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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!

Pokemon Club

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Dates & times	Sat, 07/16/2016 - 2:30pm
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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.
Saturday, June 4
Saturday, July 16
Saturday, August 13

Pokémon Club

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Dates & times	Sat, 08/13/2016 - 2:30pm
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Join fellow Pokémon fanatics one Saturday a month for everything Pokémon. 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

Middle School Book Club

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Dates & times	Thu, 06/16/2016 - 1:00pm
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Middle School Book Club

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Dates & times	Thu, 07/14/2016 - 1:00pm
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Sports Fiction

Pick any book about Middle School kids who are involved in sports, which can include but is not limited to:
Travel Team or Summer Ball by Mike Lupica
Soar by Joan Bauer

Family Storytime and Craft

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Family Storytime is an interactive program for children which features stories, fingerplays and songs for the whole family. There will also be a simple craft for this program. No sign up is required for these sessions.

Preschool Storytime and Craft

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Preschool Storytime is an interactive program for children which features stories, fingerplays and songs for children ages 3 to 6 years. There will be a simple craft at this program as well. No sign up is required for these sessions.

Matt Jergens Juggling Show

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Dates & times	Mon, 06/06/2016 - 1:00pm
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Children ages 5-12 and their families can join us for a special comedy juggling show presented by Matt Jergens.

Wonderful World of Bubbles

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Dates & times	Mon, 06/13/2016 - 1:00pm
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Children ages 5-12 and their families can join us for the Wonderful World of Bubbles presented by the Bubble Lady.

Akron ZooMobile

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Dates & times	Mon, 06/20/2016 - 1:00pm
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Children ages 5-12 can join us for a visit from the Akron Zoomobile as part of the On Your Mark, Get Set...Read! Summer Reading Club performer series.

Joanie Calem: Music Program

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Dates & times	Mon, 07/11/2016 - 1:00pm
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Join singer and musician Joanie Calem as she presents the interactive program: If You Can Walk, You Can Dance, If You Can Talk, You Can Sing! For children ages 5-15.