The North Canton Public Library is an independent library
system and not affiliated with the Stark County District Library System. It
was founded in 1926, when the North Canton Library Association was
established. The purpose of this association was to own, maintain and
conduct a free library for the residents of North Canton and its school
district. The first library opened its doors on January 27, 1928 in one room
of the North Canton Community Building on Main Street. In 1953, the library
and the Little Art Gallery moved to its current home at 185 North Main
Street.
Further growth of the library in the 1960’s led to more expansion, when a
$600,000 addition was completed in November 1969. This addition increased
the size of the library from 8,400 square feet to 23,000 square feet. The
latest addition and renovation project was launched in March 2001, and added
7,000 square feet to the existing library. The three-story addition included
new Audio-Visual and Fiction areas, a new art classroom, and new staff work
areas. The renovation added a new Magazine and Lounge area, new Circulation
and Reference desks, a Young Adult corner, a new meeting room on the lower
level, additional Internet computers, handicapped accessible restrooms and
elevator, as well as new ceilings, lighting and carpeting.
The purpose of the North Canton Public Library is to serve the community,
and to enhance the quality of life of our customers. The library
accomplishes this goal by selecting, maintaining, and making available
resources that serve our patrons’ informational, recreational and cultural
needs. The library wants to establish a life-long relationship with every
person, from preschooler through senior citizen, and works to reflect the
changing needs of our community in its collection.
Our North Canton Public Library staff is dedicated to providing our
customers with excellent service. If you have a question or need assistance
while you are in the library, please ask our friendly staff to assist you --
we will be glad to help!
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