Programs and resources available at the Barberton Public Library for children ages 5 - 12 years old.
September: Dog Man
October: Monster Mash
It's monsters galore! Get into the Halloween spirit with all things MONSTER. Click on the links below for plenty of monster art projects, snacks recipes, book recommendations and trivia. Plus, you can stop by the library for a scavenger hunt, and grab a Monster Mash Take & Make craft bag.
November: Book & a Movie
Which was better, the book or the movie? Visit the KIDS page of our website for a list of books that have been made into movies. Choose one to read individually or as a family, then watch the movie and see what you like better. Visit the KIDS page of our website for a variety of books and movie related activities and art projects. Stop by the library to pick up a book, movie, and popcorn bundle, as well as a Take & Make craft bag.
December: Star Wars
A long time ago, in a library not so far away... Star Wars was celebrated in a virtual way! Visit the KIDS Page of our website for plenty of Star Wars book recommendations, crafts, snacks, and games. Try your hand at trivia to see if you are Jedi Master! May the Choice and the Force be with you. Visit the library to complete a Star Wars scavenger hunt and grab a Star Wars Take & Make craft bag while you're here!
Minecraft Meetups
Saturdays at 2pm via Zoom
November 21 & December 12
Ages 8-13 years old
Ready to play Minecraft with other people? A virtual Minecraft meetup, using an audio only Zoom meeting, will be held monthly this fall! This meeting will use the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft; This is the version Windows 10, Xbox. Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS all use. Email Ms. Abby, abby.lowe@barbertonlibrary.org with your Xbox Console Companion Name to be able to play and for log-in information. Space is limited.
Homework Databases - Need help completing homework or a research project? These databases can help!
Online Games for Kids - Fun & educational online games for kids.
Three for Me Library Card - Information about getting a 3 for Me Library Card.
Book Lists - Browse a variety of book lists for children, on subjects ranging from award winning books to bedtime stories to difficult subjects such as dealing with bullies.
Bestsellers Club - Sign up for the Bestsellers Club for kids and the children's librarians will put popular titles on hold for you!
Miss Alison's Pick of the Month - Check out some of Miss Alison's favorite from the past decade.
Virtual Summer School-age Programs
Did you miss out on any of the Summer Programs, click on any of the links below to access videos, activities and art projects from our June & July School-age Summer Reading programs.
June 10: Pixel Art
June 17: Unique Unicorn Party
June 24: Storytelling with Ms. Lisa & Ms. Alison
July 1: Escape Room
July 8: Fairytale Science
July 15: Easy Cooking at Home
July 22: Lego Creation Station
July 29: Potter Mania