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Main Event: Many Voices

Sarah Eagle Heart, Tyler Merritt and Temple Grandin

2022-10-03 18:30:00 2022-10-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Main Event: Many Voices Our Main Event returns with an exciting range of voices. Join us for evenings with Sarah Eagle Heart (Oct. 3), Tyler Merritt (Oct. 17), and Temple Grandin (Oct. 24; sold out). Main Library - Auditorium

Monday, October 03
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-03 18:30:00 2022-10-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Main Event: Many Voices Our Main Event returns with an exciting range of voices. Join us for evenings with Sarah Eagle Heart (Oct. 3), Tyler Merritt (Oct. 17), and Temple Grandin (Oct. 24; sold out). Main Library - Auditorium

Main Library

Auditorium

Our Main Event returns with an exciting range of voices. Join us for evenings with Sarah Eagle Heart (Oct. 3), Tyler Merritt (Oct. 17), and Temple Grandin (Oct. 24; sold out).

Sarah Eagle Heart: Emmy award-winning storyteller focused on education and advocacy on behalf of Indigenous Peoples

October 3, 6:30 pm: Main Library Auditorium

What is Mitakuye Oyasin? Mitakuye Oyasin is the Lakota amen. It means we are all related; we are all connected… to the two-legged, four-legged, winged, and Mother Earth. This knowledge is inherent from the time you are born; you are constantly reminded that the world is bigger than yourself. Sarah is a strong advocate on behalf of Indigenous Peoples whose deep perspective is rooted in her life story as an Oglala Lakota activist raised on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Sarah is currently Co - CEO of Return to the Heart Foundation, an Indigenous women-led organization, focused on resourcing innovative Indigenous women-led initiatives in the ecosystems of narrative change, healing, climate justice, civic engagement, and restorative and regenerative development. Join us as we learn Indigenous worldview and collectivity from Sarah Eagle Heart. Presented in partnership with the Portage Path Collaborative

Tyler Merritt: Actor, comedian, viral sensation, activist, & founder of The Tyler Merritt Project

October 17, 6:30 pm: Main Library Auditorium

In his memoir, "I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black in America," Tyler tells hilarious stories about his life as a black man in America. As a 6'2" dreadlocked black man living in the South, Merritt is well aware of stereotypes and their potentially dangerous consequences. In response, Merritt has devoted his creativity to bringing his ethos of "Love. Learn. Create." to life through his words and videos as part of The Tyler Merritt Project. Merritt takes his audiences along with him on a journey of contradictions: at turns both funny and sad, mysterious, and relatable, commonplace, and dangerous, he shines a light on "full-spectrum humanity" (The New York Times) that makes an impactful and relevant message. Merritt's emphasis on humility and connection provides an urgent roadmap during turbulent times, challenging audiences to see our differences as a unifying force for humankind.

Temple Grandin: World-Famous Animal Scientist & Autism Self-Advocate

October 24, 6:30 pm: Main Library Auditorium

**9/16/22 Update: This event is full. Registration is closed.**

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, with signs of severe autism, Temple Grandin spent many hours in speech therapy and intensive teaching, enabling her to learn speech. Life was hard growing up but inspired by her high school science teacher and aunt on her ranch in Arizona motivated Temple to study and pursue a career as a scientist and livestock equipment designer. Now, Temple is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and she has been a pioneer in improving the handling and welfare of farm animals. Through many years of hard work, several published books, and international recognition Temple presents her latest book "Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions." With her genius for demystifying science, Grandin draws on cutting-edge research to take us inside visual thinking, proposing new approaches to educating, parenting, employing, and collaborating with visual thinkers. In a highly competitive world, this important book helps us see that we need every mind on board.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9015.

These programs are presented with generous support from the Friends of Main Library

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
Mon, Mar 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 23 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.

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.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
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Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

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

Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
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Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 20, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

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

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

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

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

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

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

Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Apr 03, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 03, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Apr 09, 10:15am - 1:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

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

Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 10, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 10, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration opens Sunday, March 23 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Tue, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration opens Sunday, March 23 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration opens Sunday, March 23 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Atrium

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Apr 17, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration opens Sunday, March 23 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 17, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium