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Join us for a talk on Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire steel magnate whose philanthropy played a key role in the Akron-Summit County Public Library's beginning. Presented by actor Jim Knight.
A presentation on the life of the legendary Andrew Carnegie, from his humble beginnings as the son of a weaver to his work as bridge builder, steel maker, and eventually, the richest man in the world.
Jim Knight will share about Carnegie's colorful and challenging life and about other businessmen, workers, and world leaders Carnegie surrounded himself with.
Finally, he will share about Andrew Carnegie's dedication to world peace and philanthropy in benefiting education and libraries all over, and how Mr. Carnegie's philanthropy played a key role in Akron-Summit County Public Library's beginning.
The Green Branch Library offers fun, exciting, and educational programs for customers of all ages, both in the Library and throughout the Green community. Visit us for preschool storytime and school-age and family events at the Library. Visit our NatureConnect space and also look for our youth librarians in your schools' classrooms where they will be making a visit soon. Adults can participate in book discussion groups, including our newest, the Food For Thought Cookbook Club, and attend informative programs on health and wellness, financial education, local history, and much more. While at the library, computers, WiFi, faxing and scanning are available for your use. Books, movies, and music are ready for you to borrow.
Next time you're out and about in our community—at the Celebration of Education, Freedom Fest, Trick or Treat Trail, Christmas at Town Park—look for the Green Branch Library table and the friendly Library staff. We want to say hello and share all that's happening at your public library.