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Akron Book Fest
Where Ohio Readers Meet Ohio Writers
Saturday, March 08
11:00am - 3:00pm
Join us in downtown Akron for the third annual Akron Book Fest! Celebrate books and writing at Main Library’s literary showcase featuring over 75 area authors, illustrators, and publishers.
The Akron Book Fest returns to the Main Library in Downtown Akron on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11 AM - 3 PM!
Meet writers from our community, learn how to get your creative work into the world through panels and workshops, share special activities for the youngest book lovers, mingle with fellow readers, and shop for books!
The latest information and full details can be found at https://www.akronlibrary.org/akron-book-fest
For additional information contact the Culture & AV Division at cadiv@akronlibrary.org or 330.643.9015.
AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | School Age (Grades K-2) | School Age (Grades 3-5) | Preschool | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Community Event | Books & Writing | Book Sale |
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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.