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The Akron Vulcans

Presentation by Carl Quatraro

2021-06-09 18:30:00 2021-06-09 19:30:00 America/New_York The Akron Vulcans Join us to learn more about the Akron Vulcans professional football team. Register by phone, online, or in person to receive a Zoom program link. Northwest Akron Branch - Zoom -

Wednesday, June 09
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-06-09 18:30:00 2021-06-09 19:30:00 America/New_York The Akron Vulcans Join us to learn more about the Akron Vulcans professional football team. Register by phone, online, or in person to receive a Zoom program link. Northwest Akron Branch - Zoom -

Join us to learn more about the Akron Vulcans professional football team. Register by phone, online, or in person to receive a Zoom program link.

The Akron Vulcans - a presentation by Carl Quatraro.

Akron had its own professional football team in 1967, but for only four games before it folded.

Here is the whole story of Frank Hurn and the football team that neither lived long nor prospered.

Interested in learning more about Akron football? Check out these titles!

Down Payments: Professional Football 1896-1930 As Viewed from the Summit - Professional Football in Akron

Akron-Canton Football Heritage

This program will be presented online on Zoom.

You will receive an e-mail with the participation link a few days before the program.

Please contact the Library if you are unable to attend.

If you do not have an e-mail address, please call 330.836.1081 to learn how to participate by phone.

A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | History |

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Northwest Akron Branch Library

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

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Mon, Jan 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 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.

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