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Stark Library Stark Library is Stark County's district library system. Our ten neighborhood locations are the hub of our community.

We invite people in, participate in their learning, and encourage them to transform the world! Plain Community

Contact
Phone: 330.494.3399
Fax: 330.497.0466

Location
1803 Schneider Street NE
Canton, OH 44721

Services
Wireless Internet Access
Public Computers
Meeting Rooms
Wireless Printing
Print, copy, scan, fax equipment
Notary Services (Free, By Appointment)
24/7 Book Drop

History: The Plain Township Board of Education approached the library in 2003 with a proposal to build a branch library that would serve both the public of Plain Township and the students of GlenOak High School. Final agreements were signed in 2005 and the branch opened in September 2006.

Stop by any of our 10 locations today to beat the heat and chill out with a great new read!
09/02/2026

Stop by any of our 10 locations today to beat the heat and chill out with a great new read!

🎟️ Tickets for Josh Peck are available TOMORROW!Get ready to see actor, comedian and bestselling author Josh Peck live a...
09/02/2026

🎟️ Tickets for Josh Peck are available TOMORROW!

Get ready to see actor, comedian and bestselling author Josh Peck live at the Canton Palace Theatre on Thursday, September 24 at 7pm! From Drake & Josh to his bestselling memoir Happy People Are Annoying, Josh will share stories, laughs and more from his life and career.

⏰ Tickets both for FREE and for sale will be available Thursday, September 3 at 10am!

Set your alarm and get ready to grab yours! Get yours tomorrow at StarkLibrary.org/Josh

The Stark County Fair kicks off today and we want to join in the FAIR-FUN! Our East Canton Branch is really in the spiri...
09/01/2026

The Stark County Fair kicks off today and we want to join in the FAIR-FUN! Our East Canton Branch is really in the spirit with this moo-velous book display. 🐮🌻

Want to learn more about farms and the animals you will see at the Fair? Check-out our colorful picture books & MORE at StarkLibrary.org

🎵📚 A library card hits all the right notes!September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and there’s no better time to make s...
09/01/2026

🎵📚 A library card hits all the right notes!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and there’s no better time to make sure you have yours. A Stark Library card opens the door to books, movies, music, digital resources, programs and so much more—all for FREE!

Ready to get in tune with everything Stark Library has to offer? Start with us and get your card today at StarkLibrary.org/get-a-library-card

🚒🚜 Start your engines! 🚓🚚Get ready to explore some seriously cool vehicles at our Southgate Touch-a-Truck! Join us at ou...
08/31/2026

🚒🚜 Start your engines! 🚓🚚

Get ready to explore some seriously cool vehicles at our Southgate Touch-a-Truck! Join us at our Southgate Branch on Saturday, September 5, from 10am – 2pm to get up close with trucks, emergency vehicles and equipment from local organizations.

Climb aboard, honk a few horns and meet the people who operate these vehicles every day! Register and learn more at StarkLibrary.org/SouthgateTAT

Looking for your next favorite book? We can help!📖Whether you want a sneak peek at new and upcoming releases or personal...
08/30/2026

Looking for your next favorite book? We can help!📖
Whether you want a sneak peek at new and upcoming releases or personalized recommendations based on what you already love, Stark Library has two services to help you find your next great read.

✨ Discover “Up Next” for expert book reviews and recommendations about new and upcoming titles.

📖 Try “Your Next Read” to get a personalized reading list from a Stark Library librarian.

Ready to find your next read? Discover both services and learn more on our blog! Learn more and start with us at StarkLibrary.org/UpNext

We love serving Stark County residents and were excited to see our digital collection helped a patron stay connected. "...
08/29/2026

We love serving Stark County residents and were excited to see our digital collection helped a patron stay connected.

"So grateful for your continued service. Since I can't drive, it's been a blessing for me to be able to borrow eBooks." M.S.

Start with us and check out our entire eBook selection at StarkLibrary.org/eBooks

📚🎉 Congratulations to Addison on completing 1,000 Books BEFORE Kindergarten!What an amazing milestone! We hope you keep ...
08/28/2026

📚🎉 Congratulations to Addison on completing 1,000 Books BEFORE Kindergarten!

What an amazing milestone! We hope you keep discovering new stories, meeting new characters and finding plenty of new favorites along the way!

Want your little one to reach 1,000 books, too? Our free 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program makes it easy to get started. Begin their reading journey and start with us at StarkLibrary.org/1000-books-before-kindergarten

Now that the school year is underway, the homework is, too.From math and science to research, test prep, and language le...
08/27/2026

Now that the school year is underway, the homework is, too.

From math and science to research, test prep, and language learning, Stark Library’s free Homework Help resources are here to help students of all ages tackle the school year with confidence.

Start with us at StarkLibrary.org/HomeworkHelp

Address

1803 Schneider Street NE
Canton, OH
44721

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13304943399

Website

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