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Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library

The Library is partnering with Summit County Job and Family Services to offer one-on-one, on-site office hours with case managers at select locations.

Case managers can assist with:

  • Submitting documents
  • Applying or reapplying for assistance
  • Reporting case changes
  • Case or eligibility questions
  • Scanning documents and verifications
  • Making copies (e.g. - birth certificates, Social Security cards, pay stubs, and other legal documents
  • Providing benefits issuance history
  • Accessing resources and more
     

Summit County Job and Family Services Case Managers are available at these locations from 10 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm:

  • Goodyear Branch Library - First Monday of the month - June 1, July 6, August 3
  • Portage Lakes Branch - First Monday of the month - June 1, July 6, (No office hours on August 3)
  • Highland Square Branch Library – First Tuesday of the month - June 2, July 7, August 4
  • Green Branch Library - Second Monday of the month - June 8, July 13, August 10
  • Firestone Park Branch Library - Second Wednesday of the month - June 10, July 8, August 12
  • Northwest Akron Branch Library - Third Monday of the month - June 15, July 20, August 17
  • Odom Boulevard Branch Library – Third Tuesday of the month - June 16, July 21, August 18
  • Maple Valley Branch Library - Fourth Monday of the month - June 22, July 27, August 24
  • Main Library - Last Thursday of the month - June 25, July 30, August 27

Summit County Job and Family Services Case Managers are available at these locations from 12-4 pm:

  • Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library - Second Tuesday of the month - June 9, July 14, August 11
  • North Hill Branch Library - Fourth Tuesday of the month - June 23, July 28, August 25

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Community Event |

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed

About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room,Reading Garden

Rescheduled
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Monday, July 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room

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Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room