Our Collection:
The library has a diverse collection of about 7,500 items for adults, children and teens — in print, large print, and also eBooks and downloadable audio books in our online catalog, audio CD, video DVD and more — something for everyone!
We spend a lot of time making sure our patrons have what they need. We provide instruction on how to locate and request material from the library’s union catalog, AspenCat.
Interlibrary Loan
If we don’t have it in our AspenCat union catalog, we’ll take your request and search for it on the Colorado Virtual Library, the statewide online network of hundreds of thousands of resources, where almost every request is able to be filled!
Every day we’re borrowing and lending material from all over Colorado. Shipments are received every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday via the Colorado Courier System.
Computers and Internet
Our five public access computers are in constant demand. All are Internet accessible, loaded with Microsoft Office, and are equipped with CD drives and USB ports. All are connected to a printer/scanner.
Local History Resources
Our collection of Akron and Washington County area and family history books, obituary records & cemetery records may be used in the library, at our study tables, or in our comfy reading corner. This collection is well-used and well-loved — hardly a day goes by that’s it not being enjoyed by a local or out-of-state resident looking for information about the area and/or their ancestors.
Yearbooks
Our collection of local yearbooks is sadly incomplete, please think of the library if you are looking to rehome any yearbooks from Washington County.