Education
The Library offers a variety of services and resources for educators, parents, and students. Whether you are looking for a book recommendation, digital audiobooks or eBooks to download, print materials such as books and magazines to read, or tools to help with homework, we have the resources and staff to help you find what you’re looking for. With an Akron-Summit County Public Library card, you have access to many online and print resources to help make this school year a success.
Getting a Library Card
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Explore the Internet at our public computers or through our free WiFi, enjoy books, movies, music, magazines, and streaming media, and access research tools for schoolwork, test preparation, job searching and resume-building, and more.
Resources for Educators
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Test Administration
As a service to customers of the Akron-Summit County Public Library and area residents, the Library provides test administration services free of charge. Library employees will administer tests and examinations only according to the following guidelines and associated procedures. Please contact the Main Library Teen Department for more information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330.643.9067.
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The Early Childhood Resource Lab (RECE)
The Early Childhood Resource Lab (RECE) is housed in the Children’s Library at Main Library. The Lab houses equipment for use by Teachers, Childcare Providers, Home School Families, and Education Students to create learning materials and other items.
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Books in Boxes
Each Books in Boxes set consists of 35 copies of one title, packed in a box and checked out as a unit. These sets are perfect for teachers, who would like multiple copies of the same book so that each student may have their own book to read independently.
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Teen Classroom Sets
Check out classroom sets of 35 books for use in your classroom. There are titles appropriate for students Grades 6-12. Sets are bookable and may be borrowed for up to 6 weeks.
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TechZone
Public access computers and the Library’s makerspace are on the Main Library’s 1st floor in the TechZone. TechZone includes a laser engraver, vinyl printer, recording studios, and much more. For full details check here.
Booklists
Your librarians have compiled bibliographies that can be downloaded and printed to share with your students.
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Genres for Tween and/or Teen Readers
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Notable Authors and Illustrators
- Black Authors and Illustrators for K-5
- Black Authors for Tween and/or Teen Readers
- Caldecott Award
For distinguished picture book for children.
- Coretta Scott King Awards
For outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults. - Geisel Award
For distinguished book for beginning readers. - Newbery Award
For outstanding literature for children.
- Printz Award
For distinguished excellence in young adult literature. - Pura Belpre Award
For distinguished Latino/Latina writer and illustrator of literature for children. - Robert F. Sibert Medal
For distinguished informational book for children.
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Topics for K-5 Readers
Your librarians have created selected lists of titles for topics of interest to your students.
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Topics for Tween and/or Teen Readers
These lists of titles will help you get conversations started.
Recommendations
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New & Notable
Check back often to see what new titles have been added to our shelves including books, movies, and music for preschool through adult.
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Novelist
Find read-alikes for those favorite books, and lists by genre and topic organized by age. You can also find Lexile and Accelerated Reader information for many titles. You will need a Library card to access this database.
Individualized Library Services
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Ask A Librarian
Don’t see a list of books or a single title that fits what you are looking for? Our Ask a Librarian service lets you email a request to the Library for a librarian to gather just what you seek.
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Book A Librarian
Is your search a little more in-depth or do you just need to speak with a librarian to figure out what resources will best meet your need? Our new Book A Librarian service will allow you to schedule a time to talk with a librarian and get that one-on-one help.
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Your Next 5 Reads
Looking for that next great book? Try out our new service, Your Next 5 Reads. Fill out and submit the form online or download the PDF of the form , fill it out, and return it to your local Library branch location.
Research Tools & Homework Help
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Tutor.com
Free online tutoring is available for students of all ages. Connect virtually with a real person to get homework help, submit a paper for review and editing help, or access ACT and SAT study guides and practice tests. Available 12 pm-12 am daily.
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Science Project Index
Visit this online index, created by the Library’s Business, Government & Science Division, of science projects, experiments, and demonstrations.
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Homework Help Topics
Your librarians have assembled lists of the best websites covering a variety of topics—explore your interests or find help with homework.
Digital Media
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Overdrive
Discover thousands of eBooks, digital magazines, and digital audiobooks for all ages.
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Hoopla
Gain access to eBooks, digital audiobooks, television shows, movies, and digital comics through Hoopla.
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Tumblebooks
Provides access to hundreds of children’s digitized or animated eBooks, audiobooks, puzzles and games, and language learning books for children in preschool through grade school.
Contact Us
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We have librarians at 18 branches and Main Library ready to help you and your students access our resources, WiFi, computers, and much more.