Akron-Summit County Public Library Home Page

The Tallmadge Branch Library is currently closed for renovation. Ellet Branch Library will close at 5pm on May 9 for renovation. Both branches are scheduled to reopen in Summer 2027. Learn more at www.akronlibrary.org/buildingourfuture.

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Building Our Future

Phase one of our long-term capital improvement plan begins this month, learn how we're investing in strong Libraries here!

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Small Business Fair

May 6: Access capital, secure contracts, strengthen your operations, or expand your network - This event is your one-stop shop for insight and opportunity.

Tia Williams

Main Event Many Voices

Author Tia Williams will discuss the journey behind young adult and romance writing at Main Library on Monday, April 27 at 6:30pm.

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