Books & More

Book Clubs

Join one or more of our exciting book clubs!

Boston Public Library eCard

Boston Public Library offers a free eCard to Massachusetts residents, providing a variety of services.

Borrow a Grab and Go Chromebook

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Canton Public Library, the Canton Public Library now has Chromebooks and WiFi Hotspots available to borrow together. The Hotspot will connect you to High Speed Broadband Internet and unlimited data for up to 10 devices, and the Chromebook's camera and microphone can Zoom Meetings, Email and anything else you can find online.

Canton Reads 2021

Canton Reads! is an opportunity for residents of Canton to read the same book at the same time and to participate in discussions and activities, sharing and learning together.

Catalog Help

The Old Colony Library Network catalog has a lot of online help. Contact a librarian if your question isn't answered here!

Genealogy

Inter-library Loan

You can place a hold on items at other OCLN libraries and have them sent to the Canton Library. When you can't find a book in the OCLN network we suggest that you contact a librarian If it is not available through OCLN you can place an ILL request through the Reference Desk staff.

Learn a Language with Pronunciator

Pronunciator provides Canton residents with self-paced language learning in over 80 languages including ESOL tutorials for speakers of 50 other languages

Museum Pass Discount Program

The Canton Public Library has several Museum Discount Passes available for loan to Canton residents and non-resident members of the Friends of the Library. Passes may be reserved online or by calling 781-821-5027. It is advisable to reserve passes at least a month ahead for dates during school vacations. The Museum Pass Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Library. Reserve a museum pass online with your library card.

Newspapers & Magazines

The Library subscribes to over 200 popular magazines and newspapers in print. All but the current issue are available for loan. Additionally, over 500 titles are available for download to your digital devices through Zinio. Magazine and journal research, see our Research - Subscription Databases page.

Reference Services

The Reference Department is open all hours the library is open. We are available for reference questions, help with searching the OCLN catalog for books, ILL (InterLibrary Loan Requests), document delivery, Internet searching, general inquiries, and other researching requests.

Search the OCLN Catalog

The Old Colony Library Network Catalog is the gateway to the holdings of the Canton Public Library as well as all 29 member libraries. Be sure to search from the Canton Public Library Catalog page. For best results log in to your account.

Search the Commonwealth Catalog

Items which are not held by any Old Colony Library Network library can be delivered here from any public library in Massachusetts and many libraries in the UMASS system. Ask a librarian for help or make requests on your own.

Summer Reading 2021

Summer Reading is for everyone! Access our programs for babies, kids, teens, and adults through Beanstack, and learn how to use it here.

What to Read Next

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