LIBRARY SCHEDULES | February

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
"Be My Valentine." Stories, craft and more for children at Greenford, 2 p.m. Feb. 14; Lowellville, 4 p.m. Feb. 9; Main, 4 p.m. Feb. 13; New Middletown, 4 p.m. Feb. 5; and North Lima, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14.
"Dangling Hearts." Valentine stories, craft and more for school-age children at 4 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, Feb. 10; Campbell, Feb. 11; Canfield, Feb. 10; Poland, Feb. 12; Sebring, Feb. 12; and Struthers, Feb. 12.
"Sweet Tweet." Valentine stories and craft for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. at Brownlee Woods, Feb. 10; Main, Feb. 11; and Struthers, Feb. 12.
"Coretta Scott King Book Awards." Stories and craft for grades 1-6 at East, 4 p.m. Feb. 17; North, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19; and South, 4 p.m. Feb. 18.
"Supersoaker, Potato Chips, Gas Masks." Discover the many inventions by blacks for the family at 6:30 p.m. at East, Feb. 24; and South, Feb. 25. Children must be accompanied by an adult
"Stories from Africa." African folk tales and craft for grades K-6 at Main, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
"It's Time to Climb: a Magic Tree House Ride." Games for school-age children at 4:30 p.m. at Austintown, Feb. 17; Lake Milton, Feb. 16; and North Jackson, Feb. 19.
"Family Story Time." Stories and more for the whole family at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Celebrate the Arts Opening Night." Come and enjoy the artwork of selected Boardman-area pupils at Boardman, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 10. There also will be musical interludes and light refreshments.
"Book Brigade Reads TUT, TUT by Jon Scieszka." A book discussion club for parents and pupils in grades 4-6 at Boardman, 11 a.m. Feb. 21.
"A Pet Parade." Stories and games for the family at Poland, 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for ages 3-6 at Sebring, 1 p.m. Feb. 12.
"Ping Pong and Puppets." Play pingpong, make a puppet and more for grades K-6 at West, 4 p.m. Feb. 3.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Feb. 5; Boardman, 10 a.m. Feb. 24; Canfield, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18; Main, 10 a.m. Feb. 3; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Feb. 12; and West, 1 p.m. Feb. 10. 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 mos.) and 10:30 a.m. (for 13-23 mos.) Feb. 5; Canfield, 10 a.m. (for 6-23 mos.) Feb. 16; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. (for 6-23 months) Feb. 4; and at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. (for 6-23 months) Feb. 12. Each baby must be accompanied by an adult.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Austintown, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25; Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25; Canfield, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24; North, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23; Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and West, 10 a.m. Feb. 10.
"The Sign of Love." Make an "I Love You" sign language pin for Valentine's Day for grades 7-12 at Austintown, 6 p.m. Feb. 10.
"Soap Making." Create beautiful handmade soaps for Valentine's Day for grades 7-12 at Boardman, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 3.
"Potluck Craft Fest." Make what you want -- use it all -- Valentine gifts for yourself or someone else for grades 7-12 at Canfield, 3 p.m. Feb. 2; and Sebring, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 3.
"Pop-up Pandemonium." Create your own pop-up Valentine for grades 7-12 at East, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10; North, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9; and South, 2 p.m. Feb. 7.
"YSU English Festival Books Discussion." Discuss the high school books and vote for your favorite book and characters for grades 10-12 at Poland, 4 p.m. Feb. 24.
"World Wild Web." Find what you want on the Internet for grades 7-12 at 2 p.m. at Brownlee Woods, Feb. 28; Campbell, Feb. 14; and Struthers, Feb. 21.
"Beaded Heart Pin." Make a cool heart pin for yourself or your Valentine. Bring a friend to share the fun for grades 7-12 at West, 4 p.m. Feb. 11.
"Beaded Safety Pins." Make Valentine pins for your backpack, T-shirt or shoelaces for grades 7-12 at Main, 6 p.m. Feb. 4.
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: Diversity Through Dance." Karen Clark-Green teaches diversity through performance at Main, 12-1 p.m. Feb. 10. Take a brown-bag lunch; coffee is provided.
Friends of the Library Meetings are scheduled at Austintown, 10 a.m. Feb. 16; Boardman, 10 a.m. Feb. 9; Main, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9; and Poland, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 3.
Blood Pressure Screenings will be held at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 18; Boardman, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 2; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 19; East, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 17; Main, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 26; North, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 3; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 24; South, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 10; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 17; and West, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 17.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Introduction to the funding research process at Main, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11. 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 at Main, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 7. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
Reservations are being accepted for these classes. Call the participating library:
"Computer Basics Mini-series Part 1." Find out about library computers at Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 4; Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 2 or 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 17; and West, 9-10 a.m. Feb. 2.
"Computer Basics Mini-series Part 2." Class builds upon the skills learned in Computer Basics Part 1 at Austintown, 9:30-11 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 11; Main Library, 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 or 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24; and West, 9-10 a.m. Feb. 9.
"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, 11:30-1 p.m. Feb. 3, 3:30-5 p.m. Feb. 7, 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 19, 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 20, 3:30-5 p.m. Feb. 26, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 27; and Boardman, 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 12, 2:30-4 p.m. Feb. 17 and 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 23.
"Computers -- Beyond Basics." Hands-on session offers review of basics and introduces student to working with files in the Windows environment at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 16; and Austintown, 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 25. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse.
"Internet Mini-series Part 1." Class introduces the Internet and World Wide Web at Austintown, 11:30-1 p.m. Feb. 4, and 1-2:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 18; and West, 9-10 a.m. Feb. 16. 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 Austintown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 and 1-2:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 25; and West, 9-10 a.m. Feb. 23.
"Word Processing Mini-series Part 1." Introduction to Microsoft Word, the word processor available on all YPL public access computers at Main, 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 5.
"Word Processing Mini-series Part 2." Class builds upon the skills learned in Word Processing I at Main, 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 12.
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. to noon Feb. 3; Liberty, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 3; Main, 9-11 a.m. Feb. 18.
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. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24, call (330) 638-6335 to register; Howland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26 on a first-come, first-served basis, electronic filing is available; Liberty, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, first-come, first-served; and Main, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, first-come, first-served.
"Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 and 7 p.m. Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 17; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 4, 11 and 18; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5, 12 and 19; Liberty, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 17; Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 9. Themes change weekly.
"Celebrate Black History Month" for ages 6-12 at Main. "Romare Bearden" 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3; "Bessie Coleman" 3:30 p.m. Feb. 11; "Charlie Parker" 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19; "Wilma Rudolph" 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Mother Goose Story Time" for ages 6-23 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. Feb. 7. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Stories and More" for ages 5-9 at Main, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Bath Time Art" craft for ages 6-12 at Main, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Toddler/Parent Story Time" for ages 24-36 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. A new 6-week session begins Feb. 25. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"For the Birds" for ages 6-9. Participants will make bird feeders. Lordstown, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Register by calling (330) 824-2094; Liberty, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Register by calling (330) 759-2589; Howland, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Register by calling (330) 856-2011.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting for ages 13-17 at Main, noon Feb. 7. Lunch will be served. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
Candy-making for ages 13-18 at Main, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Teens are invited to make assorted Valentine's chocolates. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Slide Competition" at Howland, 6 p.m. Feb. 5. Members of the Warren Camera Club will judge slides from international clubs and display photo artwork. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"Financial Aid for the College Bound" for parents and students at Main, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Nina Conner from Kent State University Trumbull Campus will present information about financial assistance and student aid. Call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128, for information.
Book Discussion: Laura Bates, reference librarian, will lead a discussion on "The Lake of Dead Languages" by Carol Goodman at Howland, 7 p.m. Feb. 17. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Nurturing Pathways to Freedom" at Main, 2 p.m. Feb. 21. Trumbull County Historian Wendell Lauth will present a program on the Underground Railroad in Trumbull County. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
Closings: All libraries will be closed Feb. 16 for Presidents Day.
NEWTON FALLS
Call (330) 872-1282 for information or to register for programs that require it.
Poetry & amp; Prose Contest begins Feb. 1.
"Internet Exploration" for ages 13 and up from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2. Registration required.
Income Tax Assistance from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 2, 9 and 23. Registration required.
"Toddler Story Time" at 6 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 and 10 a.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Registration required.
"Preschool Story Time" at 7 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 and 11 a.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25.
"Gamers' Arena" for grades K-12 from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 5.
"Introduction to Computers" for ages 13 and up, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Registration required.
Library Board Meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 11.
"Babybugs" at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 25. Registration required.
"Teen Valentine Craft" for grades 6-12, 6 p.m. Feb. 12. Registration required.
"Read to Your Child Day" Feb. 14.
Friends of the Library Meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 19.
"Keyboard Basics" for ages 13 and up, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 or 26.
Blood Pressure Screening from 1-2 p.m. Feb. 24.
Book Discussion on "Death of Common Sense" by Phillip K. Howard, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25.
Closing: Library will be closed Feb. 16 for Presidents Day.