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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!

Fanfiction Fanatics - Adult Edition

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Dates & times	Mon, 05/15/2017 - 6:00pm -Mon, 05/15/2017 - 7:30pm
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Share the fanfiction you love to read with other fanfiction fanatics! Bring a piece you enjoy reading, or something you’ve written yourself to share with the group. This program is for adults. While mature themes are ok, please no fiction of an explicitly sexual or graphically violent nature.

BACM Meeting

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Dates & times	Tue, 04/04/2017 - 6:00pm -Tue, 04/04/2017 - 7:30pm
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Contact Person: Margaret Palisix
Contact Phone: 330-745-3693

Board Committee Meetings

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Dates & times	Tue, 03/21/2017 - 5:30pm -Tue, 03/21/2017 - 8:00pm
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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.

Magic City Writer's Group

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Dates & times	Thu, 04/20/2017 - 6:30pm -Thu, 04/20/2017 - 7:30pm
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This is a group for beginning writers of fiction to gather in a supportive environment to share their work. While the goal to is to be supportive, we will be offering honest
critiques of work brought in for discussion. This first meeting will be an organizational one. We will be setting up future meeting dates and times, as well as discussing
rules for future meetings.

Clear out the Clutter

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Dates & times	Mon, 04/10/2017 - 6:00pm -Mon, 04/10/2017 - 7:30pm
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Looking for the secret to organizing your household clutter? Therese Andjeski, founder of Cluttered Solutions, will offer her best tips and tricks to organize even your most troubling spots during this free program. For Therese to best help you, bring a photo of your spaces that need the most help.

Author Mindy McGinnis - Blood, Brains & Lobotomies

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Dates & times	Tue, 05/16/2017 - 6:00pm -Tue, 05/16/2017 - 7:00pm
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Blood, Brains, and Lobotomies with Author Mindy McGinnis.

Author Mindy McGinnis shares the research behind her Edgar Award-winning gothic, historical thriller, A Madness So Discreet.

Game Design with Andy Hopp

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Dates & times	Tue, 04/18/2017 - 6:00pm -Tue, 04/18/2017 - 7:00pm
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Andy Hopp, illustrator, author, game designer and supreme overlord of Mutha Oith Creations, will discuss the components of game design and turning your geeky dreams into a creative reality.