open offers a path back to a way of living that is expansive, creative, and filled with wonder.
Drawing on personal stories, scientific findings, and traditional wisdom, Klemp explores why we close down when faced with stressors or threats―then reveals why training ourselves to fully engage even with discomfort, pain, and sadness leads to greater well-being in the long run. Click to Register Today! Sponsored by Friends of the Canton Public Library.
Drop in on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Weekly September 19 - December 19 (no story time on October 19 or November 28)
Story time is our favorite time of the week! For children aged 3 to 5 years, with a parent/caregiver.
Join Ms. Heather for stories, rhymes, songs, and games as we introduce your preschoolers to language, literature, and the library.
We'll end every week with an art project created by Ms. Sue. Stop first at the Children’s Desk for nametags.
Free; Drop-in, registration not required.
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Drop in on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Weekly September 20 - December 20 (no story time on October 18 or November 29)
Let us help grow your reader. We’ll be introducing children aged 1 to 3 years plus their loved ones to language, literature, and the library through songs, rhymes, stories, and games. An active group where parents and caregivers are heartily encouraged to play and sing along. Siblings are also welcome to attend. Stop first at the Children’s Desk for nametags.
Free; Drop-in, registration not required.
Drop in on Tuesdays between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Weekly September 17 - December 17 (no art studio on October 15 or November 26)
Children’s Programmer Sue Tarinelli designs a new art project each week for children aged 2 and up to complete here at the library with their grownup’s help. It’s a great way to encourage art exploration and fine motor development while visiting with other families!
Drop in and get creative each week with your little one, with all of the supplies provided.
Free; Drop-in, registration not required.
Explore a variety of creative projects including knitting, perler beads, friendship bracelets, hand-stamped and illustrated lettering, and more. We provide project ideas, extra help, and all materials needed. Feel free to bring your own projects too. In September, we're focusing on stress-relief crafts to help ease the start of the school year, with projects like stress balls and worry rocks. Drop by, chill, and create. Open to anyone in Grades 4-12; free.
Sponsored by Canton Public LIbrary.
-Murder & Mayhem: True Crime with the Connectictut Museum of Culture & History - September 24 - 7:00 PM
-The Manson Family: Questions, Answers, and More Questions - October 8 - 6:30 PM
-Bridget Brosnahan: Forensic Expert - October 16 - 6:30 PM
-True Crime Book Chats - November 12 - 6:30 PM
As part of our Crime Spree program series, join us as we welcome an educator from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History for a look at true crime in Connecticut. Forgeries, theft, murder: the museum is full of artifacts that tell stories of long-ago crime and punishment. This presentation uncovers stories from Connecticut’s past – and shows how our modern obsession with the true crime genre isn’t so modern after all.
Drop in on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Weekly September 18 - December 18 (no story time on October 16 or November 27)
Start early and let us help you grow your reader!
We’ll sing, talk, read, and play with your baby and you. Using nursery rhymes, songs, baby sign, short books we read together, plus bounces and bubbles, Children’s Librarian Heather Baker will provide 45 minutes of "library time" to build early literacy skills in our youngest children. This quieter and cuddly group is for children from birth - 12 mo.
Children up to 18 months can attend if they aren’t yet “movers and shakers.” Older siblings are always invited attend with babies and their beloved grown-ups.
Free; Drop-in, registration not required.
Drop in on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Weekly September 19 - December 19 (no story time on October 19 or November 28)
Story time is our favorite time of the week! For children aged 3 to 5 years, with a parent/caregiver.
Join Ms. Heather for stories, rhymes, songs, and games as we introduce your preschoolers to language, literature, and the library.
We'll end every week with an art project created by Ms. Sue. Stop first at the Children’s Desk for nametags.
Free; Drop-in, registration not required.
Do you love mysteries? Come to our mystery discussion at Good Friends Restaurant on the Canton/New Hartford line on Route 44. The Mystery Lovers discuss our current read and enjoy drinks and/or a meal together. If you are new to the group, please use the registration link so we know to expect you at the meeting. You can ask Beth Van Ness any questions you have by calling 860-693-5800 or email to bvanness@libraryconnection.info. Copies of the current book are available at our library circulation desk. All adults are welcome at our book discussions.
"A producer at the Belfast bureau of the BBC, Tessa is at work one day when the news of another raid comes on the air. The IRA may have gone underground after the Good Friday agreement, but they never really went away, and lately, bomb threats, arms drops, and helicopters floating ominously over the city have become features of everyday life. As the anchor requests the public's help in locating those responsible for this latest raid - a robbery at a gas station - Tessa's sister appears on the screen. Tessa watches in shock as Marian pulls a black mask over her face. The police believe Marian has joined the IRA, but Tessa knows this is impossible. They were raised to oppose Republicanism, and the violence enacted in its name. They've attended peace vigils together. And besides, Marian is vacationing by the sea. Tessa just spoke to her yesterday. When the truth of what has happened to Marian reveals itself, Tessa will be forced to choose: between her ideals and her family, between bystanderism and action. Walking an increasingly perilous road, she fears nothing more than endangering the one person she loves more fiercely than her sister: her infant son. A riveting and exquisite novel about family, terror, motherhood, betrayal, and the staggering human costs of an intractable conflict, Northern Spy cements Flynn Berry's status as one of the most sophisticated and accomplished authors of crime and suspense novels working today"--|cProvided by publisher.
Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for the arts? Join us for an essential workshop designed to guide you through the unique process of applying to performing arts colleges. This program will provide:
- An Overview of the Application Process: Learn what makes applying to arts schools different from mainstream colleges.
- Expert Insights: Hear from admissions officers, parents, and current students about what it takes to succeed.
- Practical Guidance: Get tips on creating a standout portfolio and acing your auditions.
The workshop runs from 6-8 PM, starting with a general overview and followed by focused sessions on specific areas of interest. Don't miss this chance to start your journey toward a future in the arts!
Sponsored by Canton Public LIbrary.Drop in on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Weekly September 20 - December 20 (no story time on October 18 or November 29)
Let us help grow your reader. We’ll be introducing children aged 1 to 3 years plus their loved ones to language, literature, and the library through songs, rhymes, stories, and games. An active group where parents and caregivers are heartily encouraged to play and sing along. Siblings are also welcome to attend. Stop first at the Children’s Desk for nametags.
Free; Drop-in, registration not required.