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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!

Paws to Read

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Dates & times	Sat, 12/22/2018 - 9:30am -Sat, 12/22/2018 - 11:00am
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Children are invited to practice their reading skills with friendly therapy dogs on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to Noon.
No reservations necessary!
2018 Dates: September 22, October 27, November 24 & December 22

Antique Appraisal with Jason Adams

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Dates & times	Thu, 10/25/2018 - 6:00pm -Thu, 10/25/2018 - 7:30pm
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He's back! By popular demand we welcome Jason Adams back for an antique appraisal program.
Jason is well known area antique dealer and appraiser.

Registration is required and limited to 20 people.
Limit to 2 items per registrant ONLY. No weapons.

Registration will begin September 28th.

Board Committee Meetings

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Dates & times	Tue, 09/18/2018 - 5:30pm -Tue, 09/18/2018 - 8:00pm
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This is a regular meeting of the Barberton Public Library Board of Trustees committees. The committees are: Building and Equipment, Personnel, and Finance and Audit. In accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 121.22, all Board meetings are open to the public, except during executive sessions.

Government Background Check

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Dates & times	Wed, 08/29/2018 - 3:30pm -Wed, 08/29/2018 - 4:30pm
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Adulting 101: How to Find a Job

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Dates & times	Mon, 11/05/2018 - 5:00pm -Mon, 11/05/2018 - 6:00pm
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You've waited all these years to finally be an adult — no one to tell you to do your homework, clean your room, what time to be home or to eat your peas. Now what? Adulting 101 is your go-to program to learn the basics of being a responsible grown-up.

Learn what makes a great resume and how to get organized. Reference Services Manager, Susanne Nirschl Cogar, will provide with tips to conduct a winning job search. She will also demonstrate how to maximize your skills online with Lynda and Linkedin, which are available at no cost with a current Barberton Library card.

Friends of the Library Fundraiser--Author Conrad Storad

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Dates & times	Tue, 10/09/2018 - 6:00pm -Tue, 10/09/2018 - 7:45pm
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Regular Board Meeting

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Dates & times	Thu, 01/24/2019 - 5:30pm -Thu, 01/24/2019 - 7:00pm
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This is a regular monthly meeting of the Barberton Public Library Board of Trustees. In accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 121.22, all Board meetings are open to the public, except during executive sessions.