Programs & Services


Unique Populations

The Canton Public Library is open to all residents of the Canton community. We offer services, resources and equipment designed to provide accessibility to all patrons.


Group Home Visits

The Canton Public Library offers you the opportunity to schedule your group visit to the library, located at 1200 S. Canton Center Road. This provides an easy way to ensure a quality library experience for all. Benefits of scheduling your visit include:

  • Materials of your choice can be pulled for you in advance of your visit.
  • 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).

International Languages

Materials are available in dozens of languages at the Canton Public Library.

Older Adults

The library makes the following assistive technology available:

  • Wheelchair-accessible Internet stations with 21-inch computer monitor.
  • Magnasite reader, a machine that magnifies print to make it easier to read, 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.

Also of possible interest:

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).