LIBRARY SCHEDULES FOR OCTOBER

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
"Spooky, Scary, Shrieky, Creepy Halloween Fun." Stories, craft and more for children in grades K-6 at East, Oct. 24; South, Oct. 27; and West, Oct. 26. All at 6:30 p.m.
"Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie." Delicious stories and more for school-age children at Austintown, 4 p.m. Oct. 17; and for children of all ages at Lake Milton, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10; North Jackson, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 11.
"Make a Boo-tiful Craft." Halloween program for children of all ages -- crafts, decorations and games -- at Boardman, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Oct. 24.
"Pumpkin Patch." Fall stories and craft for children ages 3-6 at Boardman, 7 p.m. Oct. 24.
"Trick or Treat for Twos & amp; Threes." Holiday stories, craft and treat for children ages 2-3 at Boardman, 10 a.m. Oct. 31. An adult must accompany each child. Come in costume.
"Creature Creations." Stories and craft about imaginary creatures for school-age children at Brownlee Woods, 4 p.m. Oct. 19; Campbell, 4 p.m. Oct. 27; and Struthers, 4 p.m. Oct. 17.
"Fall Fun." Stories and craft about fall for children ages 3-6 at Brownlee Woods, 10 a.m. Oct. 28; and Struthers, 10 a.m. Oct. 24.
"Silly Chills & amp; Witchy Thrills: Halloween Fun." Games and craft for children of all ages at Canfield, 10 a.m. Oct. 22; Greenford, 2 p.m. Oct. 22; and Sebring, 10 a.m. Oct. 29.
'Haunted Halloween Fun." Halloween stories, craft and fun for children of all ages at New Middletown, 4 p.m. Oct. 25. Come in costume.
"Kidz Zone-Haunted Halloween Fun." Halloween stories, craft and fun for children in grades K-3 at Poland, 4 p.m. Oct. 27. Come in costume.
"Kids Korner-Happy Halloween." Stories and craft for children ages 2-6 at West, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12. An adult must accompany each child. Come in costume, refreshments will be served.
"Hans Christian Andersen: The Man and his Tales." A unique storytelling performance portraying the world's most beloved storyteller. Presented by internationally acclaimed storyteller and artist Randel McGee for the whole family at Poland, 10 a.m. Oct. 22. Corporate sponsor for this event is Walmart.
"Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy time Fun for the Whole Family." Listen to stories read by Frank Marzullo of WFMJ-TV at Poland, 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Wear your p.j.'s.
"ROCcK Choir." The ROCcK (Raising Our Commitment to Cancer Kids) Choir is comprised of area youth between 5-17 years of age, who are either cancer survivors themselves, or family and friends of cancer survivors. Come and enjoy a pleasant evening of entertainment for the whole family at Poland, 6 p.m. Oct. 10.
"Brilliant Birthday Blast." Celebrate everybody's birthday: yours, mine and the Library's with stories, games and craft for school-age children at Main Library, 7 p.m. Oct. 18.
"We Love the Library." Celebrate our 125th Anniversary with fun activities for the whole family at Main Library, 4 p.m. Oct. 22.
"Tween Scene." Make-it and take-it. Solve a puzzle and make a craft for tweens in grades 4-6 at Poland, Oct. 15, during library hours. Join us the third Saturday of every month.
"What's in the Big Box?" Stories, games and craft for children ages 3-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 25; and 10 a.m. Oct. 12 and 26.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for children ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Oct. 6; Canfield, 1 p.m. Oct. 19; Main Library, 3 p.m. Oct. 22; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Oct. 13; and Struthers, 10 a.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. 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. Oct. 13; Canfield, 1 p.m. Oct. 17; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. Oct. 5.; and at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 6 for babies 6-12 months and 10:30 a.m. for babies 6-23 months. Each baby in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
"Family Story Time." Stories and more for the whole family at Austintown, 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. Oct. 27. Come in costume.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for children ages 3-6 at Austintown, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 5**, 12, 19, 26; Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19**, 26*; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25*; and, Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 4, 11**, 18, 25. *Holiday Program, come in costume. **Guest Presenter: Leonard Kirtz Early Intervention Preschool.
TEENXTREME PROGRAMS
"Celebrate the Arts at Boardman Library." Enjoy artwork by Boardman area students in grades 7-12 at this very special art show at Boardman, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 19. Refreshments will be served, everyone welcome.
"The 'Real' You." Answer these burning questions: What's in a name? Which animal are you? Decode your dreams, discover your future in your hands or find what the stars have in store for grades 7-12 at Main Library, 4 p.m. Oct. 20; and Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
"Name That Candy Bar." You don't have to trick-or-treat for candy. Stop in and take your best guess at our candy bar contest and you could win a six pack of one of them. One prize each week for grades 7-12 at Main Library, Oct. 1-31, during library hours.
"Get Real @Your Library." Learn the "reality" of CSI from a Boardman police officer specially trained in crime scene investigation for grades 7-12 at Boardman, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11.
"Can You Be a News Anchor?" Join Angee Shaker, WYTV - Channel 33, and find out what it takes for grades 7-12 at Poland, 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Teens from the audience will be selected to film brief newscasts. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served.
"Is it Real? Or is it Make-Up?" Join Rick Schilling, Associate Staff Designer of YSU's University Theatre, as he demonstrates theatrical make-up on our special guests for grades 7-12 at Poland, 4 p.m. Oct. 19. Great ideas for your Halloween haunting! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
"Bubble Trouble." Guess the number of bubble gum pieces in our jar and you could win a prize for grades 7-12 at Canfield & amp; Sebring, Oct. 1-31, during library hours. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
"Guitar Lessons." Learn the basics of playing the guitar. Learn at your own speed for grades 7-12 at Brownlee Woods, Oct. 5 and 12; Campbell, Oct. 18 and 25; and Struthers, Oct. 3 and 10. All programs start at 6 p.m. Space is limited so sign up early. Bring your own guitar or one can be provided.
"Get Reel at your Library." We'll "clue you in" and you guess the name of the book that matches the movie to be eligible for prizes for grades 7-12 at East, South, and West, Oct. 17-22, during library hours.
ADULT PROGRAMS
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: Chocolate on Trial." In 1909 the English Press reported that slave labor was being used to produce chocolate for the Cadbury Brothers Company. Since the owners were politically progressive and anti-slavery, a public outcry ensued. In his book, recently released by Ohio State University Press, Dr. Lowell Satre, emeritus professor of history at YSU, explores the scandal and celebrated trial which followed at Main Library, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 11. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Main Library and the YSU English Department. Bring a brown bag lunch, coffee is provided.
"Hispanic Heritage Week." In honor of Hispanic Heritage Week we will be a book discussion at Main Library, 7 p.m. Oct. 6. The title of the book is "When I Was Puerto Rican/Esmeralda Santiago" by Esmeraldo Santiago. Maggie McClendon of Youngstown State University will facilitate this discussion. At 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Main Library, a second discussion with the title of "Borinquen Del Mar Y El Sol, The Brief History of Puerto Rico, a Puerto Rican's Journey to the Mahoning Valley" will be held. Gisela Dieter, the research and compilation author, will facilitate this discussion.
"Walk Aerobics." Presented by Leslie Sansone from Walk Aerobics at Poland, 7 p.m. Oct. 13.
"Friends of the Library Meetings." Will be held at: Austintown, 10 a.m. Oct. 17; Boardman, 6 p.m. Oct. 10. (Guest Speaker: Rebecca Wehr, Handwriting Analysis); Canfield, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24; Main Library, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10; North Jackson, 1 p.m. Oct. 25; and Poland, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 4.
"American Red Cross Blood Drive." Give the gift of life- at Poland, 2-7 p.m. Oct. 12.
"Red Cross Blood Pressure Screenings." Are scheduled for: Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 19; Boardman, 12:30-3 Oct. 3; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 25; and Struthers,1-4 p.m. Oct. 18.
"Grant Center: Diversity in Philanthropy." Presented by Dr. Anne McMahon, Professor of Management in the Williamson College of Business Administration, YSU, at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20. For reservations call: 330-744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt for Reference.
"Reuben's Readers Book Discussion Group." Share the books you've read this past month at Poland, 10 a.m. Oct. 7. New members welcome.
"Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Health Screenings." Are offered at: East, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 3; Main Library, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 27; South, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11; and West, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 18.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics." Orientation to funding research process and Grant Center Collection. Intended for representatives new to the process and who want to know more about our resources or those requiring a refresher at Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 5. For reservations call: 330-744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt for Reference.
"Grant Center: Getting Started with FC Search." An introductory session for learning how to use FC Search, the Foundation Center's Database at Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 22. For reservations call: 330-744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt.
"Grant Center: Finding Foundation Support for your Education." An orientation to the funding research process. Learn how to find financial aid for your education and how to identify prospective funders at Austintown, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 29. For reservations call: 330-744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt for Reference.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
"Barnes & amp; Noble Library Birthday Party." The library is 125 years old! Come help us celebrate our birthday as well as help us raise much-needed funds to keep the Mahoning Valley reading. This special event will be held at Barnes & amp; Noble, 381 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 27. A percentage of purchases will be donated by Barnes & amp; Noble to the Library.
"Fall In Style." This exciting event will be held at Kaufmann's, Southern Park Mall, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 11. Participants will receive a 25% off shopping pass; a chance to win one of many exciting new wardrobes; sample delicious cuisine; and enjoy musical performances and decorating presentations. To purchase your $10 admission ticket, please contact: Deborah Liptak, Development Director, 330-744-8636, ext. 118.
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. Oct. 11.
"Mother Goose Story Time" for ages 6-23 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. Oct. 1. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Preschool Story Times" for ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 and for ages 2-5 at Main, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27. For ages 3-5 at Brookfield, 1 p.m. Oct. 4, 11 and 18. Register by calling (330) 448-8134. Cortland, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 5, 12 and 19. Register by calling (330) 638-6335. Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 20 and at 10:30 a.m. only Oct. 13. Register by calling (330) 856-2011. Liberty 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4, 11 and 18. Register by calling (330) 759-2589. Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and 17. Register by calling (330) 824-2094. Themes change weekly.
"Patio Pals" for ages 6-12 at Main, 4 p.m. Oct. 5 and 12. 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.
"Angee's Book Club" for ages 6-8 at Main, 11 a.m. Oct. 15. A new monthly book club in partnership with WYTV Channel 33. We'll be reading "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type" by Doreen Cronin. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Halloween Craft" for children ages 6-12 at Main, Oct. 22. Drop-in anytime from 10-11:30 a.m. to make a seasonal craft. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Baby and Me" for ages 4-12 mos. at Howland, 11 a.m. Oct. 22. A new program for babies and parents featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Register by calling (330) 856-2011.
"Pizza Pizzazz" for ages 6-12. Celebrate National Pizza Month with stories, a craft, and of course, pizza! Brookfield, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Register by calling (330) 448-8134. Cortland, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Register by calling (330) 638-6335. Howland, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Register by calling (330) 856-2011. Liberty, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Register by calling (330) 759-2589. Lordstown, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Register by calling (330) 824-2094.
"Music & amp; Movement" for ages 6-35 mos. and parents at Main, 11 a.m. Oct. 29. A fun program featuring rhythm, rhymes, songs and games. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Teen Advisory Board Meeting" for ages 13-17 at Main, noon Oct. 1. Lunch will be served. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Celebrate Teen Read Week" for grades 7-12 at Main, 6 p.m. Oct. 20. The winners of the Teen Read Week contest will read their original short stories and poems in Teen Central.
"Vincent DeNiro and the Fetchet Brothers" at Main, 6:30 p.m. October 12. Cleveland author Allan May returns for another look at organized crime in the Mahoning Valley. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Book Discussion" at Main, 2 p.m. Oct. 13. Librarian Steve Svecz will lead a discussion on "Out" by Natsuo Kirino. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Style From the Inside Out" at Main, 2 p.m. Oct. 15. Motivational speaker Deborah Darling will demonstrate how to "dress for success" for every age, size and shape. Darling's inspirational books and tapes will be available for purchase. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"What is a Wiccan?" at Liberty, 7 p.m. Oct. 20. For information call (330) 759-2589.
"The Origins of Halloween" at Main, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Dr. Joseph Kelly presents fascinating facts on the mythology of Halloween, from the Druids to trick-or-treat. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Silent Fright" at Main, 2 p.m. Oct. 29. Come if you dare to our annual Silent Fright. This year we're showing "The Bat," a lost film from 1926 that is widely regarded as the first example of the haunted house genre. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Ghost Walk" The Main Library will be a stop during the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County's annual Ghost Walk on Oct. 14, 15, 21 and 22.
"Closings" All library locations will be closed Oct. 10 for Staff Development Day.