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World War II Akron by Tim Carroll

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2019-06-27 18:00:00 2019-06-27 19:30:00 America/New_York World War II Akron by Tim Carroll World War II Akron tells the stories of the men who served in World War II from Summit County. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room

Thursday, June 27
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-06-27 18:00:00 2019-06-27 19:30:00 America/New_York World War II Akron by Tim Carroll World War II Akron tells the stories of the men who served in World War II from Summit County. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room

World War II Akron tells the stories of the men who served in World War II from Summit County.

World War II Akron tells the stories of the men who served in World War II from Summit county including many of the soldiers killed in the war. There are over 100 rare photographs including one of the best collection of Goodyear navy blimp photos ever published. Other topics to be covered will be the Deadliest Year, The Dogs for Defense program, Congressional Medal of Honor winners, The Boy Scout draft, the Fathers draft, and a thorough history of Summit County during World War II.

About the author:

Tim Carroll, 36, is a native of Akron, Ohio and has ancestors in Akron that date back to the 19th century. Tim began writing about World War II when he started reading his grandfather Carroll’s war letters.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Books & Writing |

TAGS: | WWII | Summit County | local history | Local Author | Goodyear | books | blimp | Akron History | Akron |

Northwest Akron Branch Library

northwest@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.836.1081
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
Mon, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 Closed

About the branch

The Northwest Akron Branch Library, along with its neighbor, the Northwest Family Recreation Center, serves as a center of active learning through a diverse offering of programs and resources. A rich collection of books for all ages is just one aspect of what the branch has to offer; its outstanding multimedia collection includes music CDs, audiobooks, and feature and documentary films. The collection has something for just about every interest and taste. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing are additional services that make personal and professional growth possible.

Look for Northwest Akron Branch staff at local schools and early childhood centers and at community events throughout the year. Visit the branch for more opportunities to learn and explore with others. Programming for all ages at the library is responsive to community interests, with play and story programming for very young children, book discussion groups for adults, school-age and teen crafting and gaming opportunities, and more. The Northwest Akron Branch Library—your one-stop spot for all your educational and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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