Canton Public Library

Congratulations to the winners of our 2026 LEGO Building Contest! This year, our patrons dreamed up all kinds of unique creatures and the worlds they call home.

Thank you to everyone who participated—we loved seeing all the creativity and thoughtful details that went into this year's entries.

Celebrate Pride Month through the power of stories. 🌈 Librarian Stacey's LGBTQ+ book display features reads that explore identity, connection and community, with even more recommendations available on our website: https://bit.ly/CPLPride.

Loved collecting our community-designed summer stickers last year? This year, your design could be one of them! 🎨

Our 62 Days of Summer Sticker Design Contest returns June 8, and we’re looking for designs inspired by the little moments that make summer special.

Get all the details and start planning your masterpiece: https://bit.ly/CPLStickerContest.

Librarian Tony has been waiting for this moment: Tonies are officially available at the library!

These screen-free audio players let kids listen to stories, songs and games just by placing a Tonie character on top. Easy for kids, fun for families, and especially exciting for Tony.

You can check out:
🎧 Toniebox kits with headphones and 4 characters.*
🧍 Individual Tonies for your own Toniebox or one from the library.

Find favorites like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Paw Patrol and National Geographic Animals in the collection now: https://bit.ly/ToniesCPL.

*Sadly, Librarian Tony does not come with the kit. We asked.

A little summer fun is headed to your mailbox! Keep an eye out for a special postcard with details about this year’s 62 Days of Summer, starting June 15. 📬

We can’t wait to help you make the most of your summer with programs, activities and simple moments of joy for all ages.

Ever spot someone shelving materials in the library? It may have been Alex, one of our Substitute Pages, helping keep everything organized.

Her latest recommendation is “Swallows” by Natsuo Kirino, a thought-provoking contemporary novel exploring motherhood, class and body autonomy.

Alex was drawn to the book because it focuses on surrogacy, and she appreciated how it explores an increasingly relevant topic.

“This book really brings attention to why women opt in or out of being a surrogate,” Alex says. “As medical and reproductive technology continues to develop, these conversations will become more prevalent.”

Learn more about Alex’s pick here: https://bit.ly/StaffPicksAlex.

The library will be closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25, as we observe Memorial Day.

While we’re away from the building, your library card is still hard at work—ready whenever you are! Dive into e-books, audiobooks, movies, and databases anytime at www.cantonpl.org.

We’ll be back in action on Tuesday, May 26, at 9:00 AM.

As spring winds down and we head into summer, we’re looking back on some of the great moments our community shared at the library over the past couple of months! 🌸

Patrons made springtime wreaths, gardeners swapped plants at our Springtime Plant Swap, and kids explored collage art, drawing and LEGO building through STEAM Curiosity and Homeschool Hangout. We also loved connecting with families at the P-CCS Mental Health Fair!

The ducklings have officially moved out! 🦆

After spending the past few weeks growing up in our courtyard, Mama Duck and her little ones have made their way to the pond behind the library to start their next adventure. We’re going to miss seeing their antics around here, but we loved getting to watch them grow up.

See you next spring, Mama Duck—and good luck out there, ducklings.

Travel around Michigan without spending a dime!

Try a little literary tourism and explore our Great Lakes State through fiction inspired by or set in destinations across Michigan. From cozy small towns to familiar landmarks, these stories might just inspire your next day trip.

Want to keep exploring? Check out even more reads by authors with Michigan roots: https://bit.ly/michigan-books.