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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!

Daughters of the American Revolution

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Dates & times	Tue, 01/10/2017 - 9:30am -Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:30am
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Sharon Snowden, a representative from the Catherine Richards Chapter, NSDAR, will discuss the history of the group, membership benefits, membership requirements, other lineage groups, and the research and lineage documentation needed to become a member.

NAACP Martin Luther King Celebration

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Dates & times	Mon, 01/16/2017 - 12:00pm -Mon, 01/16/2017 - 3:00pm
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Contact Person: Miss Ophelia
Contact Phone: 330-869-8955

Meet Local Author Franc Ingram

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Dates & times	Sat, 04/01/2017 - 12:00pm -Sat, 04/01/2017 - 1:30pm
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Join us for a discussion on Franc Ingram’s latest science-fiction novel, Heirs of Eternity. Ingram is a sci-fi writer from Northeast Ohio. Copies of her books will be available to purchase.

Coloring Club at the Active Adult Center

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Psychologists like Carl Jung have recommended coloring as a relaxation technique that can have therapeutic benefits. Mandalas have long been a familiar and acceptable way for adults to color, but recently there have been an abundance of beautifully rendered coloring books that have become available for adults.

Human Trafficking Awareness

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Dates & times	Tue, 01/17/2017 - 5:00pm -Tue, 01/17/2017 - 6:00pm
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Jan Apisa will join us to discuss and educate teens on human trafficking, from warning signs and indicators to the most current information on human trafficking. This program is for students grades 7-12.

Teen Advisory Board

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Dates & times	Mon, 01/09/2017 - 3:00pm -Mon, 01/09/2017 - 4:30pm
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This month it's all about fandoms! Share what fandom you’re a part of at our next TAB meeting. We will discuss fandoms of all sorts, what fannish materials the library has, and the kinds of programs we can plan. This program is for students grades 7-12.

Thursday Night Movie

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Dates & times	Thu, 01/26/2017 - 5:00pm -Thu, 01/26/2017 - 6:30pm
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Eager to have a younger sibling, a lonely kid (voiced by Anton Starkman) beseeches the storks to deliver a baby to his workaholic parents -- despite the fact that the birds have long since gotten out of the baby business, and now courier packages for an Internet merchant.

Girl Scouts

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Dates & times	Thu, 12/29/2016 - 5:30pm -Thu, 12/29/2016 - 6:30pm
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Contact Person: Sarah
Contact Phone: 330-283-0903

College Now Scholarship Marathon

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Dates & times	Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:00am -Tue, 01/10/2017 - 2:00pm
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Secure free scholarships and reduce student loan debt at College Now's Scholarship Marathon! Any incomes, majors and ages can attend to learn how to find, secure and apply for hundreds of free scholarships. A College Now Scholarship Specialist will be on hand to help students find specific scholarships, and draft winning essays and applications. Please RSVP as space is limited. Please contact College Now directly at (216) 635-0445 to RSVP.