Books & More

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.

Catalog Help

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

Boston Public Library eCard

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

What to Read Next

Sign up to receive emails of recommended titles to recent titles that match your interests by fiction genre, reading level, and non-fiction subjects. Get immediate notice of new DVD titles added to our collection.

e-books and other e-content

Browse through these pages for help with setting up access to the e-book resources available to you through the Canton Public Library and the Old Colony Library Network

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.

Genealogy

Book Clubs

Join one or more of our exciting book clubs!

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.

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.

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

Canton Reads 2020

We hope everyone in Canton will join together in reading "The Race Underground"