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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.

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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.

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Novelist Plus

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

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Creativebug

Your Library card gives you unlimited access to thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by experts.

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Kanopy

Stream a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content, including movies, TV series, animated storybooks, and more.

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Dial-A-Story

Call 234.274.4400 to listen to free pre-recorded stories and more!

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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.