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Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Customize your ball and putt your way through the stories as we celebrate National Picture Book Month! Picture Book Putt Putt is offered at the following times: Thursday, November 5-10:00am-12:00pm | Madge Youtz Branch Saturday, November 7-10:30am-3:30pm | Lake Community Branch Monday, November 9- 2:30-7:00pm | East Canton Branch Friday, November 13- 10:00-11:45am | North Branch Monday, November 16- 10:00am-12:00pm | Jackson Community Branch Tuesday, November 17- 4:00-7:00pm | DeHoff Memorial Branch Saturday, November 21- 10:30am-1:00pm | Plain Community Branch Monday, November 23- 10:00am-12:00pm | Perry Sippo Branch Tuesday, November 24- 4:00-6:00pm | Main Library Saturday, November 28- 2:00pm-4:00pm | Southgate Branch
Gather with friends in a welcoming space where young enthusiasts of RPGs (role-playing games) and CCG's (Collectible Card Games) can explore diverse gaming worlds!
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Learn, play, and trade Magic: The Gathering cards. Cards provided by MagiKids. Beginners welcome. Build decks, battle friends, and keep the cards you open.
This fun, hands-on beginner class introduces tweens & teens to crochet. Learn how to hold a hook, handle yarn, and use basic tools while practicing simple stitches in a relaxed, creative environment.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Calling all homeschool families! Connect with the library and other homeschool families in your community as we explore different topics with books, activities, and fun for the whole family. Sept 8 | STEM Challenge Oct 13 | Bad Art Day Nov 10 | Book Bingo Jr.
Teens and Tweens: Explore the meanings behind Kachina dolls and design your own! Your doll will represent qualities such as courage and creativity and you'll reflect on your own qualities you admire.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Get ready to create, explore, and play together at the Library while building early literacy and school readiness skills. Play clothes are recommended because some of the activities may be messy.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Swing by the library to compete in a Nintendo Switch Tournament. Test your skill with games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros . This is great way to relax after school and meet new friends!
Get ready for bed with books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! Build early literacy skills and come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance in your pajamas! This program is for families with young children.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Discover how to create simple, flavorful one-pot meals that save time and reduce cleanup. Learn practical tips and easy ideas for preparing nutritious dishes using just one pot or pan.
Learn about Chef Sean Sherman and explore his cookbook Turtle Island . Find out what Turtle Island is and the plenty it provides and sample some foods from indigenous cultures.
Kids, pull up a seat at the Book Tasting Cafe! Explore books, “taste test” new genres, and discover your next favorite book through fun activities and reading adventures.
Bring your little artists for a morning of blossoming creativity! Take home a masterpiece inspired by some of our favorite children's illustrators. Please bring an oversized t-shirt or paint smock for your artist. The creative process can get MESSY! Sept 18th | Making Art by Diana Ejaita Oct 16th | Ghosts in the House! by Kazune Kohara Nov 13th | The New Rooster by Rilla Alexander
Join our Kindergarten Club! Caregivers and children will have fun gearing up for Kindergarten through stories, songs, games, and activities. Attendees will receive free educational materials. This is an ongoing monthly program from September 2026 through May 2027. Additional dates are: October 9th, 2026 November 13th, 2026 December 12th, 2026 January 8th, 2027 February 12th, 2027 March 12th, 2027 April 9th, 2027 May 14th, 2027 This program is for children entering Kindergarten in 2027. Children and their grown-ups will have an opportunity to learn together during a portion of the program. Please keep in mind monthly attendance is recommended. Children will learn Kindergarten-readiness skills, while their grown-ups will have an opportunity to hear from local educators to better prepare themselves and their children for school.
Did you know children learn through play? Drop in to create, explore, and play together while building early literacy and school readiness skills. Play clothes are recommended because some of the activities may be messy.
Customize your ball and putt your way through the stories as we celebrate National Picture Book Month! Picture Book Putt Putt is offered at the following times: Thursday, November 5-10:00am-12:00pm | Madge Youtz Branch Saturday, November 7-10:30am-3:30pm | Lake Community Branch Monday, November 9- 2:30-7:00pm | East Canton Branch Friday, November 13- 10:00-11:45am | North Branch Monday, November 16- 10:00am-12:00pm | Jackson Community Branch Tuesday, November 17- 4:00-7:00pm | DeHoff Memorial Branch Saturday, November 21- 10:30am-1:00pm | Plain Community Branch Monday, November 23- 10:00am-12:00pm | Perry Sippo Branch Tuesday, November 24- 4:00-6:00pm | Main Library Saturday, November 28- 2:00pm-4:00pm | Southgate Branch
Bring a stuffed friend to spend a night at the library! Together we will read them a bedtime story, sing them a lullaby, and tuck them in. Pick up the next day to see what they did during their stay!
Join us as we explore a few books about pilgrims and the Mayflower. Then, let your creativity soar as we create pastel artwork of the Mayflower!
Step back in time with Molly. Discover what life was like during World War II, play fun 1940s-style games, and celebrate Veterans Day. Feel free to bring your doll. For kids ages 8–12.
Imagine, create, and build with LEGO® and/or DUPLO® bricks (provided). Drop by and use your imagination to build whatever your mind can dream up. Creative play with building blocks fosters problem solving, enhances spatial skills, encourages imagination, and plus—they’re FUN. FAQs What concepts do children learn by playing with building blocks? math skills understanding fractions geometry color identification
Explore the untamed frontier in Stories from the Westmarches. Brave adventurers chart wild lands, uncover lost secrets, and forge legends in a living world where choices shape the ever-changing realm.
Admire this year's entries in the Teen Art Contest. We'll have the art displayed for your viewing pleasure and we'll congratulate the Top Honors recipients.
Get ready to create, explore, and play together at the Library while building early literacy and school readiness skills. Play clothes are recommended because some of the activities may be messy.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers.
Customize your ball and putt your way through the stories as we celebrate National Picture Book Month! Picture Book Putt Putt is offered at the following times: Thursday, November 5-10:00am-12:00pm | Madge Youtz Branch Saturday, November 7-10:30am-3:30pm | Lake Community Branch Monday, November 9- 2:30-7:00pm | East Canton Branch Friday, November 13- 10:00-11:45am | North Branch Monday, November 16- 10:00am-12:00pm | Jackson Community Branch Tuesday, November 17- 4:00-7:00pm | DeHoff Memorial Branch Saturday, November 21- 10:30am-1:00pm | Plain Community Branch Monday, November 23- 10:00am-12:00pm | Perry Sippo Branch Tuesday, November 24- 4:00-6:00pm | Main Library Saturday, November 28- 2:00pm-4:00pm | Southgate Branch
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Come hang out at Jackson Community Branch and enjoy time with the whole family. Board games, card games, and giant games will be available.
Stop on by for an exciting evening of painting for elementary-aged children! We will provide step by step instructions, paint, canvases, and drinks. Be creative, meet new friends, and try something new! We will be painting Squishmallow portraits so bring your favorite Squishmallow with you. If needed, we will have pictures of Squishmallows to use.
Attention! Learn about the skills military members master during their careers. Interact with our friends in the National Guard and earn badges for each skill you learn. Our active duty and veteran visitors will join us for activities and games.
As the Winter Solstice draws near, we look for a light in the dark. Come shine your light brightly by creating an autumn leaf lantern!
Each November, Santa Claus and his North Pole elves deliver two very special mailboxes to the City of Canton. These magical mailboxes give children the chance to send their letters straight to Santa, with drop-off locations at the Canton Garden Center (Stadium Park) and the Edward "Peel" Coleman Community Center (Crenshaw Park). Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that Santa can send a reply before the end of the Christmas season. Letters to Santa Drop-off deadline: Monday, December 14, 2026.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Customize your ball and putt your way through the stories as we celebrate National Picture Book Month! Picture Book Putt Putt is offered at the following times: Thursday, November 5-10:00am-12:00pm | Madge Youtz Branch Saturday, November 7-10:30am-3:30pm | Lake Community Branch Monday, November 9- 2:30-7:00pm | East Canton Branch Friday, November 13- 10:00-11:45am | North Branch Monday, November 16- 10:00am-12:00pm | Jackson Community Branch Tuesday, November 17- 4:00-7:00pm | DeHoff Memorial Branch Saturday, November 21- 10:30am-1:00pm | Plain Community Branch Monday, November 23- 10:00am-12:00pm | Perry Sippo Branch Tuesday, November 24- 4:00-6:00pm | Main Library Saturday, November 28- 2:00pm-4:00pm | Southgate Branch
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Did you know children learn through play? Drop in to create, explore, and play together while building early literacy and school readiness skills. Play clothes are recommended because some of the activities may be messy.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Bring a favorite book to share or borrow one of the Library's to read to licensed therapy dogs. This is a great way to practice reading skills in a criticism-free and comfortable environment! FAQs What should I expect when attending this event? Licensed therapy dogs provide a safe and calm environment. Dog handlers are present at all times. Children who attend this event report having a greater enjoyment of reading.
Get ready for bed with books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! Build early literacy skills and come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance in your pajamas! This program is for families with young children.
The Canton Garden Center proudly presents the 36th annual Holly Pine Lane! Join us for a free, family-friendly holiday tradition celebrating the season with decorated Christmas trees, dazzling light displays, hot cocoa and cookies, activities for kids, and a special visit from our friend, Santa Claus. Thursday, November 19, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Santa arrives at 6:20 PM. Also, Holiday Light Up in the Park) Friday, November 20, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Santa arrives at 12:30 PM) Saturday, November 21, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Santa arrives at 12:30 PM) Sunday, November 22, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Santa arrives at 12:30 PM) This beloved tradition is the perfect way to share the magic of the season with your loved ones. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children.
Save the D8! (Get it?) Calling all teens to the Perry Career and Wellness Center to create characters, play short one-off games, and explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons. No experience necessary.
Lights! Camera! Action! Join us for a special showing of The Peanuts Movie . Movie is rated G. Popcorn will be provided.
Stop, drop, and play with exciting firefighter-themed activities designed to spark imagination and teamwork.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children. Indoor programs begin at 11:00AM at the National First Ladies Library & Museum (205 Market Ave. South, Canton, OH 44702). Free parking is available in the First Ladies National Historic Site parking next to the historic Saxton-McKinley House, which is one block south of the Museum.
Customize your ball and putt your way through the stories as we celebrate National Picture Book Month! Drop in anytime from 10:30am-1:00pm and enjoy a round! Picture Book Putt Putt is offered at the following times: Thursday, November 5-10:00am-12:00pm | Madge Youtz Branch Saturday, November 7-10:30am-3:30pm | Lake Community Branch Monday, November 9- 2:30-7:00pm | East Canton Branch Friday, November 13- 10:00-11:45am | North Branch Monday, November 16- 10:00am-12:00pm | Jackson Community Branch Tuesday, November 17- 4:00-7:00pm | DeHoff Memorial Branch Saturday, November 21- 10:30am-1:00pm | Plain Community Branch Monday, November 23- 10:00am-12:00pm | Perry Sippo Branch Tuesday, November 24- 4:00-6:00pm | Main Library Saturday, November 28- 2:00pm-4:00pm | Southgate Branch
Calling all teens and tweens! Switch up your Saturday for an afternoon of games on the Nintendo Switch. Cheer on your friends and take turns in some friendly competition.
Imagine, create, and build with LEGO® and/or DUPLO® bricks (provided). Drop by and use your imagination to build whatever your mind can dream up. Creative play with building blocks fosters problem solving, enhances spatial skills, encourages imagination, and plus—it's FUN. FAQs What concepts do children learn by playing with building blocks? math skills understanding fractions geometry color identification
The epic journey of a young hero and her Spirit Guides who embark on a quest to save their home in the spectacular Amazon Rainforest. Rated TV-Y7.
Customize your ball and putt your way through the stories as we celebrate National Picture Book Month! Picture Book Putt Putt is offered at the following times: Thursday, November 5-10:00am-12:00pm | Madge Youtz Branch Saturday, November 7-10:30am-3:30pm | Lake Community Branch Monday, November 9- 2:30-7:00pm | East Canton Branch Friday, November 13- 10:00-11:45am | North Branch Monday, November 16- 10:00am-12:00pm | Jackson Community Branch Tuesday, November 17- 4:00-7:00pm | DeHoff Memorial Branch Saturday, November 21- 10:30am-1:00pm | Plain Community Branch Monday, November 23- 10:00am-12:00pm | Perry Sippo Branch Tuesday, November 24- 4:00-6:00pm | Main Library Saturday, November 28- 2:00pm-4:00pm | Southgate Branch
Gather with friends in a welcoming space where young enthusiasts of RPGs (role-playing games) and CCG's (Collectible Card Games) can explore diverse gaming worlds!
Learn, play, and trade Magic: The Gathering cards. Cards provided by MagiKids. Beginners welcome. Build decks, battle friends, and keep the cards you open.
Talk books, try a craft, learn something STEM, or just hang out! Get together to share interests and try new things.
Customize your ball and putt your way through the stories as we celebrate National Picture Book Month! Picture Book Putt Putt is offered at the following times: Thursday, November 5-10:00am-12:00pm | Madge Youtz Branch Saturday, November 7-10:30am-3:30pm | Lake Community Branch Monday, November 9- 2:30-7:00pm | East Canton Branch Friday, November 13- 10:00-11:45am | North Branch Monday, November 16- 10:00am-12:00pm | Jackson Community Branch Tuesday, November 17- 4:00-7:00pm | DeHoff Memorial Branch Saturday, November 21- 10:30am-1:00pm | Plain Community Branch Monday, November 23- 10:00am-12:00pm | Perry Sippo Branch Tuesday, November 24- 4:00-6:00pm | Main Library Saturday, November 28- 2:00pm-4:00pm | Southgate Branch
Teens create colorful deer art inspired by Woody Crumbo, using bold shapes and movement to design vibrant dancing deer full of culture, rhythm, and imagination.
Did you know children learn through play? Drop in to create, explore, and play together while building early literacy and school readiness skills. Play clothes are recommended because some of the activities may be messy.
Customize your ball and putt your way through the stories as we celebrate National Picture Book Month! Picture Book Putt Putt is offered at the following times: Thursday, November 5-10:00am-12:00pm | Madge Youtz Branch Saturday, November 7-10:30am-3:30pm | Lake Community Branch Monday, November 9- 2:30-7:00pm | East Canton Branch Friday, November 13- 10:00-11:45am | North Branch Monday, November 16- 10:00am-12:00pm | Jackson Community Branch Tuesday, November 17- 4:00-7:00pm | DeHoff Memorial Branch Saturday, November 21- 10:30am-1:00pm | Plain Community Branch Monday, November 23- 10:00am-12:00pm | Perry Sippo Branch Tuesday, November 24- 4:00-6:00pm | Main Library Saturday, November 28- 2:00pm-4:00pm | Southgate Branch
Imagine, create, and build with LEGO® and/or DUPLO® bricks (provided). Drop by and use your imagination to build whatever your mind can dream up. Creative play with building blocks fosters problem solving, enhances spatial skills, encourages imagination, and plus—they’re FUN. FAQs What concepts do children learn by playing with building blocks? math skills understanding fractions geometry color identification
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, bounce, clap, sing, and dance! Recommended age group: children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Canton is the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the enshrinement weekend each summer is the city's biggest event. The McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, with its planetarium and Discover World science hall, and the Canton Museum of Art are the year-round family stops. Stark Library serves Canton and the county's towns.
Holiday events for kids in Canton, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
46 children’s events are on in Canton in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Stark Library (10 branches, 535 upcoming programmes), plus Stadium Park. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve East Canton, Hartville, Navarre and Waynesburg, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
33 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
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Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Canton’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
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