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Summer Reading

Celebrate our 100th year of Summer Reading! Log reading and activities, win prizes, and enter drawings for baskets and grand prizes.

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Dearest Enemy

Celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial with a rare revival of the only Broadway musical that premiered right here in Akron 100 years ago, "Dearest Enemy."

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Events for Kids

Enjoy storytelling, exotic animals, bubbles, magic, music, and more! All events are FREE and family-friendly.

Library of Things

New & Notable

Digital Media

Featured Resources

Novelist Plus

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

Creativebug

Your Library card gives you unlimited access to thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by experts.

Kanopy

Stream a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content, including movies, TV series, animated storybooks, and more.

Dial-A-Story

Call 234.274.4400 to listen to free pre-recorded stories and more!

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.