19th Family Reading Festival
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 10am - 2pm
Location
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 S High St
Details
Sing, dance, and play with Jim Gill. See captive-born exotic animals up close and personal with Outback Ray. Visit with Bluey and Bingo. Enjoy literacy-rich activities and take home a new book.
Sponsored in part by Friends of Main Library.
Performances:
10:30 am - He's Back! Musician Jim Gill's Sing-along & Read-along Concert
11:30 am - Outback Ray and his amazing animal friends. See captive-born exotic animals up close and personal!
1 pm - Jim Gill, afternoon matinee performance.
Drop-In:
10 am - 1 pm - Local community organizations will share hands-on activities and information about services for families.
10 am - 2 pm - Each child in attendance will take home a free book. Sponsored in part by Children & Books.
11 am - 1 pm - Meet Bluey and Bingo!
11 am - 1 pm - Face Painting