The library's policies have been approved by the Canton Public Library's Board of Trustees. They are intended to support CPL's mission of connecting your community.
- The Patron Code of Conduct covers 17 rules (and their enforcement) that ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all patrons.
- The Meeting Room Policy outlines how to reserve one of our meeting spaces.
- The Volunteer Code of Conduct provides clear rules for the decorum of our wonderful volunteers.
- Our Circulation Policy outlines what's necessary to get a library card and use it to check out materials.
- The Computing Resources Policies & Procedures govern the usage of computers and internet connections at the library.
- The Exhibit and Display Policy dictates the appropriate usage of bulletin boards and display areas on the library premises.
- The Board Bylaws dictates the rules and procedures for the operation of Canton Public Library's Board.
- The Study Room Guidelines help ensure the fair and equitable use of our twelve study rooms.
- The Michigan Library Privacy Act provides for the confidentiality of certain library records; and for the selection and use of library materials.
- The release or disclosure of library records without consent is prohibited
- Libraries must enact and enforce a policy to protect minors on the internet
- The Canton Public Library affirms its support of equal access for persons with disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The library seeks to make its services, facilities and programs as accessible as possible to the public, including those who have disabilities.
- The purpose of the Canton Public Library Materials Selection Policy is to set broad guidelines in order to assemble, preserve, organize, administer and promote the use of a wide range of communication media and to inform the public about the principles upon which selections are made. These functions are undertaken to further the objectives of the Canton Public Library.
- The Canton Public Library adopts the public policy set forth in the Michigan Freedom of Information Act that all persons, except those persons incarcerated in state, county or federal correctional facilities, are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and public employees, consistent with the FOIA.