LIBRARY PROGRAMS | January

Youngstown & amp; Mahoning County
"Get Well Soon." Stories about being sick for ages 3-6 at Brownlee Woods, 10 a.m. Jan. 13, and Struthers, 10 a.m. Jan. 15.
"Let's Celebrate Soup." Celebrate National Soup Month with stories, craft and games for school-age children at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, Jan. 13; Campbell, Jan. 14; and Struthers, Jan. 15.
"Gung Hay Fat Choy, Jia-shen." Celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Monkey with stories, craft and games for school-age children at Canfield, 4 p.m. Jan. 20; for grades 1-6 at East, 4 p.m. Jan. 20; North, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 22; South, 4 p.m. Jan. 21; and for children of all ages at Greenford, 2 p.m. Jan. 17.
"Big and Beasty: Elephants, Rhinos and Hippos." Stories, craft and games for the family at 6:30 p.m. at East, Jan. 27, and South, Jan. 28. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Winter Wonderland." Stories, craft and more for children at Main, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31; and for school-age children at Poland, 4 p.m. Jan. 22.
"Regrettable Recreation at the Library." Lousy Lemony Snicket soiree -- a series of unfortunate events happens in the library ... come if you dare. Crafts and games for school-age children at Austintown, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13.
"Family Story Time." Stories and craft at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Trivia, team games and a costume parade -- dress as your favorite J. K. Rowling character for school-age children at Boardman, 7 p.m. Jan. 13.
"How Do We Get From Here To There?" Stories and craft for ages 3-6 at Main, 10 a.m. Jan. 14.
"Blast-off Into Space." Stories and a craft for grades K-6 at Main, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26.
"Pajama Jam." Nighttime fun for the family at Poland, 7 p.m. Jan. 26. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for ages 3-6 at Sebring, 1 p.m. Jan. 15.
"A Beach Party." Stories, craft and games for grades K-6 at West, 4 p.m. Jan. 6.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 15; Boardman, 10 a.m. Jan. 27; Canfield, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 21. Main, 10 a.m. Jan. 6; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 8; and West, 1 p.m. Jan. 13. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. (for 6-12 mos.) and 10:30 a.m. (for 13-23 mos.) Jan. 8; Canfield, 10 a.m. (for 6-23 mos.) Jan. 12; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. (for 6-12 mos.) Jan. 7; and at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. (for 6-23 mos.) Jan. 8. Each baby in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Austintown and Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27; North, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26; Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27; and West, 10 a.m. Jan. 13.
"Teen Pizza Party." Come join us -- find out what the library has for you. For grades 7-12 at Austintown, 6 p.m. Jan. 20.
"Bored? Fire Up Your Brain With Board Games." For grades 7-12 at Boardman, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 6.
"Survivor II -- Worse Case Scenario." What would you do in extreme situations -- for grades 7-12 at Canfield, 3 p.m. Jan. 5; and Sebring, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 6.
"College Bound?" Learn how to find the right college, get scholarships and apply for financial aid and more for grades 7-12 at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, Jan. 22; Campbell, Jan. 12; and Struthers, Jan. 26. All three programs begin at 4 p.m.
"How High Can You Go?" Stacking cookies that is ... for grades 7-12 at 4:30 p.m. at East, Jan. 13; North, Jan. 12; and South, Jan. 14. Prizes will be awarded.
"Teen Coffeehouse." Read your own poetry, rap or song lyric, or read your favorite poetry from a book, or just snack and listen to others perform for grades 7-12 at Poland, 2 p.m. Jan. 24.
"Teen Bingo." Come and play -- it's the season for indoor games for grades 7-12 at West, 4 p.m. Jan. 14.
"Game Night." Bring a friend and your favorite board games, or play a new one for grades 7-12 at Main, 5 p.m. Jan. 13.
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: The Schoolmaster of the Nation." Richard S. Scarsella, president, William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society of Youngstown, will present an overview of McGuffey's legacy, with topics including: McGuffey's roots in the Mahoning Valley, his contributions to national literacy and nation-building, selections from the Eclectic Readers, preservation of the McGuffey homestead, and information on the society at Main, noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 13. Take a brown-bag lunch, coffee is provided.
"Friends of the Library Meetings" are scheduled at Austintown, 10 a.m. Jan. 20; Boardman, 10 a.m. Jan. 12; Canfield, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26; East, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 20 and 10 a.m. Jan. 24; Main, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 12; Poland, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 6; and Struthers, 2 p.m. Jan. 12.
Blood-pressure screenings will be held at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 21; Boardman, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 5; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 15; Main, 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 22; North, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 6; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 27; South, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 13; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 20; and West, 1- 3 p.m. Jan. 20.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Basic orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources at Main, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 10. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Grant Center: Cybertour." Brief overview of the Foundation Center's Web site and the various ways it can be helpful to grantseekers looking for information on the Internet at Main, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Grant Center: Finding Funding for your Education." Learn how to find financial aid for your education and how to identify prospective funders at Main, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Reuben's Readers Book Club." will meet for a discussion at Poland, 10 a.m. Jan. 9.
Computer Classes
Reservations are being accepted for these January classes. Please call the participating library:
"Computer Basics Mini-Series Part 1." Find out about library computers -- come learn the basics at West, 9-10 a.m. Jan. 5.
"Computer Basics Mini-Series Part 2." This class builds upon the skills learned in Computer Basics Part 1 at West, 9-10 a.m. Jan. 12.
"Computer Clinic -- Ask a Librarian." You choose the topic. Sign up for a 30-minute consultation session to obtain one-on-one assistance from a librarian at Main, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 9, 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 13, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 23, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 28, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 29; Austintown, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 16, 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 26; and Boardman, 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 12, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 16, and 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 26.
"Computers -- Beyond Basics." This hands-on session offers a review of the basics and introduces the student to working with files in the Windows environment at Austintown, 1-2:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse. Reservations needed.
"Internet Mini-Series Part 1." Introduces the Internet and World Wide Web at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 7; and Austintown, 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 5. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse. Reservations needed.
"Internet Mini-Series Part 2." Continues exploration of the Internet via the library's Web site at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 14, and Austintown, 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 12.
"Word Processing Mini-Series Part 1." Introduction to Microsoft Word, the word processor available on all YPL public access computers at Main, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 22, and Austintown, 1-2:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 5.
"Word Processing Mini-Series Part 2." Class builds upon the skills learned in Word Processing I at Main , 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 29; and Austintown, 1-2:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12.
Closings: All libraries will be closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Warren-Trumbull County
For more 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, Brookfield, 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 6; Liberty, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 6; and Main, 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 8.
"Mock Caldecott Election" for ages 6-12 and parents and educators at Main, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 3. Participants are invited to drop by and vote for the picture book with the best illustrations. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 and 7 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 22 and 29; Liberty, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27; and Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. Jan 12 and 26. Themes change weekly.
"Toddler/Parent Story Time" for ages 24-36 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 7. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Mother Goose Story Time" for ages 6-23 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. Jan. 10. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting for ages 13-17 at Main, noon Jan. 10. Lunch will be served. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
Romance author Laura Mills-Alcott will visit the Howland Branch at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 to discuss writing and sign copies of her new book "The Briar and the Rose." Her book will be available for sale and proceeds will benefit charity. Call (330) 856-2011 for information.
"The Advantages of Attending College" for parents and students at Main, 6 p.m. Jan. 12. Join advisors from Youngstown State University for information about college entrance exams, financial aid and more. Call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128, for more information.
"Stories and More" for ages 5-9 at Main, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Glitter Globes" craft for ages 6-12 at Main, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 24. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Reading and Other Forms of Art" for ages 5-12 at Butler Institute of American Art in Howland, 2 p.m. Jan. 24. For information, call (330) 856-2011.
Closings: All libraries will be closed Jan. 1 and 19.
Newton Falls
Book Discussion Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 to discuss "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver.
"Toddler Tales" for ages 2-3 and their caregivers at 6 p.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 and at 10 a.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28.
"Preschool Rug Club" for ages 3 1/2-5 at 7 p.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 and 11 a.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28. If children are ready, they may sit by themselves during the program, however their caregivers must remain in the library building.
"Babybugs" for ages 6-24 mos. and their caregivers. Register for special times by calling (330) 872-1282.
"Gamers' Arena" for grades K-12 from 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 8. Gamers wishing to trade game cards must have their parents fill out the library's permission slip.
Library Board Meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 7 and 21.
Friends meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 15.
Foundation Board Meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 26.
Blood-pressure screening from 1-2 p.m. Jan. 27.
Closings: The library will be closed Jan. 1 and 19.