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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!

Tween Tuesday

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Dates & times	Tue, 03/12/2019 - 3:30pm -Tue, 03/12/2019 - 5:00pm
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Shrinky-Dink Swag
Join us March 12th to create your own wearable Shrink-Dink ring, pin, or keychain. You can create your own design or use a template. All materials will be provided.

Children in grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 can join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for a variety of activities, including games, video games, art projects and other creative activities. Snack will be provided.

Tween Tuesday

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Dates & times	Tue, 04/09/2019 - 3:30pm -Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:00pm
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Tween Lounge
Stop by the Children’s activity room to relax and hang out. Music, gaming, craft activities, and snack will be provided.

Teen Self Care Saturday

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Dates & times	Sat, 02/16/2019 - 1:00pm -Sat, 02/16/2019 - 2:00pm
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Put on a sheet mask, make a bath bomb, and learn about ways to take care of yourself. This program is for students in grades 7-12.

Hooks & Books

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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.

Teen Oreo Showdown

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Dates & times	Tue, 01/15/2019 - 5:00pm -Tue, 01/15/2019 - 6:00pm
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What Oreo flavor is the best? Sample several flavors of Oreos and vote for your favorite! Students in grades 6-12 are welcome.

Life-size Arcade

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Dates & times	Wed, 01/23/2019 - 3:00pm -Wed, 01/23/2019 - 4:00pm
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Get out of the house and come play some video games! Let out some STEAM by designing, creating, and destroying life-size structures with Angry Birds or test your arcade skills in a life-size game of Pac-man. This program is for children in grades K-8.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

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Dates & times	Wed, 02/13/2019 - 3:00pm -Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:00pm
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Calling all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans! Play games like Wimpy Kid Trivia and the Cheese Touch Game and earn Mom Bucks that can be redeemed for fun prizes! This program is for children in grades K-8.

A Day at the Worm Races

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Dates & times	Wed, 04/10/2019 - 4:00pm -Wed, 04/10/2019 - 5:00pm
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Learn fun facts about worms and make a worm craft. Then cheer your worm on to victory in Barberton Public Library’s first ever Worm Races! Worms will be provided. No need to bring your own. This program is for children in grades K-8.