New and Upcoming Books

Angel – James Patterson In the seventh book in the bestselling series, evil scientists are still trying to convince Max that she needs to save the world, this time by providing the genetic link in speeding up the pace of evolution. Delirium – Lauren Oliver From the acclaimed author of “Before I Fall” comes her [...]

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Library Closing

All locations of the Akron-Summit County Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 18 for regular hours of operation.   Have a great day!

New & Upcoming Music

Jamie Foxx – Best Night of My Life Flyleaf – Remember to Live Keyshia Cole – Calling All Hearts T.I. – No Mercy Keri Hilson – No Boys Allowed Diddy Dirty Money – Last Train To Paris

ALA Youth Media Awards 2011

Today the American Library Association announced their awards for excellence in books for youth.  The Printz Award is given to a “book that exemplifies  literary excellence in young adult literature.”  - it’s like the Academy Awards of books for teens. This year the top prize went to:  Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi. In a futuristic world, teenaged [...]

Want to Get Away?

Back at school? Tired of the snow?  Would you rather be on a European getaway?  Pick up one of these fun books about European adventures: Anna and the French Kiss - When Anna’s romance-novelist father sends her to an elite American boarding school in Paris for her senior year of high school, she reluctantly goes, and [...]

Cybils Awards

Looking for some good books to read?  Check out the books that have been shortlisted for Cybils, the Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards.  http://www.cybils.com/2011/01/2010-finalists.html

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