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    BE COUNTED!
    2020 CENSUS

    Respond to Census 2020! It takes just 10 minutes online, but will affect you and the state of Ohio for the next 10 years.

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    VIRTUAL
    STORY TIMES

    Our children's librarians are recording story times from home during the library closure that you can watch on Facebook!

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    1000 BOOKS BEFORE
    KINDERGARTEN

    Build early literacy skills, help your child develop the all-important love of reading, and create lasting memories.

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    JOIN THE
    GLOBAL BOOK CLUB

    Connect with readers around the world to enjoy the same ebook at the same time without any wait lists or holds.

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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”.

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DIGITAL MEDIA

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

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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

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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

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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.