This week the Akron-Summit County Public Library has 380 new books, 22 new movies, and 33 new music CDs. New items include Cowboy Carter, One Deep River, To the Limit, Stick Season, Indulge, Co-Intelligence, Sociopath, and No One Gets Out Alive. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=2395…

Join us to commemorate the Holocaust Day of Remembrance, Yom HaShoah, and to celebrate the winners of the Annual Akron-Summit Holocaust and Genocide Arts and Writing Contest.

Main Library
Tuesday, May 7
6 pm

This week the Akron-Summit County Public Library has 554 new books, 39 new movies, and 19 new music CDs. New items include Ohio Players, Nuclear War, A la Sala, Raising Mentally Strong Kids, It Didn't Start with You, and Moon Knight. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=2395…

Be a part of Blimp City Beats, the Library's new local music streaming service!

All artists included in the collection will receive a $150 honorarium.

Submissions close April 22. Submit now: blimpcitybeats.org

All Akron-Summit County Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, March 31, Easter.

This week the Akron-Summit County Public Library has 596 new books, 34 new movies, and 18 new music CDs. New items include The Anxious Generation, Age of Revolutions, Nourish, Reading the Constitution, Total Solar Eclipse, and The Power Foods Diet. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=2395…

Eclipse glasses are now available at all Akron-Summit County Public Library locations! Learn more: akronlibrary.org/solar-eclipse

Glasses are available, one (1) per customer, while supplies last.

Join us for a community discussion. Explore the topic of segregation though “Just Action” by Richard & Leah Rothstein. Free book will be given to first 10 registrants.

Highland Square Branch
April 10, 6-7:30 pm

Register by phone at 330.376.2927.

akronlibrary.org/just-action

Explore the rapidly expanding world of graphic novels! April's book is 'Ham Helsing: Vampire Hunter' by Rich Moyer.

Firestone Park Branch Library
Tuesday, April 9
6-7 pm

Register in person, by phone at 330.724.2126, or online here: services.akronlibrary.org/event/10034023

Join us on Zoom to discuss “Agency,” William Gibson’s novel of politics, power, and AI. You may pick up a copy at Norton Branch Library.

Norton Branch Library
Tuesday, April 9
6-7 pm

Register in person, by phone at 330.825.7800, or online here: services.akronlibrary.org/event/10004589

Watch a total eclipse from the library! Eclipse glasses available to first 500 customers. Live music from Clyde Hensley at 11 am. Also enjoy livestreams, crafts, refreshments, and buskers.

Kenmore Branch Library
Monday, April 8
11 am - 3 pm

Held in partnership with Kenmore CDC.

Join us in festivities as we watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. Eclipse glasses will be provided while supplies last.

Highland Square Branch Library
Monday, April 8
2-4 pm

Watch the total solar eclipse outside or view the NASA livestream coverage inside. Enjoy refreshments, chalk art, and puzzles. Eclipse glasses available while supplies last.

Goodyear Branch Library
Monday, April 8
1:30-4:30 pm

Refreshments provided by The East End.

This week the Akron-Summit County Public Library has 341 new books, 33 new movies, and 38 new music CDs. New items include Born, Somebunny Loves You, Bad Therapy, Suzume, The Shootist, The Demon of Unrest, The Sinner Rides Again, and Immediate Family. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=2395…

Come meet the Friends of the Northwest Akron Branch Library. Learn about what we do to support the Northwest Akron Branch.

Northwest Akron Branch Library
Saturday, April 6
noon - 3 pm

Come enjoy a night of pub-style trivia at the library. Bring a team or drop in on your own.

Green Branch Library
Friday, April 5
5:30-7:30 pm

Teams are limited to six participants each. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.896.9074.

Saturday, March 23, find out about Sojourner Truth & the Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza, presented by Sojourner Truth Project - Akron at Akron-Summit County Public Library
The plaza is scheduled to open in May 2024! bit.ly/AkronSojourner… #downtownAKR #sojournertruth #akronhistory

Celebrate all things spring with an hour of crafts, trivia, bingo, coloring, and more. Enjoy tasty snacks and beverages as well.

Portage Lakes Branch Library
Wednesday, April 3
4:30-5:30 pm

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.644.7050.

This week the Akron-Summit County Public Library has 481 new books, 69 new movies, and 26 new music CDs. New items include Everything I Thought It Was, Eternal Sunshine, Anatomy of a Fall, Icons Unearthed, and Stand United. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=2395…