LIBRARY SCHEDULES | May

Youngstown and Mahoning County
"Mums the Word." Make a gift for the special mum for children in grades 1-6 at East, 4 p.m. May 4; North, 4:30 p.m. May 6; and South, 4 p.m. May 5.
"Make it for Mom." Stories and craft for school-age children at Boardman, 11 a.m. May 8.
"Celebrate the Arts at Austintown Library." Bring the family and enjoy artwork by Fitch High School students at Austintown, 7-8:30 p.m. May 12. Light refreshments will be served. The artwork will be on display at library from May 12-17.
"Fishy Tales." Hear fishy stories and make a 3-D fish craft for children at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, May 18; Campbell, May 19; and Struthers, May 20.
"Is It Summer Yet?" Stories, craft and games for school-age children at Canfield, 4 p.m. May 11; and for children of all ages at Greenford, 2 p.m. May 16.
"Let's Go Guys, Let's Go." Stories and games -- bring your dad, grandpa, uncle or friend -- for school-age children at 6:30 p.m. at East, May 25; and South, May 27.
"World of Wee Folk: Take a Craft and Leave a Craft." Painting fun for the fairy folk for school-age children at Austintown, 4:30 p.m. May 11.
"Make a Memory in 30 Minutes." Adults and pupils are invited to be filmed sharing a story -- bring a book and a blank VHS tape at Boardman, 9-11:30 a.m. May 15. Call (330) 758-1414 for reservations.
"Is There a Frog in your Throat?" Stories, craft and more about our webbed friends for children of all ages at Main, 2:30 p.m. May 22.
"Tra-la-laaaa! It's Captain Underpants." Trivia, games and tons of Captain Underpants fun for children in grades K-6 at Main, 6:30 p.m. May 24.
"Pajama Jam: Sleepytime fun for the Family." Stories, craft and games at Poland, 7 p.m. May 24. Come in your pj's.
"Celebrate the 3rd Annual Planting Party." Plant a flower at the library; take a flower to plant at home for school-age children at Poland, 4 p.m. May 20.
"Barnyard Buddies." See the newest baby farm animals! Presented by the Mahoning County Educational and Experimental Farm for children in grades K-6 at West, 4 p.m. May 4.
"Family Story Time." Stories and more at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. May 25. Each child 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. May 5, 12, 19 and 26; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 4, 11, 18 and 25; Main, 10 a.m. May 12; Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 4, 11, 18 and 25; and West, 10 a.m. May 11.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. May 6; Boardman, 10 a.m. May 25; Canfield, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. May 19; Main, 10 a.m. May 4; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. May 13; and West, 1 p.m. May 11.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more for babies 6-23 months at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. May 13; Canfield, 10 a.m. May 17; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. May 5; and Boardman, 9:30 a.m. (for 6-12 mos.) and 10:30 a.m. (for 6-23 mos.) May 6.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for ages 3-6 at Sebring, 1 p.m. May 13.
"Check Out at the Bed 'N Breakfast: A Mystery Night @ the Library." Whodunit? Figure it out at our after-hours mystery, written and presented by the Teen Advisory Board. Check-in is at 7 p.m. Early arrivals can play a role at Poland, May 21. Refreshments will be served.
"Wave the Flag." Make a beaded flag pin to celebrate Memorial Day at Main, 5 p.m. May 25.
"Make a Memory Book." Make a lotus book to hold all of your memories from this school year. Save your pictures, autographs, ticket stubs, etc. at Austintown, 6 p.m. May 10.
"Chip Off." Decide which potato chips are the best at Boardman, 7 p.m. May 3.
"Chinese Checkers Fun." Stop in and play a game of Chinese checkers at Canfield, 3 p.m. May 3; and Sebring, 3:30 p.m. May 4. Snacks will be provided.
"UNO Extravaganza." Join us for some after-school fun, Uno-style at 4:30 p.m. at East, May 11; North, May 10; and South, May 12. Snacks and prizes!
"Teen Coffeehouse." Read your own poetry, rap, or song lyrics. Or read your favorite poem from a book. Or just snack and listen to others perform at Poland, 3 p.m. May 22.
"Duct Tape Dementia." Make your own wallet -- out of duct tape -- at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, May 26; Campbell, May 25; and Struthers, May 17.
"Crafts Galore." Come and make some crafts for spring. We provide the supplies; you provide the creativity at West, 4 p.m. May 5.
"Reuben's Readers Book Discussion Group." Come and enjoy this informal group of library patrons who meet and discuss the books they've read during the past month at Poland, 10 a.m. May 14.
Friends of the Library Meetings are scheduled at Austintown, 10 a.m. May 17 with Carol Potter from Mill Creek Park as guest speaker; Boardman, 10 a.m. May 10; Campbell, 6:30 p.m. May 4; East, 10 a.m. May 15; Main, 5:30 p.m. May 10; and Poland, 9:30 a.m. May 4.
Blood Pressure Screenings will be held at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. May 19; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. May 3; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. May 20; East, 1-3 p.m. May 18; North, 2-4 p.m. May 4; Poland, 1-4 p.m. May 25; South, 1-3 p.m. May 11; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. May 18; and West, 1-3 p.m. May 13.
Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop. Introduction to the funding research process is a basic orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources at Main, 6:30 p.m. May 6. Grant writing is not included. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
Cybertour. Overview of the Foundation Center's Web site. It will also feature instruction on how to find 990pfs (tax returns) on the Internet at Main, 9:30 a.m. May 22. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
Reservations are being accepted for these computer classes. Please call the participating library.
"Get Acquainted with the Computer." Learn the basics with individualized instruction at North, May 17; and South, May 20. Please call for an appointment.
"Computer Basics Mini-Series Part 1." Find out about library computers -- come learn the basics at Austintown, 11:30-1 p.m. May 4, 1-2:30 or 6-7:30 p.m. May 18; Main, 9:30-11 a.m. May 17; and West, 9-10 a.m. May 3.
"Computer Basics Mini-Series Part 2." This class builds upon the skills learned in Computer Basics Part 1 at Austintown, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 11, 1-2:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. May 25; Main, 9:30-11 a.m. May 24; and West, 9-10 a.m. May 10.
"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, 9-10:30 a.m. May 6 and 14, 2-3:30 p.m. May 8, 9:30-11 a.m. May 19 and 27; Austintown, 2:30-4 p.m. May 4 and 11; and Boardman, 9-10:30 a.m. May 21, and 2:30-4 p.m. May 28.
"Internet Mini-Series Part 1." This class introduces the Internet and World Wide Web at Main, 6:30-8 p.m. May 11 and 9-10:30 a.m. May 13; Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. May 4; and West, 9-10 a.m. May 17. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse.
"Internet Mini-Series Part 2." Continues the exploration of the Internet via the library's Web site at Main, 6:30-8 p.m. May 18, 9-10:30 a.m. May 20; Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. May 11; and West, 9-10 a.m. May 24.
"Word Processing Mini-Series Part 1." Introduction to Microsoft Word, the word processor available on all YPL public access computers at Main, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 5; and Austintown, 3-4:30 p.m. May 18. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse.
"Word Processing Mini-Series Part 2." Class builds upon the skills learned in Word Processing I at Main, 9:30-11 a.m. May 12; and Austintown, 3-4:30 p.m. May 25.
Closings: All libraries will be closed May 31 for Memorial 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.-noon May 4; Liberty, 1-2 p.m. May 4; Main, 10-11 a.m. May 17; Cortland, noon-1 May 17; Main, 9-11 a.m. May 19.
Preschool Story Times for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. May 4 and 11 and 7 p.m. May 6 and 13. Themes change weekly.
"Mother Goose Story Time" for ages 6-23 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. May 1. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting for ages 13-17 at Borders Books and Music in Niles, noon May 1. For more information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"The Tomb of Tutankhamen" at Main, 2 p.m. May 1. Dr. M.J. Albacete, executive director of the Canton Museum of Art, will present an illustrated program on the discovery and artifacts of the young Pharaoh's tomb. For more information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
Library Surplus Sale at Howland, May 5. Preview begins at 5 p.m.; auction begins at 6 p.m. Office equipment, computers, library furnishings and fixtures and more. Terms of sale: cash or check with proper ID; all items sold as is; removal is responsibility of the purchaser. For more information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 122.
Adult Summer Reading Tea at Liberty, 1 p.m. May 18. For all 2003 adult summer reading participants. Call (330) 759-2589.
Book Discussion at Howland, 7 p.m. May 18. Reference Librarian Laura Bates will lead a discussion on "One Thousand White Women." For more information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
Greyhounds at Howland, 6 p.m. May 19. Rebound Greyhound will present an informative program on adopting retired racing greyhounds. For more information, call (330) 856-2011.
Closings: All library locations will be closed May 31 for Memorial Day.
Girard Free Library
Family Time for all ages at 6:30 p.m. May 3, 10, 17 and 24.
Story Time for ages 3-6 at 10:30 a.m. May 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Toddler Time for 2-year-olds accompanied by an adult at 10:30 a.m. May 6, 13, 20 and 27.
Baby Time at 11 a.m. May 7 and 28.
Birdhouse Making for ages 7-12 at 1 p.m. May 1. Take a hammer. Registration is required by calling (330) 545-2508.
Book Discussion Group at 6:30 p.m. May 5 on "In Our Time" by Ernest Hemingway.
Bicycle Safety Program at 11 a.m. May 22.