Reviews of Akron-Summit County Public Library (Library)

ranodia ross

There all the time....Covers all my needs

Aurora Ross

Awesome place and great public events, very accessible too

Michael Hillman

Great place to spend some time or take the kids on a rainy day. Very large library. Three floors. And the children's section is separate from the rest of the library. The staff was very helpful and listened to my son's stories. Plenty of places to simple crash and dive into a book!

patrick doheney

whats with all wasting of funds with all the goofball security guards a private company library patrol and 1 real cop at the library save some money just put 2 real cops in the library per shift and get rid of the others

Amber Griffiths Redfern

Ok.. I'm in love. Not just because of the books. They have all kinds of cool stuff in there. A recording studio. Green screen.

TJ V

This is an awesome library experience in the heart of the city. They have a massive selection, tons of great resources, and a really cool layout. I highly recommend stopping by even if you aren't in the market for books.

Tarrah Sterling

So helpful!

Aexis Coleman

This is awesome

Simone Wright

Knowledgeable & helpful staff❣️great programming: from storytime for kids to concerts for adults. It's a creative oasis - music studio, 3D machine, computer classes and much more❣️ Although you may encounter someone with B.O. occasionally, Akron Summit County Library is one of the best places to go in Ohio

nassim mir

Awesome selection, friendly and helpful staff. Clean environment. Wonderful classes

Benjamin Miller

Beautiful multi-story library. Can be confusing the first time you park there.

Christopher White

The Akron Library system regularly ranks #1 in the nation in the American Library Association's annual rankings. What Akron's flagship Main Library branch is doing is cutting edge and world class, from its public recording studios to 3-d printing machines to countless other amazing resources for free public use.

Armani Jefferson

Best place to go and get work done. One of the best areas to get peace and quiet while working or reading.

Maurya Ulrey

The BEST library. The people who work there are always willing to help and the access to materials is outstanding.

Bethany Studenic

Great selection!

Moiz Ismail

Great place

Annie Lee

Awesome selection and public events. Teens Section. Periodicals.

Believe In Senpai

Very large library with more than expected and fantastic staffing

Timmara Washington

You know a library is good when you consider moving from PA to OH to be close to it

Craig Madrin

I can't imagine a resource someone would need either as an educator, job seeker, business professional, or student that the Library doesn't have. The staff is generally very friendly and helpful, it's a big facility, and there is plenty of room to find a quiet workspace. The Library is right in the middle of downtown Akron, so there is plenty of places around to break for lunch (or dinner). There are plenty of public events like free movie nights and meeting resources, like rooms for rent, for companies or organizations. On top of all that, they stay on the cutting edge with regards to technology with green screen and recording studios, vinyl and 3D printers, a laser engraver, internet access, and much more! The Library is very community oriented as well and contributes to several local organizations in various ways. The Library is a tremendous asset in the Akron area that everyone, regardless of age, should make time to explore.

SuperSaiyan930

Excellent place to start the day

Joseph McHugh

great library, so many books!

Charles W Stephenson Jr

Peaceful most of the time

Andrew Hall

Cory just helped us over the phone with passport things and I haven't had this good of service in months! Very very helpful!

Mario Streger

I was impressed with the size of the library and how many books they have. Books in very good shape and a big variety on every subject I looked for

Tina Yurick

The facility is clean, the staff is friendly and helpful and the Stray Dog Cafe is perfectly placed. I am able to let my toddler play in the children's section then grab a coffee in the cafe and a snack for my kid. They also have a state of the art Makers Space with a laser engraver, 3d printer, sewing machine, t-shirt and button press, cameras and recording equipment that can used for free, just have to bring your own materials. Amazing possibilities.

patty marsh

So much to do. Far more than in years past.

John Weston

Great selection of newer books.

Ed Israel

For many years you have had a World Class Staff!

Matthew Shultz

Awesome selection and public events. Movies playing certain nights of the week. Kids section. Teens Section. Periodicals.

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Photos from a recent Rubber City Jazz Festival performance (before and after)

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Love it

Jesus Bastiand

Is a getto Library.

Tj Bell

I love everything about the library! Books are great

Mariliz Arriola

Love it

Elizabeth Bugner

As an educator I enjoy bringing my students to the library to check out books. I love giving them the choice of which book to read and I can easily incorporate their choices into my lessons. The benefits of using a library so close to school are wonderful. However, with the exception of the teen floor staff, our students are treated like criminals. Every time I bring my students to the library they are treated poorly. They are teens, they know the watchful eye they receive when in stores, etc., we talk about it at great lengths. However, in a day and time where kids are all lumped together as lazy video game players, why are they treated so poorly when they visit a public library? I would imagine in the days of eBooks, Kindles, etc. that circulation numbers aren't what they used to be. Well. perhaps the staff at the library should consider the generation they are running off when they are so rude to them. I would NEVER in a million years allow one student to treat a library staff in a rude manner, however, you all have no problem being rude to my students. Bad news, we will be back! We won't stop our love of reading just because you are not kind.

Sarah

A great Main Library for a great city! There are separate spaces for children and teens, a makerspace with tons of cool gadgets, knowledgeable and friendly librarians, and tons of interesting, fun programs. Parking is easy in the attached garage.

Don Thompson

Our library is the best bargain

Laura Zakrzewski

Great library branch and a huge selection.

Reginald Grant

Very good central library.

Raven Ho

Great public library to serve all needs. Computers, passport services and a genealogy research service, movies every week and helpful people who seem to love their jobs.