Stark Library presents Marlee Matlin as part of the Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Author Series.
Marlee Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for her film debut in Children of a Lesser God for which she received the Academy Award for Best Actress. In addition to her film, TV, and stage work, Marlee has also penned three novels for children, as well as her New York Times best-selling autobiography, I’ll Scream Later. Marlee’s journey is an inspiration to everyone, regardless of the barriers they face. As she so aptly stated, “The only thing I can’t do is hear. The rest is there for the taking.”
More information available through the Stark Library website.
Details
DOORS OPEN: 5:45 PM
EVENT: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Tickets
Tickets available starting October 16 at 10:00 a.m.
PLATINUM TICKET: $125
- Reserved VIP section seating
- Private VIP reception with Marlee Matlin, 5:00 to 5:30 pm hosted by Stark Library Foundation – Canton Palace Theatre balcony (no elevator access)
- Signed copy of Marlee Matlin’s book, I’ll Scream Later
- Reception ticket sales include a donation to Stark Library Foundation
GOLD TICKET: $75
- Reserved PREMIUM section seating
- Pass to meet Marlee Matlin after the event
- Signed copy of Marlee Matlin’s book, I’ll Scream Later
SILVER TICKET: $75
- Reserved PREFERRED section seating
- Signed copy of Marlee Matlin’s book, I’ll Scream Later
GENERAL ADMISSION SEAT: FREE
*A limited number of free meet and greet passes will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Visit us in front of the stage when you arrive to receive your ticket while they last. Silver and General Admission tickets do not include a pass to meet Marlee Matlin after the event.
Pre-signed books will be available for purchase at the event.
Marlee Matlin will not be signing books or memorabilia during the meet and greet following the event.
*All sales are final.
Stark Library presents B.J. Novak as part of the Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Author Series.
B.J. Novak is a writer, actor, and comedian best known for his work on NBC’s Emmy Award winning comedy The Office. Since achieving mainstream success, he has added best-selling author to his resume. Novak is author of One More Thing and The Book with No Pictures, which spent two full years on the New York Times Picture Book List and 34 weeks charting as the #1 seller in the country.
More information available through the Stark Library website.
Details
DOORS OPEN: 5:45 PM
EVENT: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Tickets
Tickets available starting September 11 at 10:00 a.m.
GOLD TICKET: $75
- Reserved PREMIUM section seating
- Pass to meet B.J. Novak after the event
- A signed copy of B.J. Novak’s The Book With No Pictures
SILVER TICKET: $25
- Reserved PREFERRED section seating
- A signed copy of B.J. Novak’s The Book With No Pictures
GENERAL ADMISSION SEAT: FREE
*A limited number of free meet and greet passes will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Visit us in front of the stage when you arrive to receive your ticket while they last. Silver and General Admission tickets do not include a pass to meet B.J. Novak after the event.
Pre-signed books will be available for purchase at the event.
B.J. Novak will not be signing books or memorabilia during the meet and greet following the event.
*All sales are final.
Join the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours at the Canton Palace Theatre on September 10, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Chamber Members: Free to attend! Plus, bring a $15 door prize to earn a 30-second “commercial” opportunity to spotlight your business (members-only benefit).
Non-Members: $15 to attend. Interested in joining the Chamber? Attend this event as our special guest at no charge! Please contact Darla Brown to secure your spot.
Join us on Thursday, December 5 for a selection of favorite holiday cartoon shorts in celebration of Light Up Downtown, shown on Canton’s largest screen!
Details
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
CARTOONS BEGIN: 7:15 PM
ADMISSION: Free, seating is first-come, first-served
Complete information on all the LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN events can be found at https://www.cantonchamber.org/ludt/
For street closure information, click here.
David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world’s favorite storytellers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America.
More information available through the Stark Library website
Details
DOORS OPEN: 5:45 PM
ADMISSION:
- PLATINUM TICKET: $125
- Reserved VIP seating (section B-D)
- Private VIP reception with David Baldacci, hosted by Stark Library Foundation, before the event (no elevator access)
- Signed copy of David Baldacci’s book, To Die For
- GOLD TICKET: $75
- Reserved PREMIUM section seating (section B-D)
- Pass to meet David Baldacci after the event
- A copy of David Baldacci’s book, To Die For
- General Admission seat: FREE*
*A limited number of free meet and greet passes will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Visit us in front of the stage when you arrive to receive your ticket.
*Reception ticket sales include a donation to Stark Library Foundation.
*All sales are final.
**Update as of 9/5/24: This event is SOLD OUT.
Co-host of TODAY with Hoda and Jenna, literacy advocate, and author, Hager discusses her work and books including Everything Beautiful in Its Time which pays homage to her beloved grandparents.
Raised in the White House with her twin sister, Barbara, Hager cultivated an innate sense of purpose at an early age. Hager has seen firsthand how small change can make a large difference in a single life. Travels to impoverished areas in Africa and Latin America impressed upon her the call to address the most pressing health, education and economic inequality issues of our time. To all who listen, Hager ignites a passion to serve and inspires young leaders to give back in their schools, local communities, or abroad.
Jenna Bush Hager is also an editor-at-large for Southern Living magazine. Currently, Hager is the chair of UNICEF’s Next Generation, an initiative dedicated to reducing the number of preventable childhood deaths around the world. She has traveled throughout Latin America and the Caribbean with UNICEF where she saw firsthand the plight faced by the underprivileged.
More information available through the Stark Library website
Details
DOORS OPEN: 5:45 PM
The Canton Concert Band is proud to open its 2024 summer concert season with a performance at the Canton Palace Theatre! The Canton Concert Band is Stark County’s only professional concert band, with a rich history dating back to the post-Civil War era. The ensemble consists of 52 members, including professional musicians, music educators, community members, and a select group of exceptional high school and college students.
Our June 5th program features a diverse selection of music sure to please all audiences. In addition to lively marches, the band will perform works by Henry Mancini, Ray Charles, and a composition written and conducted by local composer and Music Director of the Player’s Guild of Canton, Steve Parsons. But that’s not all! Soloist Joan Wenzel will tickle the keys with Leroy Anderson’s “The Typewriter,” the band will have you dancing in the aisles with “Jitterbug!,” and we’ll even take you back to Saturday morning cartoons with “Animation (Episode 1: Wabbit!).
The performance is on June 5th at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free (donations accepted). We hope you’ll join the Canton Concert Band for an evening of wonderful music!
Details
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
SHOWTIME: 7 PM
ADMISSION: FREE
The Stark County Educational Service Center, through a grant from the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, is proud to present a free event at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Doors open at 5:30 and the event begins at 6:30.
Richard S. Kern, Executive Director or Encounters in Excellence, has a BA in Literacy and Cultural Studies from the College of William and Mary, where he graduated in 2002. His interested in nature and art and his experiences with his filmmaking parents have equipped him to take the helm of the Encounters in Excellence team. Last year, he presented his film The Siren and the Springs to almost 30,000 public school students. Kern takes viewers on a journey through the river, the wetlands, and the upland habitats of Fisheating Creek. This is a wilderness area brimming with biodiversity and, for Richard, decades of memories. Along the way, we’ll learn about the ecosystem engineers like gopher tortoises and woodpeckers. We’ll meet the world’s longest-studied bird, the gregarious Florida scrub jay, and we’ll have an encounter with one of Florida’s most elusive mammals: the critically endangered Florida panther.
Details
DOORS OPEN: 5:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE
The Stark County Educational Service Center, through a grant from the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, is proud to present a free event at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Doors open at 5:30 and the event begins at 6:30.
Keiko Wilkins – a marine biologist and current PhD student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will talk about her research that explores the effects of microplastics and their associated-chemicals on coral reef health and resilience. In addition, Keiko will talk about her career path and her passion about serving as a role model for underrepresented students, despite limited representation.
Details
DOORS OPEN: 5:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE
Stark Library Speaking of Books Author Series and Kent State University at Stark Featured Speakers Series: Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams, Destiny’s Child singer and songwriter tells her story of overcoming mental health challenges while under the spotlight of fame and success as a member of one of the biggest recording groups of all-time. In her book, Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life and Can Save Yours, she opens up about her life in the public eye and her ongoing battle and victory over depression.
Details
DOORS OPEN: 5:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE. Reservation required, available through the Stark Library
