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Mo' Mojo Summer Concert
Barberton Public Library and the Friends of the Library are co-sponsoring this high-energy, "party gras" band with the Barberton Parks and Recreation Department. Mo' Mojo takes Zydeco music and infuses it with Americana, Cajun, reggae, rock & roll, funk, R&B, and African and Latin rhythms. The free concert begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19th at the Lake Anna Gazebo, right across the street from the Library.

Coming Soon in August,

Reserve Your Copy Now
Book: Stuart Woods: Black Dog
Book
Book: Reckoning by Catherine coulter
Book: The Ninth Month by James Patterson
Book: The Hunt by Faye Kellerman
Book: Lethal Tides by Catherine Musemeche

Bonus Borrows are Back in August!
Choose unlimited select titles from Hoopla in August!

Your Library, Wherever You Go
Hoopla
Films, television shows, music, audiobooks, graphic novels, ebooks.
Hoopla
Libby
Audiobooks, ebooks, Libby Extras: Craftsy, Qello, IndieFlix, The Great Courses, and Classica
Libby
Clevnet App
Place holds, check your account, ebooks, and audiobooks.
CLEVNET

DIY with Dia! CD Suncatchers
Three CDs bejeweled and beaded hanging from tree in the sunlight

Upcycle old discs with jewels and beads to create gorgeous suncatchers for your windows or garden. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required for this in-person program on Saturday, August 20, at 1:30 p.m.
Register Here

Sea Monsters and Medieval Maps
Medieval map showing gian lobster mauling the figure of a man
Warning illustrations on charts and maps during medieval times were one way to indicate dangerous or uncharted territory during the Middle Ages. What areas of the globe used to be considered dangerous? Explore the medieval period and learn more about why monsters were drawn on maps on Thursday, August 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Genealogy Club Presents - Graveyard Genealogy: Using Cemetery Records for Research
Churchyard cemetery
The Genealogy Club meets once per month to discuss genealogy. All experience levels are welcome.

This month's meeting is a presentation from Maggie Rose, MLIS, CPL. Maggie will present the types of death, funeral, and cemetery records and how to find them. She'll show you how to use cemetery records to extract facts about ancestors, and describe the types of American cemeteries, monuments, and records. We'll discuss how to plan a cemetery visit, what to bring and do during your visit, and list resources for further research on Tuesday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Yoga: It's Like Reading For Your Muscles
Chair Yoga, June 14 and 28 at 12 p.m.
Join us at noon on August 9th and 23th to improve your flexibility by participating in a free chair yoga class. This gentle program will be led by Colleen Hohl, a 200-hour certified yoga instructor from the Asheville Yoga Center in North Carolina.

Your City, Your History
In the 1940s Barberton was a busy place! The war dominated daily life, the city celebrated its Golden Jubilee, or 50th anniversary, and the Barberton High School football team won the state championship. If you think that's all you'd be mistaken, so much more happened during this exciting decade! Learn more on Wednesday, August 17 at 2:30 p.m. 

This program will also be streamed on Facebook Live.
View the Live Stream Here

Join the Club!
Hooks & Books

Bring your work basket, travel mug, and a snack to discuss the books you've been reading. All crafters welcome. On Wednesdays, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. and August 24 at 2:00 p.m. at White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W.       Tuscarawas Ave. Barberton.
Basket of yarn
Book: Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik
Between the Covers Romance Book Club
Everyone is always welcome at this book club. This month's book title is Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik. You can read or listen to the book in any format, and attend the discussion in person or via Zoom. If you would like to join us via , please email reference@barbertonlibrary.org to receive the ZOOM link. Join us on Monday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Register online for a reminder email.
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Active Adult Book Club
Meet to discuss this month's book selection, The Deep by Rivers Solomon, at the Barberton Active Adult Center, 500 W Hopocan Ave, Barberton. You do not have to be a member of the Active Adult Center to participate on Monday, August 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Book cover: The Deep by Rivers Solomon

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