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      It is time for another virtual craft session.  In this session we will create a puzzle tree
      using small puzzle pieces, canvas and glue. The canvas can hang on a wall or propped
      up on a desk or side table. The craft kit bags will be available the week of the February

Author David Giffels will discuss his latest book Barnstorming Ohio: to Understand America. This program will be presented on Facebook Live. 

One of the top New Year's resolutions! This program will be presented by the University of Akron School of Nutrition and Dietetics and will be streamed on Facebook Live.

Chad Kusner from Credit Repair Resources, LLC, will cover the importance of having good credit, factors that affect your credit, and how to improve your credit. This program will be streamed on Facebook Live.

What is a charcuterie board? Traditionally a selection of cured meats, charcuterie boards have recently evolved to include cheese, crackers, and other delicious foods. Librarian Sarah will show you how to put together a charcuterie board.

Let's send a little love to brighten the spirits of our Barberton seniors who are homebound or in local senior homes. Many of us are feeling isolated during this pandemic, but it has been especially difficult for our seniors who are in residential care. To combat this, we are calling out to our Barberton Library community to make handmade Valentine's for these special people.

February 23- March 30
Ages birth- 5 years old

Join Ms. Abby on Zoom for this energizing program that helps get kids up and moving while also helping them develop motor and listening skills. Beginning February 15, Music & Movement Activity Bags will be available at the library. The bags feature fun items like scarves, shaky eggs, and ribbon wands that children can use during the program. Parents can also create their own manipulatives to use. Please contact the Children's Department for Zoom Login information.

Join Librarian Mary Kay Ball in a fun look at a favorite 'legume'- peanut butter!  Learn about how peanut butter became a favorite treat and how it's used in food preparation and its varied uses.   

Please join us as Dr. Robert L. Peralta, University of Akron Professor of Sociology, discusses gender as a social construct, the existence of identities beyond the gender binary (female, male), and ways to be respectful of people existing across the spectrum of gender identities. His discussion will focus health behavior and gender identity. This program will be presented on Facebook Live.

Join Librarian Paula as she presents the history of St. Patrick's Day, which is the observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green. This program will be presented on Facebook Live.