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This City Reads! Partners

A Y's Place
http://www.akronymca.org

Ability at Work, A Hattie Larlham Program
http://www.hattielarlham.org/abilityatwork

Akron Aeros
http://www.akronaeros.com

Akron Art Museum
http://www.akronartmuseum.org

Akron Beacon Journal
http://www.ohio.com

Akron Children's Hospital
http://www.akronchildrens.org

Akron General Medical Center
http://www.akrongeneral.org

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
http://www.akronhousing.org

Akron Ohio Reads Program(Akron Public Schools)
http://www.akron public schools

Akron Public Schools
http://www.akronschools.com

Akron Reads-King School
 

Akron Summit Community Action Inc - YouthBuild
http://www.

Akron Summit Community Action Inc.
http://www.aksumcom.org

Akron Symphony Orchestra
http://www.akronsymphony.org

Akron Urban League
http://www.akronul.org

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
http://www.akroncantonfoodbank.org

Akron-Summit County Public Library
http://www.akronlibrary.org

Al Kaf Temple #109
 

Alicia Strickler
 

All About Children Cleve-Mass
http://www.

All American Soap Box Derby
http://www.aasbd.org

AMBC Christian Academy
http://www.

AMBC Chrsitian Academy
www.ambcakron.com

AMBC Chrsitian Academy
www.ambcakron.com

AMHA
http://www.

Barberton City Schools
http://www.barbertonschools.org

Barberton Public Library
http://www.barberton.lib.oh.us

Barnes & Noble-Montrose
http://www.bn.com

Betty Bryant
 

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve
http://www.wrkids.org

Brightside Academy
http://www.brightsideacademy.com

Callis Tower
http://www.alphahomes.org

Caring Communities of Summit County
http://www.cc-sc.org

Cathy Spidell
www.uakron.edu

Children's Place UMC Daycare
http://www.

City of Akron
http://www.ci.akron.oh.us/

Color Our Rainbow Academy
http://www.ColorOurRainbow.com

Community Health Center- Help Me Grow
http://www.

Copley-Fairlawn Kiwanis
http://www.

County of Summit
http://www.co.summit.oh.us/

County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board
http://www.admboard.org

County of Summit Dept. of Job & Family Services
http://www.County of Summit

Cuyahoga Falls City Schools
http://www.cfalls.summit.k12.oh.us

Cuyahoga Falls Library
http://www.CuyahogaFallsLibrary.org

Dunbar Elementary School
http://www.tallmadge.k12.oh.us

East Akron Neighborhood Development Corp.
http://www.eandc.org

Elisha Murray
 

Elmcroft of Sagamore Hills
http://www.elmcroft of Sagamore Hills

Ernst & Young
 

F.A.C.T. ACADEMY
 

Family & Children First Council
http://www.fcfcsummit.org

Farmers Insurance
 

First Book-Greater Akron
http://www.firstbook.org/greaterakron

Fishcreek Elementary
http://www.smfcsd.org

Fort Island Primary School
 

Frances Mazzola
http://www.

Friends of Main Library
http://www.akronlibrary.org/friends/friendsmain.html

Glover CLC
http://www.APS

Goodwill Industries of Akron
http://www.goodwillakron.org

Grandma reads to me
 

Greater Akron Chamber
http://www.greaterakronchamber.org

Green Family YMCA
http://www.akronymca.org/locations/green/

Help Me Grow
http://www.fcfcsummit.org/helpmegrow.htm

Holy Family School
www.holyfamilystow.org

HOPE Academy University
http://www.

Hudson City Schools
http://www.hudson.edu

Hudson Library and Historical Society
http://www.hudsonlibrary.org

Imagine Romig Road Community School
http://www.imagineschoolsromigrd.com/

Immaculate Conception Preschool & Child Care Center
 

Indian Trail Elementary
http://www.smfcsd.org

Indian Trail PTA Literacy For Trade
 

Joyce and Amore DeJournett
http://www.

Jumpstart-Akron
http://www.jstart.org

Kallie Karman
 

Kids Play
 

Kids Play - Green
http://www.kidsplaychildcare.com

Kids-Play, Inc
http://www.kidsplaychildare.com

Kindermusik with Miss Terri
http://www.kindermusikwithmissterri.com

Lakeview Elementary
 

Laurel Lake Retirement Community
http://www.laurellake.org

Leadership Akron
http://www.lakron.com

LearningRX
http://www.learning.com/akron-bath

Lighthouse Academy
 

Lynn's Day Care
http://www.

Mambevon Child Care Consulting LLC
http://www.mambevon.vpweb.com

Manchester Local Schools
http://www.panthercountry.org

Mary Beth Clemons
http://www.

Meaden & Moore
http://www.meadenmoore.com

METRO Regional Transit Authority
http://www.akronmetro.org

Minority Behavioral Health Group
 

Mogadore Local School District
http://www.mogadore.net/

Mrs. Sullivan & Mrs. Keller's classes Lakeview School, Stow, Ohio
http://www.smfcsd.org

Norton City Schools (Grill Elementary)
http://www.

Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy
http://www.whitehatmgmt.com

Old Trail School
http://www.oldtrail.org

Oriana House, Inc
http://www.orianahouse.org

Overdale Primary School
http://www.tallmadgeschools.org

Pat Horton
http://www.

Peninsula Library
http://www.peninsulalibrary.org

Phoenix Alternative School
 

Phoenix Village Academy
 

Portage Trail East Apartments
 

Project AGAPE
http://www.projectagape.org

Project Learn of Summit County
http://www.projectlearnsummit.org

Pulmonary Rehab, Summa Health Systems
http://www.

R-D Bike Shop
http://www.rdbike.com

Revere Local Schools
http://www.revere.k12.oh.us

Round River Consulting, LLC
http://www.roundriverconsulting.com

S.U.P.E.R. Learning Center - Tutoring & More!
http://www.superlc.com

Sarah Hamsher
http://www.uakron.edu

Sci-Mobile
http://www.

Seton Catholic School
http://www.setoncatholicschool.org

Shaw JCC of Akron
http://www.jewishakron.org

Show and Tell
http://www.showandtelltime.com

Springfield Local School District
http://www.springfieldspartans.org

Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
http://www.smfpl.org

Sue Brichacek
http://www.

Summa Health System
http://www.summahealth.org

Summit Academy Schools
http://www.summitacademies.org

Summit Academy Schools
http://www.summitacademies.com

Summit County Children Services
http://www.summitkids.org

Summit County Domestic Relations Court
http://www.drcourt.org

Summit Education Initiative
http://www.seisummit.org

Summit Education Initiative
 

Sutliff II Apartments, Cuyahoga Falls
http://www.sutliffapts.com

Sutliff II Apts
http://www.

Tallmadge Kiddie Kollege
 

Tallmadge Middle School
http://www.

The Akron Area YMCA
http://www.akronymca.com/

The Blue Heron Bookstore
http://www.blueheronbookstore.com

The Chapel
http://www.the-chapel.org

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
http://www.goodyear.com

The Learned Owl Book Shop
http://www.learnedowl.com

The Office of Outreach and Professional Learning in the UA College of Education
http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/Outreach/index.php

The Revere Local School District
http://www.revere.k12.oh.us

The Rubber City Book Posse, Bookcrossers in and around Akron, OH
http://rubbercitybookposse.wordpress.com/

The University of Akron Center for Child Development
http://www.

The Unveristy of Akron Developmental Programs
http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/summit/

Turkeyfoot Elementary School
http://www.covenryschools.org

Twinsburg Senior Apartments
http://www.twinsburgapts.com

United Way of Summit County
http://www.uwsummit.org

Vision Support Services
http://www.vssakron.org

Walsh University, Akron Campus
http://www.walsh.edu

WBNX
http://www.wbnxtoons.com

Wesley Tower
http://www.

Western Reserve PBS
http://www.westernreservepublicmedia.org/

White Pond Villa/PK Management
http://www.pkmanagement.com

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Need Help?

Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.
55 E. Mill Street

PO Box 2000
Akron, OH 44309-2000
330.376-7730
www.ascainc.org
 

Offers free comprehensive Early Child Development Programming.  Head Start provides services to children 6 weeks to 5 years old, children with special needs and pregnant women. Enrollment is determined by Federal Income Guidelines. 

As the nation’s largest federally funded child development program, Head Start prepares low-income children for school readiness by advancing their language, literacy, math, social and emotional skills.  

 

ASCA Head Start Child Development Center Locations

 

Head Start Central Recruitment Office

670 W. Exchange St. Akron, OH 44302

330- 643-0711

 

Arlington CDC

539 S. Arlington Rd. Suite-A

Akron, OH 44306

330-786-1060

 

Cedar Early Head Start/Head Start CDC

442 Bell Street Suite-A

Akron, OH 44307

330-535-4746

 

Five Points I CDC

660 W. Exchange St. Akron, OH 44302

330-643-0700

 

Five Points II CDC

670 W. Exchange St. Akron, OH 44302

330-253-6221

 

Head Start at Calico

89 E. Howe Ave. Tallmadge, OH 44278

330-634-8555

 

Macedonia CDC

852 Highland Rd. Macedonia, OH 44056

1800-963-4971

 

Oak Creek CDC

1335 Massillon Rd. Akron, OH 44306

330-733-2290

 

Head Start at The University of Akron

108 Fir Hill Akron, OH 44325

330-972-8231

 

Waterloo CDC

1205 E. Waterloo Rd. Akron, OH 44306

330-773-4862

 

Barberton Head Start (Delegate)

633 Brady Ave. Barberton, OH 44203

330-780-3208

 

PROJECT: LEARN OF SUMMIT COUNTY
60 South High Street
Akron, OH 44236
330.434.9461
www.projectlearnsummit.org

Offers free literacy tutoring to adults reading below the 5th grade level. Uses the Laubach method of instruction and a one-to-one approach. Offers GED and English as a Second Language classes as well as small group instruction in reading, math, writing and life skills.

PROJECT: A.G.A.P.E.
1293 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
330-835-9915
www.projectagape.org 

Committed to caring for, instructing, and improving the social, physical, psychological and educational aspects of children and their families. Focus is on Educational Reinforcement, Economic Development, Community Empowerment, Health Maintenance, Cultural Awareness, Family Building, and Value System.

AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ADULT EDUCATION GRADUATION OCCUPATION AND LIVING SKILLS (GOALS)
70 North Broadway Street
Akron, OH 44308
330.761.1385
www.akronschools.com

Teaches job development skills, parenting and home management skills and encourages personal development in a 5-week program. Transportation and child care assistance are available for those who are eligible. Students who complete the GOALS program and obtain a GED or high school diploma may pursue other training at Adult Vocational Services, full-time employment, or a college degree. ELIGIBILITY: Single parent or pregnant female; age 18-35; unemployed or have no job skills; in need of GED or high school diploma.

AKRON SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
60 South High Street
Akron, OH 44326
330.643.9000
www.akronlibrary.org

Akron-Summit County Public Libraries

  • Main Library
    330-643-9000
    60 S. High St, Akron 444326

  • Fairlawn-Bath
    330-666-4888
    3101 Smith Rd, Akron 44333

  • Firestone Park
    330-724-2126
    1486 Aster Ave., Akron 44301

  • Ellet
    330-784-2019
    2470 E. Market St., Akron, 44312

  • Goodyear
    330-784-7522
    60 Goodyear Blvd., Akron 44305

  • Green
    330-896-9074
    4046 Massillon Rd., Uniontown 44685

  • Highland Square
    330-376-2927
    807 W. Market St., Akron 44303

  • Kenmore
    330-745-6126
    969 Kenmore Blvd, Akron 44314

  • Maple Valley
    330-864-5721
    1187 Copley Rd., Akron 44320

  • Mogadore
    330-628-9228
    144 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore 44260

  • Nordonia Hills
    330-467-8595
    9458 Olde Eight Rd., Northfield 44067

  • North Hill
    330-535-9423
    183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron 44310

  • Northwest-Akron
    330-836-1081
    1720 Shatto Ave., Akron 44313

  • Norton
    330-825-7800
    3930 S.Cleve. -Mass. Rd., Norton 44203

  • Odom Boulevard
    330-434-8726
    600 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron 44307

  • Portage Lakes
    330-644-7050
    4261 Manchester Rd., Akron 44319

  • Richfield
    330-659-4343
    3761 S. Grant St., Richfield 44286

  • Tallmadge
    330-633-4345
    90 Community Rd., Tallmadge 44278

INDEPENDENT LIBRARIES

Library hours and services will vary for each library. Call the location nearest you for more information.

 

WEBSITES OF INTEREST

 

Want to Help?

Do you want to help others strengthen their reading skills? If so, contact your local school or The Volunteer Center for volunteer opportunities: 330.762.7601 or visit their website.   

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