Make Waves

This Summer is all about Making Waves.  Here are some more great reads with an aquatic theme: Aquamarine by Alice Hoffman:   A love-struck mermaid named Aquamarine supplies adventure and insights to two twelve-year-old girls, life-long friends who are spending their last summer together before one of them moves away.  Al Capone Does My Shirts by [...]

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Summer Reading Has Begun!

The 2010 Summer Reading Program has begun!  This year our theme is “Make Waves.  Get caught up with all of the cool programs happening at your branch by clicking here. Check out some of these great books about making waves, and be sure to submit a reading slip in our prize drawings. Make Waves – [...]

Attention All Twilight Fans:

Read “The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner“, Stephenie Meyer’s Eclipse Novella for free online!   This preview will only be available for free online until July 5th, so read it ASAP. Or reserve a print copy of the book from the library by clicking here.

Summer Reading Program!

It’s June 7th, and you know what that means! Today is the first day of the Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.  Stop by the main library or any of our branches to register to win great prizes.  The more you read, the greater your chances of winning, so pick up a book today! Of [...]

Teens Rock Akron Band Interviews – Case Sensitive

1. How long have you been playing together? Anthony and Lucas have been playing music together for almost 6 years (since they were 9 and 11).  Chris joined the band about 4 years ago.  Erik joined the band about 2 months ago. 2. What bands/musicians have influenced you?  We’ve mostly been influenced by bands like [...]

Teens Rock Akron Band Interviews – Hellophono

This is Hellophono’s first appearance at Teens Rock Akron, and first gig ever!   Their music is a combination of Indie Rock and Progressive. 1. How long have you been playing together? We’ve been playing since April, but the members have been playing in seperate projects for a year or so.  2. What bands/musicians have influenced you?   [...]

Teens Rock Akron Band Interviews – Colin Shoff

Today we are featuring musician Colin Shoff.  Here’s what he had to say in response to our questions. 1.  How long have you been playing?  I’ve been playing drums 9 years. Guitar for about 2 ½ years.  2. What musicians/bands influenced you the most? Hhmmm… I would say dave grohl if one of my favorite [...]

Teens Rock Akron Band Interviews – Haze

We recently had a chance to sit down with members of the group “Haze” to ask them a few questions for our blog.   Every day this week we will feature one or more of the bands that will be performing for Teens Rock Akron 2010. 1. How long have you been playing together? Haze has been [...]

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