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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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Halloween & Fall Fun

Celebrate the season with spooky storytimes, costume parties, autumn crafts, movies, and more! Enjoy fall fun, creativity, and Halloween excitement together.

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Applications Open

Authors, illustrators, and publishers are invited to table and sell their work at Akron Book Fest, happening May 8, 2027. Submit before October 31.

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Share Your Joy

How do you find joy at the Library? Share your story, and it might be featured on our website, social media channels, or even one of our Short Story dispensers!

Library of Things

Digital Media

Book Discussions

Featured Resources

Insights & Advisor

Grow your small business with confidence using local market insights, competitive data, and expert guidance tailored to entrepreneurs in Summit County.

Home Improvement

Full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects.

Foreign Languages

Available on desktop or through an app, Mango uses native speakers, repetition and voice comparison to learn a new language or English as a second language.

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Ohio Legal Forms

Access and print legal forms, browse state-by-state attorney directories, and explore easy-to-understand legal definitions all in one convenient resource.

Staff Selections

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