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Winter Reading Challenge 2025

There's snow better time for reading than winter! Join our Winter Reading Challenge, running from January 1 - February 28.

Read books, complete fun activities, and earn the chance to win exciting prizes! This challenge is open to all ages, so whether you're a young reader or a lifelong book lover, there's something for everyone.

Start the year with a good book and the opportunity to win, sign up today!

Obituary Indexes

Obituary Indexes

Indexes are available for the following local newspapers:

Barberton News (1892-1929)
1892-1915
1916-1919
1920-1929

BHS Yearbooks Indexes

Indexes

Links to searchable PDFs of the 1914-1932 yearbooks and indexes are below:

1914 Barberton High School Yearbook, Index
1919 Barberton High School Yearbook, Index

Links to Helpful History Sites

Area Historical Organizations and Museums

Akron, Canton, and Youngstown Railroad Historical Society
Akron Summit County Public Library Special Collections
Akron Toy Marble Museum
Barberton Historical Society
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Schedule a Local History Program

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I... renew my items?
1. Go to My Account
2. Enter your user name or barcode (library card number) and password (pin) screenshot of my CLEVNET drop down menu

You are now logged in to Bibliocommons where all of your card information is stored.
3. On the menu, select My CLEVNET

Library Loan Periods and Fee Information

You can view your items to find out what's on hold, when it's due, and more by signing into My Account.

Can I use my Akron card? Can I use my CLEVNET card?

Can I use my Akron card?
No. Barberton Public Library is a separate and independent library from the Akron-Summit County Public Library system. Much like you cannot use your Giant Eagle card at an Acme store, you cannot use your Akron card, which includes Norton, Kenmore, and Portage Lakes branches, at Barberton Library.

As an Ohio resident, you may have both cards from both libraries. Barberton Library is not limited to Barberton residents. Get a Barberton Library card.