Baby Toddler Time
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Babies and toddlers (ages birth-2 years old) and their parents and/or caregivers can join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
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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Shopkins Club
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School age Shopkin Collectors can bring their Shopkins to the library and have some fun! We will have games and activities and spend time talking about Shopkins
Scavenger Hunt Saturday
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Children of all ages are invited to stop by the Children’s Department one Saturday a month for a Scavenger Hunt. Find hidden book covers, complete special word games and puzzles, answer trivia questions and watch a movie or play a wii game, all on a special theme! This program will last the entire day, stop in anytime.
Story Walk
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Children and their families are invited to take a Story Walk at Lake Anna while reading a story and learning yoga poses. Maps and directions will be available at Lake Anna, the Children's Department, and on our website (below). For Story Walk questions, stop by the Children's Department!
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!: Stories and Games
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Kids ages 7 through 12 years can play games and participate in reader's theater. You can even win a prize!
1816: The Year Without a Summer and Its Impact on the Western Reserve
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This year is the 200th anniversary of an ever-increasingly popular topic of historical study – the Year Without a Summer - one of the harshest weather patterns in recorded history. This program will detail the reasons for the poor weather, as well as the results of the weather patterns on the Western Reserve.
Barberton Inn
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Barberton’s quick growth after founding led to a need for overnight accommodations.The Barberton Inn, which was one of the most magnificent hotel structures in northern Ohio, officially opened on January 26, 1895. After several unprofitable years caused by high fire insurance and inability to compete with newer hotels, the Inn closed in 1915. The program will feature the too-short history of the Inn with photos.
Underground Railroad
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The first slaves arrived in Jamestown, Virginia in 1619, and by the Civil War there were over 4 million slaves in the United States. Almost as early as there were slaves, there were citizens who opposed slavery. The term Underground Railroad has become a symbolic term given to the routes slaves used to escape to freedom. This program will detail the history of the Underground Railroad, focusing on Ohio's participation.
Aviation in Barberton
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Most of us know Wilbur and Orville Wright made their famous first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17, 1903; however, did you know that Barberton also had an aviation company in the early 1900s? The Barberton Aviation Company was organized on November 11, 1909. Learn about Barberton’s early pilots and flights.
Pokemon Club
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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.
Saturday, June 4
Saturday, July 16
Saturday, August 13
Saturday, June 4
Saturday, July 16
Saturday, August 13