Library Marks 150 Years of Community Service

Staff Report / Akronlocal.org

**Akron-Summit County Public Library Celebrates 150 Years of Service**

The Akron-Summit County Public Library is celebrating its 150th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its legacy of providing services to the community. In honor of this occasion, the library's bookmobile made an appearance at the Main Library today, Friday, January 31, from 10 a.m. to noon. This event highlighted the library's dedication to bringing resources directly to its patrons in Akron, Ohio.

The library continues to create accessible opportunities for the public to engage with its services and collections. Community members were encouraged to join and explore the mobile offerings during the designated hours. Additional events and celebrations for the 150-year milestone are expected to follow.



Source: Akron-Summit Library

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Akron

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