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The Library is your partner in education, providing resources, expertise, and opportunities that help educators inspire learning, support student achievement, and succeed in the classroom. Discover tools to support student success.


Educator Card

An Educator Card allows easy access to Library materials for educators to use in their classrooms. This card is available to anyone who teaches or works with students in a Pre-K to 12 school, licensed childcare center, or homeschool setting. To sign up for an Educator Card, bring a current photo ID, proof of current address (if address on ID is not current), and proof of educator status to any of our 19 Library locations.

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Accessibility Library

Check out sensory inclusive resources from the Culture & AV Division or the drive-up window at Main Library. This collection includes pop-up sensory tents, noise cancelling headphones, weighted lap pads, and more.

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Books In Boxes

Each box consists of 35 copies of the same title. Recommended for

Preschool through Grade 6.

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Early Literacy Resources

Access to early literacy best practices, programs, and resources.

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Educators Lab

Located in the Children’s Library at Main Library. Provided equipment includes lamination, Ellison Die Cuts, and much more.

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Homeschool Programs

Explore programs with homeschool families in mind.

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Outside Pick-Up Service

Main Library offers a convenient drive-up window for reserved materials and branch locations offer outside pick-up services.

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STEM & Educational Kits

These kits include educational materials that promote literacy and learning for a variety of ages.

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TechZone

Located on the 1st floor at Main Library. This makerspace provides services including a laser engraver, vinyl printer, silhouette, and more.

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Teen Classroom Sets

Each set consists of 35 copies of the same title. Recommended for

Grades 6 to 12.

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Test Administration

Library employees will administer tests and examinations free of charge.

Other Educator Resources

Contact Us

We have librarians at 18 branches and Main Library ready to help you and your students access our resources, WiFi, computers, and much more.

Questions? Contact our Youth Services Office (YSO) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.