Fall Storytimes

Discovery Storytime
Tuesdays, September 5 - December 5
10:30 - 11:30 am
Spillette Meeting Room
Children ages 3 - 5 years old

Wee Storytime
Thursdays, September 7 - December 7
10:30 - 11:00 am
Children's Activity Room
Children ages birth through 2 years old

Adaptive Storytime
Saturdays, September 9, October 14, November 4 & December 16
10:30 - 11:15 am
Children's Activity Room
All ages & abilities

Join us for stories, songs, and play, in a supportive environment designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Storytime content generally falls within a preschool interest level, although children of all ages and abilities, including siblings, are welcome to attend.

Our storytimes are inclusive and welcoming to all abilities.  Families are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets their child's needs.

Fall School-age School Programs

Art Explorers
Saturday, September 23
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Children's Activity Room
Grades K-2 

We'll explore a variety of art mediums through hands-on projects. 

During the September session, we will look at Paul Cezanne's Still Life with Apples, and create our masterpieces with tempura paints. 

Registration is required.

Books & Brushes
Saturday, September 16
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Children's Activity Room
Grades 3 - 5 

We'll explore how book illustrators create their art work through hands on projects. 

During the September session, we will look at Shawn Harris's Have You Ever Seen a Flower, and create our own illustrations with colored pencil. 

Registration is required.

Homeschool Bookclub

Tuesdays, September 5 - December 5
10:30 - 11:30 am
Children's Activity Room
Children ages 8 - 12 years old

We will read together during our weekly meetings, as well as discuss what we read, and do some fun activities. Children don't need to read the entire book ahead of time, but there may be some independent reading between meetings.

Copies of the first book, Polo Cowboy by Greg Neri, are available at the Children's Desk. 

Kitchen Confidence Lab

Thursday September 28

4:30 - 5:30 pm

Spillette Meeting Room

Kids & Teens ages 8 - 18 years old 

The September session will focus on different treats you can make with apples. 

Registration is required for this program.  You can register through the online calendar, or by contacting the Children's Department: (330)745-1194 ext. 1423 or 1424

Paws to Read

Saturday, September 30

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Children's Department

All ages

Children are invited to practice their reading skills with friendly puppy pals!  Join us one Saturday a month in the Children’s Department for Paws to Read!

Trained therapy dogs make an ideal audience for beginning, struggling and reluctant readers. The dogs are non-judgmental listeners, which allows kids to practice in a no pressure situation, that can also help to build a positive attitude toward reading.

Additional Resources

Resource databases, such as biography reference banks, encyclopedias, and a number of other tools covering a variety of topics, are available through the Barberton Public Library to help students complete homework assignments.

Children's Homework Databases

The Library offers a variety of streaming and eMedia services.  All you need is a library card to access movies, tv shows, music, concerts, eBooks, audiobooks, and more!  Visit the eMedia page of our website for more information.

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