AUGUST LIBRARY LISTINGS
Youngstown and Mahoning County
"Until We Meet Again." Magic and more with "Porgie" the Clown; for the whole family at 10 a.m. at Brownlee Woods, Aug. 6; Campbell, Aug. 4; and Struthers, Aug. 5.
"Until We Meet Again -- Discover New Trails to Your Artist Talent." Let Jeff Nichols and his cartoon guide teach hands-on drawing techniques; for children at Austintown, 10 a.m. Aug. 3.
"Until We Meet Again." Ride a pony, make balloon animals with Dawn Marsillio and have your face painted;, for children at Canfield, 10 a.m. Aug. 3.
"Until We Meet Again-With Matt Prater." Fun for the whole family at Main Library, 10 a.m. Aug. 5.
"Until We Meet Again-Come to a Pony Ride." Fun for children at West, 3 p.m. Aug. 3.
"Until We Meet Again, Y'all." A trail o' games for children at North Jackson, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3.
"A Pajama Party for Preschoolers." Stories, games and a bedtime snack for ages 2-6 at Boardman, 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Come in your pj's. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Be a Shining Star." Seeking individual and group acts in grades 1-6 for our "Fifth Annual Talent Show" at Boardman, 6 p.m. Aug. 9. Participation is limited to 20 acts.
"Beat the Heat -- Cool Crafts are Neat." Make and take a craft for children at Boardman, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 4.
"Chalk in Hand." Listen to stories and decorate the sidewalks with chalk for age 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 18. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Come & amp; Join the Fun." Stories and fun for age 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 4, 11 and 25; Main Library, 10 a.m. Aug. 24; and Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 3.
"Make Balloon Animals with Dawn Marsillio and Have Your Face Painted." For children of all ages at Greenford, 2 p.m. Aug. 2; and Sebring, 10 a.m. Aug. 5.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more for babies 6-12 months at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. (for 6-12 months) and 10:30 a.m. (for 13-23 months) Aug. 5. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for age 2-3 at Main, 10 a.m. Aug. 19. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Mars Exploration and Living in Outer Space." Learn what the life of an astronaut is like and see a real space suit and equipment for school-age children at South, 2 p.m. Aug. 12. Presented by Barbara Muscolo and NASA's Bill Muscolo, manager of the Chemical Inventory System for NASA's John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field, Cleveland.
"A Pig's Tale by Olivia Newton-John." Ziggy invites other piglets and their parents to see what his father has made from all the trash he has been saving; story and craft for children at 2 p.m. at Main, Aug. 2, and New Middletown, Aug. 3. Presented by Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis from the Green Team of Mahoning County.
"Mobster to Minister -- Author Sal Greco." True-crime author Sal Greco will talk on his book, "Left for Dead," the true story of Joe Bellante, who went from mobster to minister. He will be at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3.
"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. Aug. 13.
"Blood Pressure Screenings" will be held at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 18; Boardman, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 2; Canfield, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 19; East, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 17; Main, 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 26; North, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 3; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 24; South, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 10; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17; and West, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 17.
"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. Aug. 10. Grant writing is not included. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Getting Started with FC Search." An introductory session for learning to use FC Search, the Foundation Center's database on CD-ROM at Main, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 14. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Finding Funding for Your Education." Learn to find financial aid and identify prospective funders at Main, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 7. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference
Reservations are being accepted for these August classes. Please call the participating library:
"Get Acquainted with the Computer." Learn the basics with individualized instruction at North, Aug. 2; and South, Aug. 5.
"Computer Basics Mini-Series Part 1." Find out about library computers--come learn the basics at Main, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24.
"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. Aug. 31.
"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 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 10 and 25.
"Power Point Mini-Series Part 1." An introduction to Power Point, a presentation program available on all YPL public access computers at Main, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse.
"Power Point Mini-Series Part 2." Class builds on skills learned in Power Point Part 1 at Main, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 9.
"Word Processing Mini-Series Part 1." An introduction to Microsoft Word, the word processor available on all YPL public access computers at Main, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19. 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 1 at Main, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 26.
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 Aug. 3; Liberty, 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 3; Main, 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 16; Cortland, noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 16; Main, 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 18.
"The Pinnacle" Teen adventure for age 13-17 at Howland, 6 p.m. Aug. 11. Bring your friends for an evening of mystery and challenges. Register by calling (330) 856-2011.
"FOWL Book Sale" At Main, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7 and 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 8. Browse and buy during the 25th annual sale! Sunday is "two bucks a bag!" For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. The Main library is closed for regular business during the sale.
"The Da Vinci Code" at Main, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Dr. Joseph Kelly will present a program focusing on the historical questions raised by Dan Brown's best seller "The Da Vinci Code." For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"Book Discussion" at Howland, 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Librarian Laura Bates will lead a discussion on "Easter Island" by Jennifer Vanderbes. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Decoding Da Vinci" at Main, 2 p.m. Aug. 21. Jennifer Finkel will present a program on the role of symbolism in the art of Leonardo da Vinci. For information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"Closings" The Main library will be closed for regular business Aug. 7 for the FOWL Book Sale. All library locations will be closed Sept. 4, 5 and 6 for the Labor Day holiday.