LIBRARY PROGRAMS | January

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
"Frosty Fun." Stories and craft for school-age children at 4 p.m. Jan 16 at Brownlee Woods, Jan. 15 at Campbell and Jan. 14 at Struthers.
"It's Snowing ... It's Snowing." Stories, craft and more for school-age children at 4 p.m. Jan. 9 at East; 4:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at North; and 4:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at South.
"Let it Snow." Stories and craft for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at Brownlee Woods, Jan. 15 at Campbell and Jan. 14 at Struthers.
"A Winterfest." Stories, games and craft for children at 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at Lowellville, Jan. 21 at New Middletown and Jan. 29 for school-age children at Poland.
"Happy Birthday, Dr. King." Join us as we celebrate diversity -- stories, craft and more for school-age children at 4 p.m. Jan. 23 at East; 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at North; and 4:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at South.
"Peek-at-Pooh." Celebrate A. A. Milne's birthday; stories and craft for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at North and Jan. 15 at South.
"Speak With Your Hands." Learn sign language with Richard Koker at 11:15 a.m. (for children ages 3-6) and 4 p.m. (for children ages 6-12) Jan 22 at West.
"Tales of Dragons." Fun fantasy stories, games and craft for school-age children at 4 p.m. Jan. 21 at Canfield and Jan. 23 at Sebring, and for children of all ages at 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at Greenford and 11:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at North Lima.
"Call the Doctor, Quick, Quick, Quick." Stories and craft for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. Jan. 15 at Main.
"Pajama Story Time." Fun for ages 3-6 at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 and 23 at Main. Come in your PJs.
"Riddlicious Stories & amp; Puzzling Numbers." Stories, puzzles and riddles for school-age children at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Main.
"Have a Cozy Time with the American Girls." Stories, games and craft for school-age children at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Austintown.
"A Family Story Time." Stories and craft for ages 3-6 at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Austintown. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Come to a Carnival." Carnival games and stories for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 29 at Boardman. Win a "Ready-to-Read Raccoon!"
"Snakes and Snacks for the Family." See the movie "Rikki Tikki Tavi" shown at 10 a.m. & amp; 2 p.m. and make a craft from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Boardman. This program is for children of all ages.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Austintown; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 8, 15 and 22 at Boardman; 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Canfield; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 31 at Poland; and 11:15 a.m. Jan. 28 at West.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for ages 3-6 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Sebring.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 16 at Austintown; 10 a.m. Jan. 7 at Boardman; 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15 at Canfield; 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at Main; 10:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at North; 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 14 at Poland; and 9:30 a.m. Jan. 28 at West. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more at 9:30 a.m. (for babies 6-12 months) and 10:30 a.m. (for babies 13-23 months) Jan. 2 at Boardman Jan. 13 at Canfield and (for babies 6-23 months) 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at Austintown. Each baby must be accompanied by an adult.
"Juggling Workshop." Learn how to juggle; for grades 7-12 at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at Main. A snack will be served.
"Xtreme Pizza Taste-Off." Teens, vote for the best tasting pizza in Austintown for grades 7-12 at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Austintown.
"Come In From the Cold." Play the classic card game, Mhing and two retro games, Pit and Flinch for grades 7-12 at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Boardman. Hot chocolate will be served.
"UNO Extravaganza." Join us for an afternoon of fun UNO-style for grades 7-12 at 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at Brownlee Woods, Jan. 25 at Campbell and Jan. 11 at Struthers. Snacks will be served. Prizes for the winners!
"Says Who? Says You." Join in this fast-moving game of bluff and wordplay for grades 7-12 at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at East, Jan. 14 at North and Jan. 15 at South.
"Jack of All Games." Board games of all kinds for grades 7-12 at noon Jan. 25 at Poland. Pizza and drinks will be served. A drawing for a board game will be held.
"Speak with your Hands." Sign Language with Richard Koker for grades 7-12 at 4 p.m. Jan. 15 at West.
"Pizza Tasting/UNO Party." Help rate Canfield's best pizza. For grades 7-12 at 4 p.m. Jan. 6 at Canfield and Jan. 7 at Sebring.
"Lunch & amp; Learn Series." "Youngstown at the Turn of the Century: The Decades of Optimism, Visionary Leadership and Growth." Come and hear architectural preservationist Mark Peyko, editor and publisher of The Metro Monthly, deliver a presentation on the cultural and architectural history of downtown Youngstown at noon Jan. 14 at Main. Those attending can bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy during the program. Coffee will be provided.
"Friends of the Library Meetings" are scheduled at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at Austintown; 9:30 a.m. Jan. 13 at Boardman; 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Main; 9:30 a.m. Jan. 7 at Poland; and 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at Struthers.
"Council of Friends Meeting" will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 at Main.
"Blood Pressure Screenings" will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 15 at Austintown; 12:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 6 at Boardman; 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Canfield; 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Poland; 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at Struthers; and noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 21 at West.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Introduction to the funding research process is a basic orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 25 at Main. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Finding Foundation Support for Your Education." Learn how to find financial aid for your education and how to identify prospective funders at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Main. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Reuben's Readers Book Club." Discussion at 10 a.m. Jan. 10 at Main.
"Closings." All libraries in Mahoning County will be closed Jan. 1 for New Year's Day and Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY
For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted.
"Blood Pressure Screenings" from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 7 at Liberty; 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 13 at Howland; 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 2 and 27 at Main; and 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Cortland.
"Preschool Story Time" for ages 3-5 at 1 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and 7 p.m. Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Main; 1 p.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28 at Brookfield; 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Cortland; 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 23 and 30 at Howland; and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13 and 27 at Lordstown.
"Toddler/Parent Story Time" for ages 24-36 mos. at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Main. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext 401.
"Mother Goose Story Time" for ages 6-23 mos. at 11 a.m. Jan. 11 at Main. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Stories and More" for ages 6 to 8 at 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at Main. This month's theme: "Winter Wonders." Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Craft" for ages 6-12 at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25 at Main. Children will be making "Frosty Snowman." Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Super Science Fun" for ages 6-9. Children must be registered. At 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Lordstown, (330) 824-2094; 4:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Liberty, (330) 759-2589; and 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Howland, (330) 856-2011.
"Teen Advisory Board Meeting" for Trumbull Count teens in grades 7-12 at noon Jan. 11 at Main. Lunch will be served. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Creative Writing Workshop" from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at Howland. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Closings" Warren-Trumbull County Public Library facilities will be closed Jan. 1 for New Year's Day and Jan. 20 for the Martin Luther King Day holiday.
"One Book, Two Counties Project" -- What if everybody reads the same book? The Public Libraries of Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties have chosen "The Light in the Forest" by Conrad Richter as our community novel. If everybody reads the same book, it can give a starting place for discussion and bring readers together. The library staff encourages the community to share in the experience Jan. 13 through March 21. Copies of the book are available at the libraries involved or may be purchased at area book retailers. In addition, for those who have read the book, the libraries will host book discussions and will feature programs related to "The Light in the Forest." For information, call: (in Ashtabula County) Donna Wall, (440) 997-9341, Ext. 222; and (in Trumbull County) Jan Vaughn, (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128 or visit www.wtcpl.lib.oh.us/onebooktwocounties/home.htm for complete details.
"General Programs" at 2 p.m. Jan. 18 The Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 East Market St., Warren, and the Howland Branch will present "Reading and Other Forms of Art," a series of interactive programs that connect books and art. For ages 5-12. Programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
GIRARD
"Family Time" at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 13 and 27.
"Story Time" for ages 3-6 at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29.
"Toddler Time" for 2-year-olds accompanied by an adult at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30.
"Baby Time" at 11 a.m. Jan. 3 and 24.
"Book Discussion Group" at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 on "Booked to Die" by John Dunning.
"Games Galore" for ages 8-11 at 1 p.m.
"Medicare on the Internet" and "Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft" at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14. Registration is required by calling Sondra Fisher at (330) 545-2508, Ext. 20.
"Japanese Anim & eacute; Film Festival" for teens and young adults from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26. Registration necessary by Jan. 19 by calling Sarah Gilpin at (330) 545-2508, Ext. 23.
"Celebrate Backwards Day" for 3-6 year olds at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29. Dress backward.
"Closings" The library will be closed Jan. 1 for New Year's Day and Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
NEWTON FALLS
For information or to register for those events requiring it, call (330) 872-1282.
"Internet Basics" for ages 13 and up from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 3 and for ages 8-12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Registration required.
"Common Features of Search Engines" for ages 13 and up from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Registration required.
"Game Card Night" for grades K-12 between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Jan. .7
"Introduction to Computers" for ages 13 and up from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Registration required.
"Microsoft Excel Intermediate" for ages 16 and up from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Registration required.
"Story Time" at 10 a.m. Jan. 15, 22 and 29 and 6 p.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28 for toddlers; 11 a.m. Jan. 15, 22 and 29 and 7 p.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28 for preschoolers. Registration required.
"Library Board Meeting" at 7 p.m. Jan. 15.
"Basic Web Page Design" for ages 16 and up from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Registration required.
"YA Teen Caf & eacute;" for ages 12 to 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 16.
"Friends of the Library" meeting at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 16.
"Keyboard Basics" for ages 13 and up from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22.
"Microsoft Power Point Intermediate" for ages 16 and up at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Registration required.
"Foundation Board Meeting" at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27.
"Blood Pressure Screening" from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 28.
"Kitchen Science" for grades K-6 from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28. Registration required.
"Word Processing" for ages 13 and up from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 29. Registration required.
"Book Discussion" at 6:30 p.m.
"Closings" The library will be closed Jan. 1 for New Year's Day and Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.