YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY
"Creatures Under the Sea with the Sheriff's Dive Team." What's it like under the sea? Dive into this exciting program and learn from Commander Bill Hack and his assistant Ben Kailer of the Mahoning Co. Sheriff's Dive Team. Main, 1 p.m., Aug. 22; Struthers, 1 p.m., Aug. 8; West, 1 p.m., Aug. 15.
"'Paws' to Read at Your Library." Children in grades K-6 are invited to read aloud to a certified therapy dog. Reading aloud to dogs can develop reading skills, promote confidence, and make reading fun. Sign up now for a 20 minute session. Dogs and handlers are oriented and approved by K-9's for Compassion. Poland, 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 14.
"Beautiful Bugs with Mill Creek Park." What's your favorite bug? Do you know how bugs and insects help us? Learn more with Mill Creek Park naturalist Ray Novotny. School-age children. Austintown, 2 p.m., Aug. 2; Boardman, 2 p.m., Aug. 3; Canfield, 10 a.m., Aug. 2; Poland, 10 a.m., Aug. 3; West, 10 a.m., Aug. 1.
"The Day the Trash Came Out to Play." The Green Team. Hear this tale by author David M. Beadle about how a boy accidentally litters, unleashing a chaotic march of garbage that almost takes over a town. Then, turn trash into a craft. Presented by Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis, Mahoning County Recycling Division, the Green Team. Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m., Aug. 16; Campbell, 2 p.m., Aug. 15; East, 1 p.m., Aug. 9; Poland, 10 a.m., Aug. 7; South, 1 p.m., Aug. 11; Springfield, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 10; Struthers, 2 p.m., Aug. 14; West, 1 p.m., Aug. 8.
"Be a Shining Star!" Individual or group acts wanted for a talent show for children in grades K-6. Call Boardman Library, 330-758-1414, to register. Refreshments & amp; prizes provided by Friends of the Library. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 10.
"Can You Keep Track?" Stories and crafts about wild animals and their tracks. For children of all ages. No reservations needed. Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m., Aug. 2; Campbell, 2 p.m., Aug. 1.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for children ages 3-6. No reservations. Boardman, 10 a.m. & amp; 1 p.m., Aug. 2, 9, 16*, 23, 30**. *Parachute play for parents and children ages 2-6. **Outdoor chalk program for parents and children with food treat, sponsored by Friends of the Library.
"Come and Join the Fun -- Sidewalk Chalk." Stories and outdoor chalk fun for children ages 3-6. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. In case of rain, program will be held indoors. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. No reservations. Boardman, 10 a.m. & amp; 1 p.m., Aug. 30.
"Critter Corner Crafts." Make a different critter craft during library hours. Fun for children of all ages. Boardman, Library Hours, Aug. 2 & amp; 9.
"Fins, Feathers, and Fun." Stories, crafts, and games for children ages 2-6. No reservations. Austintown, 10 a.m., Aug. 30.
"Gotta Guess?! Tween Contest." Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins. For tweens in grades 4-6. Poland, Library Hours, Aug. 1-15; Springfield, Library Hours, Aug. 1-15.
"Happy Tales to You." Help us celebrate summer and reading with a story, a game, a craft, and more. For children of all ages. No reservations. Canfield, 10 a.m., Aug. 1; Greenford, 1 p.m., Aug. 7; Sebring, 10 a.m., Aug. 3.
"It's Family Story Time: Come to the Animal Planet." Stories & amp; crafts. Children of all ages. No reservations. Main, 7 p.m., Aug. 15.
"'Kitty' Corner for Kids." Stories, crafts, and games for children ages 2-6. No reservations. Austintown, 10 a.m., Aug. 16.
"Scranimals Contest." How well do you know your animals? Unscramble these words correctly to be eligible for a chance to win a prize. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Entries must be turned in by Aug. 31. Grades K-6. East, Library Hours, Aug. 1-31; South, Library Hours, Aug. 1-31.
"Tricks and Trails and Puppy Dog Tales." Stories, crafts, and games for children ages 2-6. No reservations. Austintown, 10 a.m., Aug. 23.
"Trim a Tree for August." Decorate an ornament for our All Seasons Tree. Fun for all ages. Poland, Library Hours.
"Who's in the Doghouse???" Guess which animal is in the doghouse and earn a chance to win a prize. For children of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. West, Library Hours.
"Baby Brilliant -- Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Make your baby brilliant! Sign up. Boardman, 9:30 a.m. (6-12 months) & amp; 10:30 a.m. (13-23 months), Aug. 3; Canfield, 10 a.m. (6-23 months), Aug. 14; Poland, 10 a.m. (6-23 months), Aug. 2.
"Baby Brilliant for Adults: What's Going on in My Baby's Brain?" Hear about the latest research in baby brain development and learn to select books that help your baby or toddler develop pre-reading skills. Make your baby brilliant! Presented by Sue McCleaf-Nespeca, Early Childhood Specialist. For parents, teachers, caregivers and those interested in baby brain development. Sign up. Poland, 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 8.
"Baby Brilliant for Adults: Sharing Books with Babies and Toddlers." Learn tips and techniques for sharing books with pre-talkers that will help your child develop critical pre-reading skills. Make your baby brilliant! For parents, teachers, and caregivers of children ages 0-23 months. Sign up. Poland, 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 22.
"Guitar Lessons for Teens." Learn the basics of playing the guitar! Learn at your own speed. Space is limited. Sign up today by calling the participating library. Bring your own guitar or a guitar can be provided. A TeenXTreme program. Brownlee Woods, 5 p.m., Aug. 16 & amp; 23; Campbell, 5 p.m., Aug. 8 & amp; 22; Struthers, 5 p.m., Aug. 7 & amp; 14.
"Blood Drive/American Red Cross." Blood Drive by American Red Cross, Blood Services, Northern Ohio Region, will be held in the meeting room. Poland, 2-7 p.m., Aug. 9.
"Blood Drive/Humility of Mary Health Partners." In a mobile unit in the Canfield Library parking lot. Canfield, 2 -7 p.m., Aug. 14.
"Blood Pressure Screenings/Red Cross." By the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Austintown, 1-3 p.m., Aug. 16; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m., Aug. 7; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Aug. 17; Poland, 1- 4 p.m., Aug. 22; Struthers, 1-4 p.m., Aug. 15.
"Blood Pressure & amp; Health Care Screening/Visiting Nurse." By the "Original" Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County. East, Aug. 7, 1-3 p.m., South, 1-3 p.m., Aug. 8; West, 1-3 pm., Aug. 15.
"Grant Center: Finding Foundation Support For Your Education." Orientation to the funding research process. Learn to find financial aid for your education and to identify prospective funders. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register: (330) 744-8636 and press 2. Main Library's Grant Center is a cooperative collection library for the Foundation Center of New York City. Main, 9:30 a.m., Aug. 5.
"Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics." This is a basic orientation to the Grant Center collection. Intended for representatives of nonprofit organizations new to the process and who want to know more about our resources or for those requiring a refresher. Grant writing is not included. Registration is required and space is limited. To register: (330) 744-8636 and press 2. Main, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 24.
"Grant Center: Getting Started with FC Search." An introductory session for learning how to use FC Search, the Foundation Center's Database on CD-ROM. This database is available in the Grant Center, which is part of the Information Services Department at Main Library. Registration is required and space is limited To register: (330) 744-8636 and press 2. Main, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 31.
"Reuben's Readers." Share the books you've read this month. New members welcome! Poland, 10 a.m., Aug. 11.
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.
"Patio Pals." For ages 6-12 at Main, 4 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21. 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.
"Rhyme Time with Auntie Shelbie." For all ages at the Brookfield Branch, 11 a.m. Aug. 1. Join Auntie Shelbie as she brings to life many of Shel Silverstein's poems at the Brookfield Branch.
"Jumpstart's Read for the Record." For ages 3-5 at Main, 11 a.m. Aug. 24. Jumpstart is working toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. On August 24, we invite you to demonstrate your commitment to the potential of every child. Jumpstart's Read for the Record campaign encourages adults across America to read with young children and set the world record for the number of children and adults reading the same book in a single day: The Little Engine That Could. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401 to register.
"Treasure Seekers: A Teen Treasure Hunt." For ages 12-17 at the Howland Branch, 6-7:50 p.m. August 16. The Warren Trumbull-County Public Library, Howland Branch and the Friends of the Howland Library would like to invite teens, ages 12-17, to join us for an evening of fun, adventure and enlightenment. Refreshments will be served. Teens, bring friends. The winning team keeps the treasure! Registration is required. To register call (330) 856-2011.
"Blood Pressure Screenings." Main, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 8 & amp; 22.
"FOWL Book Sale." At Main, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug 5 and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 6. Browse and buy during the 27th annual sale! Sunday is "two bucks a bag!" For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. The Main library is closed for regular business during the sale.
"Closings." The Main library will close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 4 and will be closed for regular business Aug. 5 for the FOWL Book Sale. All library locations will be closed Sept. 2, 3, and 4 for the Labor Day holiday.
MCKINLEY MEMORIAL
Unless noted, call (330) 652-1704 ext. 212 for information or to register for programs and classes.
"Book Chat Book Club." 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2. McKinley Birthplace Home Clayman Community Room. Call to register, ext. 210.
"Summer Lawn Concert: Carmen Mico Orchestra." 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 3. McKinley Memorial Lawn. Call for information.
"Beginning Microsoft Excel Computer Class." 1 p.m. Aug. 5. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call to register.
"Basic Computers Computer Class." 1 p.m. Aug. 9. Computer lab. Call to register.
"Beginning Internet Computer Class." 11 a.m. Aug. 16. Computer lab. Call to register.
"Financial Aid: Easy as 1-2-3." 6 p.m. Aug. 16. How to receive financial aid to further your education. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Call for details and to register.
"Movie Matinee." 2 p.m. Aug. 17. Free showing of a popular summer vacation movie starring Robin Williams rated PG. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Call for details; no registration required.
"Romance Readers' Book Club." 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17. McKinley Birthplace Home Clayman Community Room. Call for details and to register, est. 207.
"Beginning Email Computer Class." 6 p.m. Aug. 21. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call to register.
"Container Gardening." 11:45 a.m. Aug. 22. Free advice from master gardener Sam Motzer about container gardening; bring your own container - potting soil and plants will be provided. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Space and supplies are limited so register early.
"Beginning Microsoft Publisher Computer Class." 10 a.m. Aug. 23. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call to register.
"Another Lawn Concert: Girard Community Jazz and Concert Bands." 7-8 p.m. Aug. 24. McKinley Memorial Lawn. Call for information.
"Basic Computers Computer Class." 10 a.m. Aug. 24. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call to register.
GIRARD FREE
"Baby Time." 11 a.m. Aug. 4 and 18.
"Stuffed Animal Pet Parade." 1 p.m. Aug. 16. Bring favorite stuffed animal. Awards in various categories, including most dressed-alike. Games and prizes for up to age 12.
"Girard Community Band." 2-3 p.m. Aug. 13. Refreshments. Caps off adult summer reading program.