Akron-Summit County Public Library strives for excellence in all they do. They provide dynamic and responsive service while fostering life-long learning and individual enrichment. They value integrity, innovative thinking, inclusion, diversity and community.
The organization truly serves something for everyone. Children’s programs include favorite books, playtime with age appropriate activities and special guest authors. Teens can explore new and upcoming graphic novels, music and exciting activities. Senior resources include emergency preparedness and social service links. ESL Foreign Language Sites are a great resource for translations.
Don’t be caught with an overdue book fine! On-line services include material renewal and email notifications. AkronLibrary.org features Ask-A-Librarian, a library catalog and research databases. The research databases include a variety of subject material from automotive repair to grant writing. The database includes magazine indexes, articles and more.
Akron-Summit County Public Library offers digital media for people who would rather use an e-reader. E-books are available for Android, Apple, Kobo, Nook, Sony Reader and Kindle. E-audio and music files are available for the iPod or as an mp3. Not sure which device to purchase? Visit AkronLibrary.org/Emedia page for a comparison of e-book readers. eMedia can be downloaded at the Overdrive Download Station in the Main Library.
KnowItNow is another useful feature found on AkronLibrary.org. The service offers a chance to get live help from a librarian for finding resources for homework or research. The online librarian can also provide suggestions for books to read 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Library first utilized a Bookmobile in 1946. Today, the mobile services department has grown to include a van schedule that visits a variety of senior and other housing centers and the Library Express Delivery Services for free home delivery. Please visit AkronLibrary.org for additional information.
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