Services
Group Study & Meeting Rooms
The three group study rooms in the eastern wing of the building are first-come, first-serve; sign up at the East Reference Desk. Rules for use of the group study rooms are available here and at the East Reference Desk, as well as being posted in each group study room.
The Community Room must be booked in advance by calling the Administrative Office at (734) 397-0999. Rental fees may apply. Please refer to the Community Room Policy for details and restrictions.
Book a Librarian
Get one-on-one assistance from a librarian on reference projects, Internet use or other library services. Make an appointment and our librarians can help you post a resume to a job hunt site, learn to navigate the web and set up email, get in-depth reference assistance, research a health topic, learn to use a database, and more. It's your own private consultation with a reference librarian, scheduled at your convenience. Call (734) 397-0999 or ask at the Reference Desk to set up your appointment.
May We Suggest?
May We Suggest is a service that provides customized book recommendations to our patrons. To get your own personalized recommendation, just fill out the May We Suggest form -- you can expect results within 10 days.
Copy Center
A copy card is necessary for using most Copy Center services. The reusable card initially costs $1.00, and provides 50¢ worth of printing. Additional value is added in $1.00 increments.We accept Cash or check for other services (fax, supplies, stamps)
If you want to print while using your laptop or mobile device, you should use our wireless printing service. Your print job will stay in the Copy Center print queue until the close of business the day it is sent.
| Machine | Capabilities | Price |
|---|---|---|
| B&W copy machines | 8.5x11, 8.5x14, double-sided | 10¢ per side |
| Color copy machine | 8.5x11 - 11x17 | 50¢ per page |
| B&W Printers | 8.5x11 | 10¢ per page |
| Color Printer | 8.5x11 | 50¢ per page |
| Fax | Send/Receive | Send: $1/page (+$3 International) Receive: 10¢/page [(734) 397-0532] |
Other Copy Services
- Scanners - Scan documents or graphics and save to your media of choice
- Microfilm / Microfiche - One machine reads both roll microfilm and fiche
- Typewriter - IBM Selectric
- Optelec Viewer - Magnifies any reading material
- Paper Cutter
- Tax Forms - Federal and State forms available January-April
Supplies for Sale
- USB flash drive ($8)
- Floppy disk (25¢)
- Blank CDR (50¢)
- Headphones ($1)
- AAA batteries (75¢)
Tours
For under-age-18 groups, contact Anne Heidemann of the Children's, Tween and Teen Department at (734) 397-0999 ext. 1242. All other inquiries should be directed to Rebecca Havenstein-Coughlin of the Adult Department, ext. 1112.
Group Home Visits
We welcome the opportunity to schedule your group to visit the library. Benefits of scheduling a visit include:
- Materials of your choice can be pulled for you in advance
- One or more of the library's study rooms can be reserved for your visit
- We can arrange programs, video presentations, or use of the BiFolkal kits
To schedule a group visit, contact Laura Fawcett, adult services librarian, by email (fawcettl@cantonpl.org) or phone (734-397-0999 extension 1138).
Assistive Technology
The library makes the following assistive technology available:
- Wheelchair-accessible Internet stations with 21-inch computer monitor
- Magnasite reader, a machine that magnifies print (located in the copy center)
Books by Mail
Canton residents who are physically unable to come to the library, either due to a permanent or long-term illness or are over the age of 65, can now have books mailed directly to their home at no charge. For more information go to Books by Mail.
For more information about the library's services for older adults, contact Joyce Simowski, adult services librarian, by email (simowskij@cantonpl.org) or phone (734-397-0999 extension 1125).
