Children's Department News

Summer Reading Logs will be available beginning Monday, June 5.  Kids of all ages can earn prizes by keeping track of how much time they spend reading over the summer.

Summer Reading
Kick-off Party on Wednesday, June 7, from 12 noon - 3:00 pm.  Join us for art projects, tie-dying, games and a scavenger hunt.  Activities are for readers of all ages!

Summer programming will begin the week of June 12, including our Monday afternoon performer series, storytimes, programs for Elementary School kids, and some special family programs.

Sing up for the free Beanstack App and go paperless this summer! Visit barbertonlibrary.beanstack.org or download Beanstack from your app store and keep track of the whole family's summer reading in one convenient location.

Early Childhood Programs

Discovery Storytime
Tuesdays, June 13 - July 25
10:30 - 11:30 am
Spillette Meeting Room
Children ages 2 - 5 years old

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and playtime with a variety of fun and educational toys. You can register through the online calendar to receive reminder emails.

Wee Storytime
Thursdays, June 15 - July 27
10:30 - 11:00 am
Children's Activity Room
Children ages birth through 2 years old

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by playtime with a variety of fun and educational toys. You can register through the online calendar to receive reminder emails.

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

Summer Performer Series

Mondays
1:00 pm
Spillette Meeting Room
Children ages 4 - 13 years old

June 12 - Akron Zoo Mobile
June 19 - Wonderful World of Bubbles
June 26 - African Drumming Experience (at the Lake Anna Gazebo)
July 10  - Mad Science of Northeast Ohio
July 17  - The Magic of Michael Mage (at the Lake Anna Gazebo)
July 24  - Drawn Together with Jeff Nicholas

Click on the title to register through the online calendar and receive reminder emails.

School-age School Programs

Play, Create & Explore
Wednesdays
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Spilletter Meeting Room
Children ages 5 - 10 years old
June 14 - Chain Reaction Contraption Creation 
June 21 - Kid's Garden Party
June 28 - Pet Palooza
July 5  - Chalk the Walk

July 12 - Field Day at the Lake 
July 19- Ohio Safari
July 26 - Slime Time

Click on the title for more information or to register through the online calendar and receive reminder emails.

Summer Book Club

Tuesdays, June 13 - July 25

10:30 am

Children's Activity Room

Children ages 8 - 12 years old

Young readers, join us for this Tuesday morning book club, where we will read collections of short stories from today's leading Children's authors. 

The Hero Next Door

Flying Lessons & Other Stories

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

Contact the Children's Department with questions or to see which book we are currently reading.  Copies of the books will be available at the Children's Desk.

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

Family Programs

Family Storytime
Mondays, June 12 - July 24
6:00 pm
Children's Activity Room
all ages

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft the entire family can enjoy. You can register through the online calendar to receive reminder emails.

Family Trivia Nights

6:00 pm

Spillette Meeting Room

all ages

Thursday, June 22 - Disney Trivia

Thursday, July 20 - Harry Potter Trivia

Calendar