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The Legacy of Ferdinand A. Brader On display in the Little Art Gallery December 11, 2014 through January 8, 2015 This major exhibition of monumental drawings by the itinerant folk artist Ferdinand A. Brader is on display at the Canton Museum of Art, McKinley Presidential Library and Museum and the Little Art Gallery. The Little Art Gallery of […]

Hi! Nicole here again! This time to talk about what’s going on in Adult Services during the month of November. Those of you who are “frequent flyers” at the North Canton Public Library probably know about our Explore the World programming. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, each month from April through […]

Have you checked out all of the resources available to you in our online databases recently? We just added full access to Consumer Reports online for library members! Access all of these and more on the databases page. AtoZdatabase This database is the premier reference and marketing database including 30 million business profiles and 220 […]

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Dr. Don Bartlette’s inspirational story. October 29 – Macaroni at Midnight Program at 6:30 p.m. Don Bartlette. Ph.D. will visit the library to speak about his experiences growing up with challenges including being cleft affected and having a speech disability. Dr. Bartlette is a full time public speaker who travels […]

Hi there! My name is Nicole and I am one of the Reference Librarians here at NCPL. I am also responsible for a lot of the adult programming. I’m new to this whole blogging thing so I thought I’d introduce myself first and let you know about a couple of cool things going on here […]

The 2014 book selected for One Book, One Community: Stark County is Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Synopsis: The book, Wonder, introduces us to Auggie Pullman, a ten year old whose life has never been quite right-side-up, due to the severe craniofacial differences he was born with and the 27 surgeries he’s already endured. However, his life is turned completely […]

The North Canton Public Library is one of fifty sites nationwide selected to host Civil War 150, a national traveling exhibition that will be on display in the Little Art Gallery through Saturday, October 4, 2014. Read more about the exhibit. View PDF of a slideshow about the exhibit. The library is proudly partnering with the […]

The library will host an “exploration destination” at this year’s North Canton Main Street Festival. Visit the tent in front of the library for these activities and information stations: Musical Entertainment Saturday from 3-5 p.m. D.J. Jim York hosts a kids’ dance party Sunday from 1-2 p.m. Elec Simon performs Sunday from 2:30-4:30 On the Mic Entertainment provides […]

The library is joining several community organizations and businesses to celebrate, and advocate for, man’s best friend during Doggone North Canton, August 3-9, 2014. Throughout the week, the library will offer programs about fostering dogs for a rescue group, the great work that is happening at the Stark County Dog Pound, dog bed crafting, a […]

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Fizz Boom READ! Registration for the reading record begins May 30.  Receive a Fizz Boom READ themed bag, bookmark and reading record to begin your summer reading. The children’s department also offers fantastic programming all summer long!   TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Spark a Reaction! June 9 – July 31 – Read, and “spark” […]