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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.

The ISBN 0553109537 should trigger the bookmarklet, so try it on this page!

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.

• Microsoft Windows (Vista/7) Sidebar Gadget
• Mac OS X Dashboard Widget
• iGoogle Gadget
• Netvibes Widget

IE8 Accelerator

Internet Explorer 8 added a new feature called "accelerators," which allow you to browse faster. When you Add CPL Catalog Accelerator, 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.

Chrome Extension and Theme

If you use Google's Chrome browser, you can make it easy to search the CPL catalog and dress up your browser with a special CPL theme.

Extension

Install CPL's Chrome extension to find books, DVDs, and more on any page on the web. If none are found, you can use the search bar to find what you're looking for.

Theme

Install CPL's Chrome theme for an stylish, unobtrusive way to show your support for CPL.

GoodReads Book Link

If you you use popular personal book management site GoodReads, you can Add CPL as a book link for quick access to items in our catalog.

Firefox Persona

Dress up your Firefox with Canton Public Library! Personas are "easy-to-install, easy-to-use themes that change the look of your Firefox web browser."

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 this open, no-registration-required conversation.

Adult Contemporary Book Discussion Group

Adult Contemporary Book Discussion Group meets at 7:00PM on the third Monday of each month.

Apply for a Card

Library cards are available to Canton residents or those who work in the Township; present valid photo ID or a pay stub with a Canton address. See our Circulation Policy for full details.

Note: Non-residents can purchase a membership for $170 annually per family. This is the average annual household tax contribution to the library.

Every three years on your birthday — one year for non-residents — we renew your card and update your contact information, ensuring that you receive messages regarding your account.

You can find eligibility information and get started online:

Renewable materials may be renewed four times after the original checkout unless they are on hold for another patron.

Online Renewal

Log in to your Patron Record to 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 at any time.

Staff Renewal

The staff of the Canton Public Library can help, either by phone at 734-397-0999 [option #3], 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 when the library is open (Regular business hours and holiday closings).

Item Type	Item Limit	Loan Period	Fine/Day	Holds	Renew
Books	No Limit	3 Weeks	20¢
Large Print Books	No Limit	3 Weeks	20¢
Recorded Books	No Limit	3 Weeks	20¢
Maps	No Limit	3 Weeks	20¢

Canton residents have reciprocal borrowing privileges (they can borrow materials) with the following libraries. To search many of them at the same time, use the TLN Catalog.

The library has nearly 150 computers for public use. We also offer computer classes throughout the year.

Public space library computers are filtered as per State 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 and Procedures

Free Wi-fi is available to patrons with mobile devices. Internet and power ports are located throughout the building.

Group Study and Meeting Rooms

There are three first-come, first-serve group study rooms on our eastern wing. Read the rules for using group study rooms for details.

Larger meeting rooms must be booked in advance by telephone at 734-397-0999 (option 6). Rental fees may apply. Please refer to the Meeting Room Policy for information.

May We Suggest?

Online

Contact Us

Contact Us using our online form

Online Chat

To talk to a librarian now, click "Ask via chat" from the orange area in the upper-right-hand corner of the site. Select a librarian from the list and a new window will pop up, instantly connecting you to chat with a librarian.

By Phone

Talking

During the Canton Public Library's regular hours of operation, just call (734) 397-0999 and select option #4.

Texting

CPL now offers Text (SMS) reference at (734) 252-9478.