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Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Stark County District Library (FOL) are dedicated organizations whose mission is to assist and promote the Library through volunteer efforts. The FOL is making a difference in our community as they:

  • Underwrite staff training
  • Provide Staff Appreciation Events
  • Sponsor informative programs and events for members and the public
  • Raise money through used book sales
  • Provide equipment and services outside the library's budget
  • Support "Vote Libraries"
  • Grant scholarships to library employees working toward a MLIS degree
  • Support projects such as The Novel Event and Poetry Month events
  • Promote literacy for infancy to teen

The Stark County District Library has incorporated, 501(c)(3) Friends of the Library groups at:

Booster clubs are active at our other locations, including:

  • East Canton Branch 
  • Sandy Valley Branch

  • One Book, One Community

    Reserve your copies today

    Each year Stark County residents read a common book to spark community conversation. This year’s book selection: Gaining Ground by Forrest Pritchard and Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman for young readers.

    Learn More

  • Born To Run

    The Bruce Springsteen Collection

    Bruce Springsteen's autobiography releases on September 27th. Reserve your copy and celebrate "The Boss" with the full Springsteen collection.

    Browse The Collection

  • Discover your roots

    Fall genealogy training events

    Did you know the library has trained genealogy staff, access to databases, court records, the Federal census, and other resources to find clues—all for free? Check out these events to uncover hidden history.

    Learn More

  • Fall At The Smart Store

    (September–November)

    Discover everything FREE to read, watch, listen and do at your Library. Read More

     

     

What's Happening
Sep 26
5:00pm
Osmo's Masterpiece Osmo's Masterpiece DeHoff Memorial Branch - Discover your hidden talents for drawing while learning to use Osmo’s Masterpiece.
Sep 26
6:30pm
Book Club - Mother Daughter Book Club - Mother Daughter North Branch - Girls in grades 3-5 and their female caregivers read the selected book together each month, and then come to the library to discuss it.
Sep 26
6:00pm
Minecraft Mondays Minecraft Mondays Perry Sippo Branch - Create, play, and survive in Minecraft worlds with others. Bring your WiFi enabled device with the most recent version of Minecraft installed to join in on the fun. Afternoon session on 11/28 at 2pm.
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