Menu
Author Eliese Goldbach discusses her new book RUST - A MEMOIR OF STEEL AND GRIT. Joining her are David Giffels and Christopher Smith, who will discuss the process of writing and getting published.
Join us for a special evening, as author Eliese Goldbach discusses her new book RUST - A MEMOIR OF STEEL AND GRIT, about her experiences working in a steel mill. Joining her for a panel discussion will be writer David Giffels from the University of Akron, and Christopher Smith, publicist at Flatiron Books, who will share their thoughts regarding the publishing industry and the steps it takes to get a book published. A must-see event for everyone interested in writing, reading, and getting published! Sponsored by NEOMFA, the Akron-Summit County Public Library, and the Friends of Main Library.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Job Skills & Career | Books & Writing |
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.