Canton Public Library

09/04/2026

The library will be closed Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Be sure to stop by beforehand to stock up on books and more—or explore our digital collection anytime at www.cantonpl.org.

We’ll see you when we reopen on Tuesday, September 8!

09/03/2026

Riding your bike to the library? 🚲 If you need to make a few small adjustments or put some air in your tires, you can now use our new bicycle fix-it station! It’s located next to the outdoor book drop near the library entrance.

Take care of your bike, then treat yourself to a good book while you’re here!

09/01/2026

Ready for some fall fun? 🍂 We’ve rounded up a few destinations in southeast Michigan that the whole family can enjoy, from c***r and donuts to pumpkin patches and corn mazes.

Take a look at the full list and start planning your weekend: https://bit.ly/4x5MtcB.

And this is just a sampling of the many fall destinations Michigan has to offer—there’s plenty more to explore!

08/31/2026

Happy first day of school, everyone! 🎒The start of a new school year is always one to remember. Our staff is sharing some of their own memorable yearbook photos from over the years—take a look!

08/28/2026

Drumroll, please! How many pom poms do you think our patrons earned this summer?

…11,107! 🎉

That’s one pom pom for every program attended, activity completed and book read. You all packed so much fun into your summer at the library, and we’re so glad you joined us.

And a huge shout-out to Jenny, our Engagement & Design Operations Assistant, for counting all 11,107 pom poms (and finding somewhere to store them all)!

08/27/2026

A big thank you to the incredible Friends of the Canton Public Library! Their generous support has helped dedicated CPL staff further their education through scholarships and provided additional funding to grow our children’s toy collection ahead of the upcoming Children’s Library renovation.

We’re so grateful for their ongoing commitment to our library, our staff and our community.

Friends of Canton Public library award scholarships to library employees to further their education.Canton Public Library

08/25/2026

Thank you, Dolly, for believing that every child deserves a book and the chance to fall in love with reading. We’re so grateful for all you’ve done for libraries, literacy and generations of readers. ❤️

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend, cultural icon, and champion of literacy Dolly Parton.

Dolly’s award-winning Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, has put hundreds of millions of free books into the hands of children across America and was considered by her to be one of her greatest achievements.

“We’re giving books to kids who wouldn’t have a chance to get them otherwise,” she told American Libraries in a 2018 interview. “A lot of people think this is just for poor children—it’s for all children. It’s important to get books into the hands of any child that we can.”

ALA was proud to confer Dolly with an honorary lifetime membership, the Association’s highest honor, in 2023 for her lasting impact on librarianship, libraries, and the communities they serve.

Dolly was also part of ALA’s Celebrity READ campaign, in which she holds a copy of 'The Little Engine That Could.'

“I’ve always related to that book because I’m the little engine that did!” she said.

Thank you, Dolly. ❤️

08/25/2026

We want to know—what did you enjoy the most at the library this summer?

08/24/2026

Love fairy tales with a darker twist? Librarian Jaclyn, who leads our Homeschool Hangout programs, has the perfect YA fantasy recommendation for you.

She’s been loving “Into the Heartless Wood” by Joanna Ruth Meyer, a story centered on the search for a soul and connection.

“I loved the atmosphere,” Jaclyn says. “And I absolutely loved the main antagonist. With all the fantasy I've read, I've never met a character quite like it.” She recommends it for fans of darker fantasy and classic fairy-tale retellings.

Learn more about Jaclyn’s pick here: https://bit.ly/StaffPicksJaclyn.

08/20/2026

Share a favorite photo from your summer in the comments! Our librarians will reply with a personalized book recommendation just for you.