Akron-Summit County Public Library, Public library system in Akron, Ohio, United States.
The Akron-Summit County Public Library is a public library system in Summit County, Ohio, with a main building in Akron and 18 branch locations across the county. All sites offer free computer access, wireless internet, and digital resources available both on-site and remotely.
The library was founded in 1874 and moved into a Carnegie-funded building in 1904. It relocated to its current site in 1969 to better serve a growing population across the county.
The library partners with the Akron Art Museum to display works by local artists in branch locations, bringing art into everyday neighborhood spaces. Visitors can see these rotating displays without any special admission or appointment.
All locations are free to enter and have accessible entrances and parking available nearby. It is worth checking the hours of a specific branch before visiting, as they can vary across the county.
The Library of Things program lets cardholders borrow everyday objects such as bike pumps, microscopes, and metal detectors. This means a visitor can try out a tool or gadget without needing to own it.
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