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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!

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Kids Rock the Garden!

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Join us at the library to plant things that grow in a garden. We will plant flower seeds to take home. Games, crafts and activities will be included. 
 

Kids Rock Musical Instruments!

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Join us at the library to create music with musical instruments. We will have a variety of instruments that kids can make music with, as well as crafts, games and activities.
 

Kids Rock Slime!

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Join us at the library to make musical slime. We will play around with whole, half, and quarter notes as well as decorate our slime with them! Games and activities will be included. 
 

Kids Rock the Earth!

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Join us at the library as we listen to and learn about the natural sounds of planet earth. The sounds of water, wind, animals and more, will inspire our crafts, activities and games.
 

Active Adult Center Book Club

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Join a book club for active senior citizens. Susanne Nirschl Cogar from the Barberton Public Library is the

Active Adult Center Book Club

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Join a book club for active senior citizens. Susanne Nirschl 

Family Storytime and Craft Program

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Storytime is an interactive program for families which features stories, fingerplays

Preschool Storytime and Craft

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Storytime is an interactive program for children which features stories, fingerplays and songs.  Each week a new craft will be available to complete.  All preschool children are welcome, but most appropriate for ages 3-5.  No sign up is required for these sessions.

Summer Reading Club Performer Series: Ironwood Wolves

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The Wolf: Fact vs Myth
This is a general presentation on wolves including information on their family life, habitat, diet, and basic myths and facts. Presenters will also speak about the important role of wolves in the ecosystem, and why we have no reason to fear these amazing animals. An Ironwood Wolves ambassador wolf will be at the program as well.

Summer Reading Club Performer Series: Akron ZooMobile

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Children ages 5-12 can join us for a visit from the Akron Zoomobile as part of the Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Club performer series.