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TEDxBalchStreet: Be the Change. See the Change
2024-02-03 12:00:00 2024-02-03 16:00:00 America/New_York TEDxBalchStreet: Be the Change. See the Change Get ready to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute positively to Akron and the world. Doors open at 11:30. Main Library - Auditorium

Saturday, February 03
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-03 12:00:00 2024-02-03 16:00:00 America/New_York TEDxBalchStreet: Be the Change. See the Change Get ready to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute positively to Akron and the world. Doors open at 11:30. Main Library - Auditorium

Main Library

Auditorium

Get ready to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute positively to Akron and the world. Doors open at 11:30.

 

A TEDx event featuring locally-sourced speakers showing how their experiences connect to global narratives and solutions.

Speakers are Allyson Strickland, Brittany Dawson, Jamar Blackmon, Jennifer Borrero, Crystal Wooten, and Bineta Ngom.

About TED - TED, short for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, is a nonprofit organization devoted to "ideas worth spreading." It is a global stage for the world's leading thinkers and doers to curate an environment of sharing and ignite curiosity.

About TEDxBalchStreet - Founded in 2021, TEDxBalchStreet is Akron's official TEDx experience with the aim to put the community onto a new type of global activity map that is being watched, shared, and talked about by the world's top thought leaders.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Event |

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Main Library
Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
Summer Family Movies
Wed, Jul 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
TinkerCAD Part 2
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) - One-on-One Assistance
Thu, Jul 03, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Engineering STEAM Workshop For School Aged Kids
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room
Movies@Main
Thu, Jul 03, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium
Graphic Novel Book Club - "This One Summer" by Mariko Tamaki
Thu, Jul 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 South High St.
Register
Zoom: Virtual Mondays - Microsoft Word: Text
Mon, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
Foundation Directory Online Clinic
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B
Summer Family Movies
Wed, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
Pokemon Club
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
Making Masterpieces Monthly
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone
This event is full
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
Job Readiness - Using AI to Bolster your Resume
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance
Thu, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Dinosaur Dimensions
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room
Bizarre Terrariums
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room
Movies@Main
Thu, Jul 10, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium
Music & Movement
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
The Artist's Lens Film Series: "Big Eyes"
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium
8,000-Mile Hiking Expedition with Brandon Weis
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB
Zoom: Virtual Mondays - Microsoft Word: Document Setup
Mon, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Charm-ageddon
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Meeting Room
Laser Engraver Demo
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
Akron Financial Empowerment Center at Main Library - Free Financial Counseling
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B
OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Vinyl Printer Demo
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
Patents, Copyright, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets -
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Summer Family Movies
Wed, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
Recording Studio Demo
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
Historical Fiction Book Discussion - "The Last Painting of Sara De Vos" by Dominic Smith
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Cancelled
Job Readiness - Ace Your Next Interview
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
Cancelled
OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance
Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Science Heroes
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room
Movies@Main
Thu, Jul 17, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium
Music & Movement
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
Ask An Attorney - Re-Entry Clinic
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Atrium
Zoom: Virtual Mondays - Microsoft Word: Lists and Spacing
Mon, Jul 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
AtoZ Databases Small Business Clinic
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B
Summer Family Movies: Sing-along Frozen Party
Wed, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room
Job Readiness - Learn How to Find Unadvertised Jobs
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance
Thu, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Michael Mage
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room
Movies@Main
Thu, Jul 24, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium
Music & Movement
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Sat, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB
Zoom: Virtual Mondays - Microsoft Word: Columns and Breaks
Mon, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 10:00am
The Lore Keepers Guild
Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308
Introduction to Canva
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 10:00am
OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
SizeUp Small Business Clinic
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
Summer Family Movies
Wed, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
Website Creation Basics
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 10:00am
Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1
Job Readiness - Create a Resume Employers Will Notice
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance
Thu, Jul 31, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 10:00am
Movies@Main
Thu, Jul 31, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium
Music & Movement
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
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