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Share Your Thoughts

We invite you to review and remark on the Public Comment Draft of the Space Usage Feasibility Study conducted by Bostwick Design Partnership with input from the public and staff.

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Akron Book Fest

Celebrate books and writing at our literary showcase and meet over 75 authors, attend workshops, shop for books, visit the Children’s Library, and more!

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Libby

Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines on the Libby App by OverDrive. All free with your library card!

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The Reporter

Akron’s newspaper serving the African American community has been digitized for researchers, students, and historians.

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Birds of the World

Birds of the World is the most comprehensive reference for the life histories of over 10,000 bird species.

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Novelist Plus

Find fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, and more reading recommendations for adults, teens, and children.

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LinkedIn Learning

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.

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Our Mission: The Akron-Summit County Public Library provides resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.