it's the purrrfect time to read.
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!

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Trivia Tuesday

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Kids in grades K-8 can have fun testing their knowledge of trivia on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Sing for Your Supper

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Stop by the Children's Desk any time during the afternoon.  If you do performance art for us we will reward you.

CrafterNoon at the Library

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Papercrafting, crocheting, coloring, knitting, whatever you'd like! Drop by and make something fun to take home. Supplies provided, but you're welcome to bring your own craft projects too.

Mensa Board Meeting

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Contact Person: Elizabeth Wilson
Contact Phone: 330-745-3358

Barberton Community Foundation

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Contact Person: Amber Genet
Contact Phone: 330-745-5995

Music and Movement

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Kids of all ages and their parents or caregivers can join us for this all dance program to help children develop social, motor, listening, and pre-literacy skills.

Winter Reading Club Through March 18

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cat holding stack of booksSign-up at the Library and earn prizes for reading all winter long!

The Library's Winter Reading Club, for children ages birth to 12 years old, begins January 9, and will run through March 18. The theme for this year's program is Books Bring Me Joy! Prizes will feature artwork by award-winning children's author and illustrator Mo Willems.

Heavy Metal - A Low Brass Trio

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Don’t miss a fun evening with Heavy Metal, a low brass trio of talented local musicians.
Playing a bass trombone, euphonium, and trombone, these three retired school teachers collectively have over 150 years of experience. Sam Mayes, former band director at Wadsworth High School and Central Intermediate school, plays the bass trombone. Steetsboro City Schools former band director, Ken Granville plays the euphonium, while Ray Harcar, former band director of Waterloo Local Schools, plays the trombone.
 

Applying for Benefits: Parents

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Using the Ohio Benefit Bank website, new and expecting parents will learn how to check personal eligibility for government benefits and the steps they must take to apply for benefits.

​Chromebooks will be available or you may use your own device.

Prerequisite: Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard and know basic internet skills.





 

Internet Safety Class

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Learn about the risks of sharing information online and how to protect yourself from scams.


​Chromebooks will be available or you may use your own device.


Prerequisite: Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard and know basic internet skills.