Akron-Summit County Public Library

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Founded in 1874, the Akron-Summit County Public Library is comprised of a Main Library, 18 community branches, and a Mobile Services division.

📚✨ Way to go, Cecilia! 100 books down and already building a love for reading that will last a lifetime.Every page turne...
06/13/2026

📚✨ Way to go, Cecilia! 100 books down and already building a love for reading that will last a lifetime.

Every page turned builds vocabulary, sparks imagination, and creates moments to be cherished. Early literacy truly makes a difference!

We’re so proud of this milestone!

Learn more about the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program: http://akronlibrary.org/kids-parents/1000-books-before-kindergarten

Join us for a presentation from the National First Ladies' Library & Museum exploring how First Ladies have stepped forw...
06/12/2026

Join us for a presentation from the National First Ladies' Library & Museum exploring how First Ladies have stepped forward during times of conflict, change, and challenge to help shape American history.

Inspired by "The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies Progress and Power," this program traces the past 250 years, examining how First Ladies reflected and redefined their eras. Through well-known and lesser-told stories, it highlights how these women led during times of war and peace, advanced reform and equality, and used their voices to influence progress at home and abroad.

06/12/2026

👋 Say hello to Mya, our new Children’s Librarian at the Maple Valley Branch! Celebrate her first storytime on Wednesday, June 17 at 10:30 AM. Come for the stories, earn a raffle ticket for a Summer Reading grand prize, and you might even meet a dinosaur! 🦖

https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/16372438

However you enjoy stories, it counts! Listening to audiobooks, being read to, or calling Dial-A-Story can all be logged ...
06/11/2026

However you enjoy stories, it counts! Listening to audiobooks, being read to, or calling Dial-A-Story can all be logged as reading during Summer Reading. 🦕🎧

📞 Dial-A-Story (234.274.4400) lets you enjoy free stories, poems, riddles, and jokes read by your favorite ASCPL staff—perfect for building vocabulary and listening skills.

📙Current titles include:
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? by Jane Yolen
Summer is Here by Renee Watson
If You Laugh, I'm Starting This Book Over by Chris Harris
Selections from Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son by Michael Chabon

☑ Ideastream News wants to hear what the community has to say about local, state, and national politics ahead of the 202...
06/11/2026

☑ Ideastream News wants to hear what the community has to say about local, state, and national politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

What drives your vote? If you don't vote, what would motivate you? What do you need to know more about?

Ideastream reporters and staff will host walk-in office hours at two Akron-Summit County Public Library Branches this summer.

If you can’t join in person, please fill out this election survey: https://www.ideastream.org/listen-engage-vote

06/10/2026

🐍 Green Branch Library hosted Outback Ray | Amazing Animal Shows and some of his animal friends on Wednesday morning!
How many of you will be catching him at an ASCPL branch this June or July?
Remember—attending a program earns you a raffle ticket toward a Summer Reading Grand Prize! 🎟️
👉 See the full schedule: https://bit.ly/OutbackRay-SR26

🎟️✨ Did you know you can earn grand prize raffle tickets just by attending events or using our databases? Discover all t...
06/10/2026

🎟️✨ Did you know you can earn grand prize raffle tickets just by attending events or using our databases?

Discover all the ways you can Unearth a Story and sign up for Summer Reading today!🦖

https://www.akronlibrary.org/summer-reading

🕵️‍♀️The game's afoot! Join Actor Jim Knight on Saturday, June 20 as he shares the background and cultural influence of ...
06/10/2026

🕵️‍♀️The game's afoot! Join Actor Jim Knight on Saturday, June 20 as he shares the background and cultural influence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous and legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes, and performs pieces from some of Holmes' classic mysteries.

Jim returns on July 18 for a dramatic presentation of Wells' "War of the Worlds" and on August 15 for "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."

More info: https://bit.ly/lit-legends

🚍 Looking to connect with support services?Portage Path Behavioral Health's Mobile Therapy Center is onsite at the Maple...
06/09/2026

🚍 Looking to connect with support services?

Portage Path Behavioral Health's Mobile Therapy Center is onsite at the Maple Valley Branch until 2:00pm today, offering support for adults in recovery from mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

Stop by to connect with trained staff and access free resources, helpful information, and giveaways. 💙

The Mobile Therapy Center is available at these locations from 10 am - 2 pm:
🔵 Maple Valley (Second Tuesday of the month) – June 9, July 14, August 11
🟠 North Hill (Second Thursday of the month) - June 11, July 9, August 13
🔵 Firestone Park (Third Wednesday of the month) – July 15, August 19 (No visit on June 17)
🟠 Kenmore (Fourth Tuesday of the month) - June 23, July 28, August 25

Address

60 S High Street
Akron, OH
44326

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(330) 643-9000

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