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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!

Learn about Visual Recipes

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Dates & times	Thu, 04/21/2016 - 6:30pm
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Also known as picture recipes, visual recipes are a great way for people who have a difficult time reading or are just more visual learners, to find recipes and learn how to cook. Libraries have always been and still are great resources for cookbooks containing many step-by-step photos, and now the Library can be the gateway to finding many more w

Bid Opening

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Dates & times	Wed, 03/30/2016 - 2:00pm
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Sealed proposals for all labor and materials required for the Barberton Public Library Addition and Renovation will be received at the library Administration Office until 2:00pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, when all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Active Adult Center Book Club

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Dates & times	Mon, 04/11/2016 - 1:00am -Mon, 04/11/2016 - 2:00am
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Join a book club for active senior citizens.

Active Adult Center Book Club

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Dates & times	Mon, 05/09/2016 - 1:00pm -Mon, 05/09/2016 - 2:00pm
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Join a book club for active senior citizens. Susanne Nirschl Cogar from the

A Taste of Tea with Sandra Smith

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Dates & times	Thu, 06/09/2016 - 6:30pm -Thu, 06/09/2016 - 7:30pm
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Learn about the history of tea and tea time. Attendees will be learning about and tasting three teas, a black tea, a white tea, and a green tea, and what makes each tea distinctly different. You’ll also learn a little about the history of tea time and drinking tea.

Special Board Meeting

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Dates & times	Tue, 04/12/2016 - 5:30pm -Tue, 04/12/2016 - 6:30pm
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This is a special 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.

Mensa Board Meeting

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Dates & times	Sun, 05/01/2016 - 2:00pm -Sun, 05/01/2016 - 4:00pm
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Contact Person: Elizabeth Wilson
Contact Phone: 330-745-3358

Civil War and Emancipation with Michael Kovacevich

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Dates & times	Mon, 09/12/2016 - 6:30pm -Mon, 09/12/2016 - 7:30pm
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Join us to watch history come alive during Michael Kovacevich's lecture of the Civil War and Emancipation. Michael has spoken to variety of historical and Civil War societies, schools, and other organizations to share his passion. Mike makes every effort to make history come alive to his audiences, and to educate people about events and individuals that he feels need to receive more recognition.

Meet Local Author Amanda Flower

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Dates & times	Sat, 09/10/2016 - 2:00pm -Sat, 09/10/2016 - 3:00pm
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Amanda Flower, a three-time Agatha Award-nominated mystery author, started her writing career in elementary school when she read a story she wrote to her sixth grade class and had the class in stitches with her description of being stuck on the top of a Ferris wheel.

Read In

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School age children in the Summer Reading Club can read in the library and record their hours. We will read together in the Children’s Activity Room in the Children’s Department.