COVID-19: Planning for Our Return to Service: Book Drops are now open, Outside Pick-Up Service to launch June 29;
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    OUTSIDE
    PICK-UP SERVICE

    Available by appointment at all locations beginning June 29.

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    MIND, BODY & SOLE:
    IMAGINE YOUR STORY!

    Our Mind, Body & Sole summer reading program begins June 8 – August 1, 2020. Register and enjoy making reading and exercise a part of your day!

    MBS 2020
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    DOG DAYS
    OF SUMMER

    Choose from a variety of titles to entertain yourself during the Dog Days of Summer!

    Dog Day's of Summer
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    KIDS MODE ON
    HOOPLA

    Digital movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics – brought together in one family-friendly place

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NEW & NOTABLE

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

New & Notable

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DIGITAL MEDIA

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

Digital Media

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COVID-19 Information

For the latest information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Library recommends these reliable online resources:
Summit County Public Health
 Ohio Department of Health
 US Center for Disease Control
 World Health Organization
 Coronovirus Research Database
 US Government Response to COVID-19

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Outside Pick-Up Service Hours


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Main Library

60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326
330.643.9000

Outside Pick-Up Service Hours
Main Library (High Street Only):

  • Monday - Thursday: 11 am - 7 pm
  • Friday: 11 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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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.