Summer Fun at Canton Library

Exciting new programs are underway at the Canton Library, where community, creativity, and curiosity take center stage.

From reading challenges and prize drawings to live animal encounters and creative workshops, Summer Break at the Canton Library offers something for everyone. Sign up, read books, attend programs, and make the most of your summer with fun, free activities for all ages.

Summer Break Baltimore 2025
Summer Break Baltimore is underway! Participants receive a free Summer Break t-shirt upon registration as well as a free book to add to their home library in June, July, and August, available while supplies and sizes last. Book title availability will vary and t-shirts are expected to go quickly, so visit your local library to learn more.  Once registered for Summer Break Baltimore, you can earn entries into monthly prize drawings by reading books and attending programs at the Library! Stop by your nearest Pratt Library location to redeem your raffle tickets each time you read a book or attend a program.

"The Canton community is full of fun, adventurous, and curious people who love engaging programs. We wanted to offer new experiences that match their spirit of exploration and creativity!" – Morgan Stanton, Canton Library Branch Manager

Harbor Habitats, a 2 part Series with Leanna Wetmore

Thursday, June 5 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Join us for Part 2 of our Harbor Habitats program (even if you missed the first part last month) at the Lancaster Canal Butterfly Garden, 650 Exeter Street near Living Classrooms. Take a mini eco-tour on the Waterfront Promenade! Explore the Lancaster Canal Butterfly Waystation, see three new Habitat Sculptures, examine an oyster cage, and witness a red-bellied cooter sunbathing at Turtle Islands! 

Tour the Golden Domes of Canton

Saturday, June 7 at 10:45 am

Join the Friends of the Canton Library and tour two gold-domed buildings in Canton. Get an inside look at the art, architecture, and rich history of two neighborhood landmarks. This tour will include both St. Casimir's and St. Michaels churches. The tour starts at the Canton Library and ends at St. Michaels on Eastern Avenue. This is a walking tour.

Made Up with Pride
Thursday, June 26 at 6 pm
Makeup can be a powerful tool for self-expression, but it can be overwhelming figuring out where to start! Learn makeup basics through a gender-affirming lens with local nonbinary dragster Orion Ridgely. Whether you're interested in makeup as an art form, a source of gender euphoria, or a fun way to change up your appearance -- from full glam to "no makeup" makeup -- all curious minds are welcome.

Note: Attendees are invited to bring their own makeup for use during the presentation; however, free makeup will be supplied to the first 10 attendees or while supplies last. Space for this program is limited; registration required .

In Stitches Club
Saturday, June 28 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint---or have another favorite craft---bring your work in progress to join us for a morning of crafting, conversation, and camaraderie.

The Canton Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library is located at 1030 S. Ellwood Street. For more info visit https://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/canton.