Services

Access to Justice

The Canton Public Library and The Massachusetts Trial Court System offer virtual court assistance through the Access to Justice Program

Book Bike

The Canton Public Library will soon have an awesome book bike which will travel from school to playground in good weather

Book Clubs

Join one or more of our exciting book clubs!

Computers etc.

14 PCs and 2 iMacs on the main floor & 8 PCs in the Junior Room

Laptop Lending

Borrow a Chromebook for use in the library, at home or on the road

Library Cards

Your library card provides borrowing privileges across the OCLN network and access to local electronic resources. Your library card number and PIN will also get you access to e-books, audio, magazines and films through the Libby app or libbyapp.com.

Local History & Genealogy

We offer researchers access to materials in the Edward Bolster Local History Room, as well as a variety of local history and genealogy resources and databases, both in the library and online. Stop by the Reference Desk during regular library hours to get started, or use our digital resources to conduct your research online.

Meeting Rooms

The Library has several options for local organizations to hold public or private meetings. Library Administration will respond and approve requests as time and space permit.

Mobile Library

You can stay in touch with the library and use library services while you're on the go with a number of apps for your mobile devices.

Museum Passes

The generosity of the Friends of the Canton Library supports discounted access to local museums and more.

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.

Old Colony Library Network (OCLN)

Passports

Apply for or renew your US Passport. (We take pictures)

Private Study

The Canton Public Library has several spaces appropriate for individual or small group private study, conference calls, and interviews

Readers Advisory

We have lots of ways to help find your next great read

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 for Materials

Search the Library Catalog for books and more. Request items from outside the network or outside of the state through Interlibrary Loan,

Seed Library

Borrow seeds for your garden and return the seeds you can after harvest

Tech Help

We might not be able to solve every problem, but we'll try!