Frequently Asked Questions

Stark Library offers many book clubs, please visit our Book Clubs page for more information. 

The library offers many programs and activities for children, teens, and adults.

There are meeting rooms available at various locations. Reserve your meeting rooms online. 

Find schedules for the Bookmobiles and Kidmobiles on our website.

See our Employment Opportunities page for an up-to-date listing of job openings.

Volunteer opportunities are available at many library locations. Please download and fill out the Volunteer Application and return it to:

Stark Library
Attn: Human Resources
715 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702

Yes, for patron convenience, there is a book drop to return materials at all library locations. Except for the Perry Sippo Branch, all book drops are available 24 hours/7 days. Because Sippo Lake Park closes at 11:00 pm, Perry Sippo's book drop is not available overnight.

Yes, Lake Community Branch, North Branch, and Jackson Branch have drive-up window service.

Yes, there is an online Educator's Resource service available

Yes. Most Stark Library locations have proctors.  All Stark Library locations have staff who can serve as proctors. Each institution has their own requirements for who will qualify as a proctor, and frequently requirements include being a degreed Librarian.

To set up a proctoring session, begin by calling any location and asking for the branch manager, who can work with you to determine what proctoring requirements and testing conditions your institution requires, ensure the location is able to meet those requirements, and schedule the proctoring session.

Stark Library has 10 locations, 2 Bookmobiles, 2 Kidmobiles, and Outreach Service to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and the homebound, providing access to over 1,200,00 items includes books, movies, music, and more. Our branches act as free meeting spaces for community organizations and small businesses. The Library provides valuable technology access and job training to all residents. Our librarians also host free events and activities to enrich patrons of all ages through education and entertainment. 

Stark Library is funded by a combination of local and state tax dollars.  Slightly more than 50% of revenue comes from a local property tax levy.  Approximately 45% is from the State of Ohio Public Library Fund, and approximately 4% is from other sources.

The library provides homebound services to customers by delivering customer requested materials to your home if you are located in our designated service area. Deliveries are every 4 weeks to your home. You may sign-up for the service by calling 330-458-2827. A library card application can be mailed to your address or an application can be part of your first visit.

Stark Library encourages literacy on all levels through the circulation of our materials and library programming.  We make an exceptionally strong push for early literacy in our storytimes and through the circulation of items such as children's books, puppets, and Kindergarten Readiness Packs.  

Yes, you can register at any location.

Yes, you can register to vote at any library circulation desk.

The library is happy to accept donations of books, magazines, DVD's & CD's. Some items may be added to our collection depending on need while others will be added to our library book sales to help support the mission of the library.

Monetary gifts may be directed to the Stark Library Foundation which was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) corporation to raise funds and financially support and advance the mission and values of the Library. The Library's Strategic Plan provides a framework for library services worthy of the Foundation's financial support, especially literacy, programming, capital projects, and other service efforts.

To volunteer your time, please contact one of our Friends of the Library groups at most of our library locations.