LIBRARY PROGRAMS | July

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
"Beat the Heat -- Cool Crafts are Neat." Make and take a craft with you; for children at Austintown, 12-8 p.m. July 6; Brownlee Woods, 10 a.m. July 16; Campbell, 10 a.m. July 14; Canfield, 10 a.m. July 13; Greenford, 2 p.m. July 12; at Main for children in preschool and kindergarten, 10 a.m. July 6; and for grades 1-6 at 1 p.m. July 6; New Middletown, 2 p.m. July 8; North, 6:30 p.m. July 6; Poland, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 13; South, 6:30 p.m. July 22; and Struthers, 10 a.m. July 15.
"Come & amp; Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 7, 21, 28, and 10 a.m. July 14; and Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 6.
"Come to a Pony Ride." Children of all ages must be accompanied by an adult at Boardman, 1 p.m. July 14. In case of rain, pony rides will be rescheduled. Call Boardman Library for rain date.
"Come to a Positively Preposterous Puppet Performance." Featuring Henny Penny and Little Red Riding Hood for children of all ages at Poland, 2 p.m. July 15.
"Come to a Trail of Unfortunate Events: A Lemony Snicket Program." Stories and games for school-age children at Austintown, 10 a.m. July 30.
"Come to Camp Wannaread." Stories, skits, games and crafts for children at 10 a.m. at Brownlee Woods, July 23; Campbell, July 7; and Struthers, July 22.
"Come to Camp Wannaread." Listen to stories around the campfire, play games and do a craft at 10 a.m. at Canfield, July 8; North, July 13; and West, July 21.
"Come to the Roundup." Movies, crafts, and snacks for children through grade 6 at West, July 6, at 3 p.m.
"Danger Ahead." Can you survive the challenge? Stories, games and a special treat for school-age children at Boardman, 2 p.m. July 19; Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. Thursday; Canfield, 10 a.m. July 29; Main, 10 a.m. July 15; Sebring, 10 a.m. July 28; South, 6:30 p.m. Thursday; and West, 10 a.m. July 13.
"Don't Get Stuck! Make & amp; Take a Cactus." For children at West, all day July 6, 7, 8 and 10.
"Explore the Scientific Discoveries That Have Moved People Down New Trails." Join Mad Science of Northeast Ohio as they present dazzling, fun experiments for school-age children at Austintown, 2 p.m. July 20.
"Follow the Trail of Good Books." Stories and craft for children of all ages at Main, 10 a.m. July 29.
"Follow the Trail to a Magical Tree in the Forest." A magic treehouse program and games for children at Austintown, 10 a.m. July 16.
"Fun Films for Preschool and Pals." For children through second grade at West, 3 p.m. July 27. Snacks will be served.
"Get Your Game On." Fun games and craft for school-age children at Austintown, 10 a.m. July 22; Boardman, 2 p.m. July 26; Campbell, 10 a.m. July 28; Poland, 10 a.m. Thursday; and Sebring, 10 a.m. July 22.
"Happy Trails." Learn to survive in the woods presented by Helena Uber, Mill Creek Park District for children at 10 a.m. at Brownlee Woods, July 30; Campbell, July 21; and Struthers, July 29.
"Join Ventriloquist Mark Wade: On the Trail to Discovery." An amazing trip full of fun and mystery for the whole family at Main, 10 a.m. July 13.
"Magic and More with Porgie the Clown." Fun for the whole family at Poland, 2 p.m. July 6.
"Make a Door Knob Hanger for Your Room." For children at West, all day July 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31.
"Make Balloon Animals with Dawn Marsillio." For children at 6:30 p.m. at East, July 26; and South, July 29.
"Meet the Celebrity Storytellers from WKBN-TV." For children at Poland, 10 a.m. July 16.
"Olympic Bingo." The Summer Olympics are here -- cool off at the library and play bingo; for school-age children at East, 6:30 p.m. July 12.
"Rip Roaring Tales: Come & amp; Act Up at the Library." For children in grades K-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. July 8; Canfield, 10 a.m. July 21; Poland, 2 p.m. July 22; Sebring, 10 a.m. July 7; South, 2 p.m. July 14; and Struthers, 2 p.m. July 7.
"Ship Ahoy." Stories and crafts about pirates for children at Sebring, 10 a.m. Thursday.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more for babies at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. (for 6-12 mos.) and 10:30 a.m. (for 13-23 mos.) Thursday. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for ages 2-3 at Main, 10 a.m. July 23. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Until We Meet Again." Stories and fun for children at New Middletown, 2 p.m. July 27; North, 10 a.m. July 27; Poland (with ventriloquist Mark Wade), 3 p.m. July 29; and Lake Milton, 4:30 p.m. July 28.
"Western Tales and Trails." Funny western stories, crafts and games for children at Brownlee Woods, 10 a.m. July 9.
"Mars Exploration and Living in Outer Space." Learn what the life of an astronaut is like and see a real spacesuit and equipment for school-age children at 2 p.m. at Austintown, Friday; Campbell, July 12; and Main, July 21. 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.
"Beautiful Bugs." Bugs, insects, creepy crawlies -- learn more about these interesting creatures as Mill Creek Park Naturalist Ray Novotny introduces the world of bugs for school-age children at Austintown, 10 a.m. July 28; and Poland, 2 p.m. July 28.
"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 Austintown, 10 a.m. July 8; North Jackson, 2 p.m. July 8; Greenford, 2 p.m. July 14; Sebring, 10 a.m. July 15; North, 2 p.m. July 15; Lake Milton, 2 p.m. July 19; Canfield, 2 p.m. July 22; Poland, 2 p.m. July 26; and West, 2 p.m. July 28. Presented by Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis from the Green Team of Mahoning County.
"XTreme Skateboarding." Skateboarding pro Doug Brown will demonstrate why he's an award winner at these special TeenXTreme programs. For grades seven-12 at 1 p.m. at Main, July 10; and Austintown, July 31.
"Meet the Birds." Learn about Raptors. See these beautiful birds up close. Presented by Lake Milton Raptor Education Center. Live bird presentation at South, 6:30 p.m. July 7; North, 6:30 p.m. July 19; and West, 2 p.m. July 26.
"3rd Annual Boardman Pizza Taste." Help us rate Boardman's pizza for grades seven-12 at Boardman, 7:30 p.m. July 20.
"Reuben's Readers Book Discussion Group." Informal group of library patrons who meet and discuss the books they've read during the past month at Poland, 10 a.m. July 9.
"Friends of the Library Meeting" is scheduled at Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. July 23.
"Blood Pressure Screenings" will be held at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. July 21; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. July 6; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 15; East, 1-3 p.m. July 20; Main, 10 a.m. to noon July 22; North, 2-4 p.m. July 6; Poland, 1-4 p.m. July 27; South, 1-3 p.m. July 13; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. July 20; and West, 1-3 p.m. July 20.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Basic orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources at Main, 6:30 p.m. July 7. Grant writing is not included. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Grant Center: 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, 6:30 p.m. July 21. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press 2 at the phone prompt for Reference.
"Get Acquainted with the Computer." Learn the basics with individualized instruction at North, July 19; and South, July 22. Please call for an appointment.
"Computer Basics Mini-series Part 1." Find out about library computers -- come learn the basics at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. July 22.
"Computer Basics Mini-series Part 2." Class builds upon skills learned in Computer Basics Part 1 at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. July 29.
"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. July 17 and 28.
"Internet Mini-series Part 1." This class introduces the Internet and World Wide Web at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. July 14. 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, 9-10:30 a.m. July 21.
"Word Processing Mini-series Part 1." Introduction to Microsoft Word, the word processor available on all YPL public access computers at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. July 12. Must have taken a basic computer class or be proficient with the mouse.
"Word Processing Mini-series Part 2." Class builds upon skills learned in Word Processing I at Main, 9-10:30 a.m. July 19.
"Closings." All libraries will be closed July 5 for Independence Day Observance.
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 July 6; Liberty, 1 to 2 p.m. July 6; Main, 10 to 11 a.m. July 19; Cortland, noon to 1 p.m. July 19; Main, 9 to 11 a.m. July 28.
"Summer Reading" for children, teens and adults runs through July 30. Stop in at your local library for more information.
"Trumbull County Fair." Visit the Public Libraries of Trumbull County booth in the Commercial Building, July 13-18.
"Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Themes change weekly.
"Family Nights" for all ages and parents at Main, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15, and 22. Themes change weekly. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Animal Guys" and their exotic animals. For all ages at Liberty, 2 p.m. July 14; at Brookfield, 2 p.m. July 20. For information call (330) 856-2011.
"Backyard Animals" from the Akron Zoo. For ages 5-12 at Howland, 11 a.m. July 15; at Cortland, 2 p.m. July 15. For information call (330) 856-2011.
"Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre" workshop at Main, 2 p.m. July 16. For K-3rd grade, including storytelling using movement and sound; playing of Maori hand games; learning Maori songs. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Mammals of Ohio" with naturalist Cindy Orth for ages 6-12 at Main, 2 p.m. July 14. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Meet Franklin the Turtle" for ages 3-7 at Lordstown, 11 a.m. July 6; at Liberty, 11 a.m. July 7; at Brookfield, 2 p.m. July 7; at Cortland, 2 p.m. July 8; at Howland, 6 p.m. July 8. For information call (330) 856-2011.
"Meet Mother Earth" presented by the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District. For ages 6-12 at Main, 2 p.m. July 7; register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Painted Rocks" craft for ages 6-12 at Main, 2 p.m. July 21. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401.
"Summer Reading Picnic" for all Summer Reading participants at Lordstown, noon July 19. Register by calling (330) 824-2094; at Brookfield, 11:30 a.m. July 26. Register by calling (330) 448-8134; at Howland, 11:30 a.m. July 29. Register by calling (330) 856-2011; at Liberty, featuring ventriloquist Daniel Jay at 11:30 a.m. July 27. Register by calling (330) 759-2589; at Cortland, featuring ventriloquist Daniel Jay at 11:30 am July 28. Register by calling (330) 637-6335. For more information call (330) 856-2011.
"Taking Care of Mother Earth" for ages 5-12 at Cortland, 11 a.m. Thursday; at Howland, 2 p.m. Thursday; at Lordstown, 2 p.m. July 12. For information call (330) 856-2011.
"The Ugly Duckling" by KSU Summer Stock Theater. For all ages at Main, 2 p.m. July 28. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 401. At Brookfield, 2 p.m. July 13; at Lordstown, 11 a.m. July 19; at Liberty, 6 p.m. July 20; at Cortland, 2 p.m. July 21; at Howland, 2 p.m. July 22. For information call (330) 856-2011.
"Teen Movie" for ages 13-17 at Main, 5:30 p.m. July 13: "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" starring Don Knotts. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Urban Legends Night" for ages 13-17 at Main, 6 p.m. July 27. Come listen to stories and share gooey treats. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Ohio Chautauqua" comes to Warren July 6-10, featuring workshops, music, theater and more! Call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128 for information.
"When Mencken Was a Boy" Chautauqua workshop at Main, 10 a.m. July 6. For ages 8 and up. Scholar Chuck Chalberg will talk about journalist H.L. Mencken's childhood more than a century ago. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"The Crack Up" Chautauqua workshop at Main, 10 a.m. July 8. For adults. Scholar Debra Conner will discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald's literary demise and eventual rediscovery. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"Houdini" Chautauqua workshop at Main, 2 p.m. July 9. For adults. Scholar Bill Martin will reveal the myths and mysteries surrounding the great escape artist Harry Houdini. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"The Works of Zora Neale Hurston" Chautauqua workshop at Main, 2 p.m. July 10. For adults. Scholar Dorothy Prince examines the feminist theme in author Hurston's most popular books. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"Book Discussion" at Howland, 7 p.m. July 20. Librarian Steve Svecz will lead a discussion on "The Great Gatsby." For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 400.
"Meet the Packards" at Main, 4 p.m. July 21. Trumbull County Historian Wendell Lauth will present a slide show about this influential Warren family. For information call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
"Closings." All library locations will be closed Saturday and July 5 for the Independence Day holiday.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Make and Take Crafts" for ages 6 and up at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 15, 22 and 29.
"Summer Reading Program" for teens and adults. Read books and submit entry forms for each one to be eligible to win prizes drawn Friday, July 9, 16, 23 and 30. Winners need not be present. Ages 12-17 for teen program and 18 and up for adults.
"Meet Horace and Gorko" as Mark Wade, ventriloquist, performs at 11 a.m. July 2.
"Liberty Trails" with Tom Phoolery's mystery history at 11 a.m. July 7.
"Book Discussion" on "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom at 6:30 p.m. July 7.
"Wildlife of Ohio" hands-on program with Carol Vigorito at 11 a.m. July 12.
"Pioneer Trails" at 11 a.m. July 14.
"Meet Mother Earth" for grades K-6 at 11 a.m. July 19.
"Tails on Trails" puppetry at 11 a.m. July 21.
"Folklore and Fun Trails" with Bob Ford, folk singer, at 11 a.m. July 28.
"Closings." The library will be closed Saturday, next Sunday and July 5 for the Independence Day weekend.
NEWTON FALLS
"Meet Mother Earth" for grades K-6 at 1:30 p.m. July 8. Register by calling (330) 872-1282.
"Gamers' Arena" for grades K-12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 12. Those wishing to trade game cards must have parents fill out a library permission slip.
"Alternative Art" for grades seven-12 at 6 p.m. July 19. Register by calling (330) 872-1282.