SEPTEMBER SCHEDULES Libraries in Mahoning and Trumbull counties

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
"America's Museum -- Butler Institute of American Art." Dr. Louis Zona, director of the Butler Institute of American Art, will give a brief history of this area's national treasure, as well as outline plans for its future and describe some of the exciting upcoming shows. Attend Lunch and Learn at Main Library, noon Sept. 11. Bring a brown bag lunch; coffee provided free.
"Andy the Ambulance." Learn about safety with "Andy the Ambulance" for children ages 3-6 at West, 10 a.m. Sept. 4. Courtesy of Clemente Ambulance.
"Ambulance." Tour a working ambulance; school-age children at West, 4 p.m. Sept. 5.
"Hats Off to the Storyteller." Stories and craft for all ages -- wear a hat. Tell a story, win a prize at East, 4 p.m. Sept. 13; North, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11; and South, 5 p.m. Sept. 12.
"Johnny Appleseed and Other American Tall Tales." Stories, craft, games and more. For school-age children at Canfield, 4 p.m. Sept. 18; Sebring, 4 p.m. Sept. 20. For all ages at Greenford, 1 p.m. Sept. 29; North Lima, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 29.
"Pajama Time Stories." Slumbertime fun for ages 3-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 20. Come in your P.J.'s.
"School Daze." Stories and craft for school-age children at Brownlee Woods, 4 p.m. Sept. 20; Campbell, 4 p.m. Sept. 19; and Struthers, 4 p.m. Sept. 18.
"Seuss on the L-O-O-S-E." Stories and fun for all ages at Lowellville, 4 p.m. Sept. 19; and New Middletown, 4 p.m. Sept. 20.
"It's Greek to Me." Myths, craft and games for school-age children at Austintown, 4 p.m. Sept. 20.
"Lots of Leafy Fun." Stories, crafts and movie for children ages 3-6 at Brownlee Woods, 10 a.m. Sept. 27.
"It's an Indian Powwow." Indian legends, tepees, and games for school-age children at Main Library, 7 p.m. Sept. 25.
"Fall Fantasy." Fall fun for children ages 3-6 at Main Library, 10 a.m. Sept. 12.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for children ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sept. 6; Boardman, 10 a.m. Sept. 11; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sept. 12; and West, 10 a.m. Sept. 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2 and 9. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Who Likes Honey ... Bears." Stories, craft, and more for all ages at East, 4 p.m. Sept. 27; North, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25; and South, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more at Boardman, Sept. 6; and Canfield, Sept. 17 (9:30 a.m. for babies 6-12 months and 10:30 a.m. for babies 13-23 months); Austintown, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 13 and at South, 6 p.m. Sept. 10 (for babies 6-23 months). Each baby in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6 at Austintown, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26; Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25; Struthers, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 (holiday program); and West, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2 and 9.
"Remember ... When, Where, What." Program for adults at North, 10 a.m. Sept. 8, 15 and 22.
"Friends of the Library Meetings" at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 10; Lowellville, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24; Main Friends, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10; and Poland (tour of Main Library), 10 a.m. Sept. 4.
"Free Blood Pressure Screenings" will be at Austintown, 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 19; Boardman, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 4; Canfield, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 20; Poland, (Town Hall Building), 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 18; Struthers, 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 18; and West, noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 18.
"Grant Center: Grant-seeking Basics Workshop." Introduction to the funding research process is a basic orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources at Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 8. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Information Station." Learn how to find current information in magazines and newspapers using our online research database at West, call (330) 799-7171 to schedule a date and time.
"But Where's Your Card Catalog?" Learn to use the Library's online catalog whether you are in the Library or at home, at West, call (330) 799-7171 to schedule a date and time.
"Closings." All public libraries in Mahoning County will be closed September 3, 2001, for Labor Day.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
"Free Blood Pressure Screenings." At Brookfield, 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 4; Liberty, 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 4; Main, 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 6 and 17; and Cortland, 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 17.
"Long Term Care." Program for adults, Howland, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12.
"Local History and Genealogy Center." Open house at Main, 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12.
"Lindbergh Kidnapping." Discussion by author Jim Fisher, Main, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
"Computers." Open house at Lordstown, 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19.
"Reading and Other Forms of Art." Interactive program for ages 5 to 12 at Butler Institute in Howland, 2 p.m. Sept. 22.
"Passenger and Immigration Records." Presentation by Carol Bell, Main, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 22. Registration required by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 120.
"Music Censorship." Program by author Eric Nuzum of WKSU for ages 13 and up, Main, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26.
"Preschool Story Times." Stories for ages 3 to 5. Themes change weekly, Main, 1 p.m. Sept. 4, 11,18 and 25 and 7 p.m. Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Sept. 18 and 25; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 and 27; and Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 24.
"Mother Goose Story Time." For ages 6 to 23 months, Main, 11 a.m. Sept. 8. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Toddler/Parent Story Time." For ages 24 to 36 months, Main, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26. Register at (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Stories and More." For ages 6 to 8, Main, 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 15. Register at (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Children's Craft." Weed weaving for children 6 to 12, Main, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 22. Register at (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Hours and closing." All services closed Sept. 1-3 for Labor Day. Sunday hours will resume 1-5 p.m. Sept. 9 at Main. Fall hours will resume Sept. 4 at Main. Lordstown Branch will resume fall hours Sept. 8.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Closings." Saturday-Sept. 3 for Labor Day.
"Book Discussion." Denise Giardina's "Storming Heaven" at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5
"Baby Time." Music, stories and songs for infants and their caregivers, 11 a.m. Sept. 7 and 28.
"Book Sale Preview." Admission is $2, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
"Book Sale." Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 ($1 per bag day).
"Family Time." Stories and activities for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 24.
"Story Time." Stories and activities for ages 3 to 6, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19 and 26.
"Toddler Time." Stories and activities for 2-year-olds and their caregivers, 11 a.m. Sept. 20 and 27.
"Computer Class." Learn to use the new catalog, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Sign-up required by calling (330) 545-2508.