Main Library

Features

Genealogy Services, extensive reference collections, original Stark County Probate Records, video games Collection, foreign language collections, foundations/grants collection, black oral history, Canton High School yearbooks, braille materials, Friends of the Library book store, technology center, McKinley meeting room, drive up window, Book Mark Cafe.

Services

• Drive-up Window
• Wireless Internet Access
• Public Computers
• Innovation Center & Public Meeting Rooms
• Passport Application Office
• Wireless Printing
• Print, copy, scan, fax equipment
• Free Public Notary
• 24/7 Book Drop

History

Stark Library traces its roots to the Spread Eagle Tavern, owned by James W. Lathrop, who assembled a collection of 30 books in 1816. The library moved several times from those humble beginnings, officially becoming the Canton Public Library in 1884. It took up residence in the Carnegie building on 3rd Street South in 1905.  The Canton Public Library became the Stark County District Library in 1971, reflecting its service to much of Stark County.  The library moved into its current building in 1978, the site was once William McKinley's house, and was the scene of his 1896 front porch campaign for President of the United States. During the campaign, McKinley addressed about 750,000 people who came to his home in Canton. The building was renovated to reflect its current configuration in 2001.

Hours

* All locations are closed on Sundays during summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
† Computers will log off 15 minutes before closing

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