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The Tallmadge Branch, Ellet Branch and Nordonia Hills Branch Libraries are currently closed for renovation. These branches are scheduled to reopen in Summer 2027.
Learn more at www.akronlibrary.org/buildingourfuture.

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Call for Submissions

Submit your music today to join Blimp City Beats, the Library’s local music streaming service featuring current music from artists in Akron and Summit County.

Tim Misny

He'll Make You Read!

Attorney Tim Misny will discuss his new book, The Misny Method, and share personal stories, business lessons, and life experiences. September 21 at Main Library.

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America 250

Celebrate America’s 250th with Lincoln, American Revolution reenactors, roaming costumed actors, cake, punch, and photos. September 12 at Main Library.

Library of Things

Digital Media

Book Discussions

Featured Resources

Akron Beacon Journal

Choose between full text or an image edition of the newspaper, including today's paper.

Summit Memory

A collaborative online archive preserving history through photographs, documents, newspapers and artifacts.

The Mailbox

Worksheets, crafts, songs, games, lesson plans, and more for grades pre-K-6.

Ohio Means Jobs

This site offers job searching, resume building and career training tools.

Staff Selections

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