LIBRARY SCHEDULES | November

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
"Let's Talk Turkey." Holiday stories, craft and games for grades 1-6 at 4:30 p.m. at East, Nov. 11; North, Nov. 10; and South, Nov. 12.
"Turkey Tales." Holiday stories, craft for school-age children at Austintown, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12; Poland, 4 p.m. Nov. 24, at 4 p.m.; and for children of all ages at Lowellville, 4 p.m. Nov. 19; and New Middletown, 4 p.m. Nov. 20.
"Turkey Talk." Holiday stories, craft and more for ages 3-6, at Main Library, 10 a.m. Nov. 12; North, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18; and South, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19.
"Teepee Talk." Indian legends and games for ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 5. Come early and visit the Indian artifacts displayed by the Mahoning Valley Archaeological Society.
"A Fabulous Feast of Thanksgiving Tales." Holiday stories and craft for children at Main Library, 4 p.m. Nov. 21.
"Track the Turkey Through the Trees." Holiday stories, games and craft for ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 19.
"Earth Stories: Native American Tales." Stories, craft, games for school-age children at Canfield, 4 p.m. Nov. 18; Sebring, 4 p.m. Nov. 20; for children of all ages at Greenford, 2 p.m. Nov. 15; and North Lima, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 15.
"Prehistoric and Native American Indian Show." Learn about arrowheads and artifacts; hear stories and make a craft, for the whole family at Boardman, 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Display of artifacts will be on from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 5.
"School's Out: It's a Book & amp; Bingo Party." Bring siblings to story time, ages 3 and up, Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 26.
"It's Turkey Time for Toddlers." Holiday stories and craft for ages 2-3 at Boardman, 10 a.m. Nov. 25. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Remember November." Holiday stories, craft and puppet show for school-age children at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, Nov. 20; Campbell, Nov. 19; and Struthers, Nov. 18.
"Twisted Fairy Tales." Puppet show, craft and stories about fairy tale characters...with a funny twist at 10 a.m. at Brownlee Woods, Nov. 18; Campbell, Nov. 19; and Struthers, Nov. 20.
"Book Brigade Reads: Love That Dog." A book discussion club for parents and students in grades 4-6 at Boardman, 11 a.m. Nov. 15. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Hunt Through Hogwarts." A scavenger hunt in the library for children in grades K-6 at West, 4 p.m. Nov. 5.
"Stories and More About Bears." For ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 12.
"Pajama Pals." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at West, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Nov. 6; Canfield, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nov. 19; Main Library, 10 a.m. Nov. 4; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Nov. 13; and West, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11, at 1:30 p.m. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 6; Canfield, 9:30 a.m. (for 6-12 mos.) and 10:30 a.m. (for 13-23 mos.) Nov. 17; Poland, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. (for 6-23 months) Nov. 5; and at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. (for 6-23 months) Nov. 13. Each baby in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
"Family Story Time." Stories and more for family at Austintown, 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Austintown, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25; and Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25.
"Worst Case Scenario." Could you survive an X-treme situation? Find out at the library. For grades 7-12 at Austintown, 6 p.m. Nov. 10.
"Name That Candy Bar." Can you identify candy bars by touch, smell, or taste? Try your luck identifying pictures of candy bars. The display will be up all month; you can win a six-pack of candy; for grades 7-12 at Boardman, Nov. 1-30.
"Sinkie Party." For grades 7-12 at 4 p.m. at Canfield, Nov. 3; and Sebring, Nov. 4.
"Smooth Talking." Have some fun playing with language for grades 7-12 at 4:30 p.m. at East, Nov. 6; North, Nov. 4; and South, Nov. 5.
"Where's That Library?" Identify 10 of Mahoning County's libraries from our close-up photos and win a Chapters' gift card, for grades 7-12, at Poland, Nov. 11-15, hours the library is open.
"Xtreme Dreamcatchers." Make your own version of this traditional Indian craft for grades 7-12 at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, Nov. 13; Campbell, Nov. 11; and Struthers, Nov. 17.
"Holiday Scavenger Hunt." Library hunt for grades 7-12 at West, 4 p.m. Nov. 12. Prizes.
"Martial Arts Demonstration." Ohio state and national champions will demonstrate self-defense and more for grades 7-12 at Main, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5.
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: The Romance of the Canals." Hear George Curl, noted local historian, describe how the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal shaped the immigration and industrial development patterns of this area; at Main, noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 11. Brown bag lunch, coffee is provided.
"Libraries Mean Business." Several programs featuring guest speakers who will address early issues and challenges in starting a business. A librarian from Main Library's Information Services Dept. will present information as well at Main, 10 a.m. Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22. For reservations call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the prompt for Reference.
"Toni Morrison Book Discussion Group." Author Toni Morrison will be the subject of a book discussion group at Austintown, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Her book "Paradise" (Part I) will be discussed. Sarah Brown Clark will be the facilitator. For reservations, call Deborah Liptak, (330) 744-8636 Ext. 118.
"Friends of the Library Meetings" At Austintown, 10 a.m. Nov. 17,; Boardman, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10; East, 10 a.m. Nov. 8; Main, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10; and Poland, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 4.
"Friends of the Library Book Sale." North Lima, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 4.
"Blood Pressure Screenings" will be held at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 19; Boardman, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 3; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 20; East, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 20; Main, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 26; North, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 6; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 25; South, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 13; and West, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 18.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Basic orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources at Main, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6. For reservations, 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 ways it can help grant seekers looking for information on the Internet at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Reuben's Readers Book Club." Discussion at Poland, 10 a.m. Nov. 14.
"Get Acquainted with the Computer." Learn the basics with individualized instruction. Call for an appointment. North (330-747-3719), 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8; South (330-747-6424), 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15.
"Computer Basics Mini-series Part 1." Find out about library computers. Come learn the basics at Main, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3; Austintown, 1 to 2:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11; and West, 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 3. Reservations.
"Computer Basics Mini-series Part 2." This class builds upon the skills learned in Computer Basics Part 1 at Main, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10; Austintown, 1 to 2:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18; and West, 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 10. Reservations needed.
"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, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19; and Boardman, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17, and 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 20. Reservations.
"Computers -- Beyond Basics." Hands-on session offers a review of the basics and introduces the student to working with files in the Windows environment at Main Library, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 6. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse. Reservations.
"Excel Basics." Introduction to spreadsheet component of Microsoft Office at Main, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 20. 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, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11; Austintown, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11; and West, 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 24. 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, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18; and Austintown, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18.
"Closings." All libraries will be closed November 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY
For information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. Reservations are not required unless noted.
"Blood Pressure Screenings" Brookfield, 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 4; Liberty, 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 4; Howland, 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 24; Main, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 6 and 17; and Cortland, 1-2 p.m. Nov. 17.
"Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25 and 7 p.m. Nov. 6, 13 and 20; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 13 and 20; Liberty, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25; and Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Themes change weekly.
"Toddler/Parent Story Time" for ages 24-36 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Mother Goose Story Time" for ages 6-23 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. Nov. 1. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Stories and More," ages 5-9 at Main, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Children's Craft" for ages 6-12 at Main library, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 15. 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. Nov. 15. For information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"General Program" Roger Pickenpaugh, author of "Buckeye Blizzard," will reminisce about the Thanksgiving storm that crippled the state and dumped nearly 30 inches of snow on the Mahoning Valley. Pickenpaugh will also discuss the 1965 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak that occurred in areas of Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. At Main, 2 p.m. Nov. 1. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Book Discussion" Laura Bates, Reference Librarian, will lead a discussion on "The Siege" by Helen Dunmore at Howland, 7 p.m. Nov. 18. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Movie" at Main, 2 p.m. Nov. 23. The program is free and open to the public. For information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Closings" Libraries will close at 6 p.m. Nov. 26 and remain closed Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving. Main also will be closed Nov. 30.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Family Time" for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24.
"Story Time" for ages 3-6 at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26.
"Toddler Time" for age 2 accompanied by an adult at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 6, 13 and 20.
"Baby Time" for infants up to 1 accompanied by an adult at 11 a.m. Nov. 7 and 28.
"Harvest Gathering and Family Fun Tour" for all ages from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 2.
"Book Discussion Group" on "Law of Similars" by Chris Bohjalian at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5.
"Closing" library will be closed Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving.
NEWTON FALLS
"Gamers' Arena" for grades K-12, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4.
"Word Processing" for ages 13 and up, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6.
"Introduction to Computers" for ages 13 and up, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Registration required; call (330) 872-1282.
"Library Board Meeting" at 7 p.m. Nov. 12.
"Friends of the Library" meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 13.
"Common Features of Search Engines" for ages 13 and up, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17.
"Blood Pressure Screening" from 1-2 p.m. Nov. 18.
"Keyboard Basics," ages 13 and up, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 and 20.
"Holiday Story Time" for ages 2-5, 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 26.
"Holiday Craft" for grades K-6, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 26
"Closings." The library will be closed Nov. 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 27 and 28.