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Jen Walencik
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Press Releases
Pete the Cat Author Eric Litwin Visits Stark Library
September 26, 2018 (Canton, Ohio) – Join Stark Library for a groovin’ good time with Pete the Catauthor Eric Litwin at 10 a.m. on October 5th at the Canton Palace Theatre.
Vintage Bernie Kosar on target at Palace Theatre
Former Browns great Bernie Kosar thrilled a packed house at the Palace Theatre with a talk that included Browns and life lessons
Bernie Kosar Kicks-off 3rd Season of Library’s Speaking of Books Author Series
August 27, 2018 (Canton, Ohio) – Join Stark Library for the return of the Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Author Series.
Stark Library Distributes over 11,000 Books to Summer Readers
August 24, 2018 (Canton, Ohio) – Stark Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge was a success—over 6,250 participants read a combined total of 158,395 days!
Pro Football Hall of Famer Will Shields to Host Special Story Time at Library
July 31, 2018 (Canton, Ohio) – Join Will Shields, Pro Football Hall of Famer and guard for the Kansas City Chiefs, for a special story time at Stark Library on...
Mary Ellen Icaza Named New CEO/Executive Director of Stark Library
June 25, 2018 (Canton, Ohio) –The Stark Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Mary Ellen Icaza as the library’s new CEO/Executive Director.
Celebrate Furry Friends at Library’s Pet Expo
June 1, 2018 (Canton, Ohio) – Calling all pet lovers! Celebrate all things furry at the Pet Expo at the Main branch of Stark Library on Saturday, June 9 from...
Libraries Rock! Annual Summer Reading Challenge Returns to the Library
May 24, 2018 (Canton, Ohio) – Stark Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge returns for another season of fun from now until July 28.
Library Board Approves Levy Proposal
May 16, 2018 (Canton, Ohio) – At the most recent Board meeting on Tuesday, May 15, the Stark Library Board of Trustees voted to place a 2.2 mil continuous levy...