The Mini Maker Faire returns to Main Library on September 19. Are you a techie, a tinkerer, an artist, a musician, an inventor, a crafter, a homesteader or a hacker?
Akron was selected by Ohio Humanities as one of four Ohio cities to host its 17th annual Ohio Chautauqua. On five consecutive nights professional actors will assume the identity of a historical figure to present a one-person show, followed by interaction with the audience.
A reading/wellness experience for the whole family to enjoy. For decades, the Akron-Summit Count Public Library’s annual reading program has made summer reading fun in all of our Library locations.
During the winter and spring of 2014, the Akron-Summit County Public Library, with the support of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, provided healthy after-school snacks (for patrons 18 and younger) at the Highland Square and Odom Branch Libraries.
The Library has received a grant from the Knight Foundation to create a Micro Business Center at Main Library. The Microbusiness/Co-working Center will have individual work spaces, room for small meetings, and be outfitted with a variety of equipment and resources for creativity and innovation. The Library anticipates the space will be open for operation late-2015 / early 2016.
