• Welcome!

    The Special Collections Division houses the genealogy and local history materials of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Our goal is to collect, preserve, and provide access to the history of Summit County, and to continue to maintain one of the area’s most extensive genealogy collections.

  • Local History Database

    The database contains references to the Library's local history collections as well as the Summit County Historical Society's collections. Search the index to the collections.

  • Summit Memory

    Visit the online scrapbook of Summit County History at www.SummitMemory.org

  • Summit County Myths Wiki

    Find out if that rumor, myth or legend about Akron or Summit County Ohio is true - visit the Summit County Myths Wiki.
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Genealogy for Kids & Teens

This 60-minute session, geared for family historians under age 18, explains how to get started in genealogy. Each session will include an overview of the genealogical resources available at ASCPL; from books and magazines to the Internet and microfilm. Charts, forms and tips for getting started and staying organized are provided.

Popular topics such as oral history, family cookbooks or journals, and scrap booking are discussed. Click here to view the handout.

No Genealogy for Kids & Teens programs are currently scheduled. If you would like to request one, please contact the Special Collections Division at speccollections@akronlibrary.org or 330.643.9030.

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