LIBRARY SCHEDULES | August

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY
"Ohio: 200 and Still Rockin'." Magic and laughs for the whole family featuring "Porgie" the Clown at Austintown, 10 a.m. Aug. 12; Boardman, 2 p.m. Aug. 11; Main Library, 10 a.m. Aug. 14; and Poland, 2 p.m. Aug. 14.
"What's it Like to Live in Outer Space?" See a real spacesuit and space equipment. Speakers from NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, will speak to school-age children. Bill Muscolo manages the Chemical Inventory System for NASA's John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field. Barbara Muscolo has been active as an amateur astronomer for the past 18 years. Brownlee Woods, Aug. 6; and Struthers, Aug. 4. Both programs begin at 2 p.m. Toni Mayor manages the Hazard Communication Program, the Laboratory Standard Program and the Community Right to Know Program for NASA. She will be at Campbell, 2 p.m. Aug. 7.
"The Garbage Monster by Joni Sensel." By Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Recycling Division of Mahoning County. Story and craft for children ages 3-9 at Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. Aug. 8; and Main Library, 10 a.m. Aug. 11.
"Happy Birthday, Ohio." Birthday Bash to celebrate Ohio's 200th for children of all ages. Programs vary. Brownlee Woods, 10 a.m. Aug. 1; West, 3 p.m. Aug. 4; Main Library and Canfield, 10 a.m. Aug. 5; Austintown, 2 p.m. Aug. 5; Lowellville, 11 a.m. Aug. 6; Greenford, Aug. 6, 2 p.m.; Sebring, 2 p.m. Aug. 7; New Middletown, 2 p.m. Aug. 12; North Lima, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 6; and Poland, 10 a.m. Aug. 9.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for children ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays; and Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 7.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 7 (for babies 6-12 months) and 10:30 a.m. (for children 13-23 months).
"Chalk It Up." Decorate the sidewalks, for children ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 20. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments.
"It's a Fair Day at the Library." Stories about fairs -- play games, win prizes and make a craft for children of all ages at Main Library, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23.
"We're Having a Lu-Wow." Games, crafts and food with a Hawaiian flavor, grades 7-12 at Austintown, 1 p.m. Aug. 7; Boardman, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6; Canfield, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 7; Main Library, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 8; North, 1 p.m. Aug. 14; Poland, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 6; Struthers, 1 p.m. Aug. 6; and West, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 14.
"Toni Morrison Book Discussion Series." In anticipation of her appearance at Powers Auditorium as part of the Youngstown State University Skeggs Lecture Series. Discussion groups are planned for: Boardman, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 12, "Song of Solomon" with Dr. Stephanie A. Tingley of YSU; Main, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21, "Beloved" with Tingley; and Austintown, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26, "Song of Solomon," "Sula" and "Beloved" with Sarah Brown-Clark. For reservation, call (330) 744-8636, Ext. 118. Books should be read in advance.
"Give the Gift of Life." Blood drive sponsored by American Red Cross at Boardman, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 7.
"Friends of the Library." Main Library, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 11, and Struthers, 2 p.m. Aug. 4.
Blood Pressure Screenings. Red Cross, at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 20; Boardman, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 4; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 26; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 19; and West, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 19.
"Friends of the Library Book Sale." At Boardman, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 20 (preview night, members only); 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 21; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Basic orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources, at Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 1. Call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Getting Started with FC Search." Learn how to use FC Search, the Foundation Center's Database on CD-ROM in the Grant Center, at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Cybertour." A brief overview of the Foundation Center's Web site and the various ways it can be helpful to grant-seekers, at Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 16. Call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Reuben's Readers Book Club." Discussion at Poland, 10 a.m. Aug. 8.
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. At Howland, 11 a.m. until noon Aug. 11; at Main Library, 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 7 and 18; and at Cortland, 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 18.
"Summer Reading Club" members will meet at Main Library from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 6 to wrap up the "Celebrate Ohio" summer reading program. There will be food, fun and music, and grand prize drawings will take place at 12:30 (winners need not be present). For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Teen Program." Teens will be asked to solve the mystery of "Plan 9" through clues and feats of adventure at Howland, 6 p.m. Aug. 13. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. Pre-register by calling (330) 856-2011.
Book sale at Main Library, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 3 ($2 per bag day). The library will be closed for regular business during the sale.
"Flick Clique" will present a gritty 1952 film noir about an embittered ex-cop who arranges the perfect armored car robbery and the former con who outwits him at Main Library, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 16. The film series is intended for ages 16 and older. Unaccompanied children are not permitted. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
Book discussion at Howland, 7 p.m. Aug. 19, with Laura Bates on "Sula" by Toni Morrison. The talk is a prelude to Morrison's visit to YSU on Sept. 18. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Oakwood Cemetery," 860 Niles Road S.E., Warren. Visit at 2 p.m. Aug. 24 and join historian Wendell Lauth for a walking tour of this historic graveyard, weather permitting. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
All branches will be closed Aug. 30.