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Welcome to Canton Public Library!

New Books at the Library

Upcoming Events

  • Renovation Begins
    Renovation Begins
    Tue, Sep 01
    @ Canton Public Library
    Sep 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    @ Canton Public Library, 403 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    The library is open until August 31. We will see you again in October!
  • No Pressure Book Club
    No Pressure Book Club
    Wed, Sep 02
    @Canton Welcome Center
    Sep 02, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    @Canton Welcome Center, 103 N. 4th St., Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join this No-Required-Reading Book Discussion. Meeting this month at the Canton Welcome Center!
  • Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 08
    @ Canton R-V School Meeting Room
    Sep 08, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    @ Canton R-V School Meeting Room, 200 S. 4th St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
  • Story Time at the Park!
    Story Time at the Park!
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 11
    @ Central Park
    Sep 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    @ Central Park, 5th & Lewis Street, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join your library friends at Central Park, our story time location during the library renovation! (Weather permitting) Stories, songs, activities, crafts and more for children ages 0-5
  • Friends of the Library Meeting
    Friends of the Library Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 14
    @ Canton Welcome Center
    Sep 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    @ Canton Welcome Center, 103 N 4th St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join the Friends and help support the Library!
  • Story Time at the Park!
    Story Time at the Park!
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 18
    @ Central Park
    Sep 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    @ Central Park, 5th & Lewis Street, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join your library friends at Central Park, our story time location during the library renovation! (Weather permitting) Stories, songs, activities, crafts and more for children ages 0-5
  • Brave New Book Club
    Brave New Book Club
    Wed, Sep 23
    Canton Welcome Center
    Sep 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Canton Welcome Center, 103 N 4th St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    We will be discussing Jane Smiley's "A Thousand Acres." Meet at the Canton Welcome Center!
  • Story Time at the Park!
    Story Time at the Park!
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 25
    @ Central Park
    Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    @ Central Park, 5th & Lewis Street, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join your library friends at Central Park, our story time location during the library renovation! (Weather permitting) Stories, songs, activities, crafts and more for children ages 0-5
  • Let's Dish Cookbook Book Club
    Let's Dish Cookbook Book Club
    Tue, Sep 29
    @ Canton Welcome Center
    Sep 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    @ Canton Welcome Center, 103 N 4th St., Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Check out the featured book, choose a recipe to make and share on meeting night! September's Cookbook "The Skillet Cookbook - A Street Food Manifesto." For a copy of the book, email cantonmopubliclibrary@gmail.com.
  • Story Time at the Park!
    Story Time at the Park!
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 02
    @ Central Park
    Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    @ Central Park, 5th & Lewis Street, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join your library friends at Central Park, our story time location during the library renovation! (Weather permitting) Stories, songs, activities, crafts and more for children ages 0-5
  • Friends of the Library Meeting
    Friends of the Library Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 12
    @ Canton Public Library
    Oct 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    @ Canton Public Library, 403 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join the Friends and help support the Library!
  • Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 13
    @ Canton Public Library
    Oct 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    @ Canton Public Library, 403 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
  • Friends of the Library Meeting
    Friends of the Library Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 09
    @ Canton Public Library
    Nov 09, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    @ Canton Public Library, 403 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join the Friends and help support the Library!
  • Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 10
    @ Canton Public Library
    Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    @ Canton Public Library, 403 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
  • Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 08
    @ Canton Public Library
    Dec 08, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    @ Canton Public Library, 403 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
  • Friends of the Library Meeting
    Friends of the Library Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Dec 14
    @ Canton Public Library
    Dec 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    @ Canton Public Library, 403 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join the Friends and help support the Library!
  • Friends of the Library Meeting
    Friends of the Library Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 11
    @ Canton Public Library
    Jan 11, 2027, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    @ Canton Public Library, 403 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435, USA
    Join the Friends and help support the Library!
  • Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 12
    @ Canton Public Library
    Jan 12, 2027, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    @ Canton Public Library, 403 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435, USA

403 Lewis Street

Canton, MO 63435

(573) 288-5279

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Library Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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