LIBRARY SCHEDULES | March

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Austintown and Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; Brownlee Woods, 10 a.m. March 9; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; Main, 10 a.m. March 10; North, 6:30 p.m. March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; Struthers, 10 a.m. March 11; and West, 10 a.m. March 9.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. March 4; Boardman, 10 a.m. March 30; Canfield, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. March 17; Main Library, 10 a.m. March 2; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. March 11; Struthers, 11 a.m. March 3, 10, 17 and 24; and West, 1 p.m. March 9.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more for babies 6-23 mos. at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. March 11.; Canfield, 10 a.m. March 15; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. March 3; and at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. (6-12 mos.) and 10:30 a.m. (12-23 mos.) March 4.
"Everything's Comin' Up Green." Stories, craft and games for grades 1-6 at East, 4 p.m. March 9; North, 4:30 p.m. March 10; and South, 4 p.m. March 11.
"Birthday Bash for Dr. Seuss." Come and celebrate Dr. Seuss' 100th birthday with stories, craft and more for ages 3-6 at Boardman, 7 p.m. March 23; for grades K-6 at Main, 6:30 p.m. March 15; and for school-age children at Poland, 4 p.m. March 18.
"Tellin' of the Green." Stories, craft and games for school-age children at Canfield, 4 p.m. March 16; and for all children at Greenford, 2 p.m. March 13.
"Stomp! Click! Clap! Clatter! Have Fun with Different Sounds and Noises." Stories, craft and games for the family at East, 6:30 p.m. March 23; and South, 6:30 p.m. March 25. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Fun & amp; Silliness with Silly Putty." Stories, craft and games for school-age children at Austintown, 4:30 p.m. March 30.
"Family Story Time." Stories and more for the family at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. March 23.
"Make-It, Take-It, Wear-It: Celebrate March Youth Art Month." Make a craft for children at Boardman, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 17.
"Grin and Bear It." Come and see if the bears will wake up from their long winter's sleep in time for all the fun -- stories and craft for children at Main Library, 2:30 p.m. March 27.
"Families + Folktales = Fun." Stories, craft and games for the family at Poland, 7 p.m. March 22. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for ages 3-6 at Sebring, 1 p.m. March 18.
"Adventures in Art." Celebrate Youth Art Month -- create your own masterpiece and display it in the library for grades K-6 at West, 4 p.m. March 2.
"Wild and Wacky Weather." Stories, craft and more for school-age children at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, March 9; Campbell, March 10; and Struthers, March 11.
"Flower Power." Shake off those winter blahs and help make our teen room bloom (with CD flowers) for grades 7-12 at Austintown, 6 p.m. March 16.
"3rd Annual Pizza Tasting." Help us rate Boardman's best pizza for grades 7-12 at Boardman, 7 p.m. March 16.
"Cola Wars: Coke vs. Pepsi." Which do you prefer? Play a game of Uno while you're deciding for grades 7-12 at Canfield, 3 p.m. March 1; and Sebring, 3:30 p.m. March 2.
"YSU English Festival Books Discussion." Discuss the YSU books and vote for your favorite book and characters for grades 7-9 at Poland, 4 p.m. March 9.
"Chip Off." Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us by deciding which potato chips are the best for grades 7-12 at West, 4 p.m. March 17.
"Xtreme Wristwear." Create your own beaded safety pin bracelet for grades 7-12 at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, March 25; Campbell, March 16; and Struthers, March 22.
"Basics of Magic." It's Harry Houdini's birthday, so celebrate by learning some of the basics of stage illusion for grades 7-12 at 4:30 p.m. at East, March 17; North, March 15; and South, March 16. These three great programs are scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
"Get on Board and Read @ Your Library." Teens, grab a book from the library, read it and create an entry about what the book means to you. Entries will be submitted to the national contest sponsored by the American Library Association in partnership with Hershey's Milk and Milkshakes. The contest winner will meet legendary skateboarder, Tony Hawk -- for ages 12-18, at Main, for the month of March. See the librarian for details and sign up.
"Tax Assistance for Senior Citizens." Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs will include sites in several libraries in Mahoning County. The tax programs assist senior citizens in preparing their tax returns. Representatives from the tax programs will be available as follows: TCE -- Austintown, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays (for appointments, [330] 792-7224; Boardman, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays (walk-ins); Canfield, 1-7 p.m. Wednesdays (for appointments, [330] 533-8420); Struthers, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, (for appointments, [330] 755-8546); and West, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays (walk-ins). VITA -- Main, 4-7 p.m. March 8 (for appointments, [330] 744-8636, Ext. 143); North, 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 8 (for appointments, [330] 747-3719); and South, 1-4 p.m. March 11 (for appointments, [330] 747-6424).
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: The First People of Ohio." Of the original five tribes of the Ohio area few remain, but many native people have settled here. Donna Wynn of Magic Moccasin will tell the tale of past, present and future American Indians through places, names, artifacts and traditional story telling at Main, noon-1 p.m. March 9. Take a brown-bag lunch; coffee is provided.
"Reuben's Readers Book Discussion Group." Come and enjoy this informal group of ladies who meet and discuss the books they've read during the past month at Poland, 10 a.m. March 12.
Friends of the Library Meetings are scheduled at Austintown, 10 a.m. March 15; Boardman, 10 a.m. March 8; East, 10 a.m. March 13; Main, 5:30 p.m. March 8; and Poland, 9:30 a.m. March 2.
Blood Pressure Screenings will be held at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. March 17; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. March 1; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 18; East, 1-3 p.m. March 16; Main, 10 a.m. to noon March 25; North, 2-4 p.m. March 2; Poland, 1-4 p.m. March 23; South, 1-3 p.m. March 9; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. March 16; and West, 1-3 p.m. March 16.
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, 9:30 a.m. March 5. Grant writing is not included. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Cybertour." This program is an 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, 6:30 p.m. March 18. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"The Investment Side of Main Library's Business & amp; Investment Center." This program features print and electronic sources available for those who wish to conduct research before making investment decisions at Main, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 17.
"Get Acquainted with the Computer." Learn the basics with individualized instruction at North, March 6; and South, March 13. Call for an appointment.
"Computer Basics Mini-Series Part 1." Find out about library computers -- come learn the basics at Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. March 3; Main, 9-10:30 a.m. March 2; and West, 9-10 a.m. March 1.
"Computer Basics Mini-Series Part 2." This class builds upon the skills learned in Computer Basics Part 1 at Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. March 10; Main, 9-10:30 a.m. March 9; and West, 9-10 a.m. March 8.
"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. March 1 and 13, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 15, 3:30-5 p.m. March 25, 2-3:30 p.m. March 27, 1-2:30 p.m. March 29; Austintown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10; and Boardman, 2:30-4 p.m. March 11, 6:30-8 p.m. March 22, 9-10:30 a.m. March 26.
"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, 9-10:30 a.m. March 16. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse.
"Excel Basics." Introduction to the spreadsheet component of Microsoft Office at Austintown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 3. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse.
"Internet Mini-Series Part 1." This class introduces the Internet and World Wide Web at Main, 6-7:30 p.m. March 23; Austintown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 24.; and West, 9-10 a.m. March 15. 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, 6-7:30 p.m. March 30; Austintown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31.; and West, 9-10 a.m. March 22.
"Word Processing Mini-Series Part 1." Introduction to Microsoft Word, the word processor available on all YPL public access computers at Main, 6-7:30 p.m. March 4; and Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. March 24. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse.
"Word Processing Mini-Series Part 2." This class builds upon the skills learned in Word Processing I at Main, 6-7:30 p.m. March 11; and Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. March 31.
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.
"One Book, Two Counties" community reading/discussion project runs March 1 through April 16. Join the public libraries of Trumbull and Ashtabula counties in reading "Inherit the Wind" by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes "monkey" trial, featuring attorney and Trumbull County native Clarence Darrow.
Blood Pressure Screenings: Brookfield, 11 a.m. to noon March 2; Liberty, 1-2 p.m. March 2; Main, 10-11 a.m. March 15; Cortland, Noon to 1 p.m. March 15; Main, 9-11 a.m. March 17.
AARP Tax Assistance: Free tax assistance aimed at middle-to-low income community residents, with special attention to those 60 and older. Bring your 2002 tax return with you. Cortland, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, call (330) 638-6335 to register; Howland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, first-come, first-served, electronic filing is available; Liberty, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays, first-come, first-served; Main, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, first-come, first-served.
Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and 7 p.m. March 4, 11, 18 and 25; Brookfield, 1 p.m. March 9, 16, 23 and 30; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. March 10, 17, 24 and 31; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. March 11, 18 and 25; Liberty, 10:30 a.m. March 9, 16, 23 and 30; Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. March 8, 15, 22 and 29. Themes change weekly.
"Seussentennial" celebration of Dr. Seuss' 100th birthday at Main, March 2. With free bookmarks, activity sheets and displays all day. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"For the Birds" for ages 6-9. Participants will be making bird feeders. Brookfield, 4:30 p.m. March 2. Register by calling (330) 448-8134; Cortland, 6:30 p.m. March 3. Register by calling (330) 638-6335.
"Mother Goose Story Time" for ages 6-23 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. March 6. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Stories and More" for ages 5-9 at Main, 2 p.m. March 13. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Egg People" craft for ages 6-12 at Main, 10:30 a.m. March 20. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Reading and Other Forms of Art" for ages 5-12 at The Butler Institute of American Art in Howland, 2 p.m. March 20. For information, call (330) 856-2011.
"The Frog Prince" presented by Magic Carpet Theatre at Howland, 11 a.m., and Main, 2 p.m. March 27. This free play is recommended for ages 3-8. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"Teen Advisory Board Meeting" for ages 13-17 at Main, noon March 6. Lunch will be served. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"English Festival Book Discussion" for teens ages 13-17 at Howland, noon March 20. For more information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Bluebird Program" at Howland, 6:30 p.m. March 10. Join Sheri DeHaven of the Ohio Bluebird Society as she discusses bluebirds in your backyard. For more information, call (330) 856-2011.
Free film showing of the movie version of the book "Inherit the Wind" at Main, 2 p.m. March 13. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
Free play: Actor Tom Burd of the Backdoor Theatre will perform "Clarence Darrow: A One-Man Play" by David W. Rintels at the Trumbull County Courthouse, 6:30 p.m. March 13. A One Book, Two Counties program. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
Book discussion: Helen Gilpin, Reference Librarian, will lead a discussion on "Inherit the Wind" by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee at Howland, 7 p.m. March 16. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Author Talk" Sal Greco will discuss his book "Left for Dead," the story of a mobster turned minister at Main, 6:30 p.m. March 18. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
Free tour: All One Book, Two Counties participants are invited to attend a special tour of the Octagon House, boyhood home of attorney Clarence Darrow, 8405 Main Street (SR 5) in Kinsman, 1-4 p.m. March 21. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
Book discussion: Librarian Steve Svecz will lead a discussion on "Inherit the Wind" by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee at Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. March 29, and Liberty, 6:30 p.m. March 30. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"Organized Crime" Author Allan May presents another program on the mob in the Mahoning Valley at Main, 6:30 p.m. March 31. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
Family Time for all ages at 6:30 p.m. March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.
Story Time for ages 3-6 at 10:30 a.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
Toddler Time for 2-year-olds accompanied by an adult at 10:30 a.m. March 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Baby Time at 11 a.m. March 5 and 26.
Book discussion group at 6:30 p.m. March 3 on "The French Lieutenant's Woman" by John Fowles.
Third Annual Dinner in the Stacks at 6 p.m. March 6. Tickets are on sale.
"Make and Take Craft Fun" for ages 6-12 at 4:30 p.m. March 18. Registration is required by calling (330) 545-2508.
"Spring into Story Time" for all ages at 10:30 a.m. March 20.