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Shark Exhibit Encounter!

Mind, Body & Sole: Summer Reading Program

2021-07-29 13:00:00 2021-07-29 13:45:00 America/New_York Shark Exhibit Encounter! Join the Greater Cleveland Aquarium on Zoom for a close-up look at their sharks! All ages are welcome. Registration is required beginning July 12th. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Zoom

Thursday, July 29
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Add to Calendar 2021-07-29 13:00:00 2021-07-29 13:45:00 America/New_York Shark Exhibit Encounter! Join the Greater Cleveland Aquarium on Zoom for a close-up look at their sharks! All ages are welcome. Registration is required beginning July 12th. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Zoom

Join the Greater Cleveland Aquarium on Zoom for a close-up look at their sharks! All ages are welcome. Registration is required beginning July 12th.

Register for the Zoom link online, in person at the branch, or by calling the Portage Lakes Branch at 330.644.7050. Would you like to visit with some sharks? Join the Portage Lakes Branch and the Greater Cleveland Aquarium for a peek! Drop-in on the variety of species residing in their 230,000-gallon shark exhibit. Hear how they care for such a wide range of species, learn about the different adaptations among the animals, and find out where all of these fish fit in the food chain. Come prepared with your questions about sharks, eels, stingrays and ocean fish. Space is limited to 100 registrants.

This program will be presented on Zoom.

You will receive an e-mail with the participation weblink 3-4 days before the program. Please contact the Library if you are unable to attend.

If you do not have an e-mail address, please contact Portage Lakes Branch at 330.644.7050 to learn how to participate by phone.

A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.

 Stay safe on the internet: http://bit.ly/KidsRulesForOnlineSafety.

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Greg Trask

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Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed

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.

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