Stark Library Explore Guide Summer 2026

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Summer Challenge And start your summer adventure with us - more info INSIDE...

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC...

“MCKINLEY’S OWN” CANTON GRAND ARMY BAND CONCERT Thursday, July 9 | 5:30pm Performance at ArtsinStark Park

WELCOME

A NOTE FROM OUR CEO I’m so ready for summer this year - are you?

I love the extra time we seem to find during summer, to do the things we LOVE to do. My favorite summer activity is sitting outside with a new book - fresh from the Library!

Summer also means the beginning of our “Summer Challenge: reading and more” FUN! Every Stark County child and adult, can participate for a chance to win prizes - how cool is that?

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

TOUCH-A-TRUCK

E x t r ava g a n z a Located outside of Main Library

1020 Market Ave N., Canton, OH

Saturday June 27 | 10:00am

Are you traveling this summer? We have some exciting NEW booklists that can make the trip to your destination fly by. See you at the Library!

Mary Ellen Icaza CEO & Executive Director

SIGN UP FOR YOUR STARK LIBRARY CARD TODAY!

StarkLibrary.org/SignUp

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Scan the QR Code for more information, including this year’s Sponsors!

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING Need TECH help?

OPEN TO ALL AGES Sign up today and get ready to dig into a season full of stories and discovery. Track your reading, complete activities, and earn prizes as you go. Scan the QR code or visit our website for more information.

Start your adventure NOW at

StarkLibrary.org/SummerChallenge 2

SUMMER 2026

Our staff can customize a oneon-one meeting with you! They wil help you access our digital collections, navigate a software upgrade, create an email account, show you how to use your smart phone, or help you set-up a new device!

Contact us at 330-458-3160 to make an appointment today!

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OUR COLLECTION

FEATURED RESOURCES What’s the Point?

Identifying Flint Artifacts Discover the purpose behind flint artifacts and explore the cultures that created these fascinating tools.

ADVENTURE PACKS Looking to take home hands-on activities from the Library this summer? Try one of our Adventure Packs! Each backpack is loaded with themed figures, activities and more - it’s yours to explore for 2 weeks at a time!

Reserve your Adventure Pack today at

StarkLibrary.org/Adventure

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Explore military records, stories, and photos to discover the service and sacrifice of your ancestors and hometown heroes.

Chilton Auto Repair

Access step-by-step repair guides and labor estimates tailored to your vehicle and hit the road with confidence this summer.

Scan the QR Code to discover all of our resources anytime, anyplace!

FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY Follow us on social media

@StarkLibrary

ROADTRIP ESSENTIALS Are you traveling to far away places this summer?

Stark Library has books, activities and more to make your trip the best one ever!

Plan your roadtrip essentials with us at

StarkLibrary.org/SummerTravel

Genealogy is for KIDS too!

Stop in to our Family and Local History department with your kiddos - located on the second floor of our temporary Main Library (1020 Market Ave N.) Kids can explore their roots through library resources that support teaching family stories using books, historical documents, and art!

Scan the QR Code for a booklist highlighting Genealogy for Kids!

STARKLIBRARY.ORG

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LOCATIONS & HOURS Wherever you are in Stark County, there’s a Library nearby ready to welcome you. Check out our locations and hours to plan your next visit.

Jackson Community

DeHoff Memorial

Lake Community

East Canton

Main Library

Madge Youtz

Mon−Thu ......9:00am−8:00pm

Plain Community

7487 Fulton Dr. NW, Massillon (330) 833-1010 565 Market Ave., SW, Uniontown (330) 877-9975 1020 Market Ave. N, Canton (330) 452-0665 Fri−Sat ............9:00am−5:00pm Sun ........................................Closed

216 Hartford Ave. SE, Canton (330) 452-9014 224 N Wood St., East Canton (330) 488-1501 2921 Mahoning Rd. NE, Canton (330) 452-2618 1803 Schneider St. NE, Canton (330) 494-3399

Southgate North

189 25th St NW, Canton (330) 456-4356

Perry Sippo

5710 12th St. NW, Canton (330) 477-8482

3025 Cleveland Ave. SW, Canton (330) 484-6814 Mon–Tue ...... 9:00am–8:00pm Wed–Thu ...... 9:00am–6:00pm Fri–Sat ............ 9:00am–5:00pm Sun ....................................... Closed

Mon−Thu ......9:00am−8:00pm Fri−Sat .......... 9:00am−5:00pm Sun .......................................Closed

Explore our 10 locations

Upcoming Systemwide Closures: Friday, June 19, 2026 Saturday, July 4, 2026

StarkLibrary.org/Locations

Summer

School

This summer, in June and July, our Bookmobiles will visit locations in Canton and Massillon to bring summer learning and FUN to children

Scan the QR Code to see our summer Bookmobile schedule!

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