Reference Desk

Welcome To
Barberton Public Library's Reference Desk
Want to know how long it would take to fly to the moon? How long does it take a chicken egg to hatch? Our librarians have the expertise to help you in your search for information. You can contact them by any of these ways..... - Stopping by and speaking with one of our librarians in person - Calling the library at 330-745-1194 - Sending an email ballma@oplin.org - or Checking out our Reference Links on the Internet

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Our Reference Staff has also reviewed the following internet sites for reliability and usefulness. Check back often for updates and new resources.

Cars - buying, selling, pricing, manufacturers, etc.
Crafts & Hobbies - collecting, gardening, genealogy, ham radio, sewing, etc.
Entertainment - movies, music, news, television, etc.
Government - federal, state, and local as well as information on taxes
History - ancient, United States, Ohio, biographies, etc.
Jobs - careers, employment, etc.
Law & Crime - courts, lawyers, etc.

Literature & Language - books, dictionaries, poetry, writing guides, etc.
Math & Science - includes sources for statistics
Medicine - link to BPL's Community Health Library branch for medical information
Money - investing, personal finance, savings bond information, etc.
Religion & Philosophy - explore different faiths and worldviews
Senior Citizens - information on health, Medicare, Medicaid, and other topics
Sports - local and national
Travel & Geography - maps, sites of local interest, international information, etc.

Updated July 1, 2008