The Downtown Akron Passport is good for admission to many attractions and events in the city from now until December 2017, including First Night Akron 2017, the 21st annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. ...

Cuyahoga County Public Library’s 2016 Great Books for Kids features 100 librarian-recommended, recently published books for kids ages birth through 18. A portion of the proceeds from purchased books helps to support the library system; in addition, every book featured also is available to borrow from CCPL. ...

Cleveland is one of nine cities across the country that was selected by the National Park Foundation to serve as a focus city for the Every Kid in a Park Program, which gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters. ...

More than 300 people are needed to greet guests, check admission buttons, introduce performers, assist with hands-on activities, track attendance and serve as bus hosts at the 21st annual First Night Akron, the celebration that rings in the new year and showcases arts and entertainment to the community. Volunteers are admitted free to all performances and sites before or after a shift, and friends, families, couples and groups are encouraged to volunteer together. ...

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During the "Can Your Fines" food drive at Mentor Public Library, which runs through December, library patrons can donate food in exchange for forgiveness of their fines. The donated cans will go to local food pantries and will be shared with families in need. ...

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This kid-friendly video from The History Channel is a great way to help explain to children the significance of Veterans Day and why we celebrate it each year. ...

While the constant glow of the screen might be harmful, in moderation, kids are engaging in skills they could use for the future. Parents can provide a variety of opportunities for play to help children use their minds in different ways. ...

For the seventh consecutive year, Cuyahoga County Public Library has received the highest overall score in Library Journal’s Index of Public Library Service. Among libraries in its peer group, CCPL ranked first in circulation and number of visitors, third in public computer use and eCirc, and fifth in program attendance. ...