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Library of Things Collection

Did you know the Barberton Public Library loans more than books, movies, magazines, and music? Our Library of Things Collection is now ready to be checked out!

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including equipment, gadgets, tools, games, kits, electronics, and more — all available to check out for free with a library card. Need something for a one-time project or want to try before you buy? Explore the collection and discover your next new Thing to borrow!

Monster Mayhem

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Dates & times	Wed, 10/07/2015 - 4:00pm
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Vampires, Werewolves and Zombies, Oh My! School age children can join in some monstrous fun at the library. We will play games, share stories and the Monster Mash! Plenty of monster mayhem will take place. Grades K-8 are invited.

Trivia Tuesdays

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Kids in grades K-8 can have fun testing their knowledge of trivia on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Kids Connect

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Kids ages 8 through 12 will learn to work together as a group, research, write, act, film, and post a public service announcement to social media sites for the community.

Participants must commit to attending a majority of the 10 sessions. There is a limit of 25 participants, and positions will be filled on a first come, first served basis. To register, contact Lisa Paridon, Children’s Services Associate, via phone (330-745-1194) or email (lisa.paridon@barbertonlibrary.org).

Pokemon Club

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Dates & times	Sat, 09/12/2015 - 2:30pm -Sat, 09/12/2015 - 3:30pm
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Join fellow Pokemon fanatics one Saturday a month for everything Pokemon. There will be an activity to do each month, plus you can bring your cards to share or trade (if it's okay with your parents). This program is for children in grades K - 8.

Pokemon Club

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Dates & times	Sat, 10/10/2015 - 2:30pm -Sat, 10/10/2015 - 3:30pm
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Mythology: Heroes, Beasts & Gods

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Dates & times	Wed, 09/23/2015 - 4:00pm -Wed, 09/23/2015 - 5:00pm
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Join storyteller Sara Showman, from The Largely Literary Theater Company, as she shares exciting Mythology adventures from Greek, Norse and other cultures. Grades K - 8th.

Halloween Puppet Show

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Dates & times	Wed, 10/28/2015 - 4:00pm -Wed, 10/28/2015 - 5:00pm
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Join Bob Abdou, Mr. Puppet, for an entertaining, but not too scary, Halloween puppet show. Grades K - 8th.

Tween Tuesday Cartooning Class w/ Jeff Nicholas

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Dates & times	Tue, 11/10/2015 - 2:00pm
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A Special Tween Tuesdays program
Cartooning Class w/ Jeff Nicholas

Preschool Storytime

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Preschool Storytime is an interactive program for children which features stories, fingerplays and songs for youngsters ages 3 to 5 years. They are engaging programs which share reading and stories in a casual setting that encourages children to enjoy reading for fun, while they also interact with others their own age. No sign up is required for these sessions.

Play and Learn

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The Play and Learn program provides an opportunity for children birth to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers to play with a variety of toys that promote pre-literacy and pre-reading skills. Little ones can learn while they play at the library on Tuesday mornings from 11:00-1200.