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Walk-in Passport Week

2026-03-26 11:00:00 2026-03-26 18:00:00 America/New_York Walk-in Passport Week Visit the TechZone March 23–27 to apply for your passport. No appointment needed! It’s first-come, first-served, and wait times may vary. Call 330.643.9145 to find out what you need to bring. Main Library - TechZone

Thursday, March 26
11:00am - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-26 11:00:00 2026-03-26 18:00:00 America/New_York Walk-in Passport Week Visit the TechZone March 23–27 to apply for your passport. No appointment needed! It’s first-come, first-served, and wait times may vary. Call 330.643.9145 to find out what you need to bring. Main Library - TechZone

Main Library

TechZone

Visit the TechZone March 23–27 to apply for your passport. No appointment needed! It’s first-come, first-served, and wait times may vary. Call 330.643.9145 to find out what you need to bring.

The last appointments are at 6 pm Monday - Thursday and 4 pm on Friday. Walk-in passports will not be done on Saturday or Sunday. Call with questions 330.643.9145.

What you need to bring for a successful visit:

  • If you are applying for an adult passport:
    • A completed, unsigned passport application (Form DS-11) filled out in black ink.
      • Form DS-11 are available on the U.S. Department of State website. 
    • Proof of U.S. Citizenship (one of the following must be submitted with the application):
      • Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
      • Previous U.S. Passport (may be expired, must be undamaged)
      • Consular Report of Birth Abroad
      • Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship
    • Proof of Identity
      • Valid Driver's License (plus second ID if issued outside of Ohio)
      • Undamaged U.S. Passport (if issued less than 15 years ago)
      • Valid government ID (city, state, or federal)
      • Valid Military ID
    • A Passport photo (available at the Library during your appointment for a $12 fee plus sales tax)
    • A check or money order that goes to the U.S. Department of State

  • If you are applying for a child 15 or under:
    • A completed, unsigned passport application (Form DS-11) filled out in black ink.
    • Proof of U.S. Citizenship (one of the following must be submitted with the application):
      • Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
      • Previous U.S. Passport (may be expired, must be undamaged)
    • Proof of Parental Identity for anyone listed on the child's birth certificate
      • Valid Driver's License (plus second ID if issued outside of Ohio)
      • Undamaged U.S. Passport (if issued less than 15 years ago)
      • Valid government ID (city, state, or federal)
      • Valid Military ID
    • A check or money order that goes to the U.S. Department of State

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Travel | Community Event |

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
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Mon, Apr 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 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, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Apr 15, 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Children's Library Educator Lab

Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 16, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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

Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2,TechZone

Cancelled
Mon, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Tue, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB

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

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

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

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Apr 23, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

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

Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Apr 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308

Tue, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

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

Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

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

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

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

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

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Tue, May 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3

Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 07, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 07, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

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

Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2026 at 10:00am

Tue, May 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Registration opens Wednesday, April 22 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 14, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, May 14, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308