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Talk with Ideastream Public Media

2026-07-14 11:00:00 2026-07-14 14:00:00 America/New_York Talk with Ideastream Public Media Ideastream Public Media will host office hours at the Library to hear what the community has to say about local, state, and national politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Highland Square Branch Library - Conference Room

Tuesday, July 14
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 11:00:00 2026-07-14 14:00:00 America/New_York Talk with Ideastream Public Media Ideastream Public Media will host office hours at the Library to hear what the community has to say about local, state, and national politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Highland Square Branch Library - Conference Room

Ideastream Public Media will host office hours at the Library to hear what the community has to say about local, state, and national politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Ideastream staff want to hear from you so they can focus future stories on topics residents have identified as essential to making informed voting decisions. This is part of their "Listen, Engage, Vote 2026" election coverage. 

What drives your vote? If you don't vote, what would motivate you? What do you need to know more about?

Ideastream reporters and staff will host walk-in office hours at two Akron-Summit County Public Library Branches this summer.

Green Branch Library

  • Wednesday, June 17, 12-3 pm
  • Wednesday, July 8, 11 am-2 pm

Highland Square Branch Library

  • Monday, June 29, 1-4 pm
  • Tuesday, July 14, 11 am-2 pm 

 If you can’t join in person, please fill out this election survey.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Community Discussion |

Highland Square Branch Library

highlandsquare@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.376.2927
Branch manager
Fred Baerkircher

Hours
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Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed

About the branch

Highland Square is one of Akron’s most iconic communities, hosting numerous street fairs and festivals, eclectic shopping and dining, and a vibrant night life. The extremely diverse neighborhood is home to seniors, young families, artists, educators, and students of all demographics. The Highland Square Branch Library is a reflection of this diverse neighborhood, with a standout LGBTQ collection and a rich programming schedule.

Reference assistance, computers and computer classes, WiFi, copiers, scanning, and faxing round out the services provided within the library. The full scope of community participation, however, is seen in local senior care facilities, local schools and preschools, and neighborhood festivals where Highland Square Branch Library staff plays an active role in creating experiences for participants of all ages. Visit us soon on the Square.

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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