Category: Press Releases
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Jen Walencik
Community Engagement Specialist
jwalencik@starklibrary.org
330.452.2699
Press Releases & Board Reports
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 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.
Stark Library Adds Maker Space
September 9, 2019 (Canton, Ohio) – Makers of all ages are invited to enjoy equipment demonstrations and get hands-on experience with programs and new tech gadgets at Main Library from...
Stark Library Leads the Conversation on Addiction in Stark County with Elizabeth Vargas
August 7, 2019 (Canton, Ohio) – This fall, Stark Library will bring the community together to host a series of conversations on the important topic of addiction.
Stark Library Hosts David Sheff on Addiction and Recovery
July 18, 2019 (Canton, Ohio) – Each year Stark Library, in collaboration with other area libraries, encourages residents of all ages to join together in reading a common book and...
Stark Library Thanks Senate for Supporting Libraries
June 21, 2019 (Canton, Ohio) – At the last Stark Library Board of Trustees meeting, the Board passed a resolution to thank Senator Kirk Schuring and members of the Ohio...
Author and Sports Columnist Terry Pluto to Speak at Lake Community Branch
May 22, 2019 (Canton, Ohio) – Stark Library invites you to join Terry Pluto, author and sports columnist, at Lake Community Branch on June 4 from 6-7 pm to discuss...