LIBRARY SCHEDULES | October

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
"Halloween Hoopla." Spooky stories, craft and more for school-age at Canfield, 4 p.m. Oct. 28; Greenford, 2 p.m. Oct. 25; North Lima, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 25; Sebring, 4 p.m. Oct. 30; and West, 4 p.m. Oct. 7. Come in costume.
"Have a Spooky Good Time." Stories, games and craft for school-age at Austintown, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28; and for children of all ages at Lake Milton, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27; and North Jackson, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Come in costume.
"MarBle-ous Halloween Spiders." Listen to Halloween stories and make a spider-web craft for school-age at Brownlee Woods, Oct. 28; Campbell, Oct. 29; and Struthers, Oct. 30. These programs are scheduled for 4 p.m.
"Picture Halloween." Stories, craft and movie for ages 3-6 at Brownlee Woods, Oct. 28; Campbell, Oct. 29; and Struthers, Oct. 30. These programs start at 10 a.m.
"Trick or Treat for Toddlers." Halloween stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Boardman, 10 a.m. Oct. 28; and West, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Come in costume. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Time for Trick or Treat." Stories, games and craft for children of all ages at Lowellville, 4 p.m. Oct. 29; and New Middletown, 4 p.m. Oct. 30; and for school-age children at Poland, 4 p.m. Oct. 23. Come in costume.
"Welcome to the Pumpkin Patch." Pumpkin stories and craft for ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 22.
"Happy Halloween." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 29. Come in costume.
"Halloween Craft Fun." Fun for children at Boardman, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 29.
"Trick or Treat Tales." Halloween stories and craft for ages 3-6 at Main, 10 a.m. Oct. 15.
"Family Halloween Fun." Stories and craft for children at Main Library, 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Come in costume.
"Whooo Done It? -- Mystery Stories." Stories and craft for grades K-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. Oct. 21.
"Pajama Pals -- Spooky Stories." Join the Pajama Pals for Halloween stories and fun for ages 3-6 at West, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Come in costume.
"Up to Our 'Ears' in Popcorn." Celebrate National Popcorn Month -- pop in for food, facts and fun for grades 1-6 at East, 4 p.m. Oct. 7; North, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6; and South, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Thursday; Canfield, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 15; Main, 10 a.m. Oct. 7; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Oct. 9; and Struthers, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Oct.8, 15 and 22. 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 babies 6-12 mos.) and 10:30 a.m. (for babies 13-23 mos.) Thursday; Canfield, 9:30 a.m. (6-12 mos.) and 10:30 a.m. (13-23 mos.) Oct. 20; and Poland, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. (6-23 mos.) Wednesday; and at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. (6-23 mos.) Oct. 9. Each baby in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
"Family Story Time." Stories and craft for ages 4-6 at Austintown, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Something Special." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Austintown, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29; Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 8 and 15; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; North, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, 14 and 21; Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; and South, 7 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 9, 16 and 23.
"The Joys of Stamp Collecting by Frank Garancovsky." Come join the fun for an entertaining introduction to stamp collecting for all ages at Struthers, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Participants will receive "free stamps" and other giveaways to help begin one of the world's most popular hobbies.
"Beaded Safety Pins." Make cool patterned pins for your backpack, T-shirt or shoelaces for grades 7-12 at Austintown, 6 p.m. Oct. 13; and West, 4 p.m. Oct. 15.
"Celebrate the Arts at Boardman Library." Come and enjoy the artwork of selected Boardman area students in grades 7-12. This special showing will be accompanied by musical interludes. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome at Boardman, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
"Poetry Writing Contest." Have you written a great poem lately? Bring it to the Poland library by Oct. 13. All entries will be displayed and voted on by the public during Teen Read Week (Oct. 19-25) for grades 7-12. Winners will receive Barnes & amp; Noble gift certificates.
"Now That's Scary." What's scary? The Librarian knows. Come to the program and find out for grades 7-12 at East, Oct. 21; North, Oct. 20; and South, Oct. 22. Programs begin at 4:30 p.m.
"Halloween Bingo." Extreme fun! Bingo with a Halloween twist for grades 7-12 at Canfield, Oct. 6; and Sebring, Oct. 7. Programs start at 4 p.m. Munchies for everyone.
"Bang the Drum." Make your own traditional drum for grades 7-12 at Brownlee Woods, Oct. 23; Campbell, Oct. 21; and Struthers, Oct. 27. All three are scheduled for 6 p.m.
"Slammin @ Your Library." Open mic poetry for grades 7-12 at Main, 2 p.m. Oct. 11.
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: The Pipe Dreamers." Sandra Gurvis, author of 10 books and hundreds of magazine articles, will dramatize her novel, "The Pipe Dreamers." Based on the shootings at Kent State University in May 1970, the novel is set in a small Ohio town during the student demonstrations against the Vietnam War. Dressed as a "flower child" to a background of the music of the time, Gurvis will assume the persona of her protagonists at Main, noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 14. Bring a brown-bag lunch, coffee is provided.
"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. Oct. 25, and South (330) 747-6424, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18.
"Computer Basics Mini-series Part 1." Find out about library computers -- come learn the basics at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 2 and 22; Austintown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 7; and West, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 6. Reservations needed.
"Computer Basics Mini-series Part 2." This class builds upon the skills learned in Computer Basics Part 1 at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 9 and 29; Austintown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14; and West, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 13. 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, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday; 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6; 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 18; and Boardman, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 7; 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 14; and 2:30-4 p.m. Oct. 16. 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. Oct. 30. 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, 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 16 and 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 20; Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 7; and West, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 20. 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, 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 23 and 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 27; Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 14; and West, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 27. Reservations needed.
"Friends of the Library Meetings" are scheduled at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 13; East, 10 a.m. Oct. 11; Main, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13; North, 7 p.m. Oct. 15; and Poland, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 7.
"Blood Pressure Screenings." will be held at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 15; Boardman, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 6; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 16; East, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 16; Main, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 23; North, 1-3 p.m. Thursday; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 28; South, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 9; and West, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 21.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Introduction to the funding research process for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources at Main, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Getting Started with FC Search." Introductory session for learning how to use FC Search, the Foundation Center's Database on CD-ROM. This database is available in the Grant Center, which is part of the Information Services Dept. at Main, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 8. 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 various ways it can be helpful to grant-seekers looking for information on the Internet at Main, 11 a.m. Oct. 8. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Finding Foundation Support for Your Education." This program is an orientation to the funding research process. Learn how to find financial aid for your education and how to identify prospective funders at Main, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 25. For reservations, call (330) 744-8626 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Reuben's Readers Book Club." Come and join us for a discussion at Poland, 10 a.m. Oct. 10.
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." Brookfield, 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 7; Liberty, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 7; Howland 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 6; Main, 10 a.m. to noon Thursday and Oct. 20; and Cortland, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 20.
"Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and 7 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30; Brookfield 1 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 (registration required for Oct. 7 and 21; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29 (registration required for Oct. 8 and 22; Howland, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30 (registration required for Oct. 9 and 23; Liberty, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 (registration required for Oct. 7 and 21; Lordstown at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 (registration required for Oct. 6 and 20). Themes change weekly
"Toddler/Parent Story Time" at Main, 11 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29. For ages 24 to 36 months. Register at (330) 399-8807.
"Mother Goose Story Time" at Main, 11 a.m. Saturday. For age 6 to 23 months. Register at (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Stories and More" for ages 5-9 at Main, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Register at (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Children's Craft" for ages 6-12 at Main, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Register to (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Holiday Party" for ages 6-12 at Brookfield, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21, register to (330) 448-8134; Cortland, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29, register to (330) 638-6335; Howland, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22, register to (330) 856-2011; Liberty, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28, register to (330) 759-2589; and Lordstown, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27, register to (330) 824-2094.
"Special Children's Program" for the entire family. Performance of "The Wizard of Oz" by Steven's Puppets, at Cortland, 11 a.m. Saturday, and Liberty, 2 p.m. Oct. 4.
"Teen Advisory Board" meeting for ages 13-18 at Main, noon Oct. 11. Lunch will be served. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"The Orphan Trains and the Mahoning Valley" with Wendell Lauth at Main, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"The Rise and Fall of the Lottery Houses" with Allan May at Main, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" discussion with Helen Gilpin at Howland, 7 p.m. Oct. 14. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Building Ohio: A Traveler's Guide to Ohio's Rural Architecture" with author Jane Ware at Main, 2 p.m. Oct. 25. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"Silent Fright" showing of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" starring John Barrymore at Main, 2 p.m. Oct. 26. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
Closing: All branches will be closed Oct. 13 for Staff Development Day.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Family Time" for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27.
"Story Time" for ages 3-6 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29.
"Toddler Time" for age 2 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday and Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Baby Time" for infants up to 1 year old at 11 a.m. Friday and Oct. 24.
"Book Discussion Group" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on "First Ladies" by Margaret Truman.
"The Magic of Tom Phoolery" with Harry Potter at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Come dressed up as your favorite Harry Potter character, if desired.
NEWTON FALLS
"Gamers' Arena" for grades 8-12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Palmer Meeting Room.
"Babybugs" for ages 6-24 mos. and their caregivers at 9:30 a.m. Thursday and Oct. 9, 16 and 23. Register by calling (330) 872-1282.
"Toddler Tales" for ages 2-3 and their caregivers at 6 p.m. Oct. 7, 14 and 21 and 10 a.m. Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Register by calling (330) 872-1282.
"Preschool Rug Club" for ages 3 1/2 to 5 and their caregivers at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, 14 and 21 and 11 a.m. Wednesday and Oct. 8, 15 and 22.