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Celebrating the Library’s 150th: The History of Your Library

2024-09-09 18:00:00 2024-09-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating the Library’s 150th: The History of Your Library Learn about how the Library went from one small room in the 1870s to an entire system of 19 branches today. You’ll also learn the story of Odom Boulevard Branch Library. Odom Boulevard Branch Library - Community Room

Monday, September 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-09 18:00:00 2024-09-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating the Library’s 150th: The History of Your Library Learn about how the Library went from one small room in the 1870s to an entire system of 19 branches today. You’ll also learn the story of Odom Boulevard Branch Library. Odom Boulevard Branch Library - Community Room

Learn about how the Library went from one small room in the 1870s to an entire system of 19 branches today. You’ll also learn the story of Odom Boulevard Branch Library.

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

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Community Event |

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Odom Boulevard Branch Library

odom@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.434.8726
Branch manager
Theresa Boware

Hours
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We're closed Friday November 07 due to Staff Development Day
Mon, Nov 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 07 Closed
(Staff Development Day)
Sat, Nov 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 09 Closed

About the branch

Local artist Woodrow Nash created two murals for the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, celebrating the lives and ideas of African-American leaders and pioneers—Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, Helen Arnold, Ed Davis, Shirla McClain, Martin Chapman, Horace Stewart, and Vernon Odom. Odom Boulevard Branch Library's extensive collection of African-American fiction, non-fiction, gospel music, and more also celebrates the contribution of African-American writers and artists. Additionally, the shelves of the branch contain a large collection of religious and spiritual titles, and the best of contemporary fiction and non-fiction genres.

Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a destination place for the community. Computers and computer classes, WiFi printing, scanning, copying, and faxing are services important to all, including emerging entrepreneurs and returning students. Programming affords customers of all ages an opportunity to learn through exploration in community with others. Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a one-stop spot for the educational and entertainment interests of all of its neighbors. Look for Odom staff out and about in the community—at schools, at community centers, at community organization meetings—visit us at the branch today.

Upcoming Events

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Thu, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Nov 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room

Mon, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room

Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room