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Christmas Jars and Story Time

Get into the holiday groove with the spirit of giving! Join us for Christmas music and story time, followed by crafts inspired by the book Christmas Jars. Register by phone, in person, or online.

What is a Christmas Jar?

The Christmas Jar tradition is based on the 2005 New York Times bestselling novel by Jason Wright.

A Christmas Jar is a pickle jar, peanut butter jar, Mason jar or anything else you have to collect spare change each day.

All coins are dedicated to the jar all year long, and during the week before Christmas you carefully select someone to give it to anonymously.

Was a neighbor laid off? Is a coworker struggling with health problems? Has a friend lost a loved one?

Simply put your jar on their porch, in their car, on their desk — wherever — and you could change their life … for good!

$50, $100, even $200, you’ll be surprised how much change you can generate and how much you can impact someone’s life.

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

Tue, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Registration is now closed

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Wed, May 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Wed, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Sat, May 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room,Conference Room

Mon, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Thu, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Alcove

Sat, May 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Mon, May 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Mon, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Tue, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Tue, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room