Local Author Tim Carroll will discuss his book World War II Akron which has many great pictures and stories including many from Summit County and the Goodyear blimps.
Meet local author Tim Carroll and hear him discuss his new book World War II Akron. World War II Akron tells the stories of the men who served in World War II from Summit county including many of the soldiers killed in the war. Blimps built by Goodyear hunted German and Japanese subs in the war and the book is filled with great photos of Goodyear Navy blimps in action. Other topics to be covered will be the Dogs for Defense program, Congressional Medal of Honor winners, The Boy Scout draft, the Fathers draft, and a thorough history of Summit County during World War II.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History | Books & Writing |
TAGS: | World War II | Timothy Carroll | Local Author | Goodyear | Book Signing | Author event | Akron History | Akron |
The Ellet Branch Library is a hub of education and entertainment for community members of all ages. Within the library, popular programs for adults include summer concerts, knitting and book discussion groups and a monthly Memory Café for people in the early stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s. For teens, weekly events include gaming, creative arts, and more. Finally, for younger children and their families, play, storytime, crafting, and parent/child early literacy programs are popular attractions. In the community, Ellet Branch Library staff can be found at area schools, at Safe Landing Teen Shelter, the Ellet Historical Society, and collaborating with community organizations to make Ellet the best it can be.
Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing complement a rich collection of books (themed book bundles and accelerated reader titles are particularly popular), music (listen to the Ellet podcast that features the work of unique artists), and movies to make the Ellet Branch Library the one-stop spot for the community's educational and entertainment needs and interests.
