The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer April buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!

Buy 2 get 1 free-Everything in the bookstore!!

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, April 26, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, April 27, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, April 29, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer February buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!

Buy 2 get 1 free-All adult fiction

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, March 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, March 23, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, March 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer February buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!

Buy 2 get 1 free-All adult fiction

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, February 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, February 23, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, February 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Holiday hours for Secondhand Prose bookstore:

• Closed December 24th and 25th
• Open December 26th, 2:00-8:00 PM
• Closed December 31st and January 1st
• Open January 2nd, 2:00-8:00 PM

There will be no "members only day" either week.

The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer December buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!

1/2 Off

Specially priced books and Christmas themed books.

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, December 14, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, December 15, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, December 17, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer November buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!

Buy two get one free

Cookbooks, crafts, children's and self help.

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, November 16, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, November 17, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, November 19, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer October buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!

• Buy two get one free — All adult fiction (mysteries, novels, romance, science fiction and westerns)
• Buy two get one free — Self-help

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, October 26, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, October 27, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, October 29, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Join origami expert, Charles Esseltine, on Thursday, October 4 from 7:00-8:00 PM to learn about basic folds and shapes. Charles will demontrate a variety of origami models, including some fun, Halloween designs. All materials will be provided. All ages and experience levels welcome. Registration is required and will open on September 25. Little hands will need assistance from big hands. Warning: All attendants must arrive willing to have fun!
Photo used with permission by origamiguy1971. 

The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer September buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!

• 1/2 Off — Crafts and cookbooks
• 8 for $1.00 — Children and youth

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, September 21, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, September 22, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, September 24, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer August buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!

Buy two get one free

Hard back mystery, romance and novels

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, August 24, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, August 25, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, August 27, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is feeling the holiday spirit, and during July you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!

Christmas in July

All specially-priced books 50% off.

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, July 27, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, July 28, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, July 30, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

There are plenty of reasons to drop by Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library), and during June there are 3 more:

Buy 2, Get 1 Free

During June, all science fiction, novels (mystery is not included) and romance are buy two, get one free.

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, June 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, June 23, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, June 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Secondhand Prose Book Store is having a special sale for the week of May 29-June 5. All paperback romance $4.00 a bag. See the Friends of the Library page for hours and details.

There are plenty of reasons to drop by Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library), and during May there are 6 more:

Buy 2, Get 1 Free

During May, all sports, business, science, animal, gardening and textbooks are buy two, get one free.

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):

• Friday, May 18, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, May 19, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Monday, May 21, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Organization for Bat Conservation visited the library on Earth Day to kick-off our Earth Week celebrations. Mr. Chad presented their Animal Adaptations program and brought over a number of furry and feathered friends. Check out our slideshow.

Kevin Boyle, historian and author of Arc of Justice, will be appearing at Fox Hills' banquet center on Tuesday, May 29 at Noon for the 26th annual Friends of the Library Plymouth-Canton-Northville-Novi Book and Author Luncheon.

Reserve your seats, which are available using this request form, starting April 15.

In April all Biography, Fiction (novels, mystery, romance) and self-help are buy 2 get 1 free.

Our monthly Bag Sale will be on April 27, 28 and 30.

Learn more about the Friends of the Library, find the bookstore hours, and see why to join the Friends on the Friends page.