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Lecture: Dearest Enemy

Join us for this exciting lecture by Joseph Rubin about “Dearest Enemy,” the Broadway musical that opened in Akron 100 years ago.

Main Library's Auditorium

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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Library of Things

Browse our Library of things to borrow cake pans, wall art, kitchen tools, accessibility tools, Memory Kits, games, toys, and more!

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Seed Sharing

Locally appropriate heirloom seeds are available at Main Library for gardeners of all ages, while supplies last. Borrow up to six packets per visit.

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Storywalk®

A self-directed activity for people of all ages to read an illustrated children’s book displayed in stages along a short outdoor trail.

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Birds of the World

Birds of the World is the most comprehensive reference for the life histories of over 10,000 bird species.

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SizeUp

Explore Akron-Summit County Small Business Insights and the Small Business Advisor resources, provided by SizeUp!

Staff Selections

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.