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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 |

TAGS: | Odom History | Odom | Adults | Activities for Adults | 150th Anniversary |

Odom Boulevard Branch Library

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

Hours
Mon, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 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. From exercise for adult wellness to crafting and hands-on exploration of NatureConnect topics and themes for all ages,  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

Sat, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Tue, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Sat, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room

Sat, Oct 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room