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Introduction to Canva Series

2024-09-23 14:00:00 2024-09-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Introduction to Canva Series An introduction to Canva, an online graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and more. Registration opens August 26. Main Library - Computer Lab 1

Monday, September 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Computer Lab 1

An introduction to Canva, an online graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and more. Registration opens August 26.

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

  • Monday, September 16, 2 pm - Class 1: Creating banners/posters: Learn the basics of creating large scale designs to be printed as a poster or a banner! We will go over how to set up the right sizing for your design, using and editing templates, importing images into your design, and more!
  • Thursday, September 19, 2 pm - Class 2: Creating stickers: Learn the basics of creating small-scale designs to be printed as stickers! We will go over how to set up the right sizing for your design, using and editing templates, importing images into your design, and more!
  • Monday, September 23, 2 pm - Class 3: Creating business cards:  Learn the basics of creating double sided, small-scale designs to get printed as business cards! We will go over how to set up the right sizing for your design, using and editing templates, importing images into your design, and more!
  • Thursday , September 26, 2 pm - Class 4: Creating Social media posts: Learn the basics of creating designs for digital marketing! We will go over how to set up the right sizing for your design, using and editing templates, importing images into your design, and more!

If you do not have an email address, please create one or contact TechZone@Main at 330.643.9145 for assistance. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker & DIY | Job Skills & Career | Computers & Technology |

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

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Mon, Aug 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Drive-up Window closes fifteen minutes before the building closes for the day.

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

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Tue, Aug 04, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Business, Government & Science

Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2,TechZone

Cancelled
Wed, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

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

Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 06, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Library Programming Room

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

Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm

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

Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Aug 11, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Business, Government & Science

Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
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Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Program 1

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

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

Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 13, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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

Fri, Aug 14, 8:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium

Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Special Collections

Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium,Meeting Room 1

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Aug 18, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Business, Government & Science

Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

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Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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Thu, Aug 20, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Aug 20, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Special Collections

Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

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Tue, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
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Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone
Registration opens Thursday, August 6 2026 at 5:30pm

Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Aug 27, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 27, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Aug 31, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E Market St Akron, Ohio 44308

Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Sep 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Sep 03, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Sep 03, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium