pjoyhs

Exec Dir, Akron-Summit County Public Library; Wife, Mother, Library Geek, Learner/Reader, Birder Traveler. Love Akron & Summit County! ❤️ Opinions my own.

[pjoyhs @pjoyhs]

I so appreciate my colleagues at @BarbertonReads, @FallsLibrary, @smfpl, @twinsburglib, Hudson, and Peninsula!

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Great way to start your day. We're in Akron this morning attending the Legislative Breakfast hosted by @akronlibrary. It was great to hear about the amazing work being done by Summit County libraries. Thank you, State Representatives Veronica Sims and Jack Daniels for joining us!

[Akron Roundtable @AkronRoundtable]

Save the date: Feb. 15 @AkronRoundtable with @neomededu President John Langell on "Accelerating Leadership and Innovation to Meet Unmet Medical Needs." More info and tix at https://t.co/rWW4WnOMkv. @AkronChildrens @StateandFederal

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

The Akron-Summit County Public Library is thrilled to announce our newest service: Library on the Go!

A partnership with Akron METRO RTA, Library on the Go is a brand new service located right inside the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center in Downtown Akron.

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[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Experience a library like no other in our state, offering an array of planning guides, venue assessments, and instructional videos that are dedicated to empowering you in crafting truly inclusive and enriching experiences.

Delve deeper at https://t.co/rLTEnVcs5l.

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Don't miss out on "A Conversation with Nick Offerman," a fundraising event in support of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. He will be joined in conversation by WKYC anchor @BetsyKling.

Purchase your tickets today: https://t.co/BdacnSVetd

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Educators get the VIP treatment at the Library! Join us for a special day designed for pre-K through twelfth-grade educators and caregivers.

Free hands-on professional development, presentations, book talks, vendors, and demos!

Details: https://t.co/yInR5hgHkd

[pjoyhs @pjoyhs]

@heyplix Congratulations, Philipp! I’ve so enjoyed getting to know you after we met at the 2017 NEXT conference. Many of Akron’s librarians, and others in NE Ohio, learned new skills all because of our first conversations about PLIX. I send you all best wishes for a great next chapter!

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Our North Hill Branch Library is one of the community partners working on this project. 🧡💙

https://t.co/q7wU8otGO3

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Educators get the VIP treatment at the Library! Join us for a special day designed for pre-K through twelfth-grade educators and caregivers.

Free hands-on professional development, presentations, book talks, vendors, and demos!

Details: https://t.co/yInR5hgHkd

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Marion Motley was one of football's most outstanding players. He helped blaze a path for Black athletes in the highest echelons of pro sports. Author David Lee Morgan Jr. will share his story.

Details and registration: https://t.co/JFEgErxoQq

[Akron Municipal @AkronCourts]

#ICYMI: This Wednesday, Judge Ron Cable will be at @AkronLibrary for the ReelAbilities Film Festival.

Judge Cable created our Connect Program for adults with developmental disabilities and will be serving on a panel after the film is shown.

This is a partnership with @SummitDD.

[pjoyhs @pjoyhs]

This. ⬇️

[ilovelibraries.org @ILoveLibraries]

Thirteen presidential libraries released a joint statement on September 7 over concerns for U.S. democracy amid deep national polarization. It’s the first time the libraries have joined to make such a public declaration. https://t.co/8iyv4HDq0d

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

🚨 Just Announced! Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Akron-Summit County Public Library with "A Conversation with Nick Offerman" at @akroncivic on Wed, Nov 15, at 7:30 pm!

Presale: Wed., Aug 23 at 10 am
General Public: Fri, Aug 25 at 10 am

Details: https://t.co/BdacnSUGDF

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Calling all adults! Participate in our Little Art Show and share your talent. Stop by select locations to register, discuss details, and pick up supplies in person on Sept. 5 from 3-8 pm while supplies last. 🖼️👩‍🎨

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

It was great to attend the Legislative Breakfast hosted by @akronlibrary. We enjoyed hearing about the amazing work by Summit County libraries @smfpl @BarbertonReads @FallsLibrary @HudsonLibr @twinsburglib. Thank you @RepWeinstein @RepGalonski @DrVernonSykes for joining us.

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

The Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, Florida, presents an exciting and interactive session all about dolphins! 🐬 Trainers will chat with you while conducting a training session with a member of their dolphin family. Register to receive a Zoom link: https://t.co/y0AgONRniy

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

The first-ever Books, Bites & Beats festival on July 22 brings together Northeast Ohio booksellers, food trucks, DJs, giveaways, family fun, and more. Admission is FREE! Details: https://t.co/8xjvM2wiMw

[pjoyhs @pjoyhs]

This is an amazing resource!

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Akron’s newspaper serving African Americans, The Reporter, has documented the community’s history since 1969. Thanks to a grant from the Dick and Chris Chenoweth Fund of the @AkronCF, The Reporter is available online for researchers and historians.

➡️: https://t.co/m729mCPbEl

[pjoyhs @pjoyhs]

Hooray!

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Great news! Our website is operational again following an extended outage caused by a cybersecurity incident. Search our catalog, manage your account, browse our events, and more! A few features, like online card applications, will be available soon.

➡️https://t.co/XGlX7o6ar5

[pjoyhs @pjoyhs]

@DementiaFriends @SummitCountyOH @SummitExecutive

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

Memory Cafes are intended for people living in the early stages of memory loss and their caregivers. Enjoy meaningful activities that promote social interaction, companionship, and learning. Registration is requested but optional.