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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!

Homeschool Poetry Readings

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Dates & times	Fri, 03/11/2016 - 10:00am -Fri, 03/11/2016 - 12:00pm
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Contact Person: Maria Johnson
Contact Phone: 330-906-2665

Magic Mentors

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This program, offered through Catholic Charities, offers teens a perspective on character building and life skills. It is open to teens ages 13-17.

Magic Mentors

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Dates & times	Thu, 03/03/2016 - 5:00pm -Thu, 03/03/2016 - 6:30pm
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This program, offered through Catholic Charities, offers teens a perspective on character building and life skills. It is open to teens ages 13-17.

Kiwanis Division Meeting

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Dates & times	Tue, 05/10/2016 - 6:00pm -Tue, 05/10/2016 - 9:00pm
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Contact Person: Don Binckley
Contact Phone: 330-825-3172

Learn About Visual Recipes

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Dates & times	Thu, 03/17/2016 - 6:00pm -Thu, 03/17/2016 - 7:30pm
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Also known as picture recipes, visual recipes are a great way for people who have a difficult time reading or are just more visual learners, to find recipes and learn how to cook. Libraries have always been and still are great resources for cookbooks containing many step-by-step photos, and now the Library can be the gateway to finding many more wonderful recipes.&nb

Board Committee Meetings

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Dates & times	Tue, 03/15/2016 - 5:30pm -Tue, 03/15/2016 - 6:30pm
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This is a regular meeting of the Barberton Public Library Board of Trustees committees. The committees are: Building and Equipment, Personnel, and Finance and Audit. In accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 121.22, all Board meetings are open to the public, except during executive sessions.

Please Note: March 15th meeting is in the Local History Room.

Music Makers

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Dates & times	Wed, 03/30/2016 - 4:00pm
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Join us at the library as the Low Brass Trio share their music and instruments. We will enjoy a few musical pieces performed by them and then try a hand at playing their instruments! Children in grades K -8 are welcome to join in the music making.

Adventures in Art

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Dates & times	Wed, 03/09/2016 - 3:00pm
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Explore your artistic talents and experiment with different art mediums including drawing, painting, collage and clay sculpting. School age children can come to the library and create their own unique piece of art!

Giant Games!

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Dates & times	Wed, 04/13/2016 - 4:00pm
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Checkers the size of plates? A Trouble board you can walk on? Come play some life size games at the library! School age children in grades K-8, can join in some giant fun as we play life size board games like Checkers, Sorry!, and Chutes and Ladders.

Learn and Play Pathfinder RPG with Matthew Powell

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Dates & times	Sat, 03/19/2016 - 2:30pm -Sat, 03/19/2016 - 4:30pm
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Tabletop RPG (as opposed to online or computer based RPG) have been around for over forty years in their current commercial forms like Dungeons and Dragons. Notable players like Vin Diesel, Will Wheaton, and Stephen Colbert, have cited these games as a major creative and intellectual influence in their lives. In the past there has been some negative publicity, but the industry has grown.