It’s that time again, but this year is looking a lot different. Whether you are going back to school virtually or in person, we have you covered! With an Akron-Summit County Public Library card, students have access to many online resources to help make this school year a success!
Late August is a great time to plant some seeds. There are still plenty of warm days ahead, but our nights are usually cooler, and we often have more rainfall than we do earlier in the summer. While it’s too late to start the real heat lovers like tomatoes and peppers, or vegetables that take a long time to mature like corn or winter squash, there are plenty other vegetables you can plant.
It’s easy to feel stuck in a rut while heeding the call to stay at home during a health crisis. A phone or video call to friends or family can brighten your day, but there are sleepless nights and dining hours when that won’t do. Why not explore with me what hoopla has to offer?
In order to provide an environment that is as safe as possible for staff and for customers, face coverings will be required when our buildings reopen on July 27. This requirement will be in place for the duration of the public health emergency. Exceptions will be made for individuals with a medical exemption from wearing a face covering. Additionally, children under the age of two (2) are not required to wear a face covering. Individuals must wear face coverings over both their nose and mouth. Disposable face masks and hand sanitizer will be available at Library location entrances. Library staff will be wearing face coverings as required by a State of Ohio public health order.
The Library recently launched a new auto-renewal service. Most borrowed items now renew automatically, up to five times, making it easier for customers to keep borrowed materials longer. Customers should note that not all items will auto-renew, so it is important to continue to monitor library accounts and due dates via the Library website, mobile app, or by contacting the Library.
Looking for excuses to get out of your summer reading assignment? Well, we don’t have any, but the library is here to help! Many of the most commonly assigned books are available in digital format through Hoopla and Overdrive. Download an ebook or eaudio today!
