Library Services FAQs

  • General Questions

    There's a good chance you're already receiving one of Canton Public Library's email newsletters. News and Events is emailed monthly to everyone with a library account that contains an email address (unless you've unsubscribed). If you're not getting this newsletter and would like to, first check your spam/junk email folder. If it's not there, you can sign up here. 

    We also offer three other email newsletters to match more specialized interests of our patrons:

    • All About Books is, well, all about books. It's geared toward--you guessed it--people who like to read. 
    • Connect Your Way newsletter gives you timely information and tips about our digital media offerings, including e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, online databases, and streaming movies and music. 
    • Raising Readers is designed for parents, teachers and caretakers of budding readers.
    • Connecting Canton features some of the good things happening in Canton and the region including events, spotlights on local organizations and fun things to do. 

    Sign up for any or all of these email newsletters, change your email preferences, or unsubscribe at any time here. Be sure to click on the Save Preferences button at the bottom of the page.

    Please note: Patrons must be 13 in order to receive email newsletters. Patrons under 13 will only receive circulation notices, such as due date reminders.

    Yes, the library regularly interacts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We often post about Canton happenings, special events, building status, library news, photos of cats, and other engaging content. We'd love for you to be our social media friend. 

    We love to make recommendations! CPL staff regularly create suggested lists that are available for viewing on the website and through the catalog. These carefully curated Staff Lists span many interests and ages, and are intended to help you find your next favorite thing. We create new lists based on popular literature, current events and holidays, new additions to our collection, and more.

    You'll know a list has been created by staff if it says "Staff List" at the top.

    You are also welcome to make and share your own lists. Any list you share will say “Community-created list.” You can also make lists and keep them private if you prefer.

    No, but you can set up a notary appointment nearby at the Township Building or find a notary at the UPS Store.

    Yes! During the school year we have Family Storytime for ages 0 - 5, Baby Storytime for ages 0 – 24 months, and Preschool Storytime for ages 3 ½ - 5. In the Summer we have Wings of Wonder Storytimes for ages 0-5. Some storytimes are drop-in, and others require registration.

    Check out our Programs page to find upcoming storytimes and more information. If no sessions are listed, there are currently no open sessions.

    For homework and study assistance for all ages, the library offers HelpNow through Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring service accessible with a CPL library card. For further homework or skill-building assistance, explore our Research and Learn page.

    For one-on-one tutoring in-person, you can frequently find tutors who advertise on our lobby bulletin board. Canton Public Library does not endorse or track these tutors. You are welcome to meet with your own tutor here in the library.

    National Honor Society Tutors are typically available in the library on a seasonal basis. Check our Program page for current information. If no sessions are listed, this is not currently being offered.

    Donated materials may be placed in the brown wooden structure behind the building. Your donation goes to the Secondhand Prose Bookstore, run by the Friends of the Library.

    The Friends' Donate page has more information about what we do and don't accept.

    The best way to learn about the events, books, and other things you love from CPL is to sign up for our e-mail newsletters.

    There is also a listing of upcoming events on the CPL homepage and a filterable list on the Programs page. 

    In the library, we display upcoming events on the screen in the Self Service Center, list events on the whiteboard in the Children's Library, and are happy to answer questions at the Information Desk.

    We have four vending machines in the lobby area - two with snacks, two with drinks - all of which accept debit, credit or cash.

    You are also welcome to bring in food, or order food delivered to the library while you are here. Cooking or preparation of food is not permissible.

    If you order food, ask your delivery person to meet you at the front lobby. We cannot receive or hold delivered food at the desk.

  • Meeting and Study Rooms

    To cancel your Study Room reservation, use the link included in your confirmation email. If you can't find the email, please call the library at 734-397-0999, and staff will be happy to help.

    If a reservation is not canceled and you do not show up, it will count as a no-show. After three no-shows, your Study Room reservation privileges may be suspended for six months.

    Study Rooms and Meeting Rooms are available at no charge to Canton Public Library cardholders (standard, non-standard, or purchased card types) in good standing, or to designated representatives of Canton-based nonprofit or community organizations, such as homeowners associations, acting on behalf of the organization. See Meeting Room policy for details. 

    Food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed in Meeting Rooms. Rooms must be cleaned and restored to original condition at the end of the reservation period or we may assess a cleaning fee or suspend future room use. 

    Meeting Rooms may be reserved up to two months in advance.

    No. To ensure fair access, all reserved rooms must be vacated at the end of the reservation period, even if they appear unused afterward.

    Yes! Rooms C-E, I-J and Rooms 1-3 are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservation or library card is required.

    Study Rooms A and B can be reserved by groups of five people or more.
    Study Rooms F, G, and H can be reserved by groups of two or more people.
    Study Rooms 4-6 can be reserved by one or two people.
    Study Room 7 is reservable for one or two people for virtual meetings, such as Zoom calls.

    Patrons found to have repeatedly provided false information when reserving rooms may lose reservation privileges for six months. View our Study Room Guidelines for more information.

    Meeting rooms may be reserved by Canton Public Library cardholders (standard, non-standard, or purchased card types) in good standing, or by designated representatives of Canton-based nonprofit or community organizations, such as homeowners associations, acting on behalf of the organization.

    Meeting rooms are not available for for-profit businesses to use for commercial purposes, including sales, training, marketing or promotional events. See the Meeting Room policy for details.