Akron Public Library is hiring for a part-time Programming and Outreach Coordinator. Do you have what it takes to help expand library services in our community? Apply now! Follow the links to the Programming coordinator job description and the Application. Email your completed application and your resume to akronlibrary@outlook.com or drop it off at the library (302 Main Ave, Akron, CO 80720). This position will remain open until filled.
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Summer Reading Program
June-July, ages 6-15
Registration: must be registered by 12 pm, Sat. June 2!
Program dates: Wed. June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 2018.
Summer reading IS fun!
Each Wednesday, the younger summer readers meet in the basement activity room for FUN activities, crafts, stories, games and PRIZES. The groups also visit the library upstairs and check out a book.
The older group (age 11-15) meets for 30 minutes to check out a book, collect their prizes, and play our version of “Minute to Win It!”, “Jeopardy”, and other super fast and fun games. They’ll win gifts cards from their favorite Akron places!
All you’ll need is a library card…
Everyone must have a library card to check out books. To get a card, parents will need to visit the library and show proof of residence with a Colorado Drivers License (or Colorado I.D. card) showing their current Washington County address.
Ages, times, reading requirements
- Age 6-7, 1:00-2:00. Read or be read to, for 1 hour, and collect 1 PRIZE! Prizes to choose from include toys, craft kits, and food. When 10 hours of reading is reached, a NEW BOOK is awarded!
- Age 8-10, 2:30-3:30. Read 2 hours and win 1 PRIZE! Prizes to choose from include toys, craft kits, and food. When 20 hours of reading is reached, a NEW BOOK is awarded!
- Age 11-15, 4:00-4:30. When 20 hours of reading are reached, a GIFT CARD from a local business is awarded!
- Check out our photos from previous Summer Reading FUN!
We love to have help for the younger groups, from teens who are 16+ ! To volunteer call the library at 970-345-6818.
2017 Spring Book and Bake Sale
Baby Time at the Library! Age 2 and under.
Baby Time!
Babies age 2 and under, every Friday, 9:30 – 9:55 a.m., September – April
Parents will stay with babies and we will have stories, rhymes, songs and more!
Afterwards, there are lots of baby books available to check out upstairs!
Parents who have a library card may register by phoning the library.
Parents who do not yet have a library card may register by visiting the library.
Story Hour at the library! Age 3-5
Story Hour
Ages 3 – 5, every Friday, 10 – 11 a.m. September – April
We will be reading stories, making crafts and checking out library books!
Parents may stay if they would like to help.
Parents who have a library card may register by phoning the library.
Parents who do not yet have a library card may register by visiting the library.
State Parks Pass and Backpack
Have you always wanted to visit Colorado’s state parks? Now you can, courtesy of your library!
• Check out a free 7-day Colorado State Parks Pass — along with an adventure backpack at your library. Colorado State Parks
Who makes our Book Sale a BIG success?
Friends of the Library, that’s who!
The Library’s Annual Book and Bake Sale was a big success, thanks to the fantastic Friends of the Library, a small, diverse group of both working and retired people that unselfishly give of themselves to support and promote the library.
They are a group of folks who are flexible, who strive for the best sale, on the best days, work toward perfection and welcome help from others who share their dedication and passion for the library.
Along with the continued help and support of the Library Board, the superb community bakers, the generous donors of books etc, and of course the faithful and enthusiastic shoppers, the Friends keep our sale going strong and promote the library every chance they get!
And…..as always, the sale books etc are available all year long; all that’s missing are the cookies.