Spread Kindness with One Book, One Community
January 28, 2020 (Canton, Ohio) What brings us together as a community? Kindness, of course. That’s why this year’s One Book, One Community selection is perfect! Each year, we come...
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Stark Library is Named “Star Library” for the Sixth Year Running!
December 16, 2020 (Canton, Ohio) – Stark Library has been recognized once again in the Library Journal’s annual list of top-rated Star Libraries for the sixth year in a row.
Give a Child a Lifetime of Opportunity with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
December 1, 2020 (Canton, Ohio)-Early literacy is one of Stark Library’s core missions—we believe that building a solid foundation today will build a better community tomorrow.
(Virtually) Meet Award-Winning Poet and Author Kwame Alexander
November 9, 2020 (Canton, Ohio) – Stark Library is excited to (re)welcome award-winning author and poet Kwame Alexander for a special virtual Speaking of Books author series on November 16...
Stark Library’s Annual Summer Challenge Returns with a Twist!
June 17, 2020 (Canton, Ohio) – Each year, Stark Library hosts a Summer Challenge to combat the dreaded summer slide and remind kids that reading is not only for learning—...
Stark Library Phase 2 is a (Library to) Go!
June 12, 2020 (Canton, Ohio) – These days everything is available curbside — dinner, groceries, crafting supplies—now library books join the list! Introducing Stark Library to Go, an easy and...
Stark Library Serves the Community Virtually During the COVID Crisis
April 9, 2020 (Canton, Ohio) – Although the buildings are not open, Stark Library’s virtual doors remain open 24/7 for patrons.
Stark Library a “Star Library” – Again!
February 5, 2020 (Canton, Ohio) –Stark Library has been recognized in the Library Journal’s annual list of top-rated “star libraries” for the fifth year in a row.
YALSA selects Sandy Valley Branch Library to participate in YALSA/ARSL’s Future Ready with the Library project
October 16, 2019 (Magnolia, OH)— The Sandy Valley Branch Library, part of Stark Library, has been selected to participate in the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) and Association for...
Fight for your Right to Read: Macmillan Publishers Push to Restrict eBook Access for Libraries
September 23, 2019 (Canton, Ohio) – Millions of people prefer to access their books, movies, and music digitally.