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Storytime & More
Perry Sippo Branch · Stark Library
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Event page ↗Library storytimesAkron–Canton · Akron and Canton
Library storytimes in Akron–Canton, by day and branch.
We read the event calendars of Akron-Summit County Public Library and Stark Library and found 40 storytimes that repeat every week at 20 branches: four baby, one toddler, four preschool and 31 family or mixed-age. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.
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Baby storytime?Baby & Toddler Storytime at Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library, Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Plus 3 more.4 a weekToddler storytime?Toddler Storytime at Richfield Branch Library, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.1 a weekPreschool storytime?Preschool Storytime at Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library, Mondays at 11:30 a.m. Plus 3 more.4 a weekAnything on the weekend?Not on a weekly schedule right now. This week’s list has any one-off weekend story events.Weekdays onlyAfter work?Storytime & More at Main Library, Mondays at 4 p.m. Plus 2 more.3 evenings
Every week
Pick a day, find a storytime
The bars show how many storytimes run each day. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so tap through to the event page before you go.
Who it’s for
Mondays
7 storytimes10:15a.m.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
BabySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Family Storytime
Goodyear Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Family
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Family Storytime
Kenmore Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Family
Event page ↗11a.m.
Storytime & More
Perry Sippo Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗11:30a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
PreschoolSign up
Event page ↗4p.m.
Storytime & More
Main Library · Stark Library
Family · eveningSign up
Event page ↗
None match that filter on Mondays. Try .
Tuesdays
11 storytimes9:30a.m.
Storytime & More
Lake Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗9:30a.m.
Storytime & More
Plain Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10a.m.
Storytime & More
Jackson Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Family Storytime
North Hill Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Family
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Mogadore Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Preschool
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Family Storytime
Norton Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Storytime & More
Plain Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Family Storytime
Portage Lakes Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Family
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Richfield Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Preschool
Event page ↗11a.m.
Storytime & More
Jackson Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗11a.m.
Storytime & More
Lake Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗None match that filter on Tuesdays. Try .
Wednesdays
11 storytimes10a.m.
Storytime & More
East Canton Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10a.m.
Storytime & More
Jackson Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10a.m.
Storytime & More
North Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
BabySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Storytime & More
East Canton Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Baby Storytime
Main Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
BabySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Storytime & More
Plain Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Family Storytime
Tallmadge Recreation Center · Akron-Summit County Public Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗2p.m.
Baby Storytime
Main Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Baby
Event page ↗6p.m.
Storytime & More
North Branch · Stark Library
Family · eveningSign up
Event page ↗6:30p.m.
Pajama Storytime
Firestone Park Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Family · evening
Event page ↗None match that filter on Wednesdays. Try .
Thursdays
11 storytimes9:30a.m.
Storytime & More
Perry Sippo Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10a.m.
Storytime & More
Jackson Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10a.m.
Storytime & More
Lake Community Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10a.m.
Storytime & More
Main Library · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10a.m.
Storytime & More
Southgate Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Family Storytime
Ellet Community Center · Akron-Summit County Public Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Main Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Preschool
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Storytime & More
Perry Sippo Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Richfield Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Toddler
Event page ↗11a.m.
Family Storytime
Firestone Park Branch Library · Akron-Summit County Public Library
Family
Event page ↗2p.m.
Storytime & More
Perry Sippo Branch · Stark Library
FamilySign up
Event page ↗None match that filter on Thursdays. Try .
Fridays
No storytimesNo weekly storytimes on Fridays. Try Mondays, with 7 storytimes.
Saturdays
No storytimesNo weekly storytimes on Saturdays. Try Mondays, with 7 storytimes.
Sundays
No storytimesNo weekly storytimes on Sundays. Try Mondays, with 7 storytimes.
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Which storytime is which
Libraries name them differently, so every listing gets one of these labels.
BabyBabytimeLap songs, rhymes and bounces for babies and a grown-up.
ToddlerToddler storytimeShort books, movement and songs for walkers who don’t sit still yet.
PreschoolPreschool storytimeLonger stories and a craft or activity for kids who can listen a while.
FamilyFamily and pajamaMixed ages, siblings welcome. Pajama storytimes run in the evening.
Near you
Storytimes by branch
Find the branch closest to home and see its whole week at a glance.
Perry Sippo Branch
5 a weekStark Library
- Mon 10 a.m. Storytime & More
- Mon 11 a.m. Storytime & More
- Thu 9:30 a.m. Storytime & More
- Thu 10:30 a.m. Storytime & More
- Thu 2 p.m. Storytime & More
Jackson Community Branch
4 a weekStark Library
- Tue 10 a.m. Storytime & More
- Tue 11 a.m. Storytime & More
- Wed 10 a.m. Storytime & More
- Thu 10 a.m. Storytime & More
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
3 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Mon 10:15 a.m. Baby & Toddler Storytime
- Mon 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime
- Wed 10:15 a.m. Baby & Toddler Storytime
Lake Community Branch
3 a weekStark Library
- Tue 9:30 a.m. Storytime & More
- Tue 11 a.m. Storytime & More
- Thu 10 a.m. Storytime & More
Main Library
3 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Wed 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime
- Wed 2 p.m. Baby Storytime
- Thu 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime
Plain Community Branch
3 a weekStark Library
- Tue 9:30 a.m. Storytime & More
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Storytime & More
- Wed 10:30 a.m. Storytime & More
East Canton Branch
2 a weekStark Library
- Wed 10 a.m. Storytime & More
- Wed 10:30 a.m. Storytime & More
Firestone Park Branch Library
2 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Wed 6:30 p.m. Pajama Storytime
- Thu 11 a.m. Family Storytime
Main Library
2 a weekStark Library
- Mon 4 p.m. Storytime & More
- Thu 10 a.m. Storytime & More
North Branch
2 a weekStark Library
- Wed 10 a.m. Storytime & More
- Wed 6 p.m. Storytime & More
Richfield Branch Library
2 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime
- Thu 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime
Ellet Community Center
1 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Thu 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime
Goodyear Branch Library
1 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Mon 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime
Kenmore Branch Library
1 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Mon 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime
Mogadore Branch Library
1 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime
North Hill Branch Library
1 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Tue 10:15 a.m. Family Storytime
Norton Branch Library
1 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime
Portage Lakes Branch Library
1 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime
Southgate Branch
1 a weekStark Library
- Thu 10 a.m. Storytime & More
Tallmadge Recreation Center
1 a weekAkron-Summit County Public Library
- Wed 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime
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Before you go
Three things that make storytime easier
TimingArrive 10 minutes earlyPopular storytimes fill the room. Early gets you a spot on the rug and a calm start.
StrollerPark the stroller outsideMany rooms have a stroller spot by the door. A baby carrier helps with wiggly babies.AfterStay and borrowStorytime usually ends near the picture books. Grab this week’s favorites on the way out.Keep planning
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Good questions
Storytime in Akron–Canton: the FAQ
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library, Mondays at 10:15 a.m.); Baby & Toddler Storytime (Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.); Baby Storytime (Main Library, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Baby Storytime (Main Library, Wednesdays at 2 p.m.).
Toddler Storytime (Richfield Branch Library, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.).
Preschool Storytime (Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library, Mondays at 11:30 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (Mogadore Branch Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (Richfield Branch Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (Main Library, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.).
Not on a weekly schedule right now. Every storytime we found is on a weekday; this week’s list has any one-off weekend story events.
The library calendar shows sign-up for 29 of the 40, marked “Sign up” below. The rest don’t list registration on the calendar. Check the event page before you go.
Each storytime comes from the library system’s own event calendar: the same storytime at the same branch, weekday and time on at least three dates in four weeks. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every month, and the weekly list every Thursday. How we choose and check.
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