Saturday, March 25, 2006
YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
'BABY BRILLIANT' PROGRAMS
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more for babies 6-23 months at Austintown, 10:30 a.m. April 11; Canfield, 10 a.m. April 7; Poland, 10 and 11 a.m. April 5; and at Boardman, 9:30 a.m. April 6 for babies 6-12 months; 10:30 a.m. April 6 for babies 13-23 months. Each baby in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for children ages 2-3 at Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. April 18; Boardman, 10 a.m. April 11 (holiday stories & amp; treat, sponsored by Friends of the Library); Canfield, 10 a.m. April 21; and Poland, 10 and 11 April 13. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Children's Programs
"Buzzing Bees & amp; Butterflies." Stories and craft for children ages 3-6 at Brownlee Woods, April 28; and Struthers, April 26. Both programs start at 10 a.m.
"Easter Egg-S-Plosion." Find the hidden Easter Egg. Turn it in, to win a candy surprise! Winners are limited to win one prize per day. Children and teens. Boardman, April 1-14, library hours.
"Make Games & amp; Play Games." For school-age children at Brownlee Woods, April 7; Campbell, April 6; and Struthers, April 5. All three programs are scheduled for 4 p.m.
"Calling All Quiz Kids." Answer questions about popular books and authors and you could win a prize for children in grades 1-6 at Canfield, Greenford, and Sebring from April 1-30, during library hours. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
"Easter Fun." Holiday stories, craft and games for children in grades K-6 at East, 4:30 p.m. April 3; South, 4:30 p.m. April 13; and West, 6:30 p.m. April 12.
"Scavenger Hunt: Find 'Spring' at the Library." The hunt is on for school-age children at Lake Milton, April 10, 12, and North Jackson, April 11, 13, during library hours. Win a prize, have some fun!
"Pajama Story Time." Children of all ages snuggle up to stories and more at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. April 25. Wear your p.j.'s. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Spring Bing-0." Fun and prizes for school-age children at Austintown, 6:30 p.m. April 11.
"Dots, Spots, and Speckled Eggs." Create a decorated egg and get a magnet to complete your creation for children of all ages at Boardman, April 1-14, during library hours.
"Family Story Time: Spring is in the Air." Stories & amp; more for children of all ages at Main Library, 7 p.m. April 11.
"Kid's Club: April Showers Bring May Flowers." Stories, craft & amp; more for children ages 2-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. April 4. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Kid's Club: Down on the Farm." Stories, craft & amp; more for children ages 2-6 at Main Library, 7 p.m. April 25. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
"Preschool Story Time: It's a Spring Thing." Stories & amp; more for children ages 3-6 at Main Library, 10 a.m. April 6.
"Preschool Story Time: Down on the Farm." Stories & amp; more for children ages 3-6 at Main Library, 10 a.m. April 20.
"Kidz Zone: Celebrate Spring." Holiday craft program for children in grades K-3 at Poland, April 13; and Springfield, April 11. Both programs begin at 4 p.m.
"Kids' Korner: Happy Easter." Holiday fun and a treat for children in grades 2-6 at West, 10:30 a.m. April 5. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
"Trim a Tree for April." Decorate an ornament for our "All Seasons" tree for children of all ages at Poland, April 1-30, during library hours.
"Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy Time Fun for the Whole Family." An Angee's Book Club program. April's celebrity: WYTV's Angee Shaker will read bedtime stories at Poland, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. April 24. Wear your p.j.'s.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6 at Sebring, 10 a.m. April 20.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for children ages 3-6 at Austintown, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 5, 12, 19, 26 ; Boardman, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 5, 12*, 19, 26; Canfield, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 4, 11, 18, 25; Poland, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 4, 11, 18, 25; and Springfield, 10:30 a.m. April 27, at 10:30 a.m. *Holiday Program, craft and a treat.
"Tween Scene." Make-it and take-it-solve a puzzle and make a craft for children in grades 4-6 at Poland, April 8, during library hours.
"Gotta Guess? Tween Contest." Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess, wins for children in grades 4-6 at Poland, April 1-15; and Springfield, April 1-15, during library hours.
TEENXTREME PROGRAMS
"Refrigerator Poetry Contest." Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by creating the most original poem using only the words given by TeenXTreme. Your poem could be posted on the website. Enter as many times as you like at any public library in Mahoning County. Prizes will be awarded. Program runs April 1 - 30.
"Guitar Lessons." Learn the basics of playing the guitar! Learn at your own speed. Space is limited so sign up today. Bring your own guitar or an extra guitar can be provided. Grades 7-12. Struthers, 5 p.m. April 3 and 10; Campbell, 5 p.m. April 4 and 18; Brownlee Woods, 5 p.m. April 12 and 19.
ADULT PROGRAMS
"Small Business Start-Up." Thinking About Starting a Business? Potential small-business owners need information. This program features: members from SCORE, counselors to small business, will discuss the business plan, marketing, management, and finances and a librarian from Main Library's Information Services Department will discuss the role of the Library's sources and services from business start-up and beyond. To register: (330) 744-8636 (press 2 after the prompt). Main Library, 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 10.
"CSI-Y'town." Fun for mystery fans-readers, writers and mystery movie and TV buffs at Poland, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 18. The program promises a flashback to the 1930s and the crime of that decade, the Lindberg kidnapping. Presenter Jim Fisher, a former FBI agent, has authored two books on the subject, The Lindbergh Case and The Ghosts of Hopewell: Setting the Record Straight in the Lindbergh Case. This special group of mystery fans will meet the third Tuesday of the month at various branch libraries.
"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, 6:30 p.m. April 19. For reservations: (330) 744-8636 and press "2" for Reference.
"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 at Main Library, 6:30 p.m. April 25. For reservations call: (330) 744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt for Reference.
"Lunch & amp; Learn at the Library: Maintaining the Italian Language in the Mahoning Valley Italian-American Community." Dr. Sal Attardo, Linguistics professor at YSU, will present an overview of the maintenance of Italian in this area. Contrary to the common pattern of disappearance of the mother tongue for immigrants by the third generation, Italian-American speakers are still using Italian over a century after the first Italian-speaking immigrants arrived in the Mahoning Valley. The causes for this longevity are explored as well as the possibilities for the preservation of this heritage language at Main Library, noon to 1 p.m. April 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.
"Friends of the Library Meetings." Austintown, 10 a.m. April 17; Boardman, 6 p.m. April 10, guest speaker: Sassy Pickford, Butterflies"; Canfield, 6:30 p.m. April 24; Main Library, 5:30 p.m. April 10; and Poland, 10 a.m. April 4, with annual luncheon to follow.
"Tax Counseling for the Elderly." Sponsored by AARP, volunteers will be at the following libraries: Austintown, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, for appointments, (330) 792-7224; Boardman, walk-in, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Canfield, 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, for appointment, (330) 533-8420; Struthers, walk-ins, 12:30 t0 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
"American Red Cross Blood Drive." Poland, 2 to 7 p.m. April 12.
"Humility of Mary Health Partners Blood Drive." Mobile unit in the parking lot of Boardman Library, noon to 4 p.m. April 10.
"Red Cross Blood Pressure Screenings." Austintown, 1 to 3 p.m. April 19; Boardman, 12:30 to 3 p.m. April 3; Canfield, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 20; Poland, 1 to 4 p.m. April 25; and Struthers, 1 to 4 p.m. April 18.
"Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Health Screenings." East, 1 to 3 p.m. April 3; Main Library, 10 a.m. to noon April 27; South, 1 to 3 p.m. April 11; and West, 1 to 3 p.m. April 18.
"Reuben's Readers Book Discussion Group." Share the books you've read this past month at Poland, 10 a.m. April 14. New members welcome.
All libraries in Mahoning County will be closed April 15 & amp; 16, 2006, for the Easter Holiday!
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.
"One Book, Two Counties." April 3-29. Join the public libraries of Trumbull and Ashtabula counties and discover what happens when everyone reads the same book. Our 2006 reading choice: Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney. Visit www.wtcpl.lib.oh.us/onebook.htm for information on programs, book discussions and special contests.
"National Library Week." April 2-8. Join us as we celebrate our public libraries and our customers who keep us in business! Punch and cookie celebrations courtesy of our Friends groups will be held throughout the week: Liberty, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4; Brookfield, 2 to 4 p.m..; Howland, 5 to 7 p.m. April 5; and Main Library, 5 to 7 p.m. April 6. The Cortland and Lordstown branches will have prize give-aways during the week. There will also be a "Why I Love my Library" Essay Contest for all locations. Pick up a submission form and tell us why your local public library puts a smile on your face and a song in your heart in 25 words or less. Prizes will be awarded in adult, teen and child categories. Deadline is April 1.
"Blood Pressure Screenings." Main, 2 to 4 p.m. April 11 and 25. Presented in partnership with Washington Square Healthcare Center.
"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 to register (330) 638-6335; Howland, 9 a.m. to 21 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." Ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. April 4, 11, 18 and 25 and for ages 2-5 at Main, 7 p.m. April 6, 13, 20 and 27. For ages 3-5 at Brookfield, 1 p.m. April 4 and 11; Cortland, 10:30 a.m. April 5 and 12; Howland, 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. April 6 and 13; Liberty, 10:30 a.m. April 4 and 11; Lordstown, 6:30 p.m. April 3 and 10. Themes change weekly.
"Patio Pals." Ages 6-12 at Main, 4 p.m. each Wednesday, April 19 - May 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.
"Mother Goose Story Time." Ages 6-23 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. April 1. Register by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Toddler/Parent Story Time." Ages 24-35 mos. at Main, 11 a.m. Wednesdays April 5 - May 3. Registration begins on March 27. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401.
"Disney Live Contest." Register to win family four-pack of tickets to Disney Live during the month of April. Stop in at any W-TCPL location or the Bookmobile and fill out a form detailing your family's latest favorite "magical adventure" book. Tickets for Mickey's Magic Show at Chevrolet Center May 11-14. Contest open to children up to age 12.
"Drop-In Craft." Ages 6-12 at Main, 10 a.m. to noon April 8. Make your own "Easter Treasure Boxes." Free, no registration, just drop in! Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401 for more information.
"Every Child Ready to Read Workshop." A special workshop for parents on early literacy will be held at 6:30 p.m. April in the Thomas Meeting Room of the Main Library. "Every Child Ready to Read" will be presented by librarians Ellen Finan and Mary Lu Rosier. Practical techniques will be covered for parents of children ages 0 to 5.
"Baby & amp; Me." Ages 4-12 mos. at Howland, 11 a.m. April 8. 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 baby. For information call (330) 856-2011.
"Stories and More." At Howland, Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. March 7 to April 11 and at Liberty, 4:30 p.m. Mondays from March 6 to 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." Ages 13-17 at Main, noon April 1. Lunch will be served. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400.
"Teen Scavenger Hunt: Mission to Mars." For ages 13-17 at Main, 5:30 p.m. April 27. Teens can participate in the Mission to Mars
Scavenger Hunt in groups of 2 or 3, so teens must sign up with a friend. Come and enjoy snacks, prizes and lots of fun! Registration is necessary, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400. A One Book, Two Counties program,
"Pods Behaving Badly: Jack Finney's Invasion of the Body Snatchers," Main Library, 2 p.m. April 8. Professor Linda Bourassa of Hiram College will be the keynote speaker for the One Book, Two Counties program. Bourassa will discuss the novel and film versions of Invasion of the Body Snatchers followed by a viewing of the original film at 3 p.m. A One Book, Two Counties program.
"Book Discussion." At Main, 2 p.m. April 13. Librarian Steve Svecz will lead a discussion on Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400. A One Book, Two Counties program.
"Susan Wittig Albert Lecture & amp; Book Signing," Main Library, 10 a.m. April 19. In cooperation with the Friends of the Greenhouse Consortium, author Susan Wittig Albert will discuss her "writing life" and the creation of the critically acclaimed China Bayles herbal mysteries. Albert will lecture, answer questions from the audience, and sign her books, which will be available for purchase at the event.
"Tech Center 10th Anniversary Celebration." At Main in the Tech Center, 2-4 p.m. April 20. Join the Tech Center as they celebrate 10 years at the library. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. For more information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 406.
"Sci-Fi Double Feature." Main Library, 1 p.m. April 22. Join us for the 1978 version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (115 minutes) and the 1953 movie, Invaders from Mars (78 minutes). Recommended for ages 13 and older. A One Book, Two Counties program.
"Book Discussion." At Liberty, 6:30 p.m. April 27. Branch Manager Claire Hoffman will lead a discussion on Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney. For information call (330) 759-2589. A One Book, Two Counties program.
"Titanic 2006." Main Library, browse the display from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29 and view the lecture & amp; slide show at 2 p.m., with Titanic historian Frank Rendes. The impressive display is suitable for all ages. For information call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128.
MCKINLEY MEMORIAL
"Super Saturday." Craft program for all ages; 10 a.m. April 1 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"National Library Week." Trivia contest and prizes throughout the week. April 2-8.
"What You Need to Know About Flower Gardening." Presentation by a master gardener; 6 p.m. April 3 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 202.
"StoryTime." Reading time for preschool & amp; kindergarten kids; 10:30 a.m. April 4, 11, 25 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"Beginning Microsoft Word Computer Class." 1 p.m. April 5 in the computer lab. Call to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
"Book Chat Book Club." Book discussion group for adults 18+, 6:30 p.m. April 5 in Clayman Community Meeting Room. Call for details and to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 210.
"StoryTime." Reading time for all ages; 6 p.m. April 6, 13, 27 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. April 8 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. April 8 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 214.
"Spring Surprise." Spring craft program for adults (18+), 1 p.m. April 8 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
"Library Board of Trustees Meeting." Public meeting, 3 p.m. April 10 in the community meeting room.
"Beginning Microsoft Publisher Computer Class." 3 p.m. April 12 in the computer lab. Call to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
"What You Need to Know About Vegetable Gardening." Presentation by a master gardener, 6 p.m. April 12 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 202.
"Hop to It at the Library." Easter egg games for preschoolers - 5th graders, 1 p.m. April 15 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 202.
"Library Closed Easter Sunday." April 16.
"Law at the Library." Informative program for adults about home equity loans, 6:30 p.m. April 18 in the community meeting room. Call for details and to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 202.
"Romance Readers' Book Club." Book discussion group for adults, 6:30 p.m. April 20 in the community meeting room. Call for details and to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 207.
"Beginning Internet Computer Class." 10 a.m. April 22 in the computer lab. Call to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
"What You Need to Know About Gardening with Children." Presentation by a master gardener for 1st-5th graders and their caregivers, 1:30 p.m. April 22 in the auditorium. Call for more information, (330) 652-1704 ext. 202.
"Intermediate Internet Computer Class." 6 p.m. April 24 in the computer lab. Call to register, (330) 652-1704 ext. 212.
"Friends of the Library Book Sale." Preview sale for Friends members only, 5 to 7 p.m. April 27 in the auditorium. For more information, (330) 544-0199.
"Friends of the Library Book Sale." Book sale open to the public, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29 in the auditorium. For more information, (330) 544-0199.
"Friends of the Library Book Sale." Book sale open to the public, 1 to 4 p.m. April 30 in the auditorium. For more information, (330) 544-0199.
GIRARD FREE LIBRARY
"Family Time." All ages, 6:30 p.m. Mondays.
"Story Time." For ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
"Toddler Time." For 2-year-olds with an adult, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.
"Baby Time." 11 a.m. April 7 and 21.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
"Earth Day." Plant flowers, grass or something surprisingly different. For ages 4-12. Take creations home and watch them mature. Refreshments. 11 a.m. April 22.
ADULT PROGRAMS
"National Library Week." Free fine week (except for those in collections), cookies, coffee and giveaways. April 2-8.
"Book discussion Group." Title is "Sweet Potato Queen's Book of Love" by Jill Conner Browne, 6:30 p.m. April 5. To join, call (330) 545-2508, ext. 22 or 11.
"Easter Sunday." Library closed.