Community Resources

The Barber National Institute opens its doors to the community with a variety of services and facilities, including:

• Terrace Garden Café

  Enjoy the ambiance of an outdoor garden conveniently located on the ground floor of the Barber National Institute North Complex. Serve yourself with selections for breakfast and lunch, including muffins, salads, soup, pizza, sandwiches and desserts.
  
  Open Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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• Lakefront Restaurant

  Windows overlook the bay in this setting at the bluff on East Avenue. Enjoy soups, sandwiches and grilled items.
  Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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• Gift Shop at 100 Barber Place

  Shop for unique gifts, including many items handmade by adults attending Barber National Institute programs. Selections include floral wreaths, decorative gift bags and cards and seasonal items. Open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the lobby of the Barber National Institute north complex.
  Contact Gayle Curcio

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• Barber National Institute Natatorium

  Offers much to the community including approved Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, American Red Cross swim instruction, family swims, Multiple Sclerosis swim, Open Exercise, and Saturday pool parties. Pool features a hydraulic lift floor that provides zero entry and exit to individuals with physical disabilities. Because of the special needs of many of our patrons, our pool is kept at a therapeutic temperature between 88-94 degrees.
  Click here for Pool's Summer Session flyer
       (July 26, 2010 to August 6, 2010).
  Click here for Pool's Early Fall Session flyer
       (August 30, 2010 to October 22, 2010).
  Click here for Pool's Fee flyer.
  Contact Mary Adams

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• Library

  The Barber National Institute Library and Media Center is open to the community Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The holdings include a wide assortment of books and audio books for children, as well as an extensive collection of books, periodicals and other resources for parents and professionals. Lending privileges offered free of charge.
  For more information, click here.