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Learn how to obtain training or education without the use of student loans by securing scholarships and other unique approaches.
Middle school, high school, GED, Adults, immigrants, and senior citizens will learn how to obtain training or education without the use of student loans by securing scholarships and other unique approaches to affordable education. This event covers resources and services starting at the age of 8 through age 82.
EVENT TYPE: | Education | Business & Personal Finance |
TAGS: | scholarships | personal finance | Money Smart Week | GED | classes | 50+ |
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.