Happy Presidents Day

Happy Presidents Day. The Barberton Public Library and the Community Health Library will be closed Monday, February 20th for Staff Development Day. Online services remain available.

Winter Reading Challenge

Bonus Borrows are Back!

Choose from more than a hundred titles in the Bonus Borrows collection for free! In addition to these titles, which will not count against borrowing limits, access over 1,000,000 ebooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and more with your library card and hoopla app. 

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Book Sale!

The Friends of the Library are holding their Valentine's Day Book Sale on Saturday, February 4th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Books, CDs, and DVDs are all $1, Romance Paperbacks are 3 for $1

Two raffle baskets each with local restaurant gift certificates are available for $1 per ticket or 6 for $5.

Have a seat at noon on February 14th and 28th and 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.

Self Defense for Women

Join us for a free, two-hour self-defense class for women hosted by the Summit County Prosecutor's Office. This class, on Thursday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m., will cover simple verbal and physical techniques women can use to avoid becoming a victim of crime. Participants will have the chance to practice the techniques they learn in class. Registration is not required for this free course.

Get to Class!

These days an email address is required for just about everything, from education to job searching and everyone needs an email address. This class will show you how to use the popular free email service, Gmail. We'll help you get set up with an email that you can access from anywhere with an internet connection. We'll show you how to check email, reply, forward, and send attachments. Library-provided laptop computers will be used in a classroom environment to teach you all that you need to know about Gmail. You must be able to use a mouse to attend this class. Please register here for the Monday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m. session, or here for the Saturday, February 25 session at 2:00 p.m.

Sing Along Fun!

Attend a fun family-friendly performance by the Rubber City Ukes at the Barberton Public Library on Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Located in Akron, Ohio, the Rubber City Ukes are ukulele players of all ages and skill levels, who gain experience and performance skills in a group setting. The Rubber City Ukes perform a variety of songs in a fun, sing-along format. 

All ages are welcome at this free concert. Register here for an email reminder. 

Staying Safe from Scams

Many of us deal with scam calls and emails daily. Are you able to tell the difference between a legitimate email or phone call and a scam? Join expert Kyle Jekot on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. as he walks through real-life examples, explained in non-technical terms, that can help safeguard you and your information. Kyle is a Certified Fraud Examiner and Security Expert who has spent most of his professional career in investigations, fraud prevention, detection, and federal law enforcement intelligence. Register for an email reminder here.

Bring your work basket, travel mug, and a snack to discuss the books you've been reading. All crafters are welcome. On Wednesdays, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. and February 22 at 2:00 p.m. at White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton.

The Genealogy Club meets on Tuesday, February 14th at 10:30 a.m. in the historic Board Room. All experience levels are welcome. The meetings often include a short program followed by a discussion and sharing of ideas, resources, and advice. Registration is required.

Read or listen to The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna and attend this welcoming discussion in person or via Zoom on Monday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Please Register online to receive the Zoom link and reminder email.

Join us on Monday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. as we discuss Beartown by Fredrik Backman. Reserve your copy today.

March Sneak Peek

Save the date for The Life and Times of a Comic Book Artist on Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. Comic book writer and artist, Mike Gustovich, will share his experiences working for Marvel, DC, and other comic book publishers.