APRIL SCHEDULES For public libraries in Mahoning and Trumbull counties

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
"Barnyard Buddies." Mahoning County Educational and Experimental Farm presents baby farm animals for the family at East, April 19; North, April 17; South, April 18; and West, April 4; all at 4 p.m.
"Lunch & amp; Learn Series: Building a Backyard Bird Habitat." Dr. Scott Shalaway, nature writer, radio and television host; Main Library, noon-1 p.m. April 10.
"A Spring Frolic." Stories and crafts for children of all ages at Greenford, 1 p.m. April 7; North Lima, 10:30 a.m. April 7; and for school-age children at Canfield, 4 p.m. April 10; and Sebring, 4 p.m. April 18.
"Easter Egg-citement." Stories, games and more for children of all ages at Austintown, April 12, at 4 p.m.; Lake Milton, April 9, at 4:30 p.m.; and North Jackson, April 10, at 4:30 p.m.
"Hopping Around." Holiday stories and craft for school-age children at Brownlee Woods, April 12; Campbell, April 11; and Struthers, April 10; all at 4 p.m.
"Happy Hatching." Stories, crafts and more for ages 3-6 at Brownlee Woods, 10 a.m. April 12.
"How to be a Perfect Person in Just 3 Days." A film program for the family at East, 4 p.m. April 5; North 2 p.m. April 7 and South, 11 a.m. April 7.
"Going Green: Gardening at the Library." Stories, craft and more for children of all ages at Lowellville, April 25; and New Middletown, April 26. Both at 4 p.m.
"Celebrate the Earth." Stories and craft for school-age children at Main Library, 7 p.m. April 17.
"So ... So ... Silly." Stories, songs for ages 3-6 at Main, April 18, at 10 a.m.
"Origami ... Paper Folding Fun." Stories and more for school-age children at Boardman, 7 p.m. April 24.
"Pajama Time Stories." Slumbertime fun for ages 3-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. April 12 and 26. Come in pajamas.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. April 19.
"Time for Babies and Books." For babies 6-23 months: Austintown, 9:30 a.m. April 12. For babies 6-12 months: Boardman, 9:30 a.m. April 5; and Canfield, 9:30 a.m. April 16. For babies 13-23 months: Boardman, 10:30 a.m. April 5, and Canfield, 10:30 a.m. April 16.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Austintown, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays; Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; and Struthers, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 5; Boardman, 10 a.m. April 10; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 11; and Struthers, 11 a.m. April 4, 11, 18, 25. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Friends of the Library Meetings." Boardman, 9:30 a.m. April 9; Campbell, 6 p.m. April 24; Main Library, 5:30 p.m. April 17; North Jackson, 1 p.m. April 24; and Poland, 10 a.m. April 3 (at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home).
"Free Blood Pressure Screenings." Austintown, 1-3 p.m. April 18; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. April 2; Canfield, 12:30-3 p.m. April 19; Poland (Town Hall Building), 1-4 p.m. April 24; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. April 17; and West, noon-2 p.m. April 17.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Main Library, 9:30 a.m. April 21. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Getting Started with FC Search." Main Library, 6:30 p.m. April 4.
"Information Station." Learn how to find current information in magazines and newspapers using our online research database, West, call (330) 799-7171.
"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.
All libraries will be closed April 14 & amp; 15 for the Easter Holiday.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
"Tax Assistance." AARP tax preparers' free help to low- to middle-income residents. Howland, 9 a.m.-noon April 3, 5, 10 and 12; Liberty and Main, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 6 and 13. No appointments. Cortland, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 3 and 10; call (330) 638-6335 for appointment.
"Trends in Teen Literature." For teachers, teens grades 7-10, librarians and others. Main, 6:30 p.m. April 3.
"Open Houses." Refreshments and prizes for National Library Week. Lordstown, 3-5 p.m. April 4; Howland, 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 4; Liberty, 2-4 p.m. April 5; Cortland, 4-6 p.m. April 5; Main, 5-7 p.m. April 5; Brookfield, 6-8 p.m. April 5.
"Limo Etiquette." Also, a demonstration, for grades 7-12. Main, noon-2 p.m. April 7.
"Master Gardeners." Howland, 6:30 p.m. April 10.
"Tech Center Anniversary." Fifth birthday. Main, 2-6 p.m. April 16.
"Nature In Your Back Yard." Tracie Campbell, education coordinator for Trumbull County Soil & amp; Water Conservation District. Lordstown, 6 p.m. April 18.
"Trumbull County and the Civil War." Wendell Lauth, historical society president. Main, 2 p.m. April 21.
"Poetry Program." Children's poet J. Patrick Lewis, in honor of National Poetry Month, for grades 1-6 and families. Main, 6:30 p.m. April 24.
"Hip Hop Music." Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & amp; Museum. Main, 7 p.m. April 25.
"Blood Pressure Screenings." Brookfield, 10 a.m.-noon April 3; Liberty, 1-3 p.m. April 3; Main, 10 a.m.-noon April 5 and 16; Cortland, 1-3 p.m. April 16.
"Preschool Story Times." Ages 3-5, weekly themes. Main, 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Thursdays; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Tuesdays; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. Mondays.
"Toddler and Parent Story Time." Ages 24-36 months. Main, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401 for reservation.
"Mother Goose Story Time." Ages 6-23 months. Main, 11 a.m. April 7. Call (330) 399-8807 for reservation.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Family Time." 6:30 p.m. April 2, 9 and 30. (Jocko the Clown April 2).
"Tax Preparation." By AARP, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 3, 5, 10 and 12.
"English Festival Review." Grades 7-9, 6-7:30 p.m. April 3.
"Toddler Time." For 2-year-olds with an adult. 10:30 a.m. April 5, 12 and 26.
"Baby Time." For babies 6-12 months. 11 a.m. April 6, and 27.
"Board of Trustees." Meeting, 7 p.m. April 9.
"Name That Store." Game for grades 6-7, April 16-21. Winners declared 7 p.m. April 23.
"Computer Class." Continuation of March class, or for more advanced user. 6:30 p.m. April 25.