Programs and resources available at the Barberton Public Library for children ages 5 - 10 years old.
Junior Storytellers
Thursdays, January 9, February 13, March 13 & April 10
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Grades K – 2
Children’s Activity Room
It’s your turn to tell a story! Children in grades K - 2 can join us as we explore storytelling and creative writing. This program is not designed to teach writing, rather it is designed to be a comfortable place for children to practice writing and celebrate their creativity. All ranges of writing ability are welcome.
Storytellers
Thursdays, January 9, February 13, March 13 & April 10
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Grades 3 – 6
Children’s Activity Room
Do you have a story to tell? Children in grades 3 - 6 can join us for a monthly young writer’s workshop! Learn about the writing process and share your writing with one another!
Children’s Art Lab
Saturdays, January 11, February 8, March 8 & April 12
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Children
Children’s Activity Room
Children are welcome to drop in anytime between 1:30-3:30 pm to get creative. We will choose a different project or art medium each month and have all the supplies available for kids to explore, experiment and create.
Got Game
Tuesday, January 28 & April 22
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Kids & Teens
Spillette Meeting Room
Got Game! is a quarterly program that provides kids & teens with a fun and relaxed environment in which to interact and build positive relationships with Barberton police officers. The Library provides a variety of games and refreshments, while allowing kids and officers time to relax and challenge each other to a game of Giant Connect-4, start up a big game of UNO, or sit down to a game of checkers. Kids & teens are also able to select a book, that is theirs to keep.
Dragon's Taco Party
Wednesday, February 26
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Grades K – 5
Spillette Meeting Room
Do you want to make friends with a dragon? Join the Dragon from Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin for music, games, art projects and a special snack that all dragons love! Bring your cameras, Dragon will be available for pictures! Please register through the library’s calendar to ensure we have enough supplies for all participants.
Supa Dog Man Celebration
Wednesday, March 19
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Grades K – 5
Spillette Meeting Room
Join us for a supa Dog Man celebration! Design your own 80-HD robot, practice your comic book art, play some games, and more! Please register through the library’s calendar to ensure we have enough supplies for all participants.
Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Wednesday, April 23
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Grades K – 5
Spillette Meeting Room
Join us to listen to Bartholomew and the Oobleck, followed by art projects, games, snack and the opportunity to make your own Oobleck, aka - green slime!
Please register through the library’s calendar to ensure we have enough supplies for all participants.
Homeschool:
Homeschool Bookclub
Tuesdays, January 7 – May 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Geared towards children 7-11 years old.
Children’s Activity Room
Homeschool children between the ages of 7-11 are welcome to join us for this Tuesday morning Book Club. Please contact the Children's Department with any questions, or to find out what book we are currently reading. (330)745-1194, ext. 1423 or 1424
We will read together during our weekly meetings, as well as discuss what we read, and do some fun activities. Children don't need to read the entire book ahead of time, but there may be some independent reading between meetings. Books will be in the 3rd - 5th grade reading level, and copies of the current book will be available at the Children's Desk.
The Teen Department offers a book club for ages 12 - 18, during the same time slot, two Tuesdays a month. Check out Teen Events or contact the Library for more information.
Homeschool Programs
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Spillette Meeting Room
Wednesday, February 5 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Tsunamis
Wednesday, March 5 - Writing Workshop with local children's book author Conrad Storad
Wednesday, April 2 - Earth Day
Wednesday, May 7 - Bird Watching
These programs are open to all Homeschool children, and registration is required to ensure we have enough materials for everyone. You can through the library’s calendar, or contact the Children's Department at (330)745-1194 ext. 1423 or 1424.
Children's Makerspace - Through a grant from the Barberton Community Foundation and the generosity of the both the Barberton Kiwanis and the Magic City Kiwanis, the library has been able to purchase a variety of supplies and equipment to create a Makerspace in which the children of Barberton can build, discover and create. Stop by anytime to see what activities we have available.
Homework Databases - Need help completing homework or a research project? These databases can help!
Online Games for Kids - Fun & educational online games for kids.
Book Lists - Browse a variety of book lists for children on subjects ranging from award winning books to bedtime stories to difficult subjects such as dealing with bullies.