/news/tags/akron-summit-county-public-library Akron Summit County Public Library en-US Copyright Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:06:53 GMT /news/community/2022-09-13/akron-summit-county-public-library-starts-hotspots-and-laptops-checkouts-at-all-branches The library is greatly expanding its program for taking out hotspots and laptops. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:06:53 GMT /news/community/2022-09-13/akron-summit-county-public-library-starts-hotspots-and-laptops-checkouts-at-all-branches Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2022-08-29/ohio-debate-commission-working-to-get-republican-candidates-on-stage-in-october The Ohio Debate Commission has released its schedule of events for the upcoming general election, but no Republican candidates have agreed to participate yet. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:27:16 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-08-29/ohio-debate-commission-working-to-get-republican-candidates-on-stage-in-october Abigail Bottar /news/community/2022-08-02/morning-headlines-a-voter-guide-for-todays-primary-election-and-more The races for Ohio House and Senate seats were pushed back due to disagreements over new district maps and voters can find their redrawn districts at Vote.Ohio.gov; Ohio will receive $100 million over the next five years to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations across major roadways; A mental health worker shortage is growing in Ohio as demand also continues to grow; and more stories. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:18:34 GMT /news/community/2022-08-02/morning-headlines-a-voter-guide-for-todays-primary-election-and-more Glenn Forbes, Jay Shah /news/shuffle/2022-03-31/les-delices-brings-live-baroque-opera-to-the-public-post-pandemic Cleveland chamber ensemble Les Délices will return to in-person performance with its production of The White Cat this weekend. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/shuffle/2022-03-31/les-delices-brings-live-baroque-opera-to-the-public-post-pandemic Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /news/2021-05-05/morning-headlines-voters-overwhelmingly-pass-library-levies-coates-wins-heated-stow-judicial-race Library levies on the ballot in Northeast Ohio overwhelmingly passed; Stow Municipal Court Judge Lisa Coates wins a heated primary race against presiding Judge Kim Hoover; school levies saw mixed results; and more stories. Wed, 05 May 2021 12:56:43 GMT /news/2021-05-05/morning-headlines-voters-overwhelmingly-pass-library-levies-coates-wins-heated-stow-judicial-race Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2020-09-22/summit-county-libraries-host-national-voter-registration-day-event It’s National Voter Registration day today and Summit County libraries have set up drive-thrus for people to register. Local organizations including the… Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-09-22/summit-county-libraries-host-national-voter-registration-day-event Kelsey Paulus /news/community/2020-06-02/akron-summit-county-public-library-announces-plans-to-reopen The Akron-Summit County Public Library has announced its plans for reopening after weeks of closure due to COVID-19 concerns. The library will reopen in… Tue, 02 Jun 2020 21:24:51 GMT /news/community/2020-06-02/akron-summit-county-public-library-announces-plans-to-reopen Taylor Haggerty /news/health-science/2020-04-13/northeast-ohio-libraries-adjust-to-serve-public-during-pandemic Like many institutions that welcome the public into their buildings, libraries have had to rethink how to serve patrons during the coronavirus pandemic. Over the last few decades, libraries have made a concerted effort to make much of their material available online. Providing patrons access to that digital collection has proved invaluable in allowing libraries to “remain open,” even if their doors are physically closed. Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:00:00 GMT /news/health-science/2020-04-13/northeast-ohio-libraries-adjust-to-serve-public-during-pandemic /news/arts-culture/2020-03-27/stuck-at-home-heres-what-to-watch-while-social-distancing While we're spending so much more time at home social distancing to help stop the spread of COVID-19, it can be easy to get burnt out watching the same… Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:06:20 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-03-27/stuck-at-home-heres-what-to-watch-while-social-distancing Mark Arehart /news/government-politics/2020-01-20/akron-legislator-reflects-on-martin-luther-king-jr-and-where-the-civil-rights-movement-stands We recognize the civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. Akron legislator Emilia Sykes recalled Dr. King’s work as she delivered a lecture… Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:23:47 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-01-20/akron-legislator-reflects-on-martin-luther-king-jr-and-where-the-civil-rights-movement-stands Kabir Bhatia