LIBRARY SCHEDULES | For September

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
"Scissors, Gluesticks, and Tape, Oh My." Crafts galore for school-age children at Austintown, 4 p.m. Sept. 19.
"Come and Join the Fun: School Stories." Listen to stories about school and make a pencil cup for children ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. Sept. 14. Please bring an empty plastic yogurt cup. Parents must accompany children.
"School is Cool." Stories and craft for school-age children at Brownlee Woods, Sept. 21; Campbell, Sept. 22; and Struthers, Sept. 19. All at 4 p.m.
"I Don't Wanna Go To School." Stories, games and craft for school-age children at Main Library, 7 p.m. Sept. 20.
"Come to a Party: Puppets, Puppets, Puppets." To honor the top readers from Summer Reading - a puppet show and craft for children of all ages at Boardman, 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Parents must accompany preschool children. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Boardman Library.
"Come & amp; Join the Fun." Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6 at Austintown and Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; and Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for children ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Sept. 8; Boardman, 10 a.m. Sept. 27; Canfield, 1 p.m. Sept. 14; Main Library, 3 p.m. Sept. 24; and Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Sept. 8. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Animals on Parade." Stories and craft about animals for children ages 3-6 at Brownlee Woods, Sept. 16; and Struthers, Sept. 14. Both at 10 a.m.
"Amazing Autumn." Fall stories, games and craft for children of all ages at Canfield, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29; and Greenford, 2 p.m. Sept. 24.
"What's in the Box???" Stories, games and craft for children ages 3-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, 10 a.m. Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Sept. 27 and 10 a.m. Sept. 28.
"The Name Game." Stories, games and craft for the whole family at Main Library, 4 p.m. Sept. 24.
"Tween Scene." Make-it and take-it-solve a puzzle and make a craft for tweens in grades 4-6 at Poland, Sept. 17, during library hours. (Join us the third Saturday of every month during library hours.)
"Kidz Zone-Zoom into Fun." Stories, craft and fun for grades K-3 at Poland, 4 p.m. Sept. 22.
"Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepytime Fun for the Whole Family." Listen to stories read by Angee Shaker, WYTV news anchor, at Poland, 7-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Wear your p.j.'s.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. Sept. 22.
"Guess What's Happening." Stories, craft and more for children in grades K-6 at South, Sept. 22; and West, Sept. 21. Both 4 p.m.
"Kids Korner." Stories and craft for children ages 2-6 at West, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes, and more for children ages 6-12 mos. at 9:30 a.m. and for children ages 13-23 mos. at 10:30 a.m., at Boardman, Sept. 1; and for children ages 6-23 mos. at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 15; Canfield, 1 p.m. Sept. 19; and Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Sept. 7. An adult must accompany each child.
"Family Story Time." Stories and more for the family at Austintown, 7 p.m. Sept. 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Teen Programs
"Locker Pockets." Make a couple of cool locker organizers out of old jeans--bring your own or use ours for grades 7-12 at Main Library, 4 p.m. Sept. 29.
"Pizza Taste." Help us choose Boardman's best pizza for grades 7-12 at Boardman, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20.
"Denim Pocket Purses." Make a hip handbag from your hip pocket! These pants can really travel. Bring in an old pair of blue jeans and go home with a new purse for grades 7-12 at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20.
"Fall is Here." Guess the number of acorns and buckeyes in our jar, and you could win a prize for grades 7-12 at Canfield and Sebring, Sept. 1-30, during library hours.
"Cover Those Books." Materials needed to cover your textbooks will be available during the first week of school for grades 7-12 at East, Poland, South, and West, Sept. 6-10, during library hours while supplies last.
"Totally Trippin' Tie-Dye." Make your own totally psychedelic bandana or t-shirt for grades 7-12 at Brownlee Woods, Sept. 28; Campbell, Sept. 20; and Struthers, Sept. 12. All at 6 p.m.
ADULT PROGRAMS
"Friends of the Library Meetings." Will be held at Austintown, 10 a.m. Sept. 19; Boardman, 10 a.m. Sept. 12 (guest speaker: Sandy Kachurek, "Writing Chilren's Books"); Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. Sept. 23; Canfield, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26; Main Library, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12; Poland, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6; and Struthers, 2 p.m. Sept. 12.
"Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown & amp; Mahoning County (PLYMC)." Will hold at meeting at Main Library, 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Guest Speaker: Richard Scarcella.
"Friends of the Library Book Sale." Sponsored by the Friends of South Library at South, 12:30-8 p.m. Sept. 12; and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 13.
"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. Sept. 9.
"Free Blood Pressure Screenings" by the Mahoning Chapter, American Red Cross, will be held at Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 21; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 6; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 15; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 27; and Struthers, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20.
"Free Blood Pressure/Health Screenings" by the Original Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County at Main Library, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 22; South, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13; and West, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 20.
"Grant Center: Proposal Writing Basics." Presented by Bill Kirker, Director of Development at St. Paul Homes in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Intended for representatives of nonprofit organizations new to the proposal writing process, this program will provide an introductory overview of the process at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." A basic orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Grant Center: Cybertour." A brief overview of the Foundation Center's web site and various ways it can be helpful to grantseekers looking for information on the Internet at Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17. For reservations, call 330-744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Closings." All libraries in Mahoning County will be closed Sept. 5, 2005 for the Labor Day Holiday.
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" Main, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 13.
"Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27 and for ages 2-5 at Main, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Brookfield, 1 p.m. Sept. 13, 20 and 27; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14, 21 and 28; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29; Liberty 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13, 20 and 27; Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 19 and 26.Themes change weekly.
"Patio Pals" for ages 6-12 at Main, 4 p.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Meet on the Children's Patio rain or shine for books, games, crafts and activities. Come dressed for the weather! Register each week by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Mother Goose Story Time" for ages 6-23 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. Sept. 10. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Angee's Book Club" for ages 6-8 at Main, 11 a.m. Sept. 17. A new monthly book club in partnership with WYTV Channel 33. Join special guest Angee Shaker for "The Pumpkin Man from Piney Creek" by Darleen Bailey Beard. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Reading and Other Forms of Art" for ages 5-12 at Butler Institute of American Art in Howland, 2 p.m. Sept. 17. For information call (330) 856-2011.
"Toddler/Parent Story Time" for ages 24-35 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. beginning Sept. 28. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Teen Read Week Contest" for Trumbull County teens in grades 7-12 at all library locations Sept. 1 thru Oct. 3. Submit your original short story or poem containing the words "Get Real" for a chance to win one of three grand prizes. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Blood Drive" at Howland, 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Give the gift of life at this community blood drive with staff from Humility of Mary Health Partners. Bring your photo ID. For information call (330) 480-2501.
"Book Discussion" at Main, 2 p.m. Sept. 8. Librarian Helen Gilpin will lead a discussion on "Gary Ridgway: The Green River Killer." For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Domestic Terrorism" at Main, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Join us for a discussion on the threat of homeland terrorists and learn how to stay informed and be prepared.
"Book Discussion Planning Meeting" at Liberty, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22. Come share your thoughts and ideas for the new book discussion group forming at the Liberty Branch. For information call (330) 759-2589.
"Author Visit" at Main, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Franco Antonetti shares stories from his hilarious and heart-warming memoir "I Wouldn't Die."
"Film Noir Weekend 2005" at Main, Sept. 24 and 25. Join us for a two-day event featuring movies and programs that salute legendary writer, actress and director Ida Lupino. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Blood Drive" at Liberty, 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 28. Give the gift of life at this community blood drive with staff from the American Red Cross. Bring your photo ID. For information call (800) GIVE-LIFE.
"The Decline of the FBI" at Main, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Author and former FBI agent Jim Fisher takes a close look at problems within the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"Closings" All library locations will be closed Sept. 3, 4, and 5 for the Labor Day holiday.
GIRARD FREE
"Family Time." Stories for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 19 and 26.
"Story Time." For ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14, 21 and 28.
"Toddler Time." For 2-year-olds accompanied by an adult, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29.
"Baby Time." 11 a.m. Sept. 2 and 16.
"Book Discussion Group." "Hidden in Plain View: the Secret Story of Quilts," by Jacqueline Tobin and Raymond Tobard. To join, call Colleen Keller at extension 22 or Norma Savany at extension 11. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7.
"Annual Book Sale." Presale with $2 admission charge for all over age of 10, 5 p.m. Sept. 16. All-day sale Sept. 17. No Sunday sale.
"The Origin of Christmas." Lecture by Dr. Joseph Kelley. Sept. 21. Call the library for time.
"Closings." The library will be closed for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5.