About Us
Canton Public Library serves more than 85,000 residents of Canton Township, a community in western Wayne County, Michigan. We are a member of The Library Network (TLN) and the Metro Net Library Consortium. The library's director is Eva Davis.
Mission
The Canton Public Library connects your community.Our Core Values
Relevance
We will adapt and grow as our community’s needs change, providing flexible, customizable and evolving collections and services.Integrity
We are respectful of all people at all times and serve our community with excellence.Access
We support the pursuit of individual and community goals by ensuring the open exchange of diverse materials and ideas.Leadership
We will lead with enthusiasm and respond to challenges with creativity and professionalism.Find out more about our Strategic Plan.
Facts
- CPL contains approximately 270,600 unique titles and 307,300 total materials
- Canton Public Library is the busiest single-branch library in the state
- 1,951,445 items circulated in 2010
- Set a one-day circulation record of 12,167 items on June 16, 2008
- Added 7952 new patrons in 2010
- Over 71% of cardholders are Canton residents
- Facility is 53,000 square feet
- International language collection: Over 5,000 items in 21 languages
- Employs 108 people in full-time, part-time, seasonal and on-call positions
