Services
Everything Canton
Canton Public Library has partnered with CantonWiki; The 500 listings previously on Everything Canton are now available in a friendly, easy-to-use wiki format.
Tools
We offer a number of tools to make it easier to find books, DVDs, and more in the CPL catalog.
Browser Search Provider
If you use Internet Explorer (7+) or Firefox (2+), the search bar in the upper-right-hand corner should glow when you visit any page on this site. Click the downward-pointing arrow and add CPL Catalog to search our catalog from anywhere.
Our search provider also gives you search suggestions as you type. For instance, if you're looking for a "fancy" book, the title, author, and book jacket for the first 8 results will show up below in IE8, or the text of the title in FF2+.
Bookmarklet
No matter which browser you use, you can find books mentioned on a website with just one click. CPL <— Drag this link into your bookmarks toolbar, or just add it as a bookmark. If you click it on any page, a box will pop up, containing a list of all the books mentioned on the page that Canton Public Library has (assuming that item's ISBN is available on the page). To learn more about bookmarklets, check out Wikipedia's entry.
Widgets & Gadgets
If you want to do a quick search of our catalog from your desktop or personalized homepage, use these live search widgets. Along with the ability to search directly by keyword, each widget also provides the top 7 relevant suggestions for your search term on-the-fly.
IE8 Accelerator
Internet Explorer 8 added a new feature called "accelerators," which allow you to browse faster. When you , you can highlight text on any page and quickly send it as a search to our catalog, just by clicking the little blue box. It even previews the first few results in a balloon. If you would like this same functionality in Firefox, you can use the IE8 Activities (Accelerators) for Firefox extension.
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Interlibrary Loan - FAQ
What is Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a cooperative agreement between libraries to lend and borrow materials from their collections. This system is used to supply a variety of resources that are not available at the Canton Public Library. Our patrons have access to two methods of requesting interloans. One is the Michigan eLibrary catalog (MeLCat), where patrons may place their own requests.Book Club-in-a-Bag
Our Book Club-in-a-Bag provides everything your group needs for a great discussion all in one easy kit! This gives you the opportunity to conduct book discussions like those that take place at the library but, with Book Club-in-a-Bag, you can do it wherever and whenever you like.
Email Book Club
Join our Email Book Club and read a small portion of a book daily in your email. There are many categories from which to choose, and you can see them all, including current titles, on the Sign Up page. Pick as many as you like.
Book Clubs
Lunch and a Book
Lunch and a Book meets the second Thursday of the month (Noon to 1:00PM), except for December. Bring a lunch (optional) and join the conversation.Open event, no pre-registration required
Adult Contemporary Book Discussion Group
Adult Contemporary Book Discussion Group meets the third Monday of the month (7:00 p.m.). This self-directed group is sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Public Library.Borrowing
Loan Policies (Borrowing Times)
For more details, check out our loan policies page. Generally:- Books and most other materials: 3 weeks
- DVDs and special items: 1 week
- Pay in person with cash, check, or credit card
- Pay online through your Catalog "MyAccount"
Renewal Options
Checked-out items may be renewed four times in most circumstances. To renew:- Online: After logging into My Account, hit the button to enter your Patron Record.
Renewal Options
Online Renewal
Login to My Account, click the button to enter your patron record, then view the list of items that you have checked out. You can either put a check mark in each of the boxes for items you wish to renew, then click on "Renew Selected Items," or you can simply click on the box, "Renew All." Online renewal is available 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
Staff Renewal
The staff of the Canton Public Library can help, either by phone at (734) 397-0999 or in person at the Checkout Desk if you're visiting the library. Please have your library card ready. In both cases, these renewals must be done during regular business hours (Regular Business Hours and Holiday Closing Schedule).
Loan Policies
Renewable materials can be renewed four times after the original checkout unless they are on hold for another patron. Materials will be kept on the hold shelf a maximum of four days after notification of availability is sent to requestors.
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Computers
The library has more than 150 computers for public use. We also offer computer classes throughout the year.
Public space library computers are filtered as per State & Federal law. The Internet Lab is restricted to 18-years-and-older by law because it provides unfiltered access on 24 machines. For more information, see our Computing Resources Policies & Procedures
Free Wi-fi is available to patrons with mobile devices. Internet and power ports are located throughout the building.
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.
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