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Winter Reading Challenge 2025

There's snow better time for reading than winter! Join our Winter Reading Challenge, running from January 1 - February 28.

Read books, complete fun activities, and earn the chance to win exciting prizes! This challenge is open to all ages, so whether you're a young reader or a lifelong book lover, there's something for everyone.

Start the year with a good book and the opportunity to win, sign up today!

History of the Barberton Public Library

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Dates & times	Sat, 04/07/2018 - 2:00pm
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The Barberton Public Library first opened its doors April 7, 1903. At the time, Barberton was little more than a decade old, but residents already recognized the need for a public library in their new town. A committee of local women championed the cause, securing $1,500 in donations to help fund the project.

Introduction to Genealogy

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Dates & times	Thu, 09/06/2018 - 6:00pm
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This beginner level genealogy class will focus on the most frequently used resources in the search for ancestors.

Poll Worker Training

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Dates & times	Fri, 04/06/2018 - 10:30am -Fri, 04/06/2018 - 5:30pm
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Contact Person: Pete Ziegler
Contact Phone: 330-643-5344

Poll Worker Training

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Dates & times	Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:30am -Fri, 04/13/2018 - 5:30pm
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Contact Person: Pete Ziegler
Contact Phone: 330-643-5344

Poll Worker Training

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Dates & times	Fri, 04/20/2018 - 10:30am -Fri, 04/20/2018 - 5:30pm
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Contact Person: Pete Ziegler
Contact Phone: 330-643-5344

Poll Worker Training

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Dates & times	Mon, 04/23/2018 - 10:30am -Mon, 04/23/2018 - 6:00pm
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Contact Person: Pete Ziegler
Contact Phone: 330-643-5344

Teen Book Tasting

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Dates & times	Mon, 03/12/2018 - 3:30pm -Mon, 03/12/2018 - 5:00pm
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Book Tasting: Award-Winning Books
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us and sample award-winning books before deciding to read them. We will feature books recently honored at the Youth Media Awards. You might find your next favorite book!

Hooks & Books

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Dates & times	Wed, 03/14/2018 - 6:00pm -Wed, 03/14/2018 - 7:30pm
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Bring the current project you are working on and discuss the books you have been reading. We will meet at Kavé Coffe Bar, 584 W Tuscarawas Ave. in Barberton.

Totally '80s Tuesday

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Dates & times	Tue, 03/20/2018 - 6:00pm -Tue, 03/20/2018 - 7:30pm
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Students in grades 7-12, travel back to the '80s and experience some of the decade's best pop culture. Test your knowledge of '80s trivia like Wade Watts must to complete his quest in Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.

Hooks & Books

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Dates & times	Wed, 04/11/2018 - 6:00pm -Wed, 04/11/2018 - 7:30pm
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Crafters, bring your current project to work on and we'll discuss what we've been reading. We meet at Kavé Coffee Bar located at 584 W Tuscarawas Ave. In Barberton.