LIBRARY SCHEDULES | December

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY
"Countdown to Santa." Holiday stories, crafts and games for ages 3-6 at 6:30 p.m. at North, Dec. 16; and South, Dec. 17.
"Happy Holidays at Your Library." Stories, crafts and more for children at 4 p.m. at Lowellville, Dec. 10 and New Middletown, Dec. 18; and for school-age children at Poland, Dec. 15.
"Ho Ho Ho Holidays." Stories, crafts and games for children at 4:30 p.m. at Lake Milton, Dec. 10; and North Jackson, Dec. 11.
"Jolly Holiday." Stories and crafts for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. at Brownlee Woods, Dec. 9; Campbell, Dec. 10; and Struthers, Dec. 11.
"O Christmas Tree." Holiday stories, a treat and a project to make a tree from old Christmas cards, for school-age children at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, Dec. 9; Campbell, Dec. 10; and Struthers, Dec. 11.
"Holiday Tales and Traditions." Stories, crafts and games for grades one through six at East, 4 p.m. Dec. 9; North, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8; and South, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 10.
"Holiday With the American Girls." Stories, crafts and games for school-age children at Austintown, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
"Gingerbread Greetings." Stories, a treat, and a project to make a gingerbread house for the whole family at Boardman, 7 p.m. Dec. 9. An adult must accompany each child.
"Trim the Tree." Make an ornament to keep or hang on the children's tree for children of all ages at Boardman, Dec. 1-31, during library hours.
"Reindeer Roundup." Holiday stories and crafts for ages 3-6 at Main Library, 10 a.m. Dec. 10.
"Yuletide Yarns." Holiday fun for children at Main, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20.
"Snow Fooling: Winter Fun." Crafts and games for school-age children at Canfield, 4 p.m. Dec. 17; Sebring, 4 p.m. Dec. 11; and for children of all ages at Greenford, 2 p.m. Dec. 13; and North Lima, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 13.
"Ring that Bell! Toot that Horn!" Holiday fun for ages 2-3 at Boardman, 10 a.m. Dec. 30. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Snow Day ... at the Library." Stories, crafts and games for grades kindergarten through six at West, 4 p.m. Dec. 2.
"Pajama Pals." Join the Pajama Pals for stories and fun for ages 3-6 at West, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 4; Canfield, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17; Main, 10 a.m. Dec. 2; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 11; and West, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9. 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 months) and 10:30 a.m. (for 13-23 months) Dec. 4; Canfield, 9:30 a.m. (for 6-12 months) and 10:30 a.m. (for 13-23 months) Dec. 15; Poland, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. (for 6-23 months) Dec. 3; and Austintown, 10:30 a.m. (for 6-23 months) Dec. 11. Each baby in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
"Family Story Time." Stories and more for the entire family at Austintown, 7 p.m. Dec. 16. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Something Special." Holiday fun for ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Austintown and Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; and Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
"Have a Duct Tape Christmas." Make a duct-tape wallet for holiday gift-giving for grades seven-12 at Austintown, 6 p.m. Dec. 17; and West, 4 p.m. Dec. 17.
"Unfold the Secrets of Kirigami." Discover the ancient art of paper-folding and cutting for grades seven-12 at Boardman, 7 p.m. Dec. 3.
"Holiday Cookie Decorating Party." For grades seven-12 at 4 p.m. at Canfield, Dec. 1; Sebring, Dec. 2.
"Second Annual Teen Christmas Party." Bring an inexpensive ($2 or less) gift to exchange for grades seven-12 at East, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11; North, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9; and South, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10. (Gift exchange optional.)
"Make a Gingerbread House." Chapters Caf & eacute;'s pastry chef, Lynn Porch, will present this holiday program for grades seven-12 at Poland, 4 p.m. Dec. 9. Registration required by Dec. 2.
"Holiday Wire Wraps." Make wire wrap jewelry or an ornament for grades seven-12 at 4 p.m. Brownlee Woods, Dec. 18; Campbell, Dec. 16; and Struthers, Dec. 8.
"Merry Music: Holiday Sing-Along." Get into the holiday spirit with your favorite tunes for grades seven-12 at Main, 6 p.m. Dec. 15.
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: The Dana Symphony Quintet." Spend your lunch hour listening to beautiful music performed by the Dana Symphony Quintet as the group plays a varied sampling of music arranged for brass at Main, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 9. Bring a brown-bag lunch; coffee will be provided.
"Libraries Mean Business." Programs featuring guest speakers who will address early issues and challenges in starting a business. A librarian from Main's information services department will present information as well, 10 a.m. Dec. 6 and 13 at Main. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the prompt for Reference.
Red Cross Blood Drive. Boardman, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 18.
Friends of the Library meetings are scheduled at Austintown, 10 a.m. Dec. 15 (luncheon meeting, reservations required); Boardman, 11 a.m. Dec. 8 (luncheon meeting, reservations required); East, 10 a.m. Dec. 13; Main, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8; and Poland, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2.
Blood pressure screenings will be at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17; Boardman, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 1; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 18; East, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 18; Main, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 23; North, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 4; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 23; South, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 11 and West, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 16.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Basic orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 9 at Main. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Grant Center: Getting Started with FC Search." Introductory session for learning to use FC Search, the Foundation Center's database on CD-ROM, 11 a.m. Dec. 9 at Main. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Reuben's Readers Book Club." Meets the second Friday of each month in Chapters Caf & eacute; at Poland, 10 a.m. Dec. 12.
"Get Acquainted With the Computer." Learn the basics with individualized instruction -- call for an appointment. North, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 6, (330) 747-3719; and South, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 13, (330) 747-6424.
"Computer Basics Mini-Series Part 1." Find out about library computers -- come learn the basics at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 3; Austintown, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 9; and West, 9-10 a.m. Dec. 15. Reservations needed.
"Computer Basics Mini-Series Part 2." This class builds on the skills learned in Computer Basics Part 1 at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 10; Austintown, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 16; and West, 9-10 a.m. Dec. 22. Reservations needed.
"Computer Clinic -- Ask a Librarian." Sign up for a 30-minute, one-on-one consultation session with a librarian at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 12 and 15; Austintown, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 2; and Boardman, 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 1, 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 17, and 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 18. Reservations needed.
"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 Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 17; and Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse. Reservations needed.
"Internet Mini-Series Part 1." This class introduces the Internet and World Wide Web at Main, 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 4; and Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse. Reservations needed.
"Internet Mini-Series Part 2." Continues the exploration of the Internet via the library's Web site at Main, 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 11; Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 16; and West, 9-10 a.m. Dec. 1. Reservations needed.
All libraries will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
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.-noon Dec. 2; Liberty, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 2; Main, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 4 and 15; Cortland, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 15; and Howland, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 22.
"Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9 and 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Dec. 2; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Liberty, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 2; Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Themes change weekly.
"Holiday Celebration" for ages 3-5 at Brookfield, 1 p.m. Dec. 9, register by calling (330) 448-8134; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10, register by calling (330) 638-6335; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, register by calling (330) 856-2011; Liberty, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9, register by calling (330) 759-2589; Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8, register by calling (330) 824-2094.
"Make a Gift" for ages 6-10 at Cortland, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, register by calling (330) 638-6335; Lordstown, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8, register by calling (330) 824-2094; Brookfield, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9, register by calling (330) 448-8134.
"Make an Ornament" at Liberty, 10 a.m. Dec. 6. Community families are invited to drop by and make an ornament for a holiday tree at the library or for themselves. Members of the Friends group will be present to lead the crafts project. For more information, call (330) 759-2589.
"Visit With Santa" for ages 3-8 at Main, 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Mother Goose Story Time" for ages 6-23 months at Main, 11 a.m. Dec. 13. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the Library" for all ages at Liberty, 1 p.m. Dec. 13. Stories, games, treats and more. Bring your cameras! For information, call (330) 759-2589.
"Holiday Craft -- Make a Wreath" for ages 6-12 at Main, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 13. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Books for Holiday Giving 2003." This annotated bibliography of the best children's books to read and own is available free of charge at all branches and on the Bookmobile. Stop in and pick up your copy! For more information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
Book discussion. Helen Gilpin, reference librarian, will lead a discussion on "Medea" by Euripides at Howland, 7 p.m. Dec. 16. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
All libraries will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1 for the Christmas holiday. Main will also be closed Dec. 21 and 28.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Family Time" for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15.
"Story Time" for ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17.
"Toddler Time" for age 2, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18.
"Baby Time" for infants up to age 1, 11 a.m. Dec. 5.
"Family Holiday Celebration," 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1.
"Friends Christmas Party" craft, cost is $4, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6.
Book discussion group on "The Journey Home" by Olaf Olafsson, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10.
The library will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1.
NEWTON FALLS
Book discussion on "The Trees" by Conrad Richter, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3.
"Gamers' Arena" for grades K-12, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 4.
"Friends Christmas Gathering," Dec. 5.
"Holiday Story Time" for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Registration required; call (330) 872-1282.
Blood pressure screening, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 16.
Board meeting, 7 p.m. Dec. 17.
The library will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. It will close at 5 p.m. Dec. 31.