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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!

Applying for Benefits: Seniors

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Applying for Benefits Online for Senior Citizens

Using the Ohio Benefit Bank website, senior citizens will learn how to check personal eligibility for government benefits and the steps they must take to apply for benefits.

Chromebooks will be available or you may use your own device.

Prerequisite: Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard and know basic internet skills.

PAWS to Read

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Children of all ages can practice reading aloud to friendly, trained therapy dogs. Join us 10:30-Noon.

Preschool Storytime

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Storytime is an interactive program for children which features stories, fingerplays and songs for children ages 3 to 5 years old. No sign up is required for these sessions.

This first session on January 10 will meet in the Children's Activity Room on the second floor.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

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Storytime is an interactive program for children which features stories, fingerplays and songs for children ages birth to 2 years old. No sign up is required for these sessions.

Family Storytime

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Storytime is an interactive program for families which features stories, fingerplays and songs. All ages are welcome. No sign up is required for these sessions.

Play and Learn

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The Play and Learn program will provide an opportunity for children birth to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers to play with a variety of toys that promote pre-literacy and pre-reading Child playing with blocks.

skills. Pre-literacy skills are skills that children need before they begin to read.

Play and Learn

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skills. Pre-literacy skills are skills that children need before they begin to read.

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 and playing with 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.