Publications

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Summer Reading

Summer Reading is almost over! Log your reading in Beanstack, return your paper logs, and redeem your prizes by 5 pm on Saturday, August 2.

Geekfest

Whether you're a fan of comics, movies, manga, gaming, or TV shows, you're sure to have a great time geeking out with your fellow fans!

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Summer Reading Grand Finale

Celebrate 100 Years of Summer Reading with us at the Akron Art Museum! Join the party, explore art, sing along, and move to the beat with Mr. Jeff.

Library of Things

New & Notable

Digital Media

Featured Resources

TumbleBooks

Find fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, and more reading recommendations for adults, teens, and children.

Mailbox Plus

Teachers and parents have unlimited access to 53,000+ worksheets, crafts, forms, songs, games, patterns, and lesson plans.

Home Improvement Source

Home Improvement Reference Center features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, and videos of popular home repair projects.

LinkedIn Learning

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.

Staff Selections

Our Mission: The Akron-Summit County Public Library provides resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.