Library News

Online Library Card Now Available

Details: Published: March 27, 2020, 5:49 pm

No Akron-Summit County Public Library card? No problem! Apply for a card online and start using the Library’s digital resources. Stream movies, download ebooks and audiobooks, consult a database, take courses online and so much more. This option is available for individuals 18 and older who live, work or attend school in Ohio. When you are ready to upgrade and borrow materials in person, bring your photo ID to any of the Library’s locations and update your card.

Akron Art Library Expansion

Details: Published: December 30, 2019, 9:48 am

Thanks to generous support from the Huntington–Akron Foundation, the Akron Art Library expanded from the original Akron-Summit County Main Library to include the Odom Boulevard Branch, with 10 new original artworks available for library patrons to borrow.

Peer to Peer University

Details: Published: September 24, 2019, 10:21 am

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The Akron-Summit County Public Library helps you meet your learning goals with our new program, Peer to Peer University (P2PU).

Late Openings for 2019 Akron Marathon

Details: Published: September 24, 2019, 7:56 am

The Akron Marathon will take place on Saturday, September 28. Main Library will open at 12:30 p.m. and Highland Square Branch Library will open at NOON.