LOCAL HISTORY ROOM | BARBERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Contains a collection of resources dedicated to the history of Barberton, Summit County and the State of Ohio. Provides patrons with access to local history resources. Includes Sun Rubber toys, Coventry Ware collectibles and personal items that once belonged to industrialist and town founder Ohio C. Barber.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

602 West Park Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203

Hours

Available during all regular library hours. Located on the first floor of the main library.

Fax

(330) 745-8261

Application process

Walk in during service hours. Call extension 1439 for additional details on the collection or to schedule an appointment. Local History Room Online Catalog available at http://barberton.pastperfectonline.com.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

There are no restrictions for this service.

Languages

None.

Agency info

BARBERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Provides library services for residents of Barberton City School District and surrounding communities. Offers a meeting place for community organizations. Services include reference and research materials, children's library, school resources, inter-library loan, public information services, and equipment rental and loans. Reference questions are answered in person and by phone. Computers are available for free internet access, word processing, educational games, and research. Special programs include free concerts, author visits, summer reading clubs, crafts, story times, local history, genealogy and free computer classes. Speakers are available on library topics and educational programs on a variety of subjects. Provides free wi-fi access.