In 1946 the Akron Public Library sent its first bookmobile into Richfield Township. On location service was begun somewhat later in a sub-station in the Baptist Church. In 1950 the branch moved to rented space in the township Fellowship Hall. On July 1, 1956, the Akron Public Library and the township trustees signed a formal agreement for library service, and in March, 1960 the library moved into new quarters in the Town Hall.
A bequest of $69,926.31 from the estate of Isabelle LeVerne Chase was designated to furnish a children's room in a new library. The bequest gave the impetus needed to get a library issue on the ballot. In 1979 the voters of Richfield passed a 1.7 mill levy to build a new branch library. That building opened on June 1, 1981 and was replaced by the new stone-accentuated, barn inspired structure on June 1, 2001. The new building boasts a variety of art works by local artists, including Charlotte's Web, an installation of bronze figures within wooden barnyard fence near the main entrance by Mary Francis Wawrytko.
Current statistics indicate that in 2006 Richfield Branch circulated 186,269 items, and houses a collection of 59,620 items.
We are open 6 days a week to meet your needs for education, information and recreation.
Our friendly, skilled staff includes a branch manager, a teen librarian, a children's librarian, public service assistants, and student assistants.
