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Inspired by a true friendship
Set in the 1960s, an Italian-American bouncer becomes the chauffeur for an African-American classical pianist on a tour through the Deep South. Nominated for five Oscars. Starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. Rated PG-13. 130 min
AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies |
TAGS: | true story | Oscar nominated | movies | African-American History |
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.