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Conrad Storad Author Visit - August 29

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Join us for a visit from Barberton native Conrad Storad as he reads from his new book The Bat Book: Afraid of a Bat?  What's Up with That?  A book signing will follow this event.  Author Conrad Storad

Little Boy Bat lives under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas. One day he overhears some human kids saying mean, nasty things about bats. “Bats are ugly. Bats are weird. Bats are SCARY!” Their words make him feel very sad. L.B has a long talk with his parents. L.B. decides to write and illustrate a book so that he can teach those human kids some facts and the truth about bats. The Bat Book is his creation. It includes important lessons for all of us. Most important, bats are NOT scary!
 

Vellamo Band - September 1 from 6:30 to 7:30pm

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Vellamo is the performing and songwriting team of Pia Leinonen and Joni Tiala. Their music is characterized by haunting melodies, Pia's ethereal lead vocals and Joni's virtuosic guitar stylings. They write instantlvellamo band posingy memorable songs in English as well as their native Finnish, and also perform traditional ballads from the Finnish, Celtic and Scandinavian folk traditions.

On their fourth visit to US their 7 week “Northern Beat 2015 – Tour” will take them from New England all the way to Pacific Northwest through 20 states and over 20 concerts.

Vellamo released their first album in early 2013. The album was engineered and co-produced by Ken Anderson at his home studio called Song Catcher Recording, in Vermont, US. This renowned folk musician (Hungrytown) also plays drum and bass tracks on the album. The tone of the album is clear and bright, respectful of tradition yet sounding fresh. It features both original and traditional songs.

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Tuesday Evenings at the Movies

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Dracula Untold Movie PosterDracula Untold (2014) 
Tuesday, September 8 from 5:00-7:00pm
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We've all heard the names Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, Vlad Tepes, Vlad Dragul and Vlad Dracul.  What do these names have in common?  These are the names of a man who actually existed and who the fictional Dracula character is based on.This action packed movie continues the legend of Dracula, depicting how the legend began. PG-13 

Light refreshments will be available.
 

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

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book saleFriday, September 25 from 10:00am-5:30pm
Don't miss the Friends of the Library's special Fall Book Sale! On Friday enjoy a special 20% off for Friends members. Not a friend? No problem! Join at the door. The annual membership fee is $5 for individuals. 

The Friends of the Barberton Public Library exists to help enrich the services and materials provided to the community by the library.  Through Friends support, additional programs and services that cannot be included in the Library's tax-supported budget are made possible. The Friends of the Library has two main sources of funding: the generous support of members who pay yearly dues and the revenues generated by book sales. Thank you for your support.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

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book saleSaturday, September 26 from 10:00am-4:30pm 
Stop by during the Mum Fest! Kids books are only 25 cents! Paperback books are only 50 cents. Looking for a signed book by a local author? You might just find what you're looking for at an unbeatable price!

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

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book saleSunday, September 27 from 1:00-3:30pm
Last day! Don't miss our bag sale! These bags are a great deal you wont want to miss! Buy a bag of children's books for $2.00. A bag of CDs or DVDs is only $3.00.

Family Storytime

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Family Storytime is an interactive program for children and families which features stories, fingerplays and songs for youngsters ages birth to 5 years.  They are engaging programs which share reading and stories in a casual setting that encourages children to enjoy reading for fun, while they also interact with others their own age.  No sign up is required for these sessions.

Play and Learn

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The Play and Learn program  provides an opportunity for children birth to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers to play with a variety of toys that promote pre-literacy and pre-reading skills. Little ones can learn while they play at the library on Tuesday mornings from 11:00-1200.

Preschool Storytime

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Preschool Storytime is an interactive program for children which features stories, fingerplays and songs for youngsters ages 3 to 5 years.  They are engaging programs which share reading and stories in a casual setting that encourages children to enjoy reading for fun, while they also interact with others their own age.  No sign up is required for these sessions.

The History of Comics in America with Author Brad Ricca

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The History of Comics in America
Monday, August 3, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Super Boys book cover - yellow background with superman legs visible as he flies off of the top of the cover city on bottom of the cover. Super Boys text in the middleJoin us for a overview of the history of comics and superheroes in the United States, touching on how art and early publishing practices combined to create what is now the driving niche of the American popular culture. 

Ricca teaches at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He is a recipient of a 2014 Cleveland Arts Prize for Emerging Artist in Literature.  Brad Ricca is the author of Super Boys: The Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster - The Creators of Superman
 
Superboys is A comprehensive literary biography of the creators of the Superman character draws on a decade of research and new discoveries to provide coverage of such lesser-known topics as the real inspiration for Lois Lane, Siegel's secret work during World War II and the story behind Siegel's father's suspicious death.
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