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Registration opens:
May 23rd, 2024

Meet the 3D Printer

Learn Tinkercard

2024-06-13 15:00:00 2024-06-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Meet the 3D Printer The TechZone, Main Library’s makerspace, offers access to 3D Printers. Join us for a demo class to learn more about it. Registration required and opens on May 23rd. Main Library - Computer Lab 1

Thursday, June 13
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-13 15:00:00 2024-06-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Meet the 3D Printer The TechZone, Main Library’s makerspace, offers access to 3D Printers. Join us for a demo class to learn more about it. Registration required and opens on May 23rd. Main Library - Computer Lab 1

Main Library

Computer Lab 1

The TechZone, Main Library’s makerspace, offers access to 3D Printers. Join us for a demo class to learn more about it. Registration required and opens on May 23rd.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9145.

A brief overview of the 3D printing process, how it works at our library, and an intro to using tinkercad.com.

Date and Time:

  • Thursday June 13, 2024, 3 pm
  • Thursday August 1, 2024, 3 pm

Please contact the library if you are unable to attend. If you do not have an email address, please create a free account or contact TechZone@Main at 330.643.9145 for assistance. 

For more assistance, check out these resources:

  • 1 on 1 Tech Help - fill out this form and schedule an individualized technology appointment.
  • Visit www.akronlibrary.org/tz to learn about the laser engraver and other equipment available in TechZone@Main.
  • Click here to view a complete list of upcoming computer and technology classes at the library.

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
Mon, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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.

Upcoming Events

Wed, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
Registration is now closed

Wed, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Registration is now closed

Wed, May 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
Registration is now closed

Wed, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Thu, May 16, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, May 16, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, May 18, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Atrium,Auditorium,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3

Sat, May 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium

Mon, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Tue, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full

Wed, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, May 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Wed, May 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Thu, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Thu, May 23, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, May 23, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Wed, May 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, May 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Thu, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, May 30, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, May 30, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Tue, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room,Children's Library Educators Lab

Thu, Jun 06, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Tue, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Jun 13, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1

Thu, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room,Children's Library Educators Lab

Thu, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Thursday, May 23 2024 at 12:00am

Thu, Jun 13, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen Meeting Room