Odom Boulevard Branch Library

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Starting June 1, all of the ASCPL branch and division accounts are coming together under one account ➡ Akron-Summit County Public Library.

That means more stories, more events, and more of what you love - right here in one place.

Make sure you're following along.

📦Work together to build a cardboard fort at this special STEM event! Develop creativity, engineering, and critical thinking skills while making new friends. Intended for children in grades K-3.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.434.8726.

https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/15610142

🎨Join us for a creative conversation across generations!

Tomorrow night (Wednesday, March 18) at 6pm, multidisciplinary artist Althea Jones and former commercial artist Brian Jones sit down at the Odom Boulevard Branch Library to explore their artistic journeys, shifting perspectives, and the stories that shaped their work.

Hear Brian Jones reflect on his path through the commercial art world and the industry’s evolution over the years. It’s a rare chance to learn from two local creatives with rich, distinct experiences.

Register online, in person, or by calling 330.434.8726.

Announcing… the Rat Car! Wait, that’s not right, that’s Art Cart V1! Art Cart V1 is here for all artsy needs while visiting the library.
But please keep only what you’ve made, Art Cart V1 has already lost his second “T” during test runs, don’t make him more sad 😢

Did you know that January is made for the Roman god, Janus, the god of beginnings (and many other things…)? Come check out some great movies and books on Roman mythology!

🐞 Drop in for hands-on, open‑ended STEAM and creative play designed for children ages 2–5 with a caregiver—though all ages are welcome and celebrated.

In Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!, little explorers can observe real bug specimens, make beaded caterpillars, and enjoy activities that celebrate the fascinating creepy‑crawlies that share our planet.

Join the fun on Tuesday, February 3 from 10:30–11:30am.

https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/14907806

Prep for the cold weather with some of these good old (mostly) forensic cop shows to keep you entertained!
Or to use as background noise while you’re snowed in because streaming is way too expensive now, we totally get it.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Akron‑Summit County Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19.

We encourage our community to take time to reflect, learn, and engage in the spirit of Dr. King's legacy.

We’ll reopen with normal hours on Tuesday.