Hello! Get to know Akron-Summit County Public Library and discover all we have to offer. Apply for a card, find your branch, browse our collection, and more.
A Library card helps you connect, create, explore, and learn. You can get a Library card at any of our locations, or apply online and get nearly instant access to all of our items and resources!
Our county-wide system is comprised of 19 locations including a Main Library and 18 branch locations. Mobile Services takes the Library on the road to serve customers in a variety of settings.
With more than 2.4 million items, we have something to offer every age and interest. Borrow books, movies, music, magazines, original artwork, STEM kits, and much more!
We offer hundreds of events every month. Participate in a book discussion, attend a story time, learn a new skill, and more! You can search our calendar by date range, age, event type, and location.
Download our free app through your device's app store and take the Library with you wherever you go. Search our catalog, manage your account, register for events, find the nearest branch, and more.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the library delivers ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, movies, and music for download. Our digital platforms include OverDrive, hoopla, Kanopy, and RBdigital.
What should you read next? Let us pick for you! Tell us what you like to read and our expert librarians will use that information to pick your next five reads – and tell you why they picked them. Happy reading!
Our free, searchable electronic resources offer accurate, in-depth information on topics ranging from business and health to reading recommendations and test preparation. Our professional librarians are also available to answer reference questions by phone, email, or chat.
Have feedback or a general question? Contact us by phone, chat, or email. Need to speak directly with a library division, branch location or a member of administration? Use our library directory.