YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
"Christmas Tree Tales." Holiday stories and craft for children ages 3-6 at Brownlee Woods, Dec. 9 and Struthers, Dec. 7. Both at 10 a.m. Refreshments.
"Decorate & amp; Celebrate." Santa stories, music and decorate the tree with homemade ornaments for school-age children at Brownlee Woods, Dec. 14; Campbell, Dec. 15; and Struthers, Dec. 12. All at 4 p.m. Refreshments.
"Have a Ho-Ho Holiday." Christmas games and craft for children of all ages at Canfield & amp; Sebring, 10 a.m. Dec. 10; and Greenford, 2 p.m. Dec. 10.
"Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas." Stories, craft and games for children in grades K-6 at East, Dec. 5; South, Dec. 13; and West, Dec. 14. All at 4 p.m.
"Deck the Halls." Holiday stories and craft-plastic stained glass ornament for ages 8 and under and beaded lace ornament for ages 9 and over at Boardman, 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
"Third Annual Scavenger Hunt." Games and surprises for school-age children at Main Library, 7 p.m. Dec. 20.
"Kids' Corner: Here Comes Santa." Holiday stories, games and craft for children ages 2-3 at West, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7. An adult must accompany each child.
"Family Story Time: Holiday Lights." Holiday stories, craft and more fun for children of all ages at Main Library, 4 p.m. Dec. 17.
"Kidz Zone: Holly, Jolly Holiday Fun." Holiday stories, craft and fun for children in grades K-3 at Poland, 4 p.m. Dec. 15; and for children of all ages at New Middletown, 4 p.m. Dec. 1.
"Come & amp; Join the Fun with WYTV's Angee Shaker." Join Angee for stories and fun for children ages 3-6 at Austintown, 1 p.m. Dec. 21.
"Family Story Time." Stories and more for the whole family at Austintown, 7 p.m. Dec. 27. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Kids Corner: Let's Celebrate." Holiday stories and craft for children ages 2-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. Dec. 13. An adult must accompany each child.
"Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy time Fun for the Whole Family." Listen to stories read by Tricia Perry of WKBN-TV 27 at Poland, 7 p.m. Dec. 19. Wear your p.j.'s.
"Tween Scene." Make-it & amp; take-it-solve a puzzle and make a craft for tweens in grades 4-6 at Poland, Dec. 17, during library hours. Join us the third Saturday of every month during library hours.
"What's in the Box?" Holiday stories, and craft for children ages 3-6 at Main Library, 10 a.m. Dec. 14.
"A Winter Beach Party." Shivery fun in the sun with games and crafts for school-age children at Austintown, 4 p.m. Dec. 13; and for children of all ages at Lake Milton, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 12, and North Jackson, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for children ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 1; Boardman (holiday program), 10 a.m. Dec. 13; Canfield, 1 p.m. Dec. 21; and Poland, (holiday program), 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 8. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more for babies 6-23 months at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8; Canfield, 1 p.m. Dec. 19; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 7; and at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 1 for babies 6-12 months; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 1 for babies 6-23 months. Each baby in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
"Something Special." Holiday stories and more fun for children ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. Dec. 22.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for children ages 3-6 at Austintown, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 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.
TEENXTREME PROGRAMS
"Duct Tape Holiday Magic." Make the famous duct tape wallet for a friend or a family member. You can even make it as a to-me-from-me for grades 7-12 at Main Library, 4 p.m. Dec. 15.
"Holiday Music Challenge." Test your holiday music knowledge, and mae that tune for grades 7-12 at Boardman, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Refreshments.
"Make a Gingerbread House." Chapters' pastry chef, Lynn Porch, will provide materials and instructions for making your own gingerbread house. For grades 7-12 at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6; and Poland, 4 p.m. Dec. 7.
"'Tis the Season." Guess the number of mints in our jar to be eligible for a prize for grades 7-12 at Canfield and Sebring, Dec. 1-31, during library hours.
"Got the Holiday Gift? We Have the Wrap." Make your own holiday gift wrap -- paper, stamps, stickers, etc. provided for grades 7-12 at East, South, and West, Dec. 12-17, during library hours.
"Winter Wire Wraps." Make your own wire-wrap jewelry or ornament. A perfect gift idea for grades 7-12 at Brownlee Woods, 6 p.m. Dec. 14; Campbell, 5 p.m. Dec. 6; and Struthers, 5 p.m. Dec. 5.
ADULT PROGRAMS
"Friends of the Poland Library Holiday Celebration." Holiday celebration in the meeting room of Poland Library on 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 17. Family fun, raffles, prizes and refreshments.
"Ho! Ho! Ho! How Much do you Know?" Holiday Trivia Contest -- pick up entry form at East, South or West after Dec. 1 and return it by Dec. 17.
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: Music in the Library with the Dana School of Music." Beautiful music performed by the Dana School of Music, Main Library, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 13. Bring a brown bag lunch, coffee is provided.
"Red Cross Blood Drive." At Poland Library, 2-7 p.m. Dec. 14.
"Angee's Book Club for Adults." The Library has teamed up with WYTV-Channel 33 to bring you this adult book club. Selected authors will appear on WYTVspecials to talk about their works ... and you could be part of the discussion.
"Friends of the Library Meetings." At Austintown, 10 a.m. Dec. 19; Canfield, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19; Main Library, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12; and Poland, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 6.
"Red Cross Blood Pressure Screenings." At Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Dec.21; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 5; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 15; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 27; and Struthers, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 20.
"Reuben's Readers Book Discussion Group." Share the books you've read this past month at Poland, 10 a.m. Dec. 9. New members welcome.
"Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Health Screenings." East, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 5; Main Library, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 22; South, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13; and West, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 20.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics." Intended for representatives new to the process and who want to know more about our resources or those requiring a refresher; Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1. For reservations call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt for Reference.
"Getting Started with FC Search." An introductory session for learning how to use FC Search, the Foundation Center's Database on CD-ROM at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. For reservations call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt for Reference.
"First Night Youngstown." Main Library, will be open 5-9 p.m. New Year's Eve. Children can make a craft with Artsy Crafty Kids presenter Sandy Ciminero and listen to a story by popular storyteller Jocelyn Dabney.
Closings. The library will be closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2 for holidays.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Family Time." For all ages, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. (Special events listed below.)
"Story Time." For ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 and 14.
"Toddler Time." For 2-year-olds with an adult, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15.
"Baby Time." 11 a.m. Dec. 2, 16.
"Holiday Extravaganza." Celebrate with Santa, songs and crafts. For all ages, with Girard High School Brass Band and Choir. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5.
"Polar Express Family Story Time." Bring pajamas. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19.
"Book Discussion Group." Title is "Big Stone Gap" by Adriana Triglani. To join, call (330) 545-2508, ext. 22 or 11.
Closings. The library will be closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2 for holidays.