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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

2021-09-25 14:00:00 2021-09-25 16:00:00 America/New_York MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival Join us for the 24th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival at the Akron Summit County Public Library. Please register. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Saturday, September 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us for the 24th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival at the Akron Summit County Public Library. Please register.

This program has been updated to require registration. Due to changing guidelines from the CDC regarding COVID-19, we believe this is the best way to keep you informed about the status of our programs.

The Akron Summit County Public Library is very excited to be participating in this worldwide film festival from September 23 to October 2.

You be the judge!  Join an international audience of thousands of film lovers to view and vote on a selection of outstanding short films from around the world.  Some past finalists have even won at the Oscars.  If you are a film fan, this program is for you. 

The MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival is available for viewing at several Akron Summit County Public Library locations:

Main Library – Thursday, September 23, 6:30pm 

Mogadore Branch - Thursday, September 23, 6pm

Portage Lakes Branch - Saturday, September 25, 2pm

Goodyear Branch – Tuesday, September 28, 6pm 

Maple Valley Branch — Wednesday, September 29, 6pm

Nordonia Hills Branch - Thursday, Sept 30, 6pm

Odom Boulevard Branch – October 1, 2pm

Kenmore Branch - Saturday, Oct 2, 2pm

Please note: some films may contain content and language not suitable for children.

For more information contact Culture & AV Division at cadiv@akronlibrary.org or 330.643.9015

 

Website: https://www.manhattanshort.com/ 

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies |

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
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Mon, Aug 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed

About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Sep 09, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
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Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Sep 24, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

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Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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