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Library Locations and Hours of Operation
Barberton Public Library Mission Statement
Barberton Public Library Strategic Plan
Library Board of Trustees and Administration
Barberton Public Library Endowment Fund
Library Locations and Hours of Operation
Main Library
602 W. Park Ave.
Barberton, Ohio 44203-2458
Phone: 330-745-1194
Fax: 330-745-8261
Hours:
Monday—Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday and
Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays (September to May) 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Community Health Library Branch
Barberton Citizens Hospital
155 Fifth Street, N.E.
Barberton, Ohio 44203-3398
Phone: (330) 615-3105
FAX: (330) 615-3103
Staffed Hours:
Monday—Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Walk-up book return
Friends of the Library – a support group with fund raising projects
Volunteer program—a variety of projects available to help with
Borrow materials from other Ohio public libraries through MORE
Applications for Golden Buckeye Cards, energy discounts, scholarships, talking book service
IRS, Ohio, Barberton income tax forms
Homebound program – selection and delivery to Barberton individuals
Books to senior apartments, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities
Coupon exchange and recipe file
Online catalog and events calendar
Restrooms and water fountains on all floors; family restroom on ground floor
Handicapped restroom located on ground floor, accessible via elevator
Fax service: send or receive
Computer classroom
Teen programs and teen section
Diverse programs & movies
Speakers available on library topics
Book discussions
Extended loan for vacations
"The Barberton Public
Library will promote the development of independent, self-confident, and
literate members of the community through the provision of efficient and
effective services; the access to diverse cultural, educational and
informational resources; and the offering of an environment within which
people can meet, interact and participate in public discourse about
community issues.
Board of Trustees
Rev. Brian Cowan, President
Christopher M. White,Vice-president
Alice Irish, Secretary
Laurette Bradnick
Thomas Maybin
Leon Ricks
Scot Stevenson
Administration
Julianne Bedel, Director
email: bedelju@oplin.org
Denise L. Williams, Clerk-treasurer
email: williade@oplin.org
Department Heads
Mary Kay Ball, Head of Reference
Services
email: ballma@oplin.org
Susanne Nirschl Cogar, Head of
Technical Services
email: cogarsu@oplin.org
Mary Eritano, Head of Customer
Services
email: eritanma@oplin.org
Barbara Gercken, Children's
Librarian
email: gerckeba@oplin.org
Barberton Public Library Endowment Fund
The Board of Trustees of the Barberton Public Library established an Endowment Fund. This fund is managed by the Barberton Community Foundation, 460 West Paige Avenue, Barberton OH 44203. The phone number is 330-745-5995 and the web site is www.bcfcharity.org.
The funds purpose is “to seek, receive, and administer gifts, bequests, and donations for the support and preservation of the Barberton Public Library, beyond the level of taxpayer responsibility and in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the library.”
When donations to the fund reach $5000, the fund becomes active. All gifts great and small are welcome, from individuals, organizations, and corporations. The BCF staff acknowledges each gift to the donor and to the library. Envelopes are available at the library, or donors may use their own envelopes to send gifts.
- Checks should be made out to Barberton Community Foundation, with a notation in the memo line of the check that it is for the Barberton Public Library Endowment Fund.
- Mail gifts to BCF at 460 West Paige Avenue, Barberton OH 44203.
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Problems with the Website
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to Susanne at cogarsu@oplin.org
, and please use the subject heading BPL Website.
Last Updated March 4, 2008