🎨Did you know you could check-out artwork created by local, regional and international artists?
The Akron Art Library is a collection of original artworks ranging from paintings, prints, photographs and mixed-media works, and any Ohio resident with a library card is eligible to check-out artworks for up to four weeks at a time! The Akron Art Library adds new works so check back and find something new to check out.
To view and reserve artworks in the Akron Art Library collection, visit the ASCPL online catalog, or visit Main Library, Odom Boulevard Branch Library, or North Hill Branch Library.
View/reserve art: https://bit.ly/ascpl-art
The Akron Art Library is organized by the @akronartmuseum and presented in partnership with the Akron-Summit County Public Library. It is made possible with support from the Huntington-Akron Foundation.
Very excited to share that the @akronlibrary commissioned me to make a poster for the film Down By Law written and directed by fellow Ohio native, Jim Jarmusch. This is part of the awesome @ohiogoestothemovies film celebration. These prints will be given to first 50 attendees of the Akron Library’s free screening on June 13th at 1pm!
Had a great time diving into this film and creating this print. I’ve been a fan of Jarmusch’s Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai as well as Dead Man for quite a while, so I was elated to be able to contribute to his distinct noire film style. 📽️
Big thanks to @ben_fulkman for hiring me and @countdracula138 for the recommendation.
#noire #blackandwhite #crosshatch #alternativemovieposter #filmposter
UPDATE (2:20pm): The phone and internet access has been restored.
UPDATE (1:00pm): The estimated time for phone and internet restoration is now 5:30pm.
⚠️ A Spectrum outage is affecting the Maple Valley, Northwest Akron, and Odom Boulevard Branch Libraries. They are currently without phones and internet but will remain open. The estimated time for restoration is 2:30pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
THIS WEEK at ASCPL:
🎧Vinyl Revival
Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00pm at Highland Square Branch Library
Enjoy full-length albums front to back and share your thoughts with other vinyl lovers from the area. Bring an open mind and new suggestions for our next meeting.
♉Intro to Tarot and Astrology
Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00pm at Northwest Akron Branch Library
Learn how to use tarot and astrology as tools to expand your intuition and gain insight. For entertainment purposes only.
📘Family Storytime
Thursday, May 14 at 11:00am at Kenmore Branch Library
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
🐔Raising Backyard Chickens: From Coop to Carton
Thursday, May 14 at 6:00pm at Portage Lakes Branch Library
Curious about keeping chickens? This session is perfect for anyone exploring backyard poultry or looking to build confidence before getting started.
📚Friends of the Maple Valley Branch Library Book Sale
Saturday from 10:00am - 3:00pm at Maple Valley Branch Library
Check out a great selection of lightly used books, movies, and music at great prices! Proceeds benefit the Maple Valley Branch Library.
🐾Paws for Reading
Saturday at 10:30am at Richfield Branch Library
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to our doggie pals. Bring a book from home or read one of ours! Not reading yet? Our dogs' human pals will read to you. Children of all ages are welcome.
👷Town Hall Meeting: Tallmadge Branch Library Renovations
Saturday at 1:00pm at the Tallmadge Community Center
Learn exciting information about the upcoming branch renovations at our town hall meeting. Bostwick Design Partners will share the design plans, Development Director Mike Derr will discuss sponsorship opportunities, and staff will provide updates on programs and bookmobile services available during the closure.
Check out a full events calendar: /events?r=thisweek
🍅🌶 Grow more with our Seed Sharing Library at the Main Library! 🌱
Bring your garden to life with locally adapted heirloom seeds—available for gardeners of all ages. Community volunteers, kids, and library patrons are all invited to participate. You can choose up to six varieties, with each packet containing enough seeds to grow 3–5 plants. Simply plant your seeds, nurture them, and enjoy your harvest.
Looking for guidance or inspiration? Explore our wide selection of gardening books for every type and size of garden. BGS staff are always happy to help you find the resources you need to grow with confidence.
https://bit.ly/ascpl-seedlibrary
🔵🟠Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered! From a special StoryWalk, to a deep dive into one of our nation’s founding fathers, and a sneak peek at the Ellet Branch renovations, there’s plenty happening at ASCPL.
And if you’re still planning your Mother's Day (yes, it's this Sunday!), bring Mom to Main Library, open from 1 to 5 PM.
🥾"Tic and Twitch" Storywalk® Special Event
Saturday at 10:30am at Richfield Branch Library
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring "Tic & Twitch: A Story About Tourette Syndrome," followed by a personal story from Clara, a youth ambassador for the Tourette Association of America.
📜Liberty of Death: A Morning with Patrick Henry
Saturday at 11:00am at Green Branch Library
Join actor Jim Knight as he portrays American Founding Father and famed orator Patrick Henry, the patriot whose words and actions helped ignite the nation's fight for independence.
👷Building Our Future Town Hall
Saturday at 1:00pm at Ellet Branch Library
Learn exciting information about the upcoming branch renovations at our town hall meetings. Bostwick Design Partners will share the design plans, Development Director Mike Derr will discuss sponsorship opportunities, and staff will provide updates on programs and bookmobile services available during the closures.
📔✂ Join us after school to do bookish crafts such as creating bookmarks, junk journals, and more! For grades 7-12.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9067.
✨ The Dark Side has been defeated… or so we thought.
Within every knowledge seeker, there lies a choice between the Dark and the Light.
Which path with Bastila choose?
#revengeofthefifth
✨ From distant galaxies of imagination to new worlds waiting to be discovered, the Force flows through every page, every story, every idea. #maythe4thbewithyou
We had the chance to host the final Honors Capstone presentations with @uakron 📚
Amazing to see students present their ideas after a full semester of work supporting Project Learn.
Grateful for the partnership and all the thoughtful work shared — and to @akronlibrary for hosting us.
#ProjectLearn #UniversityOfAkron #Akron #CommunityImpact #adulteducation
