A diamond showing items from the library of things, including pliers, a guitar and more.
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!

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Universe of Fun: Here There Be Dragons!

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Celebrate these fantastical, fire-breathing creatures with dragon stories, activities, and crafts. After you have worked up an appetite, feast upon delicious dragon claws!

For children ages 5-9
 

Universe of Fun: Slime Time!

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Learn to make several different kinds of slime and then get messy playing with it! Be sure to wear old clothes.

For children ages 5-9

Friends of the Library Committee Meeting

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Contact: Janet Ehrich
Phone: 330-825-5814

Meditation Group

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Contact: Maggie Stasko
Phone: 330-419-8505

Brightline Weightloss Club

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Contact: Patty 
Phone: 234-718-0628

Raven's Family Meeting

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Contact: Shadrick Napier
Phone: 216-347-1042

Classic Oldies with Timeless

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Visit the library to hear the musical group Timeless cover your favorite oldies tunes. Timeless incorporates choreography and comedy into their routine for added entertainment.  Bring a friend and reminence about the days when your first heard these songs.  

Barberton Between the Wars

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The decades between the first and second world wars had many ups-and-downs.

Fighting Fire in the Magic City

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Barberton’s fire department has helped keep the city safe since 1893. We will be discussing the history of the Barberton Fire Department in Fighting Fire in the Magic City.

The Ohio and Erie Canal

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It has been 196 years since the Ohio Legislature first authorized the establishment of canals by the state. Though today, on a quiet bicycle ride up or down the Towpath Trail, the remnants of the Ohio and Erie Canal might seem fairly small and inconsequential – this is not the case. The State of Ohio, and particularly this region of Ohio, were greatly impacted by the development of the Ohio and Erie Canal.