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About Us

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About Us

Discover more about your Library.

About the Barberton Public Library

Since 1903, the Barberton Public Library has been dedicated to providing access to information and entertainment to the Barberton community. We are proud to borrow out materials, provide resources, and offer a welcoming space for all community members.

Mission Statement

The Barberton Public Library will promote independent thought and community interaction by providing services and resources necessary for individuals to pursue educational, creative, personal, and professional interests.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees on June 28, 2012.

Accessibility

Learn more about accessibility at the Library.

Annual Reports

View current and past annual reports.

Board of Trustees

Find out more about the Board of Trustees.

Employment

View employment opportunities.

History of the Library

Learn about the history of the library.

Hours & Locations

View our hours and locations

Library Policies

Review our policies.

Staff Directory

View the staff directory.

Strategic Plan

Learn more about our strategic plan.

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Use the Library

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Use the Library

More than books.

Use the Services at the Library.

You can do much more than borrow items from the Library. From printing services to passport services, we are here for you. Find out more about the other services offered by the Library.

Computers & Wi-Fi

Use public computers and Wi-Fi.

Curbside Delivery

Get items delivered curbside at the Library.

Local History

Learn more about Barberton's past.

Notary Services

Get documents notarized at the Library.

Outreach

Learn about the Library's home delivery services and other outreach efforts.

Passport Services

Get your passport at the Library.

Printing & More

Print, scan, and fax at the Library.

Research

Access research databases with your library card.

Reserve a room

Reserve a meeting room or study room at the Library.

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Children's Department

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Children's Department

The Children's Department

Check out books, movies, and more in the Children's Department at the Barberton Library. Visit the Children's Department to use our AWE Learning computers for children, do crafts, play with toys, and other activities available. Find out more about our programs, children's research databases, and reading challenges below.

Children's Programs

View upcoming children's storytimes and programs.

Reading Challenges

Research, Games, & More

Use databases for homework, find educational games, and more.

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Teen Department

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Teen Department

The Teen Department

Check out books, graphic novels, and more in the Teen Department. Visit the Teen Department to read, play games, and more. Find out more about our programs, teen research databases, and reading challenges below.

Advancement to Nursing

Find health-related databases for the Advancement to Nursing class at Barberton High School.

Homework Databases

Use databases for homework or research projects.

Reading Challenges

Resources for Teens

Find volunteer opportunities and more.

Teen eBooks & More

Explore teen digital resources available for free with your library card.

Teen Programs

View upcoming teen programs.

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Support the Library

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Support the Library

Support your Library.

Support lifelong learning.

Since 1903, the Barberton Public Library has been dedicated to enriching the community as Barberton’s most reliable source of knowledge. We strive to make the Library a source of lifelong learning and community pride.

It is thanks to the Barberton community that we are able to continue providing free programs and services. Help support the Library and our goals by donating, joining the Friends of the Library, or volunteering at the Library.

Find out more about these options below.

Donate

Donate to the Library.

Friends of the Library

Join the Friends of the Library.

Volunteer

Volunteer at the Library.

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Reserve a Space

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Reserve a Space

Public Spaces at the Library

At the Library, there are rooms open to the public for reservation. The Library houses two meeting rooms and two study rooms. The meeting rooms are open to community groups to host free programs, public meetings, or private meetings. Study rooms provide a quiet place for solo or group work. All meeting room activities must comply with the Library’s Public Behavior on Library Property policy and Meeting Room Policy.

Learn more about the different rooms available at the Library. Click on this link to use our online form to book a meeting room.

Meeting Rooms at the Library

Spillette Meeting Room

The Spillette Meeting Room is the largest meeting room available at the Library. It is located on the lower level but can be accessed by elevator or stairs. The room comfortably seats up to 100 people in a lecture atmosphere. Provided with this room are chairs and ten tables to set up specifically for the individual meeting/program.

See the list of amenities provided by the Library with the reservation of this room below:

Projection Unit
Projector Screen
AV System ( Compatible with devices with HDMI or USB-A ports, only HDMI cords are provided by the Library)
Podium with microphone
DVD Unit
Kitchen with cooktop, refrigerator, and large coffee urn (Use of the kitchen requires a $10 maintenance fee.)

To reserve the Spillette Meeting Room, fill out our online reservation form. Or contact Customer Services at 330-745-1194, option 1. When reserving either meeting room, ensure you have read and agree to our Meeting Room Policy. By reserving the meeting room, you are agreeing to abide by the terms of this policy.

O.C. Barber Board Room

The O.C. Barber Board Room is perfect for smaller meetings. This historical board room features original stained glass windows from the O.C. Barber Mansion, portraits of O.C. Barber and his wife, and photos of the mansion. The historical room was named after Barberton’s founder to showcase these artifacts, and other O.C. Barber memorabilia that are housed in the Library.

This space can accommodate up to ten individuals. This room has a large meeting table with 10 chairs and a television which individuals can mirror their personal devices to for presentations.

To reserve the O.C. Barber Board Room, fill out our online reservation form. Or contact Customer Services at 330-745-1194, option 1. When reserving either meeting room, ensure you have read and agree to our Meeting Room Policy. By reserving the meeting room, you are agreeing to abide by the terms of this policy. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Services Manager at circmgr@barbertonlibrary.org.

Study Rooms

There are two quiet study rooms available to reserve on our mezzanine level. Each room can be reserved for up to two hours per day by an individual or group. These rooms are only accessible by stairs. Patrons must be 18 years or over to reserve these rooms. Find out more about the set-up of each room below.

Reservations can be made up to one week in advance. To reserve a Study Room, use our online reservation form. Or contact the Reference Department at 330-745-1194, option 2.

Quiet Study Room #1

This study room is better for small groups or individuals looking for a quiet place to do work. This room only has a small table with four chairs. Suitable for up to four individuals.

Quiet Study Room #2

This study room is designed for group work. The room has a larger table with eight chairs and a whiteboard for public use.

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Rules for Meeting Room Use

(find a full list of rules in the Meeting Room Policy)

Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
The Library reserves the right to cancel or change the location of any meeting if circumstances so demand and will endeavor to give at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation or change.
The Library is not responsible for equipment, supplies, materials, or other items owned by a group and cannot provide overnight storage for any group.
Political demonstrations, rallies, or campaigns for specific partisan political issues or candidates are not permitted on library premises. No collections are permitted.
Meetings held in library meeting rooms must not disturb library operations. The Library reserves the right to stop meetings that are disruptive to library operations, and any related fees will not be refunded. Groups that disturb library operations may be denied future use of meeting rooms.
An adult (aged 18 +) associated with the group must complete the application and shall be responsible for all costs and damages resulting from use of library meeting rooms. Children may not be left unattended.
Meeting room reservations will end 15 minutes before the Library closes.
Groups using the library meeting rooms must not use advertising and/or publicity that implies their programs are sponsored, co-sponsored, or approved by the Library. If advertising the event taking place at the library, the group must include: This event is hosted by an organization independent from the Barberton Public Library. The Library is not affiliated with, sponsoring, or endorsing the event or its content. on all promotional materials.

Fees for Meeting Room Use

The Customer Services Manager will approve meeting room use applications and accept payments. Payment is due within 14 days of requesting a reservation, and no closer than two weeks before the event, whichever is first. After 14 days, payments will be considered late, and pending reservations may be cancelled.

Fees will be returned only if cancellation is received in writing at least two weeks before the event. If the Library has to cancel the reservation due to a Library event or closure, a full refund will be issued. Refunds will be mailed within 30 days of cancellation.

Type of Booking	Description
Non-profit Organizations	Library meeting rooms will be made available at no charge to all non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, religious organizations, other public libraries, and other groups approved by the director. Nonprofit organizations are not permitted to use their nonprofit status for private organizations or personal events, including, but not limited to: birthday parties, baby showers, wedding showers, and family reunions. Use of the Spillette Room kitchen will require a $10 fee. Use of the kitchen must be indicated on the application and payment made at the time of application.
Commercial Use	Business and commercial groups may use the meeting room for business meetings, conferences, employment recruiting, and training sessions. The room may not be used for the sale or promotion of products or services, except in conjunction with a Library program. The fee for up to three hours of such use is $100 per meeting. An additional charge of $35 will be imposed for each hour or portion of an hour that the meeting extends beyond three hours. The fee must accompany the completed application form. Commercial groups using the Spillette Room may request use of the Spillette kitchen at no additional charge.
Organizations and Individuals	The use of meeting rooms for organizations and personal gatherings including but not limited to: birthday parties, wedding showers, baby showers, and family reunions, will be allowed for a fee of $25 per hour per room. Due to increased programming, the Library will not be accepting any new inquires for personal gatherings at this time. Use of the Spillette Room includes use of the adjacent kitchen. A refundable $50 deposit will be charged per reservation. The deposit will be refunded to the customer by mail within 30 days of room use as long as all meeting room guidelines are followed. An additional fee may be assessed if damages to the room or furniture exceed the $50 deposit.

Type of Booking

Description

Non-profit Organizations

Library meeting rooms will be made available at no charge to all non-profit 501(c)(3)
organizations, religious organizations, other public libraries, and other groups approved by
the director. Nonprofit organizations are not permitted to use their nonprofit status for
private organizations or personal events, including, but not limited to: birthday parties, baby
showers, wedding showers, and family reunions.

Use of the Spillette Room kitchen will require a $10 fee. Use of the kitchen must be
indicated on the application and payment made at the time of application.

Commercial Use

Business and commercial groups may use the meeting room for business meetings,
conferences, employment recruiting, and training sessions. The room may not be used for
the sale or promotion of products or services, except in conjunction with a Library program.

The fee for up to three hours of such use is $100 per meeting. An additional charge of $35 will be imposed for each hour or portion of an hour that the meeting extends beyond three hours. The fee must accompany the completed application form. Commercial groups using the Spillette Room may request use of the Spillette kitchen at no additional charge.

Organizations and Individuals

The use of meeting rooms for organizations and personal gatherings including but
not limited to: birthday parties, wedding showers, baby showers, and family reunions, will
be allowed for a fee of $25 per hour per room. Due to increased programming, the Library will not be accepting any new inquires for personal gatherings at this time.

Use of the Spillette Room includes use of the adjacent kitchen. A refundable $50 deposit will be charged per reservation. The deposit will be refunded to the customer by mail within 30 days of room use as long as all meeting room guidelines are followed. An additional fee may be assessed if damages to the room or furniture exceed the $50 deposit.

Outreach

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Outreach

Our definition of service extends into the community.

It is the Library’s mission to provide services to all members of our community. As part of this effort, each of our departments provides outreach services. The Children's Department visits schools, preschools, and daycare centers located in Barberton, as well as hosts certain programs outside of the Library. Our teen librarian visits the high school and middle school to host book clubs. The Reference Department provides home delivery services and has lobby stops around Barberton once a month.

Home Delivery

Get books, movies, and more delivered to your door.

Lobby Stops

Find out more about lobby stops in the community.

Request a Speaker

Request a speaker from the Library.

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Find local organizations and resources in the Community Resource Guide.

Our staff has compiled this list to help those in times of need. The brochure contains contact information and details for services and resources in Barberton, Akron, and the surrounding areas. This brochure is updated as regularly as possible. We encourage you to reach out to the individual organizations before visiting to check current hours and services.

If your organization is in the Community Resource Guide and you need to update services, hours, or anything else, please reach out to us at pr@barbertonlibrary.org with 'Community Resource Guide' in the subject line.

Due to restrictions on our website, we can no longer have the downloadable PDF version of the Community Resource Guide. Please contact us at pr@barbertonlibrary.org to get the most recent version or stop into the library to pick some up.