Last Saturday night there was “A Thing Downtown." Akron’s own little market square popped into existence right outside the Coffee Pot Café, on the southwest corner of the Akron-Summit County Public Library's Main Library. The weather was perfectly warm, breezy and easy on everyone, as residents watched the activities from the outdoor amphitheater. Inside the café, you … [Read more...]
Main Library closes Sundays for summer hours
(Courtesy of Akron-Summit County Public Library) New hours from levy campaign begin in 2016 Akron-Summit County Public Library is informing all users Main Library will be closed on Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. May 17 is the last Sunday Main Library will be open until September 6. Main Library Hours as of May 24: Monday … [Read more...]
Main Library adds 1-mile indoor walk to summer reading & wellness program
New this year: Guided tours of Main Library on Saturday mornings in June. Public artwork highlighted. This summer, library lovers and exercise enthusiasts can rack up miles for Mind, Body & Sole: Read at Your Own Pace, the summer reading and wellness experience for the whole family to enjoy, while learning more about library resources, public artwork at Main Library and … [Read more...]
Local author Giffels regales packed library auditorium (Video)
It's not a stretch to say that local author David Giffels embodies Akron. He has devoted his career and life to the city as many of his peers have moved away over the years, and he has championed all things Akron. His new book of essays, "The Hard Way on Purpose: Essays and Dispatches from the Rust Belt," has drawn national attention to our fair city and to his distinguished … [Read more...]
