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The Akron Municipal Court and the Akron-Summit County Public Library are joining forces to create storybook weddings for local couples. 

Venues and further details are listed below:

• Goodyear Branch Library | 60 Goodyear Boulevard in Akron
• Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Weather permitting, the wedding ceremonies will take place outdoors in the Reading Garden. Ceremonies will be moved inside to the Community Room if rain or frigid temperatures are present.
• Judge who will be officiating ceremonies: Judge Annalisa S. Williams

• Richfield Branch Library | 3761 South Grant Street in Richfield
• Monday, April 24, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Weather permitting, the wedding ceremonies will take place outdoors in the Sculpture Garden. Ceremonies will be moved inside to the Community Room if rain or frigid temperatures are present.
• Judge who will be officiating ceremonies: Judge Nicole Walker

• Mogadore Branch Library | 144 South Cleveland Avenue in Mogadore
• Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Weather permitting, the wedding ceremonies will take place outdoors in the Reading Garden. Ceremonies will be moved inside to the Community Room if rain or frigid temperatures are present.
• Judge who will be officiating ceremonies: Judge Nicole Walker

Judge Williams and Judge Walker are both avid readers and passionate about literacy. Earlier in her career, Judge Walker served as a Law Librarian.

April 6, 2023 marks National Library Workers Day and National Library Week runs April 23 through April 29, 2023.

If a couple wishes to invite friends or family to witness the ceremony, we ask that the total number of guests be limited to ten guests or less than ten guests.

Appointments are first-come, first-served and must be scheduled and paid for before the date of the ceremony. Time slots will not be added once all appointments are booked.

Prior to the ceremony, couples must obtain a marriage license from Summit County Probate Court. They then must pay a cash-only ceremony fee at the Akron Municipal Court in the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, located at 217 S. High St. in Downtown Akron between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The fee is $25 for those in the court’s jurisdiction, Akron, Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield, Springfield Township, Lakemore and the Summit County portion of Mogadore. There is a $40 fee for those residing outside the jurisdiction.

It is suggested to contact the Akron Municipal Court’s Chief Service Bailiff Patricia Williams at (330) 375-2592 to ensure space is still available before obtaining a marriage license or for any further questions regarding scheduling. 

It was previously announced that the Akron Municipal Court will be hosting weddings at the Shady Hollow Lodge on March 20, 2023 in honor of the first day of spring and at The Rialto Theatre on March 30, 2023 in honor of “330 Day.” All time slots for both the Shady Hollow Lodge and The Rialto Theatre are full.

Dates and locations for May and June will be released in the near future.

Richfield Branch Library

Mogadore Branch Library Reading Garden

Goodyear Branch Library Reading Garden