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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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Virtual--Evening Book Club

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Join librarian Mary Kay Ball and the members of the Evening Book Club as they discuss

The Tuscan Child by Rhys Bowen.  Call ahead to reserve a copy of the book and for a link

to the Zoom meeting,.

Virtual--Evening Book Club

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Join librarian Mary Kay Ball and the members of the Evening Book Club as they discuss

Fates and Traitors by Jennifer Chiaverini.  Call ahead to reserve a copy of the book and for 

a link to the Zoom meeting.

Virtual--Evening Book Club

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Join librarian Mary Kay Ball and the members of the Evening Book Club as they discuss

The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton.  Call ahead to reserve a copy of the book

and for a link to the Zoom Meeting

Virtual--Evening Book Club

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Join librarian Mary Kay Ball and the members of the Evening Book Club as they discuss

Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of and American Family by Robert Kolker.

Call ahead to reserve a copy of the book and for a link to the Zoom meeting.

Preschool Storytime

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Tuesdays at 10:30 am on Zoom

January 12 - February 16 & April 6 - May 11

Ages 2 - 5 years old

 

Preschool Storytime

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Tuesdays at 1:30 am on Zoom

April 6 - May 11

Ages 2 - 5 years old

 

Hop on Zoom and join us for weekly storytimes full of fun stories and songs!  Check out the kids page afterwards to find related at-home activities, or stop by the library to pickup a Take & Make craft bag.

 

Please contact the Children's Department for Zoom login information.

(330)745-1194 ext: 1423 or 1424

alison.huey@barbertonlibrary.org

Virtual School Age Program: Cats VS Dogs

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Cats vs dogs in the library! Who will rule the stacks? Visit the KIDS page of our website to help decide by voting for your favorite each week until we are down to one literary canine or feline that is the best. You will also find book recommendations, snack and craft ideas, and trivia all cat or dog related just waiting for you.

Book Club to Go for Elementary School Kids

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Stop by the library this month to pick-up a copy of Freddie Ramos Takes Off, plus discussion questions and related activities. You can visit the Kids Book Club to Go page for links to read Freddie Ramos Takes Off online, as well as links to the discussion questions and related activities.  Join us on Zoom for a live book discussion, on Wednesday, February 24th at 4:45 pm.

Virtual: The 1918 Influenza Epidemic

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In the fall of 1918, shortly after the United States joined the First World War, Spanish influenza began to spread around the world. This epidemic proved not only more deadly than ordinary influenza, but killed more people in a single year than died in combat during World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam combined. Twenty-five percent of the American population contracted the disease; killing half a million Americans.