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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!

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Local History Catalog

This catalog contains records for the archival and museum collections of the library's Local History Room. These materials include photographs, objects, artifacts, documents, and other materials related to the history of Barberton or the surrounding area. These materials are housed on-site in the Local History Room and cannot be checked out. Researchers are welcome to look at these materials.

MARCH 2015: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander - A great read full of rhythm, heart and basketball, that will especially appeal to middle school boys.

JB and I

are almost thirteen.  Twins.  Two basketball goals at

opposite ends of the court.  Identical.

It’s easy to tell us apart though.  I’m

 

an inch taller, with dreads to my neck.  He gets

his head shaved once a month.  I want to go to Duke,

he flaunts Carolina Blue.  If we didn’t love each other,

 

we’d HATE each other.  He’s a shooting guard.

I play forward.  JB’s the second

JANUARY 2015: El Deafo by Cece Bell - An empowering read for elementary and middle school students!

illustration is from El Deafo and was found on Cece Bell's website“I was a regular little kid.  I played with my mom’s stuff.  I watched TV with my big brother, Ashley, and my big sister, Sarah.  I rode on the back of my father’s bicycle.  I found caterpillars with my friend Emma.  And I sang.  But then everything changed.”  Cece pg. 1 – 2, El Deafo

July 2015 - The Dumbest Idea Ever! by Jimmy Gownley - A fun read for middle school students who enjoy graphic novels!

“You need an idea that’ll really grab people.  Y’know?  Something different!  Oh! I know … You should write a comic book about us! “
          
     “That’s the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard!”

“I mean, it really is.  And what does he know about comics anyway?  ‘A comic book about us.’ Come on!  Comics are about heroes and villains and mutants punching each other in the face!    Y’know …”