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    SPACE
    PROGRAMS

    Check out our Out of the World programs about Space! Programs for all ages to commemorate the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon!

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    SAY THE MAGIC WORD...
    ABRACADABRA!

    Looking for something magical this summer? Join us as a variety of magicians entertain and mezmerize you at several upcoming branch programs.

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    NORTON
    ANNIVERSARY

    Come celebrate Norton's 50th anniverary on Wednesday, June 19 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

    Norton Branch Location
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    NORTH HILL
    ANNIVERSARY

    Join us as we celebrate 15 years in our "new" building serving the people of North Hill on Thursday, June 20 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

    North Hill branch location

NEW & NOTABLE

Browse bestsellers, movies, music and other titles just added to the library catalog! Formerly known as “Featured Item Lists”.

New & Notable

DATABASES

Research? We have you covered! Select any of our web-based reference databases for all of your research needs.

Databases by Subject or Databases A-Z

DIGITAL MEDIA

Borrow free TV shows, movies, ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and music with your ASCPL library card.

Digital Media

Library News
IMAGE Mind, Body & Sole Registration begins on June 3
Article Published: May 07, 2019
A reading and wellness experience for the whole family to enjoy. Read More...
IMAGE Libraries = Strong Communities: Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13, 2019
Article Published: March 27, 2019
National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers... Read More...
Harvest for Hunger
Article Published: March 28, 2019
The Akron-Summit County Public Library will be a collection site for Harvest for Hunger donations during the month of... Read More...

Are You A Library Friend?

Support your local library by joining Friends of the Library. Learn how you can share your time and library enthusiasm with this important volunteer group. Visit your local library’s web page to get started!

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Locations & Hours


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Main Library

60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326
330.643.9000

Monday: 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

Drive-Up Window closes ten minutes before the building closes for the day

Visit the Main Library Page

Library Book Sale Events

The Friends of Main Library operates a book shop on the 2nd floor of Main Library. It is open from 12-6 Monday-Thursday, 12-4 Friday and Saturday, and 1-4 on Sunday.