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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!

Warm Up Barberton

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Part of the national group, Warm Up America; knit and crochet blankets for the needy; free lessons provided!

Contact Person: Marge Bass
Contact Phone: 330-825-5497

Barberton Municipal Court

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Free debt help clinic.

Contact Name: Michele Hoffner
Contact Phone: 330-983-2621

Friends of the Barberton Library Meeting

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*Please note, the December 2016 meeting is canceled. The monthly meetings will resume in January 2017.

Ham Radio Club Meeting

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Join us for a demonstration of this fun hobby.

Contact: Jim Eritano
Contact Phone: 330-745-1194 x1440

Prom Dress Giveaway

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Dates & times	Sat, 04/09/2016 - 2:00pm -Sat, 04/09/2016 - 3:00pm
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Community members are encouraged to donate clean and gently used prom dresses. Please drop your donated gowns or accessories off at the library any time during regular business hours. On the day of the exchange, high school students can browse the donations and take home one garment. Those who donate a garment will receive a ticket to enter the exchange a half-hour early.

Contact Name: Mary Eritano
Contact Phone: 330-745-1194 x1413

Akron Association of University Women

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Dates & times	Sat, 05/07/2016 - 1:00pm -Sat, 05/07/2016 - 3:30pm
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Book Club meeting
Contact Person: Ann Cousins
Contact Phone: 630-388-8302

Homecoming Dress Giveaway

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Dates & times	Sat, 08/27/2016 - 2:00pm -Sat, 08/27/2016 - 3:00pm
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High school students can browse the donations and take home one garment and one accessory free of charge. You do not need to donate and item in order to receive a free garment.

Halloween Costume Exchange

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Dates & times	Sat, 10/08/2016 - 2:00pm -Sat, 10/08/2016 - 3:00pm
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Join the Library’s Costume Swap! Bring a clean, gently-used costume to the Library on October 8, and exchange it for a different costume. Costumes for all ages, including props and accessories will be available on the day of the swap.

Board Committee Meetings

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Dates & times	Mon, 10/12/2015 - 5:30pm -Mon, 10/12/2015 - 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.