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Author Visit - David Giffels

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Author David Giffels will visit the library to present his latest book.  Furnishing Eternity is a vibrant, heartfelt memoir about confronting mortality, surviving loss, finding resilience in one's Midwest roots and seeking a father's wisdom through an unusual woodworking pr

Reminisce with the Bodnars

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Reminisce with the Bodnar Twins Recording now available.

On March 25, 2023, Mark and Marty Bodnar reminisced about their three magical BHS basketball seasons, including the 1976 state championship. See the program here:

 

Bird Watching in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Join a naturalist from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and learn about the popular growing hobby of bird watching.                                                                                           How does one get started?  Where are the best vantage points to see birds?  When is the best time to see the most variety of birds?    &nbsp

Akron and District Pipe Band

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The Scottish Saltire. A blue flag with a white "x" covering the full size of the flag.

The final program in our Scottish-American series is tonight. Members of the Akron and District Pipe Band will be playing bagpipes, telling Scottish stories, and reading Scottish poetry. Join us on Facebook Live to be included in the fun! 

Lang may yer lum reek!

 

Virtual--National Peanut Butter Lover's Day

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Virtual ProgramsJoin Librarian Mary Kay Ball in a fun look at a favorite 'legume'- peanut butter!  Learn about how peanut butter became a favorite treat and how it's used in food preparation and its varied uses.   

Virtual Music and Movement

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February 23- March 30
Ages birth- 5 years old

Join Ms. Abby on Zoom for this energizing program that helps get kids up and moving while also helping them develop motor and listening skills. Beginning February 15, Music & Movement Activity Bags will be available at the library. The bags feature fun items like scarves, shaky eggs, and ribbon wands that children can use during the program. Parents can also create their own manipulatives to use. Please contact the Children's Department for Zoom Login information.

Valentines for Seniors

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valentine dogLet's send a little love to brighten the spirits of our Barberton seniors who are homebound or in local senior homes. Many of us are feeling isolated during this pandemic, but it has been especially difficult for our seniors who are in residential care. To combat this, we are calling out to our Barberton Library community to make handmade Valentine's for these special people.

Virtual: Better Nutrition for Better Health

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Nutrition

One of the top New Year's resolutions! This program will be presented by the University of Akron School of Nutrition and Dietetics and will be streamed on Facebook Live.

Virtual Craft Corner-Puzzle Tree Art

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Puzzle Art
      It is time for another virtual craft session.  In this session we will create a puzzle tree
      using small puzzle pieces, canvas and glue. The canvas can hang on a wall or propped
      up on a desk or side table. The craft kit bags will be available the week of the February