The Library offers opportunities for teens and tweens to create, connect, explore and learn! Get help with homework, stream free movies and music, explore diverse books, attend an event, make something in our TechZone, and so much more.

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Lit Loot Box

Grades 4-12 are invited to register for our themed box service! Each box contains two books and goodies. Register for a monthly box today.

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Podcast

Listen to unique audio content from our website anytime with our convenient Library podcasts and access our content at your leisure.

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Digital Media

The library delivers best-selling ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, movies and music for download.


Research Tools & Homework Help

Databases

Databases are digital collections of newspaper and magazine articles, books, and journals that offer reputable information on a variety of topics. These resources can be used for homework assignments, writing papers, and exploring interests.

Tutor.com

Free online tutoring is available for students of all ages. Connect virtually with a real person to get homework help, submit a paper for review and editing help, or access ACT and SAT study guides and practice tests.  Available 12 pm-12 am daily.

Science Projects

High school and middle school students and parents can learn all about it at these free clinics sponsored by the Akron-Summit County Public Library, the Akron Council of Engineering and Scientific Societies (ACESS), and the NEOH STEM Alliance.

Digital Media

Overdrive

Discover thousands of ebooks, digital magazines, and digital audiobooks for all ages.

Hoopla

Gain access to ebooks, digital audiobooks, television shows, movies, and digital comics through Hoopla.

Kanopy

Kanopy Kids provides access to popular and award-winning content for children.

Comics

Enjoy digital comics and graphic novels from top publishers like Marvel and DC Comics.

Our Mission: The Akron-Summit County Public Library provides resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.