Library Programs

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...read more

Join us for a cozy afternoon of conversation as Canton High School students visit the senior lounge! It’s a wonderful chance to share stories, laughter, and perspectives across generations. This is a drop in program. Meet downstairs in the senior lounge. 

Ms. Heather will share stories, songs, rhymes, and more with us to support your child’s developing skills. For ages 2-3 with their loved ones (siblings welcome). We'll finish the story time with a craft OR an interactive activity. Stop first at the Children’s Desk for a nametag. ...read more

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. St...read more

Do you love to be creative and have fun without the pressure of perfection? Join us for some fun and easy art projects the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm. In March, we'll use watercolor and the magic of complimentary colors to paint a series of citrus fruits. Zero skills required. Just...read more

Let us help grow your reader. We’ll be introducing children ages 6 months through age 3 and their loved ones to language, literature, and the library through songs, rhymes, stories, and games. Parents and caregivers are heartily encouraged to play and sing along, and siblings are welcome to at...read more

Back by popular demand! Do you have a closet full of craft materials that you're never going to use? Or do you want to try something new but don't want to invest a lot in new supplies? Join in our Craft Supply Swap! Drop off items you'd like to donate to the swap on Thursday, Mar. 1...read more

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...read more

Register HERE for this Virtual Author Talk with Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver.Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In...read more

Ms. Heather will share stories, songs, rhymes, and more with us to support your child’s developing skills. For ages 2-3 with their loved ones (siblings welcome). We'll finish the story time with a craft OR an interactive activity. Stop first at the Children’s Desk for a nametag. ...read more

Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years. Meetings are informal discussions, led by facilitators whose goal is to maintain a safe, welcoming, non-confrontational, and engaging environment for all, where everyone'...read more

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. St...read more

Let us help grow your reader. We’ll be introducing children ages 6 months through age 3 and their loved ones to language, literature, and the library through songs, rhymes, stories, and games. Parents and caregivers are heartily encouraged to play and sing along, and siblings are welcome to at...read more

Join us for another great bluegrass concert sponsored by the Friends of Canton Public Library.  The concert is free and all are welcome.  No need to register, just come and bring your friends to enjoy some great music.Enjoy traditional bluegrass mixed with classic country songs played by t...read more

Student art work from the Canton Public Schools, from Kindergartners to 2026 Graduates, is on display all month at the Canton Public Library!  The Canton School District's Art Teachers come together to create this dynamic display each year, available to see all during the month of March - Y...read more

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...read more

Join award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin for a lively journey through film history, featuring unforgettable clips from classics like Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, Rocky, E.T., and more. Enjoy fun film trivia as Marty highlights what makes these legendary scenes so iconic. Aut...read more