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Special Collections hosts a spring get together for genealogy researchers. Mingle and share with fellow genealogists as you uncover the details of your ancestry.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9030.
The Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Summit County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society present Early Morning Genealogy. Library staff, SCCOGS volunteers, and representatives from other local organizations will offer research and consultation and membership information. Refreshments and Raffle Prizes too!
Registration is preferred, but not required. For more information, contact the Special Collections Division: 330.643.9030 or email us at speccollections@akronlibrary.org.
Search our catalog for a wide selection of genealogy resources available!
Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.
Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.
Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.
Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.