Youth Chess *CANCLED*
A youth chess meetup at the library has been canceled, so no games or instruction are scheduled for this date. Contact Canton Library for information about future youth chess gatherings.
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Marked canceled, this youth chess meetup was planned as a library gathering for young players to practice strategy, play games, and connect over chess.
Marked canceled, this youth chess meetup was planned as a library gathering for young players to practice strategy, play games, and connect over chess.
Marked canceled, this youth chess meetup was planned as a library gathering for young players to practice strategy, play games, and connect over chess.
The scheduled youth chess meetup is canceled for the Thanksgiving holiday, so no chess games, beginner instruction, or youth library gathering will take place this week.
The scheduled youth chess meetup is canceled for the Thanksgiving holiday, so no chess games, beginner instruction, or youth library gathering will take place this week.
The scheduled youth chess meetup is canceled for the Thanksgiving holiday, so no chess games, beginner instruction, or youth library gathering will take place this week.
Youth Chess
MoreCasual drop-in chess brings players ages 8–17 together for friendly games, with boards and pieces supplied. All skill levels are welcome, making it an easy way to learn, practice, and connect.
Casual drop-in chess brings players ages 8–17 together for friendly games, with boards and pieces supplied. All skill levels are welcome, making it an easy way to learn, practice, and connect.
Casual drop-in chess brings players ages 8–17 together for friendly games, with boards and pieces supplied. All skill levels are welcome, making it an easy way to learn, practice, and connect.
A children’s storytime centered on movement and music, inviting young readers to wiggle and groove alongside books. The event is marked canceled.
A children’s storytime centered on movement and music, inviting young readers to wiggle and groove alongside books. The event is marked canceled.
A children’s storytime centered on movement and music, inviting young readers to wiggle and groove alongside books. The event is marked canceled.
The children's movement-and-music storytime is canceled for Thanksgiving, so no storytelling, songs, or dancing will take place at the library on this date.
The children's movement-and-music storytime is canceled for Thanksgiving, so no storytelling, songs, or dancing will take place at the library on this date.
The children's movement-and-music storytime is canceled for Thanksgiving, so no storytelling, songs, or dancing will take place at the library on this date.
Trade collectible cards with friends, then test strategy in a friendly tournament built around Reading Dragons & Friends. Young players ages 6–11 can also get an exclusive event card.
Trade collectible cards with friends, then test strategy in a friendly tournament built around Reading Dragons & Friends. Young players ages 6–11 can also get an exclusive event card.
Trade collectible cards with friends, then test strategy in a friendly tournament built around Reading Dragons & Friends. Young players ages 6–11 can also get an exclusive event card.
Chess Club
MoreCasual chess games and peer learning welcome players of every skill level in a friendly, all-ages library setting. Drop in to practice strategy, meet local players, and learn at the board.
Casual chess games and peer learning welcome players of every skill level in a friendly, all-ages library setting. Drop in to practice strategy, meet local players, and learn at the board.
Casual chess games and peer learning welcome players of every skill level in a friendly, all-ages library setting. Drop in to practice strategy, meet local players, and learn at the board.
Settle in for a family-friendly evening of board games, puzzles, and chess, with a broad game library to explore or favorite games brought from home.
Settle in for a family-friendly evening of board games, puzzles, and chess, with a broad game library to explore or favorite games brought from home.
Settle in for a family-friendly evening of board games, puzzles, and chess, with a broad game library to explore or favorite games brought from home.
Young participants taste-test snacks and discover which treat won their election, turning a playful vote-counting celebration into a family-friendly library activity. Advance registration is required.
Young participants taste-test snacks and discover which treat won their election, turning a playful vote-counting celebration into a family-friendly library activity. Advance registration is required.
Young participants taste-test snacks and discover which treat won their election, turning a playful vote-counting celebration into a family-friendly library activity. Advance registration is required.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Young children ages 1 to 5 engage with stories through interactive music, movement, and playful participation. A lively early childhood activity encourages listening, rhythm, and joyful group connection.
Young children ages 1 to 5 engage with stories through interactive music, movement, and playful participation. A lively early childhood activity encourages listening, rhythm, and joyful group connection.
Young children ages 1 to 5 engage with stories through interactive music, movement, and playful participation. A lively early childhood activity encourages listening, rhythm, and joyful group connection.
Drop off a crocheted square to contribute to a community yarn bomb project, turning individual fiber art into a colorful public installation.
Drop off a crocheted square to contribute to a community yarn bomb project, turning individual fiber art into a colorful public installation.
Drop off a crocheted square to contribute to a community yarn bomb project, turning individual fiber art into a colorful public installation.
Appointment-based reading practice with Teddy the therapy dog supports elementary children and adults developing literacy skills, creating a relaxed, encouraging setting for building confidence and fluency.
Appointment-based reading practice with Teddy the therapy dog supports elementary children and adults developing literacy skills, creating a relaxed, encouraging setting for building confidence and fluency.
Appointment-based reading practice with Teddy the therapy dog supports elementary children and adults developing literacy skills, creating a relaxed, encouraging setting for building confidence and fluency.
Elementary-aged children and adults build reading confidence by reading aloud with therapy dog Wiggins in a welcoming library setting, with appointments supporting developing readers at varied skill levels.
Elementary-aged children and adults build reading confidence by reading aloud with therapy dog Wiggins in a welcoming library setting, with appointments supporting developing readers at varied skill levels.
Elementary-aged children and adults build reading confidence by reading aloud with therapy dog Wiggins in a welcoming library setting, with appointments supporting developing readers at varied skill levels.
Chess Mates
MoreCasual chess games bring new and experienced players together for friendly matches, shared strategy, and spectating. Boards are available for all ages, from kids and teens to adults.
Casual chess games bring new and experienced players together for friendly matches, shared strategy, and spectating. Boards are available for all ages, from kids and teens to adults.
Casual chess games bring new and experienced players together for friendly matches, shared strategy, and spectating. Boards are available for all ages, from kids and teens to adults.
Children ages 6–11 create clay creatures, design fantasy characters, and make a DIY dragon egg inspired by Reading Dragons & Friends. Registration is required, and each child receives an exclusive collectible card.
Children ages 6–11 create clay creatures, design fantasy characters, and make a DIY dragon egg inspired by Reading Dragons & Friends. Registration is required, and each child receives an exclusive collectible card.
Children ages 6–11 create clay creatures, design fantasy characters, and make a DIY dragon egg inspired by Reading Dragons & Friends. Registration is required, and each child receives an exclusive collectible card.
Kids ages 4–10 assemble colorful snack materials into adorable edible reindeer, then enjoy their sweet creations. A hands-on holiday craft workshop with registration required.
Kids ages 4–10 assemble colorful snack materials into adorable edible reindeer, then enjoy their sweet creations. A hands-on holiday craft workshop with registration required.
Kids ages 4–10 assemble colorful snack materials into adorable edible reindeer, then enjoy their sweet creations. A hands-on holiday craft workshop with registration required.
Young collectors can trade Pokémon cards and battle in a relaxed library meetup. Designed for children ages 6–11, with parent or guardian supervision encouraged to support fair swaps.
Young collectors can trade Pokémon cards and battle in a relaxed library meetup. Designed for children ages 6–11, with parent or guardian supervision encouraged to support fair swaps.
Young collectors can trade Pokémon cards and battle in a relaxed library meetup. Designed for children ages 6–11, with parent or guardian supervision encouraged to support fair swaps.
Board Game Club
MoreSettle in for family-friendly board games with options for preschoolers and older players, from pre-K onward. Snacks add to this relaxed afternoon of tabletop play and community connection.
Settle in for family-friendly board games with options for preschoolers and older players, from pre-K onward. Snacks add to this relaxed afternoon of tabletop play and community connection.
Settle in for family-friendly board games with options for preschoolers and older players, from pre-K onward. Snacks add to this relaxed afternoon of tabletop play and community connection.