Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! The Barberton Public Library and the Community Health Library will be closed January 1 - 2. Online services remain available.

Winter Reading Challenge

Winter is the perfect time to stay at home to read and participate in the Library’s Winter Reading Challenge.

All ages are invited to participate in the Winter Reading Challenge from January 9 until February 28.

Bingo sheets for all ages are available at any Library service desk and online at barbertonlibrary.beanstack.org. Complete five activities (or read!) to make a bingo!

Children who earn a bingo will earn a prize available for pick up at the Library, and kids who complete their entire card will earn an entry into the grand prize drawing.

Teens and Adults who earn a bingo will receive an entry into the grand prize drawing and their completed bingo cards are worth an additional entry!

New this year: keep track of your progress on the Beanstack Tracker app. Download the free app on your favorite device and keep track of your bingo card in the app!

Mastering the Interview

At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4 learn how to prepare for both
in-person and virtual interviews and how to answer the most challenging interview questions. Attendees will also learn what to bring and how to dress for an interview. This career workshop is presented by OhioMeansJobs Summit County.

Coming Soon in January,

Reserve Your Copy Now

Basic Mouse and Keyboard Training

On Monday, January 9 at 2:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. learn how to use a keyboard and mouse to navigate the internet and get the most out of your computer. This hands-on class will show you the best techniques for beginners.
Library-provided laptop computers will be available in a
classroom environment. 

Please register here to attend this class. If you'd like more information please call 330-745-1194 ext 1418 or email [email protected].

Your Library, Wherever You Go

Films, television shows, music, audiobooks, graphic novels, ebooks.

Hoopla

Audiobooks, ebooks, Libby Extras: Craftsy, Qello, IndieFlix, The Great Courses, and Classica

Libby

Place holds, check your account, ebooks, and audiobooks.

Clevnet

Get Moving!

Have a seat at noon on January 10th and 24th 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.

The Intersection of Medicaid, Estate Planning, and Probate

Medicaid basics intersect with estate planning and probate administration in many ways. Come learn the basics of Medicaid and how that information impacts many arenas of life, and use that information to assist with your estate planning and probate avoidance goals. Presented by Jaclyn Palumbo, Attorney at Palumbo & Sweet. 

Registration is not required for this program on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:00 p.m., but you may register for program reminders.

Jaclyn Palumbo has been in practice since 2014, representing over 700 clients in different areas of law. She primarily focuses on elder law and estate planning, and enjoys doing the work to conserve assets from the nursing home for hard-working families. She serves on the Alzheimer’s Association Board as Vice-Chair for the Northeast Ohio Region, and sponsors the Alzheimer’s Walk for Akron every year. She has lost two relatives to Alzheimer’s, and she knows the devastating impact financially and emotionally on families without any elder law planning.

Get Crafty!

Are you suffering from cabin fever? Join us for some fellowship and crafting as we construct memory bracelets using beads, wire, and charms. All supplies will be provided by the Library.  Please register for either the Saturday session on January 21 or the Monday session on January 23, each begins at 2:00 p.m.

Join the Club!

Hooks & Books

Bring your work basket, travel mug, and a snack to discuss the books you've been reading. All crafters are welcome. On Wednesdays, January 11 at 6:00 p.m. and January 25 at 2:00 p.m. at White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton.

Genealogy Club

The Genealogy Club meets on Tuesday, January 10th 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.

Genealogy Club Registration

Between the Covers Romance Book Club

Read or listen to A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera and attend this welcoming discussion in person or via Zoom on Monday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m.

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

Register Here

Evening Book Club

Join us on Monday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. as we discuss The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. Reserve your copy today.

Get the Book