Mission:
The Barberton Public Library will promote the development of independent, self-confident, and literate members of the community through the provision of efficient and effective services; the access to diverse cultural, educational and informational resources; and the offering of an environment within which people can meet, interact and participate in public discourse about community issues
Are you ready to cozy up with a good book this winter? Our Winter Reading Bingo is here to add some literary warmth to your chilly days. Dive into different genres, explore new worlds, and challenge yourself to complete the bingo card. Open to all…
Read More »Hallmark Christmas Movie Bingo December 1 - 16 Bring the Hallmark magic home this holiday season! The rules are simple. Grab a Hallmark movie, some snacks, and a bingo sheet. Watch your movie and see how many tropes you can find. Fill out five…
Read More »Adapted Storytime Saturday, December 16 10:30 - 11:15 am Children's Activity Room All ages & abilities Join us for stories, songs, and play, in a supportive environment designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime…
Read More »Fall Storytimes Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, September 5 - December 5 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 3 - 5 years old Wee Storytime Thursdays, September 7 - December 7 10:30 - 11:00 am Children's Activity Room Children ages…
Read More »Spook-tacular Events Halloween Costume Family Storytime Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6-7 p.m. Put on your best Halloween costume! We'll be reading books, playing games, creating an art project and eating snacks. Reserve your spot …
Read More »October Mystery Book Challenge Children can stop by the Children's Desk during October and ask to pick a secretly wrapped book out of the Mystery Book Challenge Box to read at home. Each book will have a book review form inside, once they are…
Read More »Chair Yoga with Colleen Hohl Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 12-1 p.m. Join us at the Library to improve your flexibility by participating in a free chair yoga class. This program is designed for seniors and individuals struggling with mobility. Led by Colleen…
Read More »Fall Storytimes Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, September 5 - December 5 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 3 - 5 years old Wee Storytime Thursdays, September 7 - December 7 10:30 - 11:00 am Children's Activity Room…
Read More »We are excited to welcome these local authors on September 9th! Don Ake Josh Bechtel Jane Blasio Dianne Couts Michelle Deyarmin Cari Dubiel Keyanna Ellis Amanda Flower Mercy Givens AudraKate Gonzalez Tshana Nko Jefferson Joan Kennedy Wendy…
Read More »Readers you did great! This summer children ages birth through preschool have been read too just over 1,200 days, while children in kindergarten through fifth grade have logged just over 55,000 minutes of reading time. But don't stop yet! If you…
Read More »Coming this September to the Barberton Public Library Local Author Fair Saturday, September 9 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come chat with your favorite local authors, meet new authors, pick up some new books, and get your own creative writing juices…
Read More »Early Childhood Programs Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, June 13 - July 25 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 2 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and playtime with a variety of fun…
Read More »Children's Department News Early Childhood Programs Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, June 13 - July 25 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 2 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft…
Read More »Children's Department News Make sure to check out the Family Programs section at the end of the eNewsletter for details about the Outback Ray Show on Saturday, July 15 at 1:30 pm. Early Childhood Programs Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, June 13 -…
Read More »Children's Department New Early Childhood Programs Wee Storytime Thursdays, June 15 - July 27 10:30 - 11:00 am Children's Activity Room Children ages birth through 2 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by…
Read More »Children's Department News Early Childhood Programs Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, June 13 - July 25 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 2 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft…
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Read More »Children's Department News The elevator at the Library will be out of service from Wednesday, June 14 - Friday, June 16. Strollers can be left at the Customer Service Desk. We apologize for the inconvience. Early Childhood Programs…
Read More »Children's Department News Summer Reading Logs will be available beginning Monday, June 5. Kids of all ages can earn prizes by keeping track of how much time they spend reading over the summer. Summer Reading Kick-off Party on Wednesday, June…
Read More »All Together Now! From June 5 - August 12, log your reading using the Beanstack App or website. Get entered to win prizes, challenge yourself to read more, and see a performance all with the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. For more details…
Read More »Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, January 10 - May 2 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 3 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and playtime with a variety of fun and educational toys. You…
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Read More »Early Childhood Programming Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, January 10 - May 2 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 3 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and playtime with a variety…
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Read More »Happy Presidents Day Happy Presidents Day. The Barberton Public Library and the Community Health Library will be closed Monday, February 20th for Staff Development Day. Online services remain available. Winter Reading Challenge Winter is the…
Read More »Happy New Year! Happy New Year! The Barberton Public Library and the Community Health Library will be closed January 1 - 2. Online services remain available. Winter Reading Challenge Winter is the perfect time to stay at home to read and…
Read More »Children's Department News Early Childhood Programming Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, January 10 - May 2 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 3 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and…
Read More »Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, September 6 - December 6 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 3 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and playtime with a variety of fun and educational…
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Read More »Give thanks for digital resources! The Library is always open online for downloads of the perfect dinner music or cookbook for that perfect roast turkey. While we'll be there with you online, our main location will close early on Wednesday, November…
Read More »Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, September 6 - December 6 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 3 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and playtime with a variety of fun and educational…
Read More »Live Bird Show with the Medina Raptor Center Join us on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:15 p.m. for a live bird program presented by the Medina Raptor Center,a non-profit raptor rehabilitation center. This program for all ages will highlight several…
Read More »In September, as the Barberton Public Library (BPL) celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Library will move toward providing more equitable library access to everyone in our community. In June, the Barberton Public Library Board of…
Read More »Children's Department News Early Childhood Programming Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, September 6 - December 6 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 3 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a…
Read More »Summer Reading 2022 - Keep reading and earning prizes! Kids can continue to collect their summer reading prizes through the end of August. - Congratulations to all the kids who have been reading this summer, you've spent nearly 1,500 hours…
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Read More »There is still time to sign your child/ren up for Summer Reading! Stop by the library and pick up a reading log. Keep track of how much time your child spends reading, or is read to, over the summer. Bring the reading log to the library everytime…
Read More »Children's Department News There is still time to sign your child/ren up for Summer Reading! Stop by the library and pick up a reading log. Keep track of how much time your child spends reading, or is read to, over the summer. Bring the…
Read More »There is still time to sign your child/ren up for Summer Reading! - Stop by the library and pick up a reading log. - Keep track of how much time your child spends reading, or is read to, over the summer. - Bring the reading log to the library…
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Read More »Read Anywhere! May we interest you in the oppurtunity to read, listen, or stream anywhere? If your device can open this email, you can reap the benefits of your library card's super powers. Download any or all of these apps and you'll never be…
Read More »Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, January 18 - May 3 10:30 - 11:30 am Spillette Meeting Room Children ages 2 - 5 years old Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and playtime with a variety of fun and educational toys.…
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