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 Northwest Akron Branch Library
1720 Shatto Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44313
(330) 836-1081
Northwest Akron Branch Library is located in central Summit County and is accessible from Interstate 77 at the White Pond exit.
From the north - take I-77 South (becomes I-76/I-77) to the White Pond exit. Turn left on White Pond Dr. Turn right on Pershing Ave. Turn right on Shatto Ave.
From the south - Take I-77 North (becomes I-76/I-77) to the White Pond exit. Turn right on White Pond Dr. Turn right on Pershing Ave. Turn right on Shatto Ave.
The Northwest Akron Branch Library first opened as the Ayres Branch in 1958 in a house left to the library in the estate of Dr. Floyd F. Ayres whose will left the home, $50,000 and most of his assets to the library. A modern addition doubling the floor space of the building was completed at the rear of the house in October, 1965. The Northwest Akron American Institute of Architects, Akron Chapter, presented the 2004 Design Ward to the Northwest Akron Recreation Center/Northwest Branch Library
Current statistics indicate that Northwest Akron Branch circulated 310,326 items in 2006, and houses a collection of 68,876 items.
We are open 6 days a week to meet your needs for education, information and recreation.
Our friendly, skilled staff includes a branch manager who is also the children’s librarian, a second children's librarian (together they serve babies through grade 12), three adult services librarians, public service assistants, and student assistants.
At Northwest Akron Branch Library you can find:
- A diverse collection in a variety of formats
- Books, AV materials, and other items. Because of community interest in these topics, our collection is particularly strong in the areas of African-American history and fiction, romance, mystery fiction, fantasy and science fiction, and business and financial sources.
- 176 different magazine and 18 newspaper titles.
- Databases available though the library computer, the library website and the internet
- Videotapes, DVDs, and sound recordings including books on tape and CDs.
- Programs for all ages
- Services to meet a variety of needs
- The Friends of Northwest Akron Branch
Northwest Akron Branch Community Links:
Here are a few pictures from the
Northwest Akron Branch's
"Star Wars 30th Anniversary Celebration"
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