Barberton Public Library

10/13/2026

📣 Acme Fresh Market's Community Cash Back program is still running!

Every time you shop certain brands at Acme, you're helping the library earn 5% cash back.

How it works:
🛍️ Shop at Acme Fresh Market
🧾 Save your receipts
📚 Drop them off at our Reference Desk by February 15

It's that simple! Your everyday grocery shopping can make a big difference for your community. So, save your Acme receipts dated from August 1 - February 15 to help us raise money.

Then turn in your Acme receipts to the Reference Desk at the Library and we can get community cash back!💸

10/12/2026

We’re hiring! 📚

There’s still time to apply for our Library Assistant position in the Children’s Department! If you have a passion for kids, reading, and community, we’d love to hear from you.

📣 We are hiring!

Want to join our amazing team? We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill a position within our library.

🌟 Employment Opportunity: Library Assistant: Children's Services Department
The Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic candidate for a full-time Library Assistant position in our Children's Services Department. This full-time (35 hour per week) position require a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

This position is open until filled, but applications received by Friday, October 16, 2026, will be given first consideration.

Visit our website to find out more and to apply for this position:
https://www.barbertonlibrary.org/employment

10/12/2026

We've gotten a little spooky in here! 👻

Swipe through to peek at some of our Halloween decorations and then stop by to experience the full vibe yourself.

Spooky or cute Halloween decor - which is your favorite? 🤔

10/12/2026

Pumpkin Decorating is this Wednesday! 🎃

Spots are filling up fast and pumpkins are limited. So, if you want one from us, you need to be on the list! Registration is required so we have enough pumpkins ready for everyone.

📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 4:30-5:30 PM
🎃 Pumpkins provided while supplies last
✂️ Bring your own pumpkin if you prefer
🏆 Decorated pumpkins can be entered in our annual contest!
👶 Open to kids and teens

Don’t wait, save your spot today!
https://events.barbertonlibrary.org/event/16909307

10/11/2026

🎃 This Week at the Barberton Public Library!

The Highlights:
📚 Storytimes & Book Clubs
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating
👻 Ghost Stories

Find all the details on our events page through the 🔗

10/10/2026

Happy Let Freedom Read Day!

🗨️ What are you reading this weekend? Share in the comments below!

Today we celebrate the freedom to choose what we read, when we read it, and why it matters to us. Every book you pick up is an act of intellectual freedom.

Whether you're diving into a banned classic, exploring a challenged contemporary novel, or simply reading what speaks to you, you're exercising one of our most fundamental rights.

So grab a book, find your favorite reading spot, and celebrate your freedom to read today and every day.

10/09/2026

Add some color to your day at the library! 🌈

There's something here for everyone - and we mean everyone! From page-turning books to our Library of Things collection, movies to digital resources, we've got everything you need to make your day a little brighter.

📚 Books for every mood and interest
🎲 Library of Things - games, tools, and more
🎬 Movies for your next movie night
💻 Digital resources available 24/7
✨ And so much more - all free with your library card!

Stop by and discover everything your library has to offer. You might just be surprised by what you find! 💜

10/08/2026

✨ Monthly Ohio Book Recommendation ✨

Get a taste of Ohio this month! From Barberton Chicken to Cincinnati Chili, Ohio’s food traditions bring families together. 😋🍽️

Discover the flavors and stories that make Akron’s kitchen heritage unique with Akron Family Recipes: History and Traditions from Sauerkraut Balls to Sweet Potato Pie, available to be checked out now.

https://search.barbertonlibrary.org/GroupedWork/a7bf2160-8751-00cc-ba01-ae8a60f2ff6b-eng/Home?searchId=20877461&recordIndex=5&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex

10/08/2026

Mystery Book Challenge! 🔍

Dare to check out a book without knowing what it is? Pick a secretly wrapped book from the box, read it, fill out the review form inside, and return it to the Children's Department by October 31 for a special prize!

The book is yours to keep, and you can do it more than once! 👀

Stop by the Children's Department and take on the challenge! 🎁

10/08/2026

Should be a fun filled Saturday! 🎃