Akron-Summit County Public Library
Audio Visual Services
60 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44326
Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 1-5.
Phone 330-643-9015. We created this page to better serve you by keeping you informed of the services we provide, the new materials that we purchase, the events we sponsor, and relevant news to our department. Please visit the Library's homepage at http://www.akronlibrary.org
Don’t Forget to Join Us for This Week’s Free Movies@Main.
Thursday, February 11
6:30 pm Main Library Auditorium
All programs are FREE and open to the public.
Parking is free in the High and Market deck after 6pm.
THE PROPOSAL
When high-powered editor Margaret
faces deportation to Canada, she fakes
an engagement to her put-upon assistant
Andrew, whom she’s tormented for years.
He agrees to participate but only if she
consents to meet his quirky Alaskan
family where Margaret is a true fish-out-
of-water! Wonderful romantic comedy
starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds,
Mary Steenburgen and Betty White. 108 min
Welcome to our monthy feature, Spotlight On… where we will feature a famous actor/actress. This month, we have our spotlight on Esther Williams.
ESTHER WILLIAMS
Aquatic star Esther Williams made many successful films in the 1940s and 1950s. She shines in this new set of swimming spectaculars now out on DVD.
The tagline says it all: “musical bliss with every kiss!” as Esther finds a THRILL OF A ROMANCE with Van Johnson.
The great Schnozzle himself, Jimmy Durante, gets into some funny business with Esther in THIS TIME FOR KEEPS. Luckily he can hold his breath a long time!
Tropical island girl Esther falls in love with Ohio schoolteacher Howard Keel in PAGAN LOVE SONG.
The true story of another star, Australian swimming champion Annette Kellerman, is told in MILLION DOLLAR MERMAID. Co-starring Victor Mature & Walter Pidgeon.
In an imaginative bit of casting Esther and Ricardo Montalban play twin bullfighters, Maria & Mario Morales, in FIESTA. Co-starring Mary Astor as their mother (Senora Morales), and Cyd Charisse as Conchita!
Cypress Gardens’ swimming star Esther gets to choose between two admirers (Van Johnson & Tony Martin) in EASY TO LOVE.
You’ll find Esther Williams easy to love in these entertaining films! And don’t forget to check out many other classic movies in the Audio Visual Services collection!
It’s hard to believe that 2009 is approaching its end. Sigh…so many memories. It goes without saying that Audio Visual Services has been very dedicated this year. Let’s take a moment to recap some of its major accomplishments, shall we:
* February: AVS hosted a Lincoln Celebration with 150 in attendance for the general public and 550 school children.
* May: The Hausmann String Quartet entertained about 100 in the auditorium with beautiful arrangements of classical music.
*Throughout the year: AVS has circulated an astonishing 60,000 items per MONTH…wow!!!! In addition, 54 film programs have been held with a grand total of 3600 people attending…Whew!
The department of AVS is proud to have carried out so many meaningful services this year. All programs were free to the public. It is our desire—no –it is our resolve to make 2010 a great year as well!
School’s back in session and every student knows what that means: tons of homework and reading assignments! Things can get pretty hectic for students, but not to worry… Audio Visual Services is on the job! Is there a book that needs to be read for a particular class… by next week? No problem. AVS offers a large assortment of classic and popular books on CD as well as downloadables too, making reading assignments both convenient and enjoyable. Just imagine the possibilities: Going about life’s daily activities, perhaps driving to your next class while the book reads to YOU. Need additional help in math, history, and science? No problem. Check out the department’s vasy array of DVDs and VHS on these very subjects. There’s even a collection of audio and video materials for those struggling with a foreign language. After taking advantage of all AVS has to offer, one will find that they have extra time to spare. So, go ahead and take a load off with a good movie or CD also found in AVS… you deserve it!
Travel the world without spending a dime! Audio-Visual Services has a large selection of travel items in both DVD/video and audio formats. You can enjoy television favorites Samantha Brown, Rick Steves and Rudy Maxa as they guide you through exotic locales. Pick your transportation and journey by boat, train or bike! Explore Europe’s classic architecture, Ohio’s Hocking Hills or China’s Great Wall. It’s all waiting for you in Audio-Visual Services!
We would like to thank all of you for your support. The Ohio Legislators have heard you. We would also like to thank them for listening. Please go to the following link for updates about Ohio library funding as the budget process continues. http://www.olc.org/SaveOhioLibraries.asp
The library offers the latest bestsellers on Compact Disc. Browse our well-stocked collection of fiction and nonfiction titles. We have mysteries, romance, westerns, inspirational, and more. And we offer a wide variety of nonfiction topics such as self help, history, biographies, and learn a foreign language. You can even reserve your favorite authors online!
Many of us enjoy listening to books on compact disc and cassette tape, but did you know the library also offers downloadables? Through our web site, you can download Audiobooks and eBooks to most PC’s and other compatible devices. We are pleased to introduce the addition of MP3 Audiobooks to our collection. This new format can be used with the iPod®, iPhone™, the iPod Shuffle and virtually any MP3 player.
Akron Summit County Public Library also offers the Playaway at its branches as well as Children and Teen departments at Main Library. The Playaway is a device with a complete book already installed on it. You listen to the book with ear buds or headphones (which you provide). If you want to listen to the Playaway while driving, you can use an FM tuner with the Playaway. Your audiobook will play through your car’s speakers either by using an FM tuner with an older car, or if you have a newer car with a USB port, by using a USB cable to connect the Playaway.
Are you looking for something the entire family can enjoy this summer for free? Come join us on Monday evenings in June at the Main Library Auditorium for classic and current animated films. Auditorium doors open at 6:00 P.M. Click on the link below for the flyer.
Come join us May 5th @ 7 P.M. in the Auditorium at Main Library for a grand performance by the Hausmann Quartet. They will perform the Haydn String Quartet No. 26 in G minor, Op.20 No.3, the Rorem String Quartet no. 4, and the Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 1 in D major. The Quartet will also perform musical selections to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Here is an example of their exquisite playing of the 1st movement of Schumann’s String Quartet No. 3. This program is free and open to the public! Parking is free in the High and Market deck after 6pm. Call the Audio Visual Services department at 330-643-9015 if you have any questions. You may also like to visit the Hausmann Quartet website at http://www.hausmannquartet.com
Welcome to our monthy feature, Spotlight On… where we will feature a famous actor/actress. This month, we have our spotlight on Esther Williams.