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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!

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Brightline Weightloss Club

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Contact: Patty

Boy Scouts of America

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Contact: Chris Weinland
Phone: 614-315-9627

Teen Ice Cream Sundae Showdown

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Come create your own sundae using a variety of toppings and vote on your favorite! Which toppings will reign supreme? This program is for students in grades 7-12.

Teen Talk Tuesday

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Teen Talk Tuesday provides a safe, confidential place for teens to express what they need to. Teens in grades 7-12, bring your friends and come hang out! Pizza will be available. We will meet in the Spillette Room.
 

A Universe of Fun: Chocolate Galore

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Think you know chocolate? Are you a chocolate lover? Join us for an afternoon of chocolate fun! Learn how chocolate is made, play some games, make some art with chocolate paint, and of course, eat some chocolate!

For children age 5-9

Book Tasting

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Need help finding something to read this summer?  Join us for a preview of some great books, and a sampling of many more.  We can also show you how to download books to your smartphone, tablet or eReader.  You can’t eat the books, but there will be snacks!
 
*Barberton Middle School students – we will be selecting books for you to preview that will work for your school summer reading!

A Universe of Fun: Minute to Win It

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How much fun can really be had in a minute? Come to the library to find out! Using everyday items, attempt to complete a challenge in 60 seconds or less! Think you can get a cookie from your forehead to your mouth in a minute? We’ll see! Eat snacks either way!

Pajama Family Storytime

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Throw on your pjs and grab your favorite stuffed animal for a special family storytime.Join us in the Children’s Activity Room for a storytime that the whole family can enjoy! We will read books, sing songs, then have a snack while we work on a craft. It will be the perfect way to end the day!
 

Gaming

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Beat the heat. Stop by the library to game and chill. Snack provided.

Giant-sized coloring

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Relax, chillout and color your summer stresses away.
Join us for an afternoon of giant-size coloring. Snack will be provided.