Summer Reading Program

The Canton Public Library kicks off its 2026 Summer Reading Program with a titanosaur-sized celebration at Central Park on Friday, May 29 from 11 AM to 4 PM.
All are welcome to enjoy educational and fun programming by Dino Encounters, participate in fossil digs, ride a dinosaur, and enjoy other fun activities all day. The Summer Reading Kick-Off is sponsored in part by HomeBank.
Attendees can also register for the library’s Summer Reading Program and enjoy fun activities and reading challenges all summer long. Those registered for the reading program are eligible to win prizes such as coupons from local businesses, free books, and more.
The library will also offer regular programs, crafts, and learning opportunities for all ages all summer. For more information about the Summer Reading Program, call 573-288-5279 or visit www.cantonmopubliclibrary.org or facebook at Your Canton Public Library.
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State
The library is located at 403 Lewis Street in Canton, MO. It is open 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays.