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Nature Photography and the iNaturalist App
2019-05-01 18:00:00 2019-05-01 19:00:00 America/New_York Nature Photography and the iNaturalist App Use your smartphone's camera and the iNaturalist app to record the nature in your own neighborhood and be a citizen scientist. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Wednesday, May 01
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-05-01 18:00:00 2019-05-01 19:00:00 America/New_York Nature Photography and the iNaturalist App Use your smartphone's camera and the iNaturalist app to record the nature in your own neighborhood and be a citizen scientist. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Use your smartphone's camera and the iNaturalist app to record the nature in your own neighborhood and be a citizen scientist.

Photographer Joan Crookston teams up with librarian (and nature lover) Michele McNeal to teach you how to maximize your phone's camera and the nature-identifying app, iNaturalist, to be a contributing Citizen Scientist. Get ready to participate in the City Nature Challenge and the Akron-Summit County Public Library's fall Bioblitz, or just learn for fun.  

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Science | Nature & Outdoors |

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Portage Lakes Branch Library
portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Cheryl Luck
Hours
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We're closed Thursday January 01 due to New Years
Mon, Dec 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
(New Years Eve Early Closing @5PM)
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
(New Years )
Fri, Jan 02 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 Closed
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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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Unplug and Relax for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Rescheduled
Paws for Reading
Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, January 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
PLX Knitters and Fiber Crafts
Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Paws for Reading
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
A Different Kind of Book Club
Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Tales from the Speculative Shelf
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Jigsaw Puzzle Night
Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Book Buddies Club for K-2 Readers
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Chill Out and Warm Up for Tweens and Teens
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Registration opens Saturday, January 3 2026 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
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PLX Knitters and Fiber Crafts
Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Adult Recess
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Classical Music with John Saks
Tue, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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