All Around Canton

As temperatures rise, summer festivals start popping up. With plenty to choose from, check out this list of events close to Canton.

Upcoming CPL Events

In the Community

Meet Canton's 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Get to know two long-time residents dedicated to making Canton the best it can be: Joan Noricks and Tejkiran “Sunny” Singh.
At the Library

Meet Our Fish Expert: Chris Savage

Ever wanted to learn more about our fishy friends—and the person who keeps them happy and healthy? Get to know Chris, our aquarium expert.
Spotlight On

Finding Inner Peas: Local Garden Walks and Tours

Experience the beauty of nature through these garden walks and tours. Some are one-day events, while others invite you to wander all summer.

Catch up with Canton

Finding Your People: How to Join a Group (or Start Your Own)

Counter loneliness, build community or just learn something new by connecting with others. We can help!

Enrich Your Mind with Michigan History Resources

Explore these online history resources to get a rich portrait of Michigan’s past.

Treasure Hunting: Subdivision-wide Garage Sales in Canton

What's more fun than browsing at a local garage sale? An entire subdivision full of them! Find out when they're happening near you.

A Foraging We Will Go: Mushroom Hunting in Michigan

There are over 50 varieties of edible mushrooms in Michigan, but the star of the show is the morel. Learn more about foraging here.
Sticker Contest

Help us get ready for 62 Days of Summer—the best 62 days of the year—by designing a sticker that captures the little moments that make summer special.

Maybe it’s sunshine, laughter, chill afternoons, time with friends, a great book—whatever summer looks like to you.

Winning designs will be turned into stickers and shared all summer long.

Key entry tips:

   Create a family-friendly design that fits in a two-inch circle.

   Make it original and all your own.

   Read, sign and return the contest waiver with your submission (a parent/guardian must also sign for participants under 18).

   Submit online (preferred) or drop it off at the Children’s Desk.

Submissions will be accepted June 8-22, 2026. Winners will be chosen in each age category (K–Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12 and Adult) by library staff, plus one community favorite selected by online voting. Winners will be contacted.

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