Akron libraries events

Main Library's "Super Big Book Sale"

Friends of Main Library will hold a Super Big Book Sale, June 20-22, at Akron's Main Library, 2nd Floor Lobby...

Vicksburg, the Other Gettysburg

Presented by former teacher and historian, D.J. Reiser. The War between the North and the South was fought in two theaters...

Historical Marker Dedication for John R. Buchtel

The Friends of Green Branch Library present an interesting and informative documentary on the life of John Richards Buchtel, at the Central Administration Building in Green...

Your HS Reading List Book Club

For nearly 5 years, this all-ages group has been meeting to discuss classic and award-winning novels, nonfiction, and plays...

Summer Gourd Craft

Create an adorable summer craft with Kathy Meekins; from Gourd Crazy...

Digging Out From Clutter

Organize your life now! Join Jeff Gergel, a professional organizer, who can give you the tips you need to help you develop skills for a simplified life. Registration is requested for this program.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail: 5 Million Steps on the Journey of Hope

Bob Grau started his 6-month hike of the Appalachian Trail at the age of 67...

Dig Into Your Past

With more than 8,000 databases and 200 billion images, Ancestry is the premier online genealogy resource--and it’s available to you for free within any ASCPL location...

Where Health Comes From

Join Chiropractor, Dr. David Yates as he shares the essence of health and wellness while providing easy-to-implement strategies to drastically improve your quality of life...

Author Talk: Judy Jennings

LIVING WITH LEWY BODY DEMENTIA, ONE CAREGIVER’S PERSONAL, IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCE...

Underground Music

Our very own staff member, Mike Bianchi, will take you into the range of different musical genres that operate outside of mainstream culture.

The Technology of Fracking

Rhonda Reda, the Executive Director of Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program, will talk about the technology, education and jobs involved in exploring, drilling and producing oil and gas.

Charlotte Marky

Ms. Marky is the author of JOURNEY TO FREEDOM: A YOUNG GIRL’S STORY OF WORLD WAR II AND OF REVOLUTION AND ESCAPE, AND THE POWER OF FAITH TO OVERCOME. Ms. Marky will discuss her journey and her book.

Meet Author Linda Castillo

Adults: New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo will discuss and sign her newest book, Her Last Breath, an Amish mystery thriller that takes place in Holmes County...

Meet Author Amanda Flower

Adults: Join Amanda Flower, an Agatha–nominated local mystery author, who started her writing career in elementary school. Registration is requested...