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Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley Author Talk

2025-02-16 14:00:00 2025-02-16 15:30:00 America/New_York Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley Author Talk Learn about the history and archaeology of the Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley and Northeast Ohio. Please register. Main Library - Meeting Room 2AB

Sunday, February 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-16 14:00:00 2025-02-16 15:30:00 America/New_York Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley Author Talk Learn about the history and archaeology of the Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley and Northeast Ohio. Please register. Main Library - Meeting Room 2AB

Main Library

Meeting Room 2AB

Learn about the history and archaeology of the Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley and Northeast Ohio. Please register.

Register in person, online, or by calling 330.643.9030.

This program is designed for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the complex history of Native Americans in the Cuyahoga Valley and Northeast Ohio. Authors Linda Whitman and Peg Bobel will share insights from their recently released book, "Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley." In addition to exploring the history of Native Americans in the region, they will address contemporary challenges faced by Native American communities today.

Linda Whitman is, MS, is a visiting research scholar and an emerita instructor of archaeology and a former director in the department of anthropology at the University of Akron. 

Peg Bobel is a freelance writer and former cultural resource specialist for Summit Metro Parks. 

This presentation is supported and made possible by the publisher, University of Akron Press. 

For more information, contact the Special Collections Division at 330-643-9030, or send an email to speccollections@akronlibrary.org.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Books & Writing |

TAGS: | History | Books | Authors |

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
Mon, Feb 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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.

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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.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Atrium

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Tue, Feb 18, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Business, Government & Science

Tue, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Feb 20, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Sat, Feb 22, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Business, Government & Science Patent Alcove

Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Tue, Feb 25, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Business, Government & Science

Tue, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Feb 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Feb 27, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Feb 27, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tue, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
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Wed, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Mar 06, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 06, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Mar 13, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 13, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
Registration opens Monday, February 24 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room