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Are there really 10 million items in the Library collection?
Yes. People are often surprised by the number and different types of items available at the Library. As a member of CLEVNET, the Library provides their patrons with shared access to more than ten million items, exclusive online subscription resources, and a rich collection of downloadable media.
Donating to the Local History Room
Donating to the Local History Room:
Much of the Local History Room artifact collection has come to the library because of the generous donations of our patrons. In keeping with the area of focus of the Local History Room to collect, preserve, and display information relevant to the history of Barberton, the Local History Room welcomes donations of materials or artifacts directly pertaining to Barberton’s history.
Much of the Local History Room artifact collection has come to the library because of the generous donations of our patrons. In keeping with the area of focus of the Local History Room to collect, preserve, and display information relevant to the history of Barberton, the Local History Room welcomes donations of materials or artifacts directly pertaining to Barberton’s history.Local History Programs and Tours
Tours of the Local History Room Tours of the Local History Room are available by appointment. Tours include an overview of the collection, as well as information about the many items on display in the Local History Room.
Local History Outreach Programs
Summit Memory
Summit Memory
The Local History Room is a proud partner of Summit Memory, an online scrapbook dedicated to the history of Summit County, Ohio, sponsored by the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Through Summit Memory, visitors can view exhibits of photographs, postcards, letters, historic documents and memorabilia, browse and search collections, and order reproductions. The Barberton Public Library has provided images of some of its collections, including:
The Local History Room is a proud partner of Summit Memory, an online scrapbook dedicated to the history of Summit County, Ohio, sponsored by the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Through Summit Memory, visitors can view exhibits of photographs, postcards, letters, historic documents and memorabilia, browse and search collections, and order reproductions. The Barberton Public Library has provided images of some of its collections, including:
Barberton History
Founded in 1891, the city of Barberton has enjoyed more than a century of history along the banks of the 
Tuscarawas River. At the time of Barberton’s founding, the area was little more than farmland and a few scattered houses. Prior to the arrival of settlers, the area had been a thoroughfare for Native Americans who established camps along portage paths between the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas Rivers.
Tuscarawas River. At the time of Barberton’s founding, the area was little more than farmland and a few scattered houses. Prior to the arrival of settlers, the area had been a thoroughfare for Native Americans who established camps along portage paths between the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas Rivers.What's New in Local History?
What's New in Local History?
The Local History Room frequently adds new materials to the collection. Selected new books, photographs, and archival collections will be highlighted here. Check back often to see what's new in the Local History Room.
July 11, 2018
High School year books are back
The Local History Room frequently adds new materials to the collection. Selected new books, photographs, and archival collections will be highlighted here. Check back often to see what's new in the Local History Room.
July 11, 2018
High School year books are back
