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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!

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CANCELED--Virtual: Holiday Sing-a-long on Zoom

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Sing-a-longCANCELED -- due to lack of registrations.

Put your Santa hats & Christmas sweaters on and join us for a fun evening of virtual caroling! Stop by Reference (on or after 12/14) to pick up a song sheet and a bell. Email us at reference@barbertonlibrary.org to get the Zoom link (on or after 12/14/20).

 

Virtual Craft Connections

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Get creative with fun crafts! Instructions and a tutorial video will be posted on the library website. This program is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Virtual Craft Connections

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Get creative with fun crafts! Instructions and a tutorial video will be posted on the library website. This program is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Virtual Craft Connections

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Get creative with fun crafts! Instructions and a tutorial video will be posted on the library website. This program is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Virtual Craft Connections

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Get creative with fun crafts! Instructions and a tutorial video will be posted on the library website. This program is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Virtual Craft Connections

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Get creative with fun crafts! Instructions and a tutorial video will be posted on the library website. This program is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Virtual Craft Corner

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Join librarian Mary Kay as she demonstrates how make a 'resolution' jar using a standard mason jar,

white glue and food coloring.  Start off your new year on a positive note making one of these darling jars. 

This is a Facebook Live! event.  Supplies will be available a week before the event at the Customer Services Desk

on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Virtual: The Holly & The Ivy

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The Holly and the IvyPart talk, part performance, this hour-long presentation by Sara Showman of The Largely Literary Theater Company explores the holiday’s history, folk stories and traditions. Learn about the meanings behind our Christmas Traditions and listen to traditional songs of the season. 

This program will be presented on Facebook Live.

Virtual: Yule Shoot Your Eye Out

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Yule Shoot Your Eye OutJoin Ray Carmen for an entertaining hour long program of excerpts from unusual, and weird Christmas tunes. 

This program will be presented on Facebook Live.