Adults

You've waited all these years to finally be an adult — no one to tell you to do your homework, clean your room, what time to be home or to eat your peas. Now what? Adulting 101 is your go-to program to learn the basics of being a responsible grown-up. 

Learn what makes a great resume and how to get organized.  Reference Services Manager, Susanne Nirschl Cogar, will provide with tips to conduct a winning job search.  She will also demonstrate how to maximize your skills online with Lynda and Linkedin, which are available at no cost with a current Barberton Library card.  

Join us at the library to improve your flexibility by participating in a free chair yoga class. This gentle program is designed for seniors and individuals struggling with mobility. The class will be led by Colleen Hohl, a 200 hour certified yoga instructor from the Asheville Yoga Center in North Carolina. No registration is required, just drop in! 

A Night of Mullets and Mayhem! Who will be awarded the Prom King and Queen title? As the Prom Night unfolds, an innocent life will be claimed. This event will be held with a limited number of participants on Zoom. Costumes and big hair are encouraged. Registration begins on April 29. You will receive a Zoom link with your character information after registering. 

Learn how to get the best deals on car rentals, flights, cruises, lodging, and transportation. Find out how to save on entertainment and restaurants at your destination. You’ll learn where to find flights to Hawaii and Europe for around $300, Cruises for 80% off or more, free flights, Covid travel restrictions, local travel deals, the best places to economically travel, and travel saving secrets.

Please join us as RD Bike Shop in Barberton discusses bike safety concerns, choosing the right bike for your needs, and great local trails. This program will be presented on Facebook Live.

April is Stress Awareness Month. In observance of this, Librarian Paula will lead you through the process of creating your own tabletop Zen Garden for work or home. Kit bags will be available during the week of March 22 while supplies last.

Librarian Sarah G. will demonstrate how to prepare several microwave recipes cooked in a mug.

Join Librarian Dia for a demonstration of the Mixed-Media Wall Art craft, using old jewelry and various scrapbooking decorations. Craft kits will be available for pickup the week of March 15. This program will be streamed on Facebook Live.