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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Active Adult Center Book Club

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Join a book club for active senior citizens.

Teen Advisory Board

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Students in grades 7-12, come hang out with your friends and help plan library events. 

Choose Your Own RPG

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Our adventure continues as students participate in the classic role playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. If you don't play D&D, feel free to bring your own games, such as Yu-Gi-Oh or Magic. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.

Apps and Apps

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spring into ebooksEnjoy some appetizers while learning about eBooks and the Overdrive app. Bring your own device or browse ours and discover how to download library media from Overdrive. 

Let's Grow Akron

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A cooperative effort between Akron, Barberton, and the Summit County Health Department to educate the communities about gardening and healthy eating habits.

Contact Person:  Shelley Semelsberger
Contact Phone:  330-990-6728

Computer Class - Recipes

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Computer Classes at the Active Adult Center Computer Lab (Lake Anna YMCA)
Recipes

So you like to cook but don’t have or want to collect cookbooks?  Why not go online and explore the different and free ways to find recipes?
Prerequisite: Must be able to use a mouse.
 
Computer classes are made possible by a partnership with Barberton Public Library and Barberton Parks and Recreation.
 
 

CLEVNET’s eMedia

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Computer Classes at the Active Adult Center Computer Lab (Lake Anna YMCA)
CLEVNET's eMedia Collection

Learn how to download media on computers and portable devices through CLEVNET’s eMedia catalog: your source for free downloadable movies and books.
Prerequisite: Must be able to use a mouse & have a library card .
 
Computer classes are made possible by a partnership with Barberton Public Library and Barberton Parks and Recreation.
 
 

Holds

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Computer Classes at the Active Adult Center
Holds

Visit our online catalog, Bibliocommons and learn how to search the catalog, view your record and place holds on items you want. 
Prerequisite: Must be able to use a mouse & have a library card.

Computer classes are made possible by a partnership with Barberton Public Library and Barberton Parks and Recreation.
 

 
 

Search Engines

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Computer Classes at the Active Adult Center Computer Lab (Lake Anna YMCA)
Search Engines

In this session we will learn abut search engines.  What they are and how do they work?  We will use Google and Yahoo, two of the leading search engines.
Prerequisite: Must be able to use a mouse.

Computer classes are made possible by a partnership with Barberton Public Library and Barberton Parks and Recreation.