Live Storytelling

After browsing the art and enjoying some music, stop into the Highland Square Branch Library to relax, cool off and enjoy some great readings and storytelling. Throughout the day, Art in the Square will have wonderful live storytelling events in the library and independent film in Square Bar.

Square Stories: Collecting an Oral History of Highland Square

Square Stories is a live storytelling project that will be featured from NOON to 2PM in the Highland Square Branch Library. We are looking for participants to recount stories of personal experiences in Highland Square. If you have ever listened to This American Life or The Moth, you know exactly what we're talking about.

Here's how it works: you tell a 5 to 10 minute true story about a wild, funny or interesting experience from your life in the Square. David Giffels will be on hand to pick a favorite story of the day. The favorite will receive his or her own episode of Life & Lyrics, a once in a lifetime opportunity to share all-time favorite songs on 91.3 FM The Summit. This is a perk normally reserved for their highest donors, so you won't want to miss your chance at this great prize!

Independent Film from Akron Film

Akron Film will be featuring several short films at Square Bar. The films will run in a loop all day, so stop in, get a drink, and cool off with some great local film! Films include:

• The Amerikans (series) by Mika Johnson
• Goldfish by Zach Christy
• Blimp by Blue Green, Chris Miller, and Todd Volkmer

The Upstart Crows Open Mic Reading

The University of Akron's Upstart Crows will be holding an open mic reading event in the Highland Square Branch Library from 2PM to 4PM. You are invited to bring your poetry, short stories and other works to read for the crowd. There is a 2-page limit until everybody has had a chance to read. Sign-up at the door on the day of the event.