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Winter Reading Challenge 2025

There's snow better time for reading than winter! Join our Winter Reading Challenge, running from January 1 - February 28.

Read books, complete fun activities, and earn the chance to win exciting prizes! This challenge is open to all ages, so whether you're a young reader or a lifelong book lover, there's something for everyone.

Start the year with a good book and the opportunity to win, sign up today!

Ham Radio Demonstration

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Understanding Climate Change

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Dates & times	Thu, 06/15/2017 - 6:00pm
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Are you interested in learning more about climate change? Join us for a distance learning program led by Jason Cervenec, the Education and Outreach Director of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center at The Ohio State University.
You will:
1. Discuss the causes of climate change and the impact it is having on our environment.

Veterans' Outreach Summit Co. Fiscal Office

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Dates & times	Wed, 06/28/2017 - 1:00pm -Wed, 06/28/2017 - 3:00pm
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Contact Person: Sarah Hegnauer
Contact Phone: 330-643-8472

Barberton Public Library Rocks

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Have you seen those colorful rocks hidden throughout your neighborhood? As a way to brighten the day of a stranger, Northeast Ohio Rocks have been hidden throughout all of northeast Ohio. Join us at the library to make some rock creations of our own to hide in plain sight throughout Barberton.

Get Crafty! Flower Power Pen

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Dates & times	Mon, 08/07/2017 - 6:30pm
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Make a Flower Pen and matching holder. We will have a variety of flowers and ribbons on hand, but if you have a special color or flower you'd like to use, please feel welcome to bring your own.

This is a free program with all supplies provided. No pre-registration is needed.

Relay for Life

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Dates & times	Thu, 07/13/2017 - 5:00pm -Thu, 07/13/2017 - 7:45pm
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Contact Person: Angela Reed
Contact Number: 330-517-2069

Teen Book Club

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Dates & times	Wed, 07/05/2017 - 6:00pm -Wed, 07/05/2017 - 7:00pm
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Students entering grades 9-12 we will discuss The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis.
We will meet at Kave Coffee Bar, located at 584 W Tuscarawas Ave.

Teen Book Club

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Dates & times	Wed, 08/02/2017 - 6:00pm -Wed, 08/02/2017 - 7:00pm
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Students entering grades 9-12, we will discuss Wonders of the Invisible World by Christopher Barzak.
We will meet at Kave Coffee Bar located at 584 W Tuscarawas Ave.

Low Brass Trio Concert

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Dates & times	Sat, 08/12/2017 - 3:30pm -Sat, 08/12/2017 - 4:30pm
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Join us on the main floor near the front windows for music by Heavy Metal: A Low Brass Trio.

Babysitting Class

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Girl Scouts of North East Ohio present a free babysitting course for 6th-8th grade girls. Learn the skills to start your own business, manage your money and the best practices to care for children! Class includes online Red Cross Babysitting Course and Red Cross First Aid/ CPR training. To register for this free program, please print off and fill out the registration form below. Forms can be returned to the Barberton Public Library Children's Department.

Questions?
Contact Katie Brenckle
Program Manager
kbrenckle@gsneo.org
330-526-7918 (office)