LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
"March Into Spring." Stories and crafts for children ages 3 to 6 at Struthers, March 29 and Brownlee Woods, March 31. Both at 10 a.m.
"Spring has Sprung." Stories, craft, games, and prizes for children in grades K-6 at East, 6 p.m. March 20; South, 6 p.m. March 16; and West, 6:30 p.m. March 22.
"Kids' Corner: It's Spring." Stories, crafts, and games for children ages 2-6 at West, 10:30 a.m. March 15. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Bluebells, Cockleshells, Eevy, Inv, Over..." Schoolyard rhymes and clapping games for school-age children at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. March 28.
"Find the Hidden Leprechauns." Earn a chance to win a prize, for children of all ages at Canfield, Greenford, and Sebring from March 1-31, during library hours.
"Pajama Story Time." Children of all ages, stories and more at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. March 28. Wear your p.j.'s.
"It's a Paint Party." Make a clay pot "critter" - family program of stories and fun for all ages at Boardman, 7 p.m. March 20.
"Kid's Club: It's Not Easy Being Green." Stories, crafts, and more for children ages 2-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. March 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Kid's Club: This Place is a Zoo." Stories, crafts, and more for children ages 2-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. March 28. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Family Story Time: Celebrating Seuss." Stories and more for children of all ages at Main Library, 7 p.m. March 14.
"Preschool Story Time: It's the Green Scene." For children ages 3-6 at Main Library, 10 a.m. March 9.
"Preschool Story Time: We're Going to the Zoo." For children ages 3-6 at Main Library, 10 a.m. March 23.
"Come to a Positively Preposterous Puppet Performance." Presenting "Jack and the Beanstalk" for children of all ages at Poland, 7 p.m. March 8.
"Kidz Zone: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day." Holiday program for children in grades K-3 at Springfield, March 14 and Poland, March 16. Both at 4 p.m.
"Trim a Tree for March." Decorate an ornament for "All Seasons" tree, for children of all ages at Poland, March 1-31, during library hours.
"Tween Scene." Make-it and take-it -- solve a puzzle and make a craft for children in grades 4-6 at Poland, March 11, during library hours.
"Kids' Corner: It's Spring." Stories, crafts, and games for children ages 2-6 at West, 10:30 a.m. March 15.
"Come & amp; Join the Fun with WYTV's Angee Shaker." Stories and fun for children ages 3-6 at Brownlee Woods, March 8; Campbell, March 7; and Struthers, March 21. All at 7 p.m.
"Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy Time Fun for the Whole Family." March's celebrity: Mrs. Borovitcky, principal of Dobbins Elementary School, will read bedtime stories at Poland, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. March 27. Wear your p.j.'s.
"Gotta Guess? Tween Contest." Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins. For children in grades 4-6 at Poland, March 2-15; and Springfield, March 2-16, during library hours.
"Tales for Toddlers." For children ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. March 14; Boardman, 10 a.m. March 14; Canfield, 10 a.m. March 17; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. March 9; and Struthers, 10 a.m. March 1, 8, 15, 22. 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. March 9; Canfield, 1 p.m. March 10; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. March 1; and at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. for babies 6-12 months and 10:30 a.m. for babies 6-23 months, March 2. Each baby in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. March 16; and Springfield, 10:30 a.m. March 30.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for children ages 3-6 at Austintown, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 1*, 8, 15, 22; Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 1, 8*, 15, 22; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. March 7, 14, 21, 28; and, Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 7, 14**, 21*, 28 at 10 a.m. & amp; 1 p.m. *Guest Presenter: Leonard Kirtz Early Intervention Preschool. **Holiday Program.
TEENXTREME PROGRAMS
"Do You Sudoku?" Try your luck at this new puzzle sensation that's sweeping the country. Solve the puzzle and be eligible for some great prizes for grades 7-12 at all Mahoning County Libraries, March 1-31, during library hours.
"Get Unreal @ the Library." Invade the library after hours for some XTreme multiplayer online gaming. For grades 7-12, space is limited, sign up early. At Austintown, 6 p.m. March 9.
"Guitar Lessons." Learn at your own speed for grades 7-12 at Brownlee Woods, March 15 and 22; Campbell, March 14 and 28; and Struthers, March 6, 13, 20. All at 5 p.m. Space is limited, so sign up early. Bring your own guitar or an extra guitar can be provided.
ADULT PROGRAMS
"The Civil War in the Mahoning Valley." Travel back to the years 1861-1865 with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Speaker Anne Lowery will discuss the reaction to and impact of the Civil War on the Mahoning Valley Community at Austintown, 7 p.m. March 16.
"Wellness Seminar." Presented by Dr. Richard S. Kattouf author of the book Forever Fit in the Poland Library Meeting Room, 6 p.m. March 6.
"Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County." Special presentation by Carol Potter and Rick Shale authors of the book Historic Mill Creek Park in the Poland Library Meeting Room, 7 p.m. March 22.
"Tax Counseling for the Elderly." AARP volunteers will be at the following libraries: Austintown, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, for appointments call (330) 792-7224; Boardman, walk-in, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Canfield, 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, for appointments call (330) 533-8420; and Struthers, walk-ins, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
"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, at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. March 16. For reservations call: (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt for Reference.
"Grant Center: Guide to Resources on the Foundation Center Website: (Formerly called Cybertour)." A brief overview of the Foundation Center's web site and the various ways it can be helpful to grantseekers. Also included in this training session will be instruction on how to find 990pfs (tax returns) on the Internet at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. March 21. For reservations, call (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the phone prompt for "Reference."
"CSI-Y'town." Fun for mystery fans - readers, writers and mystery movie and TV buffs at Boardman, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 21. Third Tuesday of the month at various branch libraries.
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: Tornadoes of 1965 and the Great Blizzard of 1950." Roger Pickenpaugh of Caldwell, Ohio taught history and journalism for 26 years and now teaches at Shenendoah Elementary School in Noble County, Ohio. Pickenpaugh has authored 10 books, six of which deal with Ohio weather. He is currently at work on his 11th book, a historical work on the topic of Camp Chase, a prison camp for Confederate soldiers that existed during the Civil War and was located near Columbus, Ohio. At Main Library, noon to 1 p.m. March 14. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Main Library and the YSU English Department. Bring a brown bag lunch, coffee is provided.
"Friends of the Library Meetings." Will be held at: Austintown, 10 a.m. March 20, with guest performance by Carol Weakland; Boardman, 10 a.m. March 13, with guest speaker Carol Potter, Mill Creek Metro Parks; Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. March 17; Canfield, 6:30 p.m. March 27; Main Library, 5:30 p.m. March 13; North Jackson, 1 p.m. March 28; Poland, 9:30 a.m. March 7; and Struthers, 2 p.m. March 13.
"Red Cross Blood Pressure Screenings." Are scheduled for: Austintown, 1 to 3 p.m. March 15; Boardman, 12:30 to 3 p.m. March 6; Canfield, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 16; Poland, 1 to 4 p.m. March 28; and Struthers, 1 to 4 p.m. March 21.
"Reuben's Readers Book Discussion Group." Share the books you've read this past month at Poland, 10 a.m. March 10. New members welcome.
"Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Health Screenings." Are offered at East, 1 to 3 p.m. March 6; Main Library, 10 a.m. to noon March 23; South, 1 to 3 p.m. March 14; and West, 1 to 3 p.m. March 21.
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.
"Blood Pressure Screenings." Main, 2 to 4 p.m. March 14 and March 28.
"AARP Tax Assistance." Free tax assistance aimed at middle-to-low income community residents, with special attention to those 60 and older. Bring your 2004 tax return, photo ID, and Social Security cards for all those who will be listed on the return. Cortland, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, call (330) 638-6335 to register; Howland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, first come, first served, electronic filing is available; Liberty, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays, first come, first served; Main, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, first come, first served.
"Preschool Story Times." For ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. March 7, 14, 21 and 28, and for ages 2-5 at Main, 7 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. For ages 3-5 at Brookfield, 1 p.m. March 7, 14, 21 and 28; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. March 8, 15, 22 and 28; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. March 9, 16, 23 and 30; Liberty, 10:30 a.m. March 7, 14, 21 and 28; Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Themes change weekly.
"Toddler/Parent Story Time." For ages 24-36 mos. at Main, each Wednesday at 11 a.m. from February 22-March 22. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401. Sign up for final Toddler Parent Story time sessions beginning March 24th. Session runs April 5 to May 3.
"The Dragon and the Princess." A play for ages 3-8 at Howland, 11 a.m. and again at Main, 2 p.m. March 11. Magic Carpet Theatre presents this original fairy tale that teaches important lessons. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. Sponsored by the Stanley Hart Fund of the WLA.
"Mother Goose Story Time." For ages 6-23 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. March 4. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Music and Movement." For ages 6 months to 35 months. Main: 11 a.m. March 25. Registration Required. Sign up begins March 17. For information call (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. March 18. For information call (330) 856-2011.
"Bird Buddies." For ages 6-12. Come join the fun learning about our fine-feathered friends. You will enjoy listening to a story, making a craft, and nibbling on some snacks. Registration is required. At Cortland 4:30 p.m. March 1, call (330) 638-6335 to register. At Howland on Thursday, 4:30 p.m. March 2, call (330) 856-2011 to register.
"Baby and Me: A Literary Experience for the Very Young." At Howland, 11 a.m. March 18. We will be providing a language-rich environment for you and your baby to enjoy. Sign-up is required, and there is a limit of 15 children for this program. Please no siblings. This is a very special program for you and your baby. To register call (330) 856-2011.
"Stories and More." At Howland, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays from March 7-April 11 and at Liberty, 4:30 p.m. Mondays from March 6-April 10. Come join us for this exciting new program for children in kindergarten through second grade. Every week there is a new theme with stories and songs. No registration necessary.
"Teen Advisory Board Meeting." For ages 13-17 at Main, noon March 4. Lunch will be served. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Power Research Tips." At Main, 6 p.m. March 23. Students can learn how to effectively use the Student Research Center electronic database, a new and exciting tool designed especially for middle and high school students. Teen Librarian Karen Murphy and Tech Center Manager Rob Liste will show participants how to search for articles and manage their search strategies with simple and easy use of the tools available on the Student Research Center. To register, and for more information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills." At the Liberty Branch, 6:30 p.m. March 8. and at the Howland Branch, 6:30 p.m. March 21. A staffing manager from Accountemps will lead a workshop where the audience can learn how to create a successful resume and master the interview. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Book Discussion." At Main, 2 p.m. March 9. Reference Librarian Helen Gilpin will lead a discussion on A Million Little Pieces by James Frey. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Ben-Hur." At Bazetta Christian Church, 4131 Bazetta Road, Cortland (near the Trumbull County Fairgrounds), 6 p.m. March 12. Professional organist Clark Wilson will perform Ben-Hur's original score as the audience views the original 1925 silent film. Free, no reservations necessary. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Badly Bungled Criminal Investigations." At Main, 6:30 p.m. March 15. Former FBI agent, true-crime author and professor emeritus of criminal justice at Edinboro University Jim Fisher will discuss the JonBenet Ramsey case, the Dr. Moonda turnpike murder and the Erie Pizza Bomber -- and why each of them is considered by Fisher to be poorly investigated and badly bungled, leaving each open and unsolved. For more information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Book Discussion." At Liberty, 6:30 p.m. March 23. Branch Manager Claire Hoffman will lead a discussion on The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. For information call (330) 759-2589.
"The Aftermath at Gettysburg." At Main, 2 p.m. March 25. Civil War re-enactor with the 9th Ohio Light Artillery, Harold George, will take us on a journey back in time to discuss what happened after the battle of Gettysburg and the 51,000 casualties over the three-day period of July 1-3, 1863. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
"Trumbull County Gangsters." At Main, 6:30 p.m. March 29. Cleveland author and Mafia historian Allan May returns for another look at the Valley's local "connections" and will talk about some of Warren and Trumbull County's most notorious gangsters, including the Farah Brothers, Frank Camaratta and Jimmy Munsene. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
"Book Chat Book Club." Book discussion group for adults over 18; 6:30 p.m. March 1 in McKinley Home Clayman Community Meeting Room. Call for details and to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 210.
"StoryTime." Reading time for all ages; 6 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 in the McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"Eager Readers Book Club." Book discussion group for first-third graders; 2 p.m. March 5 in McKinley Memorial Library Children's Room. Call for more details, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"McKidley Book Club." Book discussion group for third-fifth graders; 2:30 p.m. March 5 in children's room. Call for more details, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"Beginning Email Computer Class." 10 a.m. March 7 in the McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
"StoryTime." Reading time for preschool & amp; kindergarten kids; 10:30 a.m. March 7, 14, 21, 28 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"BabyTime." Reading time for 6- to 24-month old kids; 10 a.m. March 11, 25 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"ToddlerTime." Reading time for 2- to 3-year old kids; 10:30 a.m. March 11, 25 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"The Life of Clara Barton." One-woman historic impersonator presentation; 2 p.m. March 11 in the meeting room. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 202.
"Library Board of Trustees Meeting." Public meeting; 3 p.m. March 13 in the meeting room.
"Beginning Internet Computer Class." 3 p.m. March 16 in the computer lab. Call to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
"Romance Readers' Book Club." Book discussion group for adults; 6:30 p.m. March 16 in the meeting room. Call for details and to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 207.
"Super Saturday." Craft program for all ages; 10 a.m. March 18 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"P.L. Gaus: Ohio Mystery Writer." Author book talk with books on sale; 1 p.m. March 18 in the meeting room. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 202.
"Let's Recycle." Recycle program for kids of all ages; 6:30 p.m. March 20 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"Law at the Library." Informative law program for adults; 6:30 p.m. Mar 21 in the meeting room. Call for details and to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 202.
"Movie Matinee." Free feature film for ages 13+; 3 p.m. March 25 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
"Beginning Excel Computer Class." 5 p.m. March 28 in the computer lab. Call to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
"Basic Computers Computer Class." 10 a.m. March 29 in the computer lab. Call to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Family Time." All ages, 6:30 p.m. Mondays.
"Story Time." Ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
"Toddler Time." For 2-year-olds with an adult, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.
"Baby Time." At 11 a.m. March 3 and 17.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS
"Crafts and More Crafts." Spring-like crafts for children 4-12. Bees, bunnies, butterflies, flowers and more. 11 a.m. March 25.
"March is Youth Art Month." Art from schools in McDonald will be displayed, all pieces based loosely on the book "Giraffes Can't Dance" by Gilles Andreae.
ADULT PROGRAMS
"Book Discussion Group." Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner," 6:30 p.m. March 1. To join, call (330) 545-2508, ext. 22 or 11.
"Fourth Dinner in the Stacks Fundraiser." Elegant dinner catered by Leo's Ristorante, with cash bar. Encore String Quartet will perform. Cost: $50 per person or $300 per table for six at 6 p.m. March 4. To reserve seat, call (330) 545-2508, ext. 10. Note: Library closed March 4 for fundraiser.