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IECE Symposium

Join us for a special event designed for early childhood educators and librarians. Earn free professional development credits and more.

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Movies @ Main

Movies on the big screen every Thursday at 6:15 pm. Relax and enjoy classics or recent blockbusters in Main Library’s auditorium.

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Summer Reading Grand Finale

Celebrate 100 Years of Summer Reading with us at the Akron Art Museum! Join the party, explore art, sing along, and move to the beat with Mr. Jeff.

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TumbleBooks

Find fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, and more reading recommendations for adults, teens, and children.

The Mailbox Plus

Mailbox Plus

Teachers and parents have unlimited access to 53,000+ worksheets, crafts, forms, songs, games, patterns, and lesson plans.

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Home Improvement Source

Home Improvement Reference Center features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, and videos of popular home repair projects.

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LinkedIn Learning

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.

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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.