LIBRARY PROGRAMS | January schedule in Mahoning and Trumbull counties

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
"The Very Last Crusade: YSU in Israel." Lunch and learn series featuring program about 12 Youngstown State University students who traveled to Israel to participate in excavation of a crusader fortress. At noon Jan. 8 at Main. Attendees may take a sack lunch; coffee will be provided.
"Traveling Teens Reciting Reader's Theater." Family program of skits about women and Black history by the Warren G. Harding High School speech team at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Boardman.
"Dances of Africa." Harambee Youth Organization performing African dances for all ages at 5 p.m. Jan. 9 at West.
"It's Winter ... B-R-R-R." Stories, craft and more for children of all ages at 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at East, Jan. 14 at North and Jan. 16 at South.
"Mitten Magic." Stories and craft for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 at Brownlee Woods and 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at Struthers.
"Weathering Winter." Stories, craft and more for children of all ages at 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at Lowellville and Jan. 22 at New Middletown.
"Wintry Crafts for a Snowy Day." Fun for school-age children at 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at Canfield; 1 p.m. Jan. 19 at Greenford; 10 a.m. Jan. 19 at North Lima; and 4 p.m. Jan. 24 at Sebring.
"Bundle Up Story Time." Stories and craft for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at Main.
"Let it Snow." Stories and craft for school-age children at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 at Main.
"Frame Your Name." Hear stories and make a nameplate for your door for school-age children at 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at Brownlee Woods, Jan. 16 at Campbell and Jan. 15 at Struthers.
"Souper Bowl." Stories and games for children of all ages at 4 p.m. Jan. 31 at East, Jan. 28 at North and Jan. 30 at South.
"It's A New Year the World Over." Stories, craft and games for school-age children at 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at Austintown.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and more fun for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Austintown; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Boardman; 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Canfield; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at Poland; and 9:30 a.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at West.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for children ages 2-3 at 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 3 at Austintown; 10 a.m. Jan. 8 at Boardman; 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at Canfield; and 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at West.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more at 9:30 a.m. (for 6-12 mos.) and 10:30 a.m. (for 13-23 mos.) Jan. 14 at Boardman and Canfield; and 10:30 a.m. (for 6-23 mos.) Jan. 10 at Austintown.
"Pajama Time Stories." Fun for ages 3 to 6 (wear your p.j.'s) at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 and 24 at Main.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for children 3-6 at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Sebring.
"Shout in the Library." Test your knowledge with noisy board games for grades 7-12 at 6 p.m. Jan. 8 at Austintown. Snacks will be served.
"Extreme Fun and Games." Come in out of the cold and play Scrabble, Uno and Yahtzee for grades 7-12 at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at Boardman. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
"Y.A. Paperback Book Exchange." Fun for grades 7-12 from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at Brownlee Woods and Jan. 12 at Struthers.
"Teen Scavenger Hunt." Search in this library quest for grades 7-12 at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at Canfield and 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at Sebring. There will be prizes.
"Hang Out and Relax." Take your favorite music CDs and share favorite cuts for grades 7-12 at 1 p.m. Jan. 5 at East; 1 p.m. Jan. 26 at North; and 1 p.m. Jan. 12 at South.
"New Year, New You." Tips on how to spice up your room and yourself for grades 7-12 at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Main.
"Beyond Hatchet: Survival Books You'll Want to Read." For grades 7-12 at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 5 at West. Snacks will be served.
"Friends of the Library Meetings." Meetings at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at Austintown; 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14 at Boardman; 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Canfield; 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Main; 10 a.m. Jan. 8 at Poland; and 10 a.m. Jan. 12 at Struthers. New members welcome.
"Free Blood Pressure Screenings." From 1-3 p.m. Jan. 16 at Austintown; 12:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at Boardman; 12:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Canfield; 1-4 p.m. Jan. 22 at Poland; 1-4 p.m. Jan. 15 at Struthers; and noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 15 at West.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Introduction to funding research process for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources. At 9:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Main. For reservations call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for "reference."
"Computer Classes." Contact individual libraries for times, dates and registration for the following: Computer basics, computer clinic, Internet, e-mail and Excel basics at Main; computer basics, computer clinic, Excel basics and Microsoft Word at Boardman; Internet and Microsoft Word at Campbell; computer basics and Internet at Sebring; and computer basics and Internet at West.
"Closings." All branches will be closed Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
"Preschool Story Times for ages 3-5." At 1 p.m. each Tuesday and 7 p.m. each Thursday begining Jan. 8 at Main; 1 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 15 at Brookfield; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 16 at Cortland; 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 17 at Howland; and 6:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 14 (except Jan. 21) at Lordstown.
"Toddler/Parent Story Time." At 11 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Main. For ages 24-36 mos. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Mother Goose Story Time." at 11 a.m. Jan. 12 at Main. For ages 6-23 mos. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Stories and More." 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at Main for ages 6-8. Theme will be "Junie B. Jones." Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Children's Craft." 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Main. For children 6-12. Craft will be framed snowflake prints. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Teen Advisory Board Meeting." Noon Jan. 12 at Main for grades 7-12. There will be a book discussion.
"Trumbull County's Abandoned Deep Coal Mines." 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at Main with geology professor Ann Harris. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128 for information.
"Reading and Other Forms of Art." 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Trumbull branch of The Butler Institute of American Art. For ages 5-12. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Blood Pressure Screenings." 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 3 and 14 at Main and 1-3 p.m. Jan. 14 at Cortland.
"Closings." The Brookfield, Cortland, Howland, Liberty, Lordstown, Main, Bookmobile and Homebound Services will be closed Jan. 1 and 21.