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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
We're closed Sunday March 31
Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed

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

Mon, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Tue, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 04, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium,Atrium,Library Park/Amphitheater

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Wed, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room,Children's Library Educators Lab

Thu, Apr 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1

Thu, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Thu, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 11, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Apr 11, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
TechZone

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom

Wed, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sat, Apr 20, 8:30am - 11:30am
Special Collections

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sat, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Sun, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium,Meeting Room 3

Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Apr 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1

Thu, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3,Atrium,Auditorium

Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center

Thu, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 25, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB