Akron-Summit County Public Library

📚 Bring stories to life and inspire young learners!

Join children’s book author and professional storyteller Lindsay Bonilla for Bringing Books to Life, an interactive workshop designed to help educators transform students from passive listeners into active story participants. Learn proven engagement strategies, connect with fellow educators, and earn 2.5 free OA credits.

Register today ➡️ https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/16763036

🐝🍯 Curious about keeping bees but not sure where to begin? This class will help you get started! Learn the basics, including essential equipment, how the hive works, and what to expect in your first year. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.628.9228.

https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/16375884

💙🧡 What an amazing "See You Later" Summer Finale Party at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library! We wrapped up Summer Reading in style with face painting, balloon animals from The Balloon Vibe, icy treats from Kona Ice, and tons of carnival‑style games. Guests also got an exciting first look at the renovation plans with Bostwick Design Partnership. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, and an extra special shout‑out to the Friends of the Library for the delicious food!

🦖📘Summer Reading wraps up today, August 1, and that means it’s time for the GRAND PRIZE drawings! You have until 5pm today to get your entries in for a chance to win big. Will you go for the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe and Paw Patrol Mighty Lookout Tower, the iPad bundle, or maybe RubberDucks tickets for a day at the ballpark? And don’t forget the $529 College Savings Awards from our Premier Sponsor, CollegeAdvantage Ohio's 529 Plan.

Thank you to everyone who participated and logged your reading and activities this summer! 🌞

ENTER➡️ https://www.akronlibrary.org/summer-reading

📣 The GeekFest schedule is here!

Join us Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Main Library for a day packed with fandom, fun, and friendly competition. Explore exciting panels, test your skills in the video game arcade, get creative at craft stations, browse the vendors, and cheer on contestants in the always-entertaining ramen noodle eating contest! 🍜🎮

Start planning your GeekFest adventure now:
https://www.akronlibrary.org/geekfest/gf-schedule

🎒Get ready to go back to school! Get school book recs and enjoy games, crafts, and snacks before the new school year starts. Intended for grades 3-5.

Register: https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/16396337

🎡🌽 The Summit County Fair is underway now through Sunday, August 2!

Since 1850, this longtime tradition has celebrated local farmers and community members showcasing everything from livestock and produce to flowers, crafts, and more.

Over the years, the fair has called several locations home before settling in Tallmadge. Take a step back in time with these historic photos from Summit Memory and see how this beloved event has evolved through the generations. 📸✨

🚧👷Due to the condition of the roof, repairs are now underway at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library.

Once the roof work is complete, renovations will move indoors, bringing exciting upgrades, including new study rooms, an enhanced passport room, expanded children's and teen areas, a relocated reference desk, and lower shelving to improve accessibility.

The branch will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, as construction moves into its next phase. We look forward to welcoming you back in Summer 2027 to a brighter, safer, and more modern library.

These renovations and improvements are made possible through the voter-approved 2025 bond issue.

For more information about the project, visit: https://www.akronlibrary.org/building-our-future