Kids and Tweens in grades K-6, improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a dog. Sign up begins at 6:25 PM and is on a first come, first serve basis. Sessions are 10 minutes long.

Program Date: Monday, March 26, 6:30-8:30 PM

Kids and Tweens in grades K-6, improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a dog. Sign up begins at 6:25 PM and is on a first come, first served basis. Sessions are 10 minutes long.
Program Date: Monday, February 27, 6:30-8:30 PM

ABC Activity Time is an informal session where parents, caregivers, children and babies meet together in a relaxed environment. This drop-in playtime includes sensory activities, puzzles, and matching games for children ages birth to 5, with caregiver. No registration required. Program takes place in the Community Room. Program Dates and Times (January 16-February 17):

• Mondays-Saturdays*, 10:30-11:00 AM
• Mondays, 1:30-2:00 PM
• Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30-8:00 PM

*Saturday sessions are in the Purple Room.

Looking for some tunes you may have heard at storytime? Here's some of our favorites:

Storytime classics [sound recording] by Peter Pan Kids

Storytime favorites [sound recording]

Dragon tunes [sound recording] : [from Dragon Tales] by Sesame Workshop/Columbia TriStar Television

Creative movement and rhythmic expression [sound recording] by Hap Palmer

On Thursday, November 10 from 7:00-7:45 PM, members of the Kiwanis Club of Canton will read stories and offer other fun activities. All ages welcome.

Kids, Tweens, ages 7-11, bring your creativity, clever fingers and sense of fun to this program. Explore the many marvels and makings of marshmallows, play a game and enjoy a mallowy snack.

When: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2:00-2:45PM
Where: Purple room
Registration begins July 20th

Kids, Tweens, ages 7-11, are you fans of the Dork Diaries, Dear Dumb Diary, or Diary of a Wimpy Kid books? Get together with other fans and share your opinions about your favorite diary series. You will also have a chance to get a start on your own personal diary.

When: Thursday, July, 7th, 2:00-2:45PM
Where: Purple Room
Registration begins June 23rd

Children, ages 5-9, with caregivers, can make an original Potato Head person with a real potato, just like in the old days. Learn some interesting facts about the Potato Heads, play a game, enjoy a healthy snack and have fun.
When: Wednesday, June 29, 7:00-7:45PM
Where: Purple Room
Registration begins June 15.

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Gather with others to learn more about musical instruments and the joys of making music.
When: March 21, 7:00-8:00PM
Where: Community Room
Who: Families with children ages 4-9
Registration begins March 7
Sponsored by the Target Store Early Childhood Reading Grant and the Friends of the Canton Public Library

Get together with other Tweens to talk about your favorite diary series and share some of the funniest diary entries. Pick up some tips on journal/diary writing and design an awesome cover for your very own diary notebook. Snacks and a notebook will be provided for you by our super CPL.
When: Thursday, September, 30th from 7:00-7:45 PM
Where: The Purple Room
Registration begins September 16th.

Get together with other fourth grade readers to talk about one of Beverly Cleary's most awesome books, Ramona the Pest. Read this book and you will enjoy the upcoming movie, Beezus and Ramona, even more.
When: Tuesday, July 27 from 2:00-2:45PM
Where: Purple Room
Register now!

Attention 3rd and 4th Grade Dog Lovers! Gather with other doggie lovers to share some great dog stories, learn something new about dogs, make a dog craft, enjoy a doggie snack, and play a dog bone game.
When: Monday, July 26th from 7:00-7:45PM
Where: Purple Room
Registration Begins Monday, July 12th

Children, ages 5-10, come to the library with your family and have fun with LEGOS. Register online today!
Program Date: Wednedsay, June 9 from 7:00-8:00PM

Storytimes are starting the week of January 11! Online registration for everyone begins December 28, at 9:00AM. All children must have their own library card to register. We have storytimes for various ages: 4 months - not yet walking, Walking - not yet 2 years old, 2 - not yet 4 year olds and 4 - 5 year olds.

The Joel Tacey Show has it all: silly music, wacky stunts, and amazing gadgets. Joel truly gets the audience in on the fun. Registration not required.
Ages: Children going into Kindergarten - 4th grade
Program Date: Monday, June 29 from 2:00 - 2:45pm

Children ages 5-8 and caregivers are invited to gather 'round the campfire under the stars and enjoy stories, crafts, snacks and games. Register today.
Program Date:  May 21 from 7 - 8 pm

Talk About Books is a book discussion for kids in 1st and 2nd grade. Register online, then check out a book at the Children's Desk.

Chalk Box Kid by: Robert Clyde Bulla
Date: 4/18 at 1pm

Beans on the Roof by: Betsy Byars
Date: 4/23 5pm

Families with children ages 5-12 can join us for to watch Horton Hears a Who on the big screen. And it wouldn't be complete without popcorn! Register online beginning February 12.
Program Date: Thursday, February 26 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Children ages 5-8 can drop by to make something unique with Scrap Box materials. Registration not required.
Program Date: Wednesday, February 25 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Children ages 5-12 and their caregivers can join us for a fun filled variety show with Vikki Gasko's case of characters. You’ll enter into a hilarious, musical world of fun filled family entertainment. Online registration begins February 10.
Program Date: Tuesday, February 24 at 2:00 PM