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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!

Diamond Match Company

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Dates & times	Wed, 10/16/2019 - 2:30pm
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The Diamond Match Company was built by O.C. Barber, with a little help from his father. This program will discuss the creation, growth, and end of Barber's company.

Prohibition in Barberton

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Dates & times	Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:30pm
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The Eighteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution established the prohibition of "intoxicating liquors" in the United States. The amendment was proposed by Congress on December 18, 1917, and was ratified by the requisite number of states on January 16, 1919. Much of the groundwork that was done to bring Prohibition about was done right here in Ohio.

PPG Lime Lakes in Barberton

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Dates & times	Thu, 08/15/2019 - 6:30pm
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Hadley Stamm, Remediation Project Manager for PPG, will present a program on history and current status of the Lime Lakes created by PPG in Barberton. This is sure to be an interesting program for the community, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Barberton Community Foundation

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Dates & times	Thu, 05/16/2019 - 5:30pm -Thu, 05/16/2019 - 6:30pm
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Mensa Board Meeting

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Dates & times	Sun, 09/08/2019 - 2:00pm -Sun, 09/08/2019 - 4:00pm
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Contact Person: Elizabeth Wilson
Contact Phone: 330-745-3358

Mensa Board Meeting - CANCELED

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Contact Person: Elizabeth Wilson
Contact Phone: 330-745-3358

Active Adult Center Book Club

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Dates & times	Mon, 09/09/2019 - 1:00pm -Mon, 09/09/2019 - 2:00pm
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Join a book club for active senior citizens. Susanne Nirschl Cogar from the Barberton Public Library is the gr

Author Visit

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Dates & times	Tue, 07/02/2019 - 6:00pm -Tue, 07/02/2019 - 7:30pm
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Meet local author, Seth Borgen. He will be here to discuss his book of short stories:
"If I Die in Ohio". Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the talk.

Social Security & You- Informational Seminar

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Dates & times	Tue, 06/18/2019 - 6:00pm -Tue, 06/18/2019 - 7:30pm
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Please join Brian A Baker from Western and Southern Life to learn about Social Security.
Brian will talk about how to prepare for retirement and will answer questions attendees may have
about it.

This is an informational seminar only.

Galaxy Marshmallow Pops

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Dates & times	Tue, 06/25/2019 - 6:00pm -Tue, 06/25/2019 - 7:00pm
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Your Mission: Use your decorating skills to create three delicious galaxy themed marshmallow pops. Can you nail this task? Be sure to mark this task off on your Summer Reading Club bingo sheet! This program is for students in grades 7 - 12.