SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST THE ENCHANTED TIMES The official newsletter of the Barberton Public Library. A Note from Our Director by Ann Hutchison IN THIS ISSUE PREPARE FOR YOUR SUMMER PLANS! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE. EVENTS & OTHER NEWS. A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR, ANN HUTCHISON. NEW READS, BOOK CLUB TO GO, AND STAFF BOOK REVIEWS. Your Library. Something for Everyone. This Spring and Summer the Library is offering exiting programming for all ages! Complete our reading challenge, enjoy family trivia, a yoga session, story time at the park, or borrow a pickle ball set and head to one of the courts. Your Support Matters. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff, thank you for your support in the renewal of Issue 19. In 2024 the levy accounted for more than 32% of the Library’s operating revenue, which is crucial to our day-to-day operations. Your support enables us to continue offering quality services and programs, enriching lives in our community. Like all libraries across Ohio, we are also keeping a close eye on what is happening with state funding and the proposed elimination of the Public Library Fund (PLF.) In 2024, the PLF accounted for over 57% of our operating revenue. Changes at the state level could be detrimental to the funding of our library in the future.
Scan to access the Library’s digital assets. Read, listen, and watch for free with your library card. 2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Holly R. Miller, President Jennifer Doll, Vice President James Leonard, Secretary Kenneth Cheatham C. Racyne Leskanic Terri L. Masich Heather McMullen ADMINISTRATION Ann Hutchison, Director Josh Brickner, Fiscal Officer Melissa Futrell, Deputy Fiscal Officer FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS Rhonda Garvin, President Natalie Genet, Vice President Conrad Storad, Secretary Helen Gore, Treasurer CONNECT WITH US! HOURS BARBERTONLIBRARY.ORG 330-745-1194 602 W. Park Avenue Barberton, OH 44203 @barbertonlibrary Barberton Public Library @barbertonreads MAIN LIBRARY STAFF PICKS & NEW READS ADULT What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris A powerful, haunting thriller following a lawyer who after the mysterious disappearance of a local landowner uncovers a conspiracy that dates back to Reconstruction. Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer The second book in the The Assistant and the Villain series is here! Rennedawn is in trouble and Evie must step up to protect The Villain’s lair. TEEN Release date - June 18, 2024 Release date - August 6, 2024 Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce This gaming romance is sure to win you over! Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and joins a D&D game to make friends but, one of the players is the charming guy she met on her first day. Release date - December 31, 2024 Encanto: Nightmares and Sueños by Alex Segura Return to Casita to find seventeen-year-old Bruno and learn what happened to make people never want to talk about him. Dive into this dark and mysterious novel. Release date - December 3, 2024 CHILDREN’S Gorgeously Me! by Johnathan Van Ness A celebration of all the things that make you extraordinary, unique, and YOU! Suggested reading age: 4-8. Available as a Wonderbook. Release date - June 4, 2024 Where is the Bermuda Triangle? by Megan Stine This book presents the eerie accidents that occurred in the Bermuda Triangle. Suggested reading age: 8-12. Available as a Wonderbook. Release date: May 22, 2018 CLOSED ON SUNDAYS. CLOSED: JULY 4 M. - TH. : 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED COMMUNITY HEALTH BRANCH MON. - FRI. : 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 155 Fifth Street, NE Barberton, OH 44203 330-615-3105 SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST
SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY: READ, EXPLORE, CONNECT! Summer is here, and so are the many exciting opportunities waiting for you at the Barberton Public Library! Whether you're looking to beat the heat with a good book, join a vibrant book club, or take part in one of our fun educational programs, we've got something for everyone this season. Enjoy a staycation while feeling like you’re traveling the world with our resources! TRAVEL WITHOUT LEAVING THE HOUSE HOP ON BOARD OUR BON VOYAGE BOOK DISCUSSION THE LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM. EACH BOOK WILL TAKE US TO ANOTHER LOCATION. The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis August 25 | 6 PM This book will take us to New York City. This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub July 28 | 6 PM This book will take us to Upper Manhattan. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith June 30 | 6 PM This book will take us to Brooklyn. YOUR GUIDE TO A STAYCATION WITH ITEMS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THINGS COLLECTION. With our Library of Things Collection, you can explore more in your local community on a budget. Here’s some ideas of fun and free activities you can do this summer with items from our Library of Things collection! Borrow fishing sets with stocked tackle boxes for a family fishing day at Lake Anna! LAKE ANNA Check out a metal detector to search the sands of Lake Anna for treasure. Enjoy a day at the park and borrow basketballs or pickleball sets to have a game day! TUSCORA PARK & EDGEWOOD PARK Try out the disc golf course at Tuscora Park with our disc golf sets. THE LIBRARY Borrow board games from our collection and play them at the Library. We offer study rooms and tables ready for the perfect board game day or take it home and enjoy! PICTURE FROM BARBERTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST
SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST STAFF BOOK REVIEWS We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer Roxana, Children’s Librarian, Reviews: We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer is a speculative horror novel that had me on the edge of my seat! Eve and Charlie have recently purchased a home that they are intending to flip. The house is old but in a beautiful neighborhood. However, things take a turn one night while Eve is home alone. We Used to Live Here will keep you on your toes as you try to figure out what is really going on. Marcus Kliewer craftily pulls you into an almost psychosis-like state as you delve deeper into the novel, making you question nearly everything! The twists and turns are further heightened by the inclusion of reports and documents from the police and other agencies that help you piece together the story. If you like stories set in a small town with strong emphasis on setting as characters as well as character-driven plotlines, give this book a try! Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez Sarah, Technical Services Manager, Reviews: What happens when you meet the right person at the wrong time? Do you follow your heart, or walk away? When Samantha and Xavier meet, their connection is instant and undeniable. But life isn't simple—Sam is needed at home to care for her mother, who is slowly slipping away due to dementia. As she prepares to take on this emotional responsibility, the question looms: can Xavier remain part of her world, or will love have to wait? I really enjoyed this book. It was filled with humor and silly moments that blended beautifully with the more vulnerable and emotional scenes. With both a love story and a moving family drama, there's naturally some emotional struggle, and it was incredibly thought-provoking. I found myself constantly wondering what I would do if my family and I were in the same situation. Abby Jimenez never sugarcoats difficult topics. Her compassionate, genuine approach to issues we don’t always want to talk about, hits me right in the feels. Her writing reminds me of the beautiful moments and cherished people I have in my life and gives me empathy for all that others may be dealing with in theirs.
SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST June Programs Picturing History: Identifying and Dating Historic Photographs Thursday, June 5 6:15 -7:30 PM Do you have old family photographs of unknown people? Learn different techniques used for dating and identifying images at this program. There will not be time during this program to look at individual images brought by attendees. Spillette Meeting Room Medicare Basics Thursday, June 12 10:30-11:30 AM Join us for an educational session to learn the various aspects of Medicare. All are welcome. Spillette Meeting Room Antique Appraisal* Tuesday, June 17 | 6-8 PM Cris Drugan of Emerald Art Services will give an overview of the appraisal process and appraise antiques. Anyone may attend the presentation but registration is required for those bringing items for appraisal. Registered patrons may bring one item per person. All items must be small enough to be carried into the building. No furniture, jewelry, firearms, swords, or knives are permitted. Spillette Meeting Room Educational Classes, Presentations, & Workshops Adult Bad Art Painting Session: Summer Vacation Wish* Saturday, June 7 | 2-4 PM Come paint what you imagine as your ideal vacation! All materials will be supplied. Spillette Meeting Room Family Rubber City Ukes* Monday, June 2 6:30-7:30 PM Are you ready for a fun and familyfriendly performance by the Rubber City Ukes? Enjoy a show with a variety of songs. Spillette Meeting Room Summer Reading Kick-off Wednesday, June 4 12-3 PM Readers of all ages are invited to join us for art projects, tie-dyeing, games, and more! Get signed up for Summer Reading and learn more about the Beanstack app! Family Trivia: Disney Night Monday, June 9 | 6-7 PM Be our guest at our special Disneythemed trivia night! Answer questions about Disney movies, characters, songs and more, and see if your team has what it takes to go the distance. Princes and princesses of all ages are welcome. Spillette Meeting Room Summer Movie Matinee Friday, June 13 | 2-4 PM Enjoy a family-friendly movie, Dogman (2025), on the Library’s big screen at the Summer Movie Matinee. Spillette Meeting Room July Programs Educational Classes, Presentations, & Workshops Jaws: 50 Years of Terror* Monday, July 7 6:30-7:30 PM 50 years later, Jaws still continues to haunt us. Here is the story of the film, the actors and, of course, the shark. Presented by Carl Quatraro. Spillette Meeting Room The Art of Henna* Wednesday, July 23 6-7:30 PM This class includes an educational presentation by Nicole Rettman from the Artful Cricket followed by a small henna design for each guest. This program is for ages 10 and up. Your henna tattoo will take approximately 5 minutes to apply and will last for 1 to 3 weeks. Spillette Meeting Room Family Summer Movie Matinee Friday, July 18 | 2-4 PM Enjoy a family-friendly movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), on the Library’s big screen at the Summer Movie Matinee. Spillette Meeting Room Classic Summer Movie Night Tuesday, July 29 5:30-8 PM Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first summer blockbuster film, Jaws (1975). Spillette Meeting Room Improvisation Workshop* Wednesday, July 30 6:30-7:30 PM Join us at the Library as we play improvisation games, build scenes, and share some laughs. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Spillette Meeting Room Adult Craft: Painted Bookends* Saturday, July 19 | 2-4 PM Let’s create art out of metal book ends! Personalize your book ends with paint or decoupage and take them home. All materials supplied by the Library. Spillette Meeting Room Programs labeled with * require registration through the events calendar on our website.
Children Summer Reading Programs Discovery Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 AM June 10 - July 29 | Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and playtime with a variety of fun and educational toys. Ages 3-5 Wee Ones Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 AM June 12 - July 31 | Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by playtime with a variety of fun and educational toys. Ages 0-2 Saturday Storytimes June 21 & July 19 | 11 AM Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a fun craft the whole family will enjoy. Spillette Meeting Room Storytimes in the Park Bring a blanket for a fun outdoor storytime! Children 5 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. June 3 at 10 AM - Lake Anna Park June 19 at 2 PM - Tuscora Park June 30 at 10 AM - Edgewood Park July 10 at 10 AM - Decker Park July 21 at 6 PM - Lake Anna Park August 4 at 2 PM - Tuscora Park Family Fun Nights Mondays at 5:30 PM Drop by the Children's Department for a variety of activities. Stories for the little ones, art projects for all ages, and fun board games for the whole family. June 9 - July 28 Kids Summer Book Club Tuesdays at 10:30 AM The summer book club will focus on collections of short stories. We will read together during our weekly meetings, as well as discuss what we read and do some fun activities. June 10 - July 29 | Ages 7-11 June 9 - Great Lakes Science Center June 16 - Nate the Great (Magician) June 23 - Realm of the Reptile June 30 - Bubble Lady July 7 - Jeff Nicholas Art July 14 - Akron Zoomobile July 21 - Lindsay Bonilla (Storyteller) July 28 - Michael Mage (Magician) Summer Performer Series Mondays at 1 PM Spillette Meeting Room Ages 5-12 Get Creative With Us! June 11 - Boxcar Cinema June 18 - Eat the Rainbow June 25 - Crayon-a-Palooza July 2 - Chalk the Walk July 9 - Butterfly Colors with Summit Metroparks July 16 - Messy Art (Lake Anna Park) July 23 - DIY Aviation July 30 - Glow Art Party Wednesdays at 1 PM Spillette Meeting Room Ages 5-10 Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show Saturday, July 26 | 2 PM Come prepared for hands-on fun, learning, and jokes as Outback Ray shares his furry and scaly friends with us. Registration required. Spillette Meeting Room SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST Summer Reading Kick-Off Wednesday, June 4 12 - 3 PM Readers of all ages are invited to join us for art projects, tie-dyeing, games, and more. Get signed up for Summer Reading and learn more about the Beanstack app! Summer Reading shirts will be available for tie-dyeing (while supplies last) on the front lawn of the Library, and a variety of activities for all ages will be available throughout the Library.
Teen Summer Reading Program Open to grades 6-12. Teen Movie Musical June 3 | 5:30-7:30 PM Spillette Meeting Room You won’t be able to stop the beat while you enjoy this ultra clutch musical set in 1960s Baltimore. Hairspray- 2007 PG, run time: 1h 57m Christmas in July July 15 | 5:30-7:30 PM Spillette Meeting Room Why wait until December to celebrate? Enjoy holiday-themed crafts and entertainment. Afternoon Slumber Party August 11 | 1:30-3:30 PM Spillette Meeting Room Join us for fun activities, movies, snacks, and more! Wear your comfiest clothes. Teen Dungeons & Dragons June 28, July 26, & August 23 Come play D&D at the Library. Bring a level one character or play as one of ours. All experience levels welcome. Registration required. Saturdays, 1-4 PM | Board Room Teen Summer Book Club Tuesdays at 10:30 AM June 10 - Graphic Novels June 24 - Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson July 8 - Poetry July 22 - Short Stories Join us for this Tuesday morning book club to discuss a variety of published mediums! From graphic novels to poetry. Teen Room Teen Afternoon Programs June 9 - Bookend Decorating June 16 - Trivia June 23 - Trashy Crafts June 30 - Bubble Tea July 7 - Color Your Teen Room July 14 - Teen Reader’s Theater July 21 - Bubble Painting July 28 - Beaded Potted Plants Mondays at 1 PM Teen Room Teen Afternoon Programs Wednesdays at 1 PM Teen Room June 11 - Parfaits June 18 - Universe in a Jar June 25 - Name That Tune July 2 - Beaded Bracelet Making July 9 - Ice Cream Sundaes July 16 - Eat the Rainbow July 23 - Trashy Crafts July 30 - Cheesecake Tasting SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST
SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST August Programs Family Adult Chakra Colors & Crystals Wednesday, August 6 6-7 PM Joy Calvert, owner of the Crystal Den, will discuss the chakras, colors associated with them, and corresponding crystals. Each participant will go home with an intuitively chosen chakra stone. Spillette Meeting Room Adult Craft: Painted Wine Glasses* Saturday, August 9 2-3:30 PM In this session we are transforming regular wine glasses into art! With a little bit of glass paint and a lot of imagination, we will create beautiful painted wine glasses. All materials will be supplied by the Library. Spillette Meeting Room Recurring Programs Classes Family Trivia June 9, July 14, & August 11 Test your knowledge at our family trivia nights. Play as a team or compete head-to-head. All ages are welcome but questions will be geared towards ages 12 & up. Mondays at 6 PM Craft Connections* Wednesdays at 10:30 AM Join us to get creative and craft with others in the community. This dropin program is suitable for all ages and abilities. June 11, July 9, & August 13 GED/HSE Classes with Project Learn Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-8 PM Students work on reading, writing, and math to prepare for the GED test. For more information or to enroll in classes, contact Project Learn of Summit County at 330-434-9461. June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, & 26 July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, & 31 August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, & 28 Chair Yoga with Colleen Hohl Tuesdays at 12 PM Join us at the Library to improve your flexibility by participating in a free chair yoga class. June 10, 17, & 24 July 8, 15, & 22 August 12, 19, & 26 Tech Sessions Thursdays 2-3:30 PM Saturdays 11 AM-12:30 PM Board Room Join us for a drop-in session to ask questions and seek assistance about the monthly tech topic from a librarian. Each month, there is a topic we will be focusing on. June 5 & 14 Gmail & Google Apps July 3 & 12 Libby & Hoopla August 7 & 9 Android Phones & Tablets Community Partners Job Services with OhioMeansJobs Mondays | 1-4 PM Visit the Library's 1st Floor to connect with a representative from OhioMeansJobs Summit County for help with all your job-seeking needs. Job & Family Services First Tuesday | 10 AM-4 PM The Library has partnered with Summit County Department of Job & Family Services to provide on-site office hours, where you may meet one-on-one with a case manager. June 3, July 1, & August 5 Department of Community Development First Tuesday | 12-5 PM The Library is partnering with Summit County’s Department of Community Development to provide on-site office hours at the library where you can meet with a case worker. June 3, July 1, & August 5 Borrow ebooks & audiobooks from Barberton Library Why Libby is your perfect reading companion: Read or listen on your phone, tablet, Kindle or other ereader. Change playback speed or set a sleep timer for audiobooks. Free with your library card. Programs labeled with * require registration through the events calendar on our website. Summer Movie Matinee Friday, August 8 2-4 PM Enjoy a family-friendly movie, A Minecraft Movie (2025) , on the Library’s big screen at the Summer Movie Matinee. Spillette Meeting Room
Join the Club Genealogy Club* Tuesdays at 10:30 AM June 10, July 8, & August 12 The Genealogy Club meets once per month to discuss genealogy. All experience levels are welcome. Between the Covers: Romance Book Club* Mondays at 6 PM June 23- That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming July 21- Watch a romantic movie and we will discuss at this session. August 18- Finding Mr. Write by Kelley Armstrong Bon Voyage Book Discussion* Mondays at 6 PM June 30- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith July 28- This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub August 25- The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis Hooks & Books Evening Sessions: 6-7:30 PM Board Room June 11, July 9, & August 13 Kave Coffee Bar, 584 W. Tuscarawas Ave. Bring your portable crafts and we’ll share what books we’ve been reading. Attendees are welcome to bring a snack and beverage. Afternoon Sessions: 2 - 3:30 PM June 25, July 23, & August 27 SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST Take Book Club Home with You! Check out Book Club To Go! Have you ever wanted to join a book club but can’t commit to the monthly meeting? Book Club To Go is the perfect fit for you! No meetings or deadlines, just great books. New titles are available starting on the first Monday of each month, and come with a ready to go discussion guide. Guides include questions to think about while reading, author information, and librarian recommendations. Read the book at your leisure and return it when you’re finished! Visit the Customer Services desk at the Library to pick up your copy of the current month’s book selection. Upcoming Book Club to Go Selections: June July August
June 2 - August 16 Get drawn into the Library this summer! Are you ready for a Summer Reading Challenge? The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all ages and abilities, including children, teens, and adults. Participants can sign up at any time starting June 2. Physical reading guides for children will be available in the Children’s Department. Children can record their reading and participate in additional activities to earn prizes. Adult and teen participants can pick up reading slips at the Reference Desk. Every reading slip is an entry into weekly and grand prize drawings. COLOR YOUR WORLD WITH OUR SUMMER READING CHALLENGE! All ages can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge through Beanstack, a reading tracker platform, is available as a website or mobile app. Beanstack offers the same benefits as reading logs or slips without having to leave the house. Sign up as an individual or as a family! Scan to sign up on Beanstack. Throughout the summer, fun programs are planned for all ages, starting with the Summer Reading Kick-Off on June 4. We have planned weekly programs for children and teens, monthly summer movie matinees for the whole family, and more. Thank you to our generous Summer Reading sponsors for providing prizes: Akron Children’s Museum, Akron RubberDucks, Applebees of Wadsworth, Durbin Magic Freeze, East of Chicago Pizza, Friends of the Barberton Library, Kave Coffee Bar, Lake 8 Movies, McDonalds, Ramseyer Farms, and Skoops Ice Cream. SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST
PREPARE FOR YOUR SUMMER TRAVEL PLANS! Going somewhere this summer? Use our services and resources to make your travels easier than ever! Going out of the country? Start your journey at the Barberton Library! Apply for your passport and have your passport photo taken at the Library. Did you know our Customer Services Staff are certified passport agents? Make an appointment for yourself or the whole family to prepare for your next big adventure! Contact the Barberton Library at 330-745-1194 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment. Get your passport. Learn a new language. Learning a new language isn’t easy, but Mango Languages uses an adaptive learning process to evolve your progress. This languagelearning resource is free with your library card and available on a computer or as a mobile app. Travel farther than ever before by learning over 70 languages. Mango adapts to your learning style, using listening and reading activities to prepare you to start the conversation with confidence! Try it out today at barbertonlibrary.org/emedia. Research your travel plans. Don’t spend money on a travel guide when you get to your destination, borrow a travel guide for free from the Barberton Library! Find books on specific locations, general travel advice, important cultural customs, appropriate clothing, and more. Travel guides can help you discover hidden locations to visit and plan your trip before you go. Stop into the Library to borrow yours before your trip! SUMMER 2025 EDITION - JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST
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