YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY
For more information about this year's Summer Reading Club, visit the Library website - libraryvisit.org - or any branch of the Public Library of Youngstown & amp; Mahoning County.
"The Greatest Show in Town @ Your Library." On the lawn of Main Library, Wick Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 8. Free family fun, including performances, games, face painting, a puppet show and more. Performances include: "Henny Penny" puppet show, "Frack's Freak Show," "Juggling for Joy," "Four Seasons K9 Athletic Center," clowns from Aut Mori Grotto Circus. Main Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 8
"Come to a Pony Ride." Children of all ages must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. In case of rain, pony rides will be rescheduled. Call Boardman library for rain date. Boardman, 1 p.m. July 12.
"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 County Sheriff's Dive Team. Austintown, 1 p.m. July 25; Canfield, 1 p.m. July 18.
"Enjoy a Whale's Tale of Paws, Claws, and Scales with Tom's Phoolery." Featuring a mystery animal, a great safari, and more. Fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. South, 11 a.m. July 13.
"It's Magic, Music, Comedy, and More with Jocko the Clown." Fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Austintown, 7 p.m. July 11.
"Ventriloquist, Mark Wade, and His Animal Sidekicks." Whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Struthers, 11 a.m. July 10; West, 1 p.m. July 10.
"WKBN Celebrity Story Time." Stories and fun for children of all ages. Sign up. Boardman, 10 a.m. July 7.
"Meet Outback Ray and His Assortment of Exotic Animals." Whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. July 17; Canfield, 2 p.m. July 11; Main, 10 a.m. July 27.
"The Madcap Puppet Theatre Presents ... The Cinderella Files." A giant puppet and storytelling adventure filled with audience participation. Whole family. No reservations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Poland, 2 p.m. July 26.
"'Paws' to Read at Your Library." Children in grades K-6 can read aloud to a certified therapy dog to 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. Boardman, 6:30 p.m. July 17.
"The Day the Trash Came Out to Play." Story and craft. Presented by Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis, Mahoning County Recycling Division, the Green Team. Austintown, 10 a.m. July 18; Boardman, 2 p.m. July 21; Canfield, 10 a.m. July 17; Greenford, 2 p.m. July 11; Lake Milton, 2 p.m. July 7; Main, 10 a.m. July 31; North Jackson, 2 p.m. July 6; Sebring, 10 a.m. July 20.
"A Pet Show for Stuffed Animals." Stories and a craft for children of all ages. Bring your favorite stuffed toy to be judged. Each participant will win a prize. Sign up. Boardman, 7 p.m. July 27.
"A Wildly Wonderful Craft Event, Part II." Make and take your own pet crafts. Children of all ages. Library hours, Poland, July 24-29; and Springfield, July 17-20.
"'Accordion' to the Info -- There's a Dog in Your Future." Make and take an accordion dog puppet. For children of all ages. No reservations. Library hours: East, July 10-13; South, July 17-21.
"Animal Tracks and Tales." Stories, crafts, and games for children of all ages. Sign up. Austintown, 11 a.m. July 26.
"Animals on Parade." Bring stuffed animals for show and tell. Prizes will be given to participating stuffed animals. Crafts for children in kindergarten to grade 6. No reservations. East, 11 a.m. July 27.
"Bring Your Favorite Stuffed Animal for a Parade of Animals." Play "Name that Song -- or Sound." Children of all ages. No reservations. West, 1 p.m. July 26.
"Can You Keep Track?" Stories and crafts about wild animals and their tracks. For children of all ages. No reservations. Struthers, 2 p.m. July 31.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for children ages 3-6. No reservations. Boardman, 10 a.m. & amp; 1 p.m. July 12, 19*, 26. *Parachute play
"(Stuffed) Pet Parade and Contest." Dress up your stuffed animal and win a prize ribbon. Enjoy stories and a skit. Make a pet craft. No live pets. For children of all ages. Sign up. Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. July 26; Campbell, 2 p.m. July 25; Struthers, 2 p.m. July 24.
"Midsummer Matinee." Movies and pretzels. For grades K-4. No reservations. South, 10 a.m. July 11.
"Pet-pourri." For school-age children. It's crafts, crafts, crafts. No reservations. Main, 2 p.m. July 20. For children of all ages, Canfield, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 3; Sebring, 10 a.m. July 6.
"Creature Crafts." Crafts for children of all ages. Sign up. Campbell, 2 p.m. July 18.
"Critter Corner Crafts." Make a different critter craft during library hours. For children of all ages. Library hours: Boardman, July 5, 12, 19, 26.
"Critter Craft Time." Crafts for children ages 3-6. No reservations. Main, 10 a.m. July 20.
"Don't be a 'Chicken Little.'" Morning movie matinee. Children of all ages. No reservations. West, 11 a.m. July 5.
"Down on the Farm." Silly and funny farm fun for children of all ages. Sign up. Poland, 2 p.m. July 13; Springfield, 10:30 a.m. July 25.
"Gotta Guess?! Tween Contest." Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins. For tweens in grades 4-6. Library hours: Poland, July 1-15; Springfield, July 1-15.
"Here Snaky, Snaky." Make and take a snake craft. For children of all ages. Library hours: West, July 17- 22.
"If I Only Had a Pet...." Stories and more for children in grades K-6. No reservations. Main, 7 p.m. July 25.
"It's Raining Cats and Dogs." Stories and craft for children ages 3-6. No reservations. Main, 10 a.m. July 5.
"Let's Play Cat and Mouse Games." Games and prizes for children of all ages. No reservations. South, 4 p.m. July 3.
"Make It and Take It." Pick up a craft kit to make at the library or to take home. For children of all ages. During library hours: Brownlee Woods, July 7; Campbell, July 6; Struthers, July 5.
"Our Fine-Feathered Friends Put on a Show." Puppet show featuring "Henny Penny." Children of all ages. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. Austintown, 7 p.m. July 19.
"Pajama Jam: Sleepy Time Fun for the Family." Bring your favorite stuffed animal and wear your pj's. For children of all ages. Sign up. Poland, 7 p.m. July 31.
"'Paws-a-tively' Exciting Animal Olympics." Test your skills with games. For children of all ages. No reservations. Sebring, 10 a.m. July 13.
"Pet Detectives: Happy Tales to You." Track a trail from your favorite tale. Children of all ages. Sign up. Poland, 2 p.m. July 20.
"Pets on Parade." Bring your favorite stuffed animal, join our parade, and have some fun! For children in grades 1-6. No reservations. Canfield, 10 a.m. July 25; Sebring, 10 a.m. July 27.
"'Purrfect' Pet Playoffs!" Animal games for children of all ages. Sign up. Poland, 2 p.m. July 6; Springfield, 10:30 a.m. July 11.
"Scales and Tales." Stories, crafts, games and more for children of all ages. Sign up. Austintown, 11 a.m. July 12.
"Take Care of Your Pets." Stories, games, and crafts for children in grades K-6. No reservations. Main, 2 p.m. July 11.
"The Perfect Pet for Me." Make and take a pet craft. Fun for children of all ages. Library hours: Austintown, July 31-August 5; Lake Milton, week of July 10; North Jackson, week of July 11.
"Trim a Tree for July." Decorate an ornament for our All Seasons Tree. Fun for all ages. Library hours: Poland.
"What Pet is This?" Make and take a pet craft. For children of all ages. Library hours: Austintown, week of July 3.
"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. Library hours: West, July 1-Aug. 31.
"Whooo Could It Be?" Answer questions about animals of all shapes and sizes, and you could win a prize. For children in grades 1-6. Library hours: Canfield, week of July 17; Greenford, July 17-20; Sebring, July 17- 22.
"Your Favorite Pet is a What?" Stories and a craft about snakes. For children of all ages. Sign up. Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. July 12; Campbell, 2 p.m. July 11; Struthers, 2 p.m. July 19.
"Time for Babies and Books - Baby Brilliant." Books, songs, rhymes, and more. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. Boardman, July 6, 9:30 a.m. (6-12 months) & amp; 10:30 a.m. (13-23 months); Canfield, July 10, 10 a.m. (6-23 months); Poland, July 12, 10 a.m. (6-23 months).
"Blood Pressure Screenings/Red Cross." Free blood pressure screenings by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Austintown, 1-3 p.m. July 19; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. July 3; Canfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 20; Poland, 1-4 p.m. July 25; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. July 18.
"Blood Pressure & amp; Health Care Screening/Visiting Nurse." By the "Original" Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County. East, 1-3 p.m. July 3; South, 1-3 p.m. July 11; West, 1-3 p.m. July 18.
"Grant Center, Grantseeking Basics." 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 Library's Grant Center is a cooperative collection library for the Foundation Center of New York City. Main, 9:30 a.m. July 26.
"Friends of the Library Meeting." Canfield, 6:30 p.m. July 24.
"Reuben's Readers." Share the books you've read this month. New members welcome. Poland, 10 a.m. July 14.
"Small Business Workshop." Thinking About Starting a Business? Potential small-business owners need information. This program features members from SCORE, counselors to small business, who will discuss the business plan, marketing, management, and finances and a librarian from Main Library's Information Services Department who will discuss the role of the Library's sources and services from business start-up and beyond. Register at (330) 757-1852. Poland, 6-8:30 p.m. July 10.
"Holiday closing." Independence Day, July 4.
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.
"Summer Reading." For children, teens and adults runs through July 28. Stop in at your local library for more information. The last day to sign up for Summer Reading is July 14.
"Blood Pressure Screenings." Main, 2-4 p.m. July 11 and 25.
"Preschool Story Times." For ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. July 11, 18 and 25. Themes change weekly.
"Family Night." For ages 3-12 and parents at Main, 6:30 p.m. July 6, 13 and 20. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Patio Pals." For ages 6-12 at Main, 11 a.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31. 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.
"Music & amp; Movement." For ages 6-35 mos. and parents at Main, 11 a.m. July 12, 19 & amp; 26. A program featuring rhythm, rhymes, songs and games. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Free Movie." For ages 3-12 at Main, 2 p.m. July 5. A family film featuring everyone's favorite little clown fish and his overprotective father.
"The Reptile Kingdom." For ages 6-12 at Main, 2 p.m. July 12. Learn about reptiles from the experts at the Akron Zoo.
"For the Birds and Other Animals." For ages 6-12 at Cortland, 11 a.m. and Brookfield at 2 p.m. July 5; Liberty, 11 a.m. and Lordstown 2 p.m. July 6; Howland at 2 p.m. July 8; and Main, 2 p.m. July 19 (Please Register for this program at Main. Registration begins July 12. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401 to register.) The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District will share a story, game and craft encouraging the importance of recycling.
"KSU Summer Stock Theatre." "You Shoulda Been There." It's just a typical day in the forest until the animals get together to share stories. For all ages at Lordstown, 11 a.m. July 17; Brookfield, 11 a.m. and Liberty 2 p.m. July 18; Cortland, 2 p.m. July 19; Howland, 2 p.m. July 20; and at Main, 2 p.m. July 26.
"Dog Days." For ages 6-12 at Brookfield, 11 a.m. and Lordstown, 2 p.m. July 10; at Liberty, 11 a.m. July 11; at Cortland, 11 a.m. July 12; and at Howland, 11 a.m. July 13.
"Summer Reading Club Picnic." For all SRC participants at Lordstown, 12:15 p.m. July 17; Liberty, 11:30 a.m. July 24; Brookfield, 11:30 a.m. July 25; Cortland, 11:30 a.m. July 26; and Howland, 11:30 a.m. July 27. You've earned it! Events in Brookfield, Cortland, Howland and Liberty will feature Poorgie the Clown. Registration is required for the Summer Reading Club Picnic. Call (330) 824-2094 to sign up in Lordstown; (330) 759-2589 in Liberty; (330) 448-8134 in Brookfield; (330) 638-6335 in Cortland; and (330) 856-2011 in Howland.
"The Packard Legacy." At Main, 2 p.m. July 20. Trumbull County Historian Wendell Lauth will present a slide show about this influential Warren family.
"Closings." All library locations will be closed July 3 and July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.
MCKINLEY MEMORIAL
For more information, (330) 652-1704.
"Closing." The library will close in observance of Independence Day, July 4.
"McKinley Birthplace Home and McKinley Memorial Museum open on Independence Day." 1-5 p.m. July 4.
"Summer Lawn Concert: Clear Fork Bluegrass Quartet." 7-8:30 p.m. July 6. McKinley Memorial Lawn.
"StoryTime." Reading time for preschool & amp; kindergarten kids; 11 a.m. July 11, 18, 25. McKinley Memorial Auditorium.
"Summer Reading Program: Bob Durante: Paws, Claws, Scales, and Magical Tales." 2 p.m. July 12, auditorium.
"Teen Summer Reading Program: Teen Trivia Contest." 2 p.m. July 13, auditorium.
"Summer Lawn Concert: Hillbilly Idol." 7-8:30 p.m. July 13, lawn.
"Beginning Internet Computer Class." 10 a.m. July 15, Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call to register.
"Book Talk with Richard S. Scarsella: Memories and Melancholy: Reflections on the Mahoning Valley and Youngstown, Ohio." 2 p.m. July 15, Clayman Community Room. Free. Call to register.
"Summer Reading Program: WKBN Storytellers." 10 a.m. July 17, auditorium.
"Intermediate Internet Computer Class." 10 a.m. July 18. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call to register.
"Summer Reading Program: Mike Hemmelgarn, comedy juggler & amp; ventriloquist." 2 p.m. July 19, auditorium.
"Beginning Microsoft Word Computer Class." 10 a.m. July 20, computer lab.
"Teen Summer Reading Program: Myths or Legends Contest." 2 p.m. July 20, auditorium.
"Romance Readers' Book Club." 6:30 p.m. July 20, community room. Call for details and to register.
"Summer Lawn Concert." Guys Without Ties with special performance by Tom Shaker, 7-9 p.m. July 20, lawn.
"Adult Summer Reading Program Prize Drawing." July 24. Call for more information.
"Basic Computers Computer Class." 10 a.m. July 26, computer lab. Call to register.
"Beginning Microsoft Publisher Computer Class." 3 p.m. July 26, computer lab. Call to register.
"Summer Reading Program: Grand Finale Picnic." 6 p.m. July 26, auditorium. Call for more information.
"Teen Summer Reading Program: Harry Potter 'Scene It." 2 p.m. July 27, auditorium. Call for more information.
"Summer Lawn Concert." Frankie & amp; the Sensations, 7-8:30 p.m. July 27, lawn. Call for more information.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"The Da Vinci Code Revisited." 7 p.m. July 12. Dr. Joseph Kelly, a professor of religious studies at John Carroll University, will speak on the movie "The Da Vinci Code." Seating is limited. Call (330) 545-2508 for reservations.
"Creature Feature." For youths 12-17. Teens can win weekly prize drawings by filling out forms for each book they read. Call Sarah Gilpin at extension 23 for program details.
"McDonald Park Story time." 11 a.m. Mondays except July 31. Meet at park gazebo.
"Mad Science of Northeast Ohio." 6:30 p.m. July 10.
"K-9 for Compassion." 7-8 p.m. July 11.
"K-9 Search for Scents." 11 a.m. July 18.
"Pony Rides." 11 a.m. July 25. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Release form required.
"Special Guests." 11 a.m. Wednesdays.
"Crafts with Miss Heather." 1 p.m. Thursdays, for ages 6-12.
"Clay Creations." 11 a.m. Fridays. Register at the library.
"Finale." 11 a.m. July 28, Meet the Hometown Bee."
"Paws to Read." For adults 18 and up. Prizes available. Call Norma Savany at extension 11.