Akron-Summit County Public Library

05/31/2026

🟠🔵THIS WEEK AT ASCPL🔵🟠

🧘‍♀️Yoga With Judith Hilinski
Tuesday, June 02 at 6:00pm at Mogadore Branch Library
Join us for yoga as we stretch and move to keep our bodies healthy. Class will be held outside in the reading garden, weather permitting. No experience is required, and the class is free.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.628.9228.
https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/16375691

🎸Rhythm in the Stacks: Live Music With Steven R. Trent
Wednesday, June 03 at 6:00pm at Highland Square Branch Library
Rock out to Steven R. Trent and the Lovely Jean as they deliver a powerhouse blend of rockabilly, blues, and rock & roll. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Highland Square Branch Library.

🩰 Pictures at an Exhibition: a New Ballet
Saturday, June 06 at 11:00am at Main Library
Join us as we travel through the Art with this unique piece of “Curated Choreography.” Featuring the majestic music of Modest Mussorgsky and art which was hand-picked from the Akron Art Museum’s collection, our ballet will be a unique exploration of visual art, music, and dance. This interactive event will have your budding ballerina up and pirouetting with our dancers from The Dance Institute at The University of Akron.

🚒Touch-a-Truck
Saturday, June 06 at 1:00pm at Northwest Akron Branch Library
Explore a bookmobile, police car, fire truck, and more while learning how they are used in our community. Rain or shine.

🎹Joe Augustine Trio
Sunday, June 07 at 2:00pm at Main Library
Join us for a jazz performance with Steinway Artist Joe Augustine and fellow musicians Jim Rupp and Tim Powell. Delight in classics from the Great American Songbook, original pieces, and more! This event is free, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free parking is provided in the Market/High St. Parking Deck on weekends.

05/30/2026

🖌 Join local artist Connie for guided art projects in the month of June. Intended for ages 12-17.

🏰 Jun 8: Paul Klee inspired castles
🎨 Jun 15: Picasso yourself
🌇 Jun 22: Sunsets and silhouettes
🐦 Jun 29: Folk birds

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.4770.

05/29/2026

Our friends at Kanopy are hosting this special screening and Q&A with Akron native Chris Stuckmann at The Nightlight next Saturday, June 6. Get your free tickets and join us!

Alert!

Join us at The Nightlight Saturday, June 6 at 5 PM for a special screening of 's SHELBY OAKS, followed by a live Q&A with Akron's own thanks to support from
Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Come early to check out our VHS pop-up and pick up a free zine before the show.

Free tickets available now — link in bio.

See you there!

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

🌳🎨 Stroll the iconic Carter-Pedigo Trail, capture tree bark textures with crayon rubbings, and add your art piece to a collaborative collage. Intended for tweens and teens.

June 09: Capture tree bark textures with crayon rubbings, and add your art piece to a collaborative collage.

June 23: Craft your own botanical field guide as you capture the beauty of brilliant trees.

July 07: Soak up the summer vibes, and create an epic "Adopt-a-Tree" bio-sketch to bring the tree's story to life.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.659.4343.

05/27/2026

📽 Enjoy Ohio's contributions to the film industry with this special Ohio Goes to the Movies™ (OGTTM) screening of "Down By Law," directed by Ohio-born Jim Jarmusch. OGTTM, a Signature Event of America 250-Ohio, is a statewide celebration of movies showcasing Ohioans: actors, directors, writers, composers, locations, and topics, shown in cities and towns across the state in all 88 counties.

Join us before the screening for a reception including free food, drinks, and giveaways of Blu-ray's and newly commissioned "Down by Law" movie posters from artist Shane Lewis. The movie starts at 2 pm with an introduction from Mike Wendt of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission.

Stay after the screening for a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society.

Please Note: This film contains content and language not suitable for children.

05/27/2026

🧘‍♀️️Stretch, breathe, and relax in this beginner-friendly yoga session led by a certified instructor, designed to build strength, improve focus, and support mindfulness. For grades 4–12.

Enjoy yoga with certified instructor Brittany Nader! This program includes a second session on Thursday, July 9, from 1–2 pm, offering a fun and relaxing way to stretch, breathe, and practice mindfulness during the Summer Reading Program (June 8–August 1).

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.784.7522.
https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/16354573

05/24/2026

🟠🔵 THIS WEEK at ASCPL: 🔵🟠

REMINDER: All ASCPL locations will be closed on 5/25 for Memorial Day

🎐Tween and Teen Hang: Beaded Wind Chimes
Tuesday, May 26 at 3:30pm at North Hill Branch Library
Design and customize your own wind chime using our beading supplies! Intended for grades 4th-12th. Registration is requested.
https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/15712472

🌊Surf's Up! Beach Music of the '60s with Bill Brauning
Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30pm Nordonia Hills Branch Library
During the early 1960's, a new sound called Surf Music made its way into the fabric of pop culture by way of California. Learn how it all started and the many groups who changed the sound of music.
https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/15653989

⚽A Time to Play
Thursday, May 28 at 10:30am at Kenmore Branch Library
Children learn through play, and we like to play in the library. This is also a time for families to grow their community. Intended for ages 0-5 years old and their caregivers.
https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/15657218

🤝Family Caregivers Support Group
Thursday, May 28 at 6:00pm at Maple Valley Branch Library
For caregivers needing connection, encouragement, and resources. Participants explore topics such as planning for the future, managing emotions, setting healthy boundaries, and finding local support.
https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/15668705

05/22/2026

Rock out to Steven R Trent and the Lovely Jean as they deliver a powerhouse blend of rockabilly, blues, and rock & roll. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Highland Square Branch Library.

Steven R. Trent has spent over 15 years tearing up stages across Ohio and the Midwest with his high‑energy mix of Rockabilly, Blues, Country Western, and vintage Rock & Roll. He plays guitar, sings, and beats on homemade foot drums at the same time, delivering originals and reimagined juke joint favorites. With the Lovely Jean on percussion, the duo has rocked everything from house parties to festivals and everywhere in between.

https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/16386397

05/22/2026

🦖Create a small dinosaur or imaginative creature using accessible materials and basic modeling, then mount it on a wooden base in this fully guided activity.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.644.7050.
https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/16396386