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House Detective: Property Research Tutorial
Saturday, June 27
10:30am - 12:00pm
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2026-06-27 10:30:00
2026-06-27 12:00:00
America/New_York
House Detective: Property Research Tutorial
Learn how to use a variety of resources that will help you uncover the story behind your home or property.
Main Library - Special Collections
Main Library
Special CollectionsLearn how to use a variety of resources that will help you uncover the story behind your home or property.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9030.
Finding information about your house or property can be daunting—Special Collections staff are here to help! Patrons will learn how to use tools for Summit County research, including:
- City directories
- Maps and atlases
- Fiscal Office records
If you have any questions, please contact the Special Collections Division at speccollections@akronlibrary.org.
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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.