JUNE LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY
Children, preschool to 6th grade, will experience "Dragons, Dreams & amp; Daring Deeds," while teens in grades 7-12 can "Joust Read" and adults will be "Knights & amp; Ladies." All programs are free and open to the public.
KICKOFF PROGRAMS
Kickoff Summer Reading at your local library. Each kickoff features a special presenter and a treat from either Friendly's or Chapters. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
"Dare to Dream with Ohio's Own Princess: Miss Ohio, Amanda Beagle." Stories, music and more for children of all ages at Main Library, June 6, and Poland, June 1. Both begin at 7 p.m.
"Dragons & amp; Dreams: A Library Magic Show Starring Jim Kleefeld." Meet the Vanishing Dragon, the Knave of Hearts, the Errant Princess, and other magical friends for children of all ages at Campbell, 11 a.m. June 20; and Canfield, 2 p.m. June 20.
"Mad Science of Northeast Ohio Presents Dare to Dream." Laugh with the court jester, be amazed by Merlin, and help recover the secret scroll for children of all ages at Struthers, 2 p.m. June 21.
"Dragons, Dreams, and Magic with Jocko the Clown." Fun for the whole family at Brownlee Woods, 10 a.m. June 21; South, 2 p.m. June 21; West, 10 a.m. June 22; Sebring, 2 p.m. June 22; and Main Library, 11 a.m. June 23.
"I Dream of Dragons with Tom's Phoolery." Enjoy magical illusions, mystery, and fun for children of all ages at Boardman, 7 p.m. June 22 and Poland, 2 p.m. June 27.
"Once Upon a Knight Starring Ventriloquist Mark Wade." Meet Sir Charlie, the Chicken Hearted and Mordo, the Goofy Dragon for children of all ages at Austintown, 2 p.m. June 27.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
"Dragonology: Can You Stand the Test of Dragon's Breath?" Dragon science, games, stories, and craft for children of all ages at Austintown, 7 p.m. June 21; Lake Milton, 3 p.m. June 22; and North Jackson, 3 p.m. June 23. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"It's a Knight's Life." Games, stories, craft, and fun for children of all ages at Austintown, 2 p.m. June 30.
"Come & amp; Join the Fun." Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
"Parachute Fun." Stories and parachute fun for children ages 2-6 at Boardman, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. June 8. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
"I Challenge Thee ... to a Game." Outdoor games of skill and chance for children of all ages at Boardman, 2 p.m. June 28. Program will be held indoors if raining. Parents should accompany preschool children.
"Feudal Fare." Jesters, dragons, castles, and more -- craft fun for children of all ages at Campbell, 10 a.m. June 30; and Struthers, 10 a.m. June 29.
"Dreaming of Dragons." Kick off summer reading 2005 with tales of dragons, games, and a craft for children of all ages at Canfield, 6 p.m. June 29; Greenford, 3 p.m. June 20; and Sebring, 10 a.m. June 30.
"Be a Knight in Shining Armor: Make Your Own Helmet." Stories, games, and a craft for school-age children at East, 2 p.m. June 22; and South, 6:30 p.m. June 30.
"Dragons, Dragons, Dragons." Stories, games, and a craft for school-age children at Main Library, 10 a.m. June 30.
"Who Wants a Dragon?" Stories, games, and craft for children ages 3-6 at Main Library, 10 a.m. June 29.
"Make It and Take It Tuesday." Make and take a frog prince and a knight's shield -- craft fun for children of all ages at New Middletown, noon-6 p.m. June 21.
"Wildly Wonderful Week-Long Craft Event." Make and take a frog prince, jester's hat, and a pocket dragon during library hours the week of June 20-25 at Poland.
"Attention All Knights: Make & amp; Take Your Own Shield." For children of all ages at West, June 28 & amp; 29, during library hours.
ADULT PROGRAMS
"Red Cross Blood Drive." Give the gift of life -- donate at Poland, 2-7 p.m. June 15.
"Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown & amp; Mahoning County." Will hold their annual meeting at Austintown, 7 p.m. June 22.
"Reuben's Readers Book Discussion Group." Informal group who meet and discuss the books they've read during the past month at Poland, 10 a.m. June 10.
"Friends of the Library Meetings." Austintown, 10 a.m. June 20; Canfield, 6:30 p.m. June 27; and Main Library, 5:30 p.m. June 13.
"Free Blood Pressure Screenings" by the Mahoning Chapter, American Red Cross. Austintown, 1-3 p.m. June 15; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. June 6; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 16; Poland, 1-4 p.m. June 28; and Struthers, 1-4 p.m. June 21.
"Free Blood Pressure/Health Screenings" by the Original Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County. East, 1-3 p.m. June 6; Main Library, 10 a.m.-noon June 23; and South, 1-3 p.m. June 14.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics Workshop." Orientation for nonprofit organizations seeking information about funding sources at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. June 1. Grant writing not included. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Grant Center: Getting Started with FC Search." An introductory session for learning to use FC Search, the Foundation Center's database on CD-ROM at Main Library, 9:30 a.m. June 16. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"Author/Book Signing Event." Meet Elizabeth Streb Parks, author of "Kevie Keanu's Walk With Nana" at the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown & amp; Mahoning County Bookstore in Poland Library, 7 p.m. June 15.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
For more information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted.
"Summer Reading" for children, teens and adults runs June 6 thru July 29. Stop in at your local library for more information.
"Blood Pressure Screenings." Main, 2-4 p.m. June 14 and 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 22.
"Music & amp; Movement Magic" for ages 6-35 mos. and parents at Main, 11 a.m. June 1, 8, 15 and 22. A new program featuring rhythm, rhymes, songs and games. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Patio Pals" for ages 6-12 at Main, 11 a.m. June 6, 13, 20 and 27. Meet on the Children's Patio rain or shine for books, games, crafts and activities. Come dressed for the weather! Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. June 7, 14, 21 and 28. Themes change weekly.
"Family Night" for ages 3-12 and parents at Main, 6:30 p.m. June 16, 23 and 30. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Father's Day Program" for ages 3-8 at Main, 11 a.m. June 18. Listen to stories and make a great gift for Dad. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"A Royal Picnic" featuring stories, food and a petting zoo for ages 3-5 at Lordstown, 1 p.m. June 6; register by calling (330) 824-2094. At Liberty, 11 a.m. June 7; register by calling (330) 759-2589. At Brookfield, 1 p.m. June 7; register by calling (330) 448-8134. At Cortland, 11 a.m. June 8; register by calling (330) 638-6335. At Howland, 11 a.m. June 9; register by calling (330) 856-2011.
"Juggler Kevin Delagrange" for ages 3-12 at Howland, 2 p.m. June 14 and Brookfield, 6:30 p.m. June 14.
"Wizard of Wicklestix Magical Workshop" for ages 3-12 at Lordstown, 2 p.m. June 14. Learn how to perform magic tricks and illusions.
"Coat of Arms Workshop" for ages 6-12 at Cortland, 2 p.m. June 15; at Brookfield, 11 a.m. June 21; at Liberty, 11 a.m. June 28. Design your very own coat of arms.
"A Knight's Story" for ages 6-12 at Main, 2 p.m. June 15 and for ages 3-12 at Liberty, 6:30 p.m. June 15. Hear a knight in shining armor tell of days gone by.
"Jolly, the King's Jester" for ages 3-12 at Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. June 20. Magic, juggling and stories of kings, queens and jesters.
"Birds of Prey" for ages 5-12 at Liberty, 2 p.m. June 21; at Brookfield, 2 p.m. June 28; Cortland, 2 p.m. June 29; Howland, 2 p.m. June 30;. Learn about hunting habits in medieval times from the experts at the Akron Zoo.
"Mike Hemmelgarn" for ages 3-12 at Cortland, 11 a.m. June 22; and for ages 6-12 at Main, 2 p.m. June 22. An entertaining mix of ventriloquism, magic and puppetry.
"Dragon Fest" for all ages at Howland, 5 p.m. June 23. Bring the whole family for food, fun and music by Pan Harmony.
"The Lorax" for ages 5-12 at Lordstown, 2 p.m. June 27. Learn how to take care of our earth with the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District.
"Midsummer Frolics" for ages 6-12 at Main, 2 p.m. June 29. Music and dance by the Society of Creative Anachronism.
"Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Party" for ages 13-18 at Main, 5:30 p.m. June 2. Bring your own pair of pants and we'll supply the decorations. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Chain Mail Bracelet Craft" for ages 13-18 at Main, 6 p.m. June 7. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Book Discussion" at Main, 2 p.m. June 9. Librarian Laura Bates will lead a discussion on "Autobiography of a Face" by Lucy Grealy. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Family Time," "Story Time" and "Toddler Time." Cancelled until after Labor Day.
"Baby Time." 11 a.m. June 3 and 17.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
"Dragons, Dreams & amp; Daring Deeds." Registration June 6-20. For six weeks beginning 11 a.m. June 22, participants up to age 12 will belong to The Royal Book Club, where they will record books they read or have had read to them.
"Jim Kleefeld and the Vanishing Dragon." 11 a.m. June 22.
"Safari Max with Darwin the Dragon." 11 a.m. June 29.
"The Royal Embroidery Circle." 1 p.m. Tuesdays beginning June 28. For ages 7-12. Registration required.
"Crafts." For all ages. 1 p.m. Thursdays, beginning June 23.
"Contests." Held weekly. Locate unicorn or dragon at five area businesses and receive a treat.
ADULT PROGRAMMING & amp; EVENTS
"Talking Book Month." Listeners can enter drawing for prizes.
"Book Discussion Group." 6:30 p.m. June 1. "Rose" by Martin Cruz Smith. To join, call (330) 545-2508, ext. 22 or ext. 11.
"Young Adult." Reading program begins June 16 for those aged 13-17.
"Adult program." Begins June 24 for readers 18 and older.