Canton Public Library, serving an area of 21,000 residents, has a collection of 88,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,890 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 14 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $105,000. Patrons make 132,000 visits annually, and check out materials 220,000 times. Forty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
786 Washington St., Canton Massachusetts 02021
Telephone
781-821-5027
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Marblehead) Abbot Public Library
(Pomfret) Abington Social Library
(Andover) Andover Public Library
(Ashland) Ashland Public Library
(Attleboro) Attleboro Public Library
(Barrington) Barrington Public Library
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04/19 Coming to The Canton area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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