goal, but the methods for achieving this goal have evolved significantly from the days of the card catalog. Where customers once had to visit or call the Library to determine if the Library had the materials they were seeking, they may now access many of the Library’s services from home online, or they can call and use the Same-Day Select Service. The online catalog, research databases, internet access, community resources, Weather Center, and the Library’s calendar of events may all be accessed remotely online through the Akron-Summit County Public Library’s website. Along with these valuable resources, the Library also offers public access computers, laptop computers to borrow on a patron's library card, free Wi-Fi, free wireless hotspots and computer training in the Computer Lab to assist customers with the use and application of new and changing technology. Services to Children and Teens Serving children and teens is an important aspect of the library’s mission. Prior to 1913, the Akron Public Library had no children’s department, and only a few shelves in the library were set aside to house children’s books. In that year, Akron businessman Frank Mason donated $2,000 to start a collection of children’s materials. By the 1930s, the Akron Public Library had established a children’s area in the Carnegie Library building and was offering regular programs for children. Children’s Librarian Harriet Leaf, affectionately known as “The Story Lady” was largely responsible for creating the model that exists today for services to children at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. The Children’s Library and Teen Division at Main Library, all of our branches, and Mobile Services continue the tradition of providing a variety of services to young people of all ages, including such activities as story hours for toddlers, summer reading clubs for older children, and break dancing workshops for teens. Teen Services throughout the system offer study resources, educational support and a wide range of activities for youth. Over the years, a wide variety of children’s programming has emerged throughout the system. Special attention has been paid to developing a Children’s Library at Main, with a Resource lab for Early Childhood Educators Center (RECE). Caregivers and educators make use of the Lab and its equipment, and materials geared to assist in the education of young children. The library also takes a lead role with This City Reads in addressing literacy issues and providing access to technology, computer programs and