Firestone Park Branch Library

1486 Aster Ave.
Akron, Ohio 44301
(330) 724-2126

Firestone Park Branch Library is accessible from Interstate 77 at the Archwood Avenue or Wilbeth Road exits.

      The new Firestone Park Branch replaces the Chamberlain Branch Library, itself the successor to the original Firestone Branch. The Chamberlain Branch was the first of a series of new library buildings built in the 1950’s and 60’s. It opened in 1951 at a cost of $69,690 including furniture and equipment. The 4,850 square foot building was named for James W. Chamberlain whose bequest in 1921 to the Akron-Summit County Public Library has funded the Chamberlain Scholarships and many other educational projects of the library system.
      Current library statistics show that Chamberlain Branch circulated 186,832 items in 2006 and has a current collection of 45,569 items.
      We are open 6 days a week to meet your needs for education, information and recreation.
      Our friendly, skilled staff includes a branch manager, who is also the adult services librarian and three children’s librarians: a librarian serving primarily young childern and their families (babies through grade 3), and one job-share team serving intermediate school age children and teens (grades 4-12).

At Firestone Park Branch Library you can find:

• A diverse collection of items in a variety of formats including books, magazines, recordings, videotapes, DVD and CD-ROM.
• Programs for all ages
• Services to meet a variety of needs
• The Friends of Firestone Park Branch

Firestone Park Branch Community Links:

• Official City of Akron Web Site
• Akron Beacon Journal
• Akron Public Schools
• Akron Area Links from ASCPL Internet Resources Collection
• Summit County, Ohio