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Events at Bierce Library

Bierce Library hosts academic and recreational events, activities, workshops, and exhibits throughout the semester for the campus community. 

Visit this page and our social media to learn about upcoming events!

Upcoming Events

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Poetry Month

The University of Akron Press and University Libraries are collaborating for the month of April to bring poetry to campus in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Join the celebration in the following ways:

  • Join the UA Press on Friday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a Pop-up Poetry Sale in Bierce Library. All poetry books will be on sale for $12 or three for $30 when purchased in-person or 30% off online with code POETRYLIVES. Note: The discount code does not work on mobile devices.

  • Visit Bierce Library for exclusive poetry postcards, stickers, and buttons from the UA Press, and check-in with the UA Press all month long as it shares poetry-related content online and on campus.

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Pre-Finals Events in Bierce Library

De-stress during pre-finals week with activities at Bierce Library.

Monday, April 28th

  • WAG Time therapy dogs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Lower your stress levels by petting therapy dogs from Summa Health's WAG Time in Bierce Library's lobby.
  • Free late-night coffee in the Bierce Library lobby, 8 p.m. till supplies last.

Tuesday, April 29th

  • Poetry Scrapbooking Workshop, 3-5 p.m.
    • Whether you craft a poem, collage, or bookmark, scrapbooking is the perfect way to enter finals week with a calm mind and happy heart. Join us in the Library Cafe Area on Tuesday, April 29th from 3-5pm for a Scrapbooking Workshop.
  • Free late-night coffee in the Bierce Library lobby, 8 p.m. till supplies last.

Wednesday, April 30th

  • Library Yoga with Yoga Squared, 5-6 p.m.
    • Nikki from Yoga Squared is leading a Vinyasa Yoga Flow in Bierce Library, Room 279. All levels of experience are welcomed, and please bring a yoga mat or blanket.
    • Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. RSVP here.
    • Yogis will receive a free class voucher to Yoga Squared as a thank you for attending.
  • Free late-night coffee in the Bierce Library lobby, 8 p.m. till supplies last.

Thursday, May 1st

  • WAG Time therapy dogs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Lower your stress levels by petting therapy dogs from Summa Health's WAG Time in Bierce Library's lobby.
  • Free late-night coffee in the Bierce Library lobby, 8 p.m. till supplies last.

Friday, May 2nd

  • University of Akron Press Book Sale
    • Join the UA Press on Friday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a Pop-up Poetry Sale in Bierce Library. All poetry books will be on sale for $12 or three for $30 when purchased in-person or 30% off online with code POETRYLIVES. Note: The discount code does not work on mobile devices.

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Ohio Unearthed: Geological Discoveries from UA’s Backyard

Where: Bierce Library, first floor display cases
When: Open now through Dec. 2025

Journey to Ohio’s past in a new exhibit, “Ohio Unearthed: Geological Discoveries from UA’s Backyard,” now on display at Bierce Library.

Curated by University Libraries and the Department of Geosciences, “Ohio Unearthed” shares the rich geological and fossil history of the Buckeye State.

Minerals, ancient fossils, and mastodon bones discovered in the University of Akron’s backyard are on loan from the Department of Geosciences for this fascinating exhibit.

These artifacts along with student research on Summit Lake’s sediment tell the environmental story of Akron and Ohio and their roles in Earth’s geological history.

Explore and interact with “Ohio Unearthed” in Bierce Library’s display cases around the first floor staircase during open hours.

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WAG Time Therapy Dogs