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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 - October 5, November 2 (No office hours on September 7 – Labor Day)
  • Portage Lakes Branch - First Monday of the month - October 5, November 2 (No office hours on September 7 – Labor Day)
  • Highland Square Branch Library – First Tuesday of the month - September 1, October 6, November 3
  • Green Branch Library - Second Monday of the month - September 14, November 9 (No office hours on October 12 – Columbus Day)
  • Firestone Park Branch Library - Second Wednesday of the month - September 9, October 14 (No office hours on November 11 – Veterans Day)
  • Northwest Akron Branch Library - Third Monday of the month - September 21, October 19, November 16
  • Odom Boulevard Branch Library – Third Tuesday of the month - September 15, October 20, November 17
  • Maple Valley Branch Library - Fourth Monday of the month - September 28, October 26, November 23
  • Main Library - Last Thursday of the month - September 24, October 29 (No office hours on November 26 – Thanksgiving)

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 - September 8, October 13, November 10
  • North Hill Branch Library - Fourth Tuesday of the month - September 22, October 27, November 24

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Community Event |

Odom Boulevard Branch Library

odom@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.434.8726
Branch manager
Jessica Ross

Hours
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We're closed Sunday September 06 due to CLOSED—Labor Day Eve
Mon, Aug 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 06 Closed
(CLOSED—Labor Day Eve)

About the branch

Local artist Woodrow Nash created two murals for the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, celebrating the lives and ideas of African-American leaders and pioneers—Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, Helen Arnold, Ed Davis, Shirla McClain, Martin Chapman, Horace Stewart, and Vernon Odom. Odom Boulevard Branch Library's extensive collection of African-American fiction, non-fiction, gospel music, and more also celebrates the contribution of African-American writers and artists. Additionally, the shelves of the branch contain a large collection of religious and spiritual titles, and the best of contemporary fiction and non-fiction genres.

Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a destination place for the community. Computers and computer classes, WiFi printing, scanning, copying, and faxing are services important to all, including emerging entrepreneurs and returning students. Programming affords customers of all ages an opportunity to learn through exploration in community with others. Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a one-stop spot for the educational and entertainment interests of all of its neighbors. Look for Odom staff out and about in the community—at schools, at community centers, at community organization meetings—visit us at the branch today.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room

Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room

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Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Community Room

Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:45am
Community Room

Tue, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Conference Room

Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room

Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room