YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
"Celebrate Black History Month with Ifeteo Brown." Enjoy African folktales and genuine African artifacts. Fun for the whole family. Sign up. Sponsored by the International Reading Association. Main Library, 11 a.m., Feb. 10; Poland, 11 a.m., Feb. 17.
"From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of Africans in the Americas." Use the catalog to fill in titles by or about these famous African-Americans. For grades K-6. Austintown, library hours.
"Name That Notable Name." Name famous African-Americans in this trivia game for children of all ages. Weekly contest drawing. Library hours.
"So You Think You Know...." Test your knowledge of African-American history and get a chance to win a prize! For school-age children. East, library hours; South, library hours; West, library hours.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
"Celebrate the Arts." This art show of the work of Boardman-area pupils in grades K-6 kicks off with a reception and refreshments 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12. A chorus of second-graders will perform a program, "The Old Gingerbread House." Boardman, library hours, Feb. 12-19.
"Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family." Put on your pj's, bring out the whole family and listen to bedtime stories read by Mrs. Borovitcky, principal of Dobbins Elementary School. Sign up. Poland, 7-7:30 p.m., Feb. 26.
"Celebrity Story Time with SteelHounds Players and Mascot." Meet players from the SteelHounds, Youngstown's minor league hockey team. Hang out with Crusher, the team's mascot, as players read stories and sign autographs. Austintown, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 6; Boardman, 4:30 p.m., Feb. 7; Main Library, 4:30 p.m., Feb. 6; Poland, 4:30 p.m., Feb. 5.
"Come and Join the Fun." Stories and fun for ages 4-5. Austintown, 1:30 p.m., Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Boardman, 1 p.m., Feb. 7, 21, 28; Brownlee Woods, 11 a.m., Feb. 8*, *Valentine Program (includes craft); Canfield, 1:30 p.m., Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Poland, 1 p.m., Feb. 6, 13*, 20, 27, *Holiday Program; Struthers, 11 a.m., Feb. 6*, *Valentine Program (includes craft).
"Come and Join the Fun: Cut, Color and Paste a Valentine." Holiday stories and a Valentine will be presented to parents during the program. Bring a camera! For ages 4-5. Boardman, 1 p.m., Feb. 14.
"Come and Join the Fun: Friends Forever." Stories, a craft and more for ages 4-5. Main Library, 10 a.m., Feb. 15.
"Come and Join the Fun: Snow Pals." Stories, a craft and a movie for ages 4-5. Main Library, 10 a.m., Feb. 1.
"Crafts to Go." A make-and-take craft for children of all ages. East, library hours, Feb. 5-8; South, library hours, Feb. 13-17; West, library hours, Feb. 19-24.
"A Freezin' February Party." Stories, a craft and a visit from Hamish, a K-9's for Compassion therapy dog. For school-age children at South and West; for children of all ages at East. Sign up. East, 1 p.m., Feb. 5*, *Valentine Program (includes treat). Sponsored by the Friends of East Library; South, 4 p.m., Feb. 20; West, 4 p.m., Feb. 14.
"Gotta Guess?! Tween Contest." Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins. For grades 4-6. Poland, library hours, Feb. 1-15; Springfield, library hours, Feb. 1-15.
"Have a Heart." Guess how many candy hearts are in the jar and win them for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. For children of all ages. Poland, library hours, Feb. 1-12.
"Heartwarming Fun." Stop in and make a Valentine's Day craft. For grades K-6. Canfield, 3-6 p.m., Feb. 12; Greenford, 3-5 p.m., Feb. 12; Sebring, 3-5 p.m., Feb. 12.
"A Hearty 'Make-It, Take-It' Wonder." Holiday craft for school-age children. Brownlee Woods, 4-7 p.m., Feb. 14; Campbell, 4-7 p.m., Feb. 13; Struthers, 4-7 p.m., Feb. 12.
"Kids' Crew: Who's in Your Family?" Stories, a craft and more for grades K-3. Main Library, 4 p.m., Feb. 28.
"Pajama Story Time." Valentine stories, a craft and more for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. Austintown, 7 p.m., Feb. 12.
"Party Time, Valentine." Holiday program for grades K-3. Sign up. Poland, 4 p.m., Feb. 12; Springfield, 4 p.m., Feb. 8.
"Something Special." Stories and more fun for ages 4-5. Sign up. Sebring, 10 a.m., Feb. 8; Springfield, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 14*, *Holiday Program.
"Tales From the Heart." Holiday stories and a craft for ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. West, 4:30 p.m., Feb. 7.
"Trim a Tree for February." Decorate an ornament for our all-seasons tree. For children of all ages. Poland, library hours; Springfield, library hours.
"Tweens: Happy Hearts Day." Play games, have a treat and make a craft. For grades 4-6. Main Library, 4:30 p.m., Feb. 8.
BABY BRILLIANT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
"Tales for Toddlers." Stories and fun for early talkers, ages 2-3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. Austintown, 10 a.m. & amp; 11 a.m., Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Boardman, 10 a.m., Feb. 7, 14*, 21, 28, *Holiday Program; Canfield, 10 a.m., Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Poland, 10 a.m., Feb. 6, 13*, 20, 27, *Holiday Program.
"Time for Babies and Books." Books, songs, rhymes and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. Austintown, 10 a.m. (6-23 months), Feb. 13 & amp; 27; Boardman, 9:30 a.m. (6-12 months) & amp; 10:30 a.m. (13-23 months), Feb. 1; Canfield, 10 a.m. (6-23 months), Feb. 12; Poland, 10 a.m. (6-23 months), Feb. 7.
BABY BRILLIANT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
"Learn What's Going on in Your 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. Presented by Sue McCleaf-Nespeca. For parents, teachers and caregivers of children. Sign up. Boardman, 7-9 p.m., Feb. 13.
"Sharing Books with Talkers." Learn how to read to your children so they'll soon be readers, too. Discover hear-and-say (dialogic) reading techniques that optimize the development of pre-reading skills. For parents, teachers and caregivers of children ages 2-3. Sign up. Boardman, 10 a.m.-Noon, Feb. 17.
TEENXTREME PROGRAMS
"Ductigami." Make the famous duct-tape wallet for yourself or for a friend. Better yet, bring a friend and he or she can make his or her own! For grades 7-12. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 20.
"Guitar Lessons." At your own speed, learn the basics of playing the guitar. Bring your own guitar, or we'll provide an extra. For grades 7-12. Space is limited, so sign up. Brownlee Woods, 4:30 p.m., Feb. 21 & amp; 23; Campbell, 4:30 p.m., Feb. 5 & amp; 6; Struthers, 4:30 p.m., Feb. 8 & amp; 19.
"Hard Candy." Guess how many candy hearts will fill the container and win a prize. For grades 7-12. Boardman, library hours.
"Secrets of Love." Find the hidden message in this word-search puzzle, and you might win a prize! For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Canfield, library hours; Sebring, library hours.
"Young @ Heart--Who Am I?" Can you figure out who these celebrities are from pictures of their younger years? Prizes will be awarded. For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Main Library, library hours.
ADULT PROGRAMS
"CSI Y'Town." Join fans of mystery books, movies and TV to hear a presentation by Lt. Kevin Johnson of the Youngstown Fire Department Investigation Unit. CSI Y'Town is a chapter of the national Sisters in Crime organization. Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 13.
"Friends of the Library Meetings." To join or find out more, contact the Development Department at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Main Library, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 12; Austintown, 10 a.m., Feb. 19; Boardman, 10 a.m., Feb. 12*, *Program: Carol Potter of Mill Creek MetroParks.; Canfield, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 26; East, 3 p.m., Feb. 5; Poland, 9:30 a.m., Feb. 6.
"Finding Financial Aid for Your Business." Find out what funds are available for businesses, from start-up to up-and-running and beyond. Presenters include Julie Michael Smith, the Governor's Regional Economic Development representative; Bethany Stauffer, loan officer for the Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation; and William Carter and Alvin Hopkins of the Youngstown Area Development Corporation. Registration is required by calling (330) 744-8636 and pressing "2" at the phone prompt. Sponsored by the Business and Investment Center of the Library's Information Services department. Main Library, 6-8:30 p.m., Feb. 12.
"Grant Center: Finding Foundation Support for Your Education." An hour-long class about obtaining financial aid for your studies. The program includes a demonstration on how to search for financial aid using "Foundation Grants to Individuals." Main Library, 9:30 a.m., Feb. 24.
"Lunch & amp; Learn: Actress Carol Weakland as Jane Eyre." Returning to the Lunch & amp; Learn program after previously playing an outstanding Emily Dickinson in "The Belle of Amherst," actress, writer and director Carol Weakland will perform Charlotte Bronte's romantic novel, "Jane Eyre." Weakland tells the story as Jane, and acts the parts of the other main characters. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Main Library and the YSU English Department. Main Library, Noon-1 p.m., Feb. 13.
BLOOD DRIVE
"Humility of Mary Health Partners." Boardman, Noon-4 p.m., Feb. 19; Canfield, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 9.
BLOOD-PRESSURE SCREENINGS
"Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross." Austintown, 1-3 p.m., Feb. 21; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m., Feb. 5; Poland, 1-4 p.m., Feb. 27; Struthers, 1-4 p.m., Feb. 20.
"'Original' Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co." East, 1-3 p.m., Feb. 5; Main Library, 10 a.m.-Noon, Feb. 22; South, 1-3 p.m., Feb. 13; West, 1-3 p.m., Feb. 20.
BOOK SIGNING
"Book Signing Hosted by the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown & amp; Mahoning Co. Bookstore." Patrick Pacalo, author of "Cold Warfare: A Compact History." The bookstore is located in the lower level of the Poland Library. Friends of PLYMC Bookstore, Poland Library, 7 p.m., Feb. 5.
SPECIAL EVENT
"SteelHounds Hockey Library Night." Patrons showing their PLYMC library card at the Chevrolet Centre's box office window will receive 2 off the price of admission (excluding Club Level and Family sections). Chevrolet Centre, 7:05 p.m., Feb. 10.
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.
"Preschool Story Times." For ages 3-5 at Main, 1 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, and 20; for ages 2-5 at Main, 7 p.m. Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22. For ages 3-5 at Brookfield, at 1 p.m. Feb. 6 and 13. For ages 3-5 at Liberty, at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 and 14. For ages 3-5 at Cortland, at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7 and 14. For ages 3-5 at Howland, at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 8 and 15. For ages 3-5 at Lordstown, at 6 p.m. Feb. 5 and 12. Themes change weekly.
"Toddler Tales." For toddlers ages 24-35 months. At Howland, at 10 a.m. Feb. 6 and 13. Registration required.
"Stories & amp; More Elementary Storytime." For grades K-2. At Howland, at 11 a.m. Feb. 10. At Liberty, at 3 p.m. Feb. 10 Registration required.
"The Library League." For grades K-4. At Howland, at 3:15 p.m. Feb. 2, 9 and 16.
"Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss." For grades K-6. At Brookfield, at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27. At Cortland, at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 28. At Howland, at 11 a.m. Feb. 24. At Liberty, at 11 a.m. Feb. 24. At Lordstown, at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Celebrate Dr. Suess's birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Cat in the Hat.
"Music and Movement." For ages 19-35 months. At Main, at 10 a.m. Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28. At 11 a.m. Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Registration required. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401 to register. Space is limited.
"Baby Time." For ages 6-18 months. At Main, at 11 a.m. Feb. 17. Registration required by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401. Registration begins Feb. 9.
"Junior Genius." For ages 3-5. At Main, at 11 a.m. Feb. 24; at 1 p.m. Feb 27. Registration is required and begins on Feb. 16. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401 to register.
"Pop-Up Program & amp; Valentine Craft." For ages 6-12. At Main, at 2 p.m. Feb. 10. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401. Registration begins Feb. 2.
"Teen Advisory Board Meeting." At Main, noon Feb. 3. Trumbull County teens in grades 7-12 help make the library more attractive to teens.
"Free Blood Pressure Screenings." At Main, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 8. At Liberty, 10-10:30 a.m. Feb. 26.
"Book Discussion." At Main, 2 p.m. Feb. 8. Reference Librarian Laura Bates will lead a discussion on "Enemy Women" by Paulette Jiles.
"The Art and Caricatures of the Lincoln Presidency." At Main, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8. A lecture by local historian Wendell Lauth on the art and cartoons that depicted Lincoln during his presidency.
"Valentine Tea." At Howland, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Refreshments will be served while you participate in a romantic, musical challenge. Reservations required by calling (330) 856-2011.
"The Art of Editorial Cartooning." At Main, 2 p.m. Feb. 24. Editorial cartoonist Rick Muccio will discuss the history of editorial cartoons as well as share his own work.
"Looking at Lincoln: Political Cartoons from the Civil War Era." At Main. All month. A traveling exhibit that presents political cartoons illustrating how people responded to Lincoln and his policy of Emancipation.
"Closings." Library facilities will be closed on Feb. 19, 2007 for President's day.
MCKINLEY MEMORIAL
SPECIAL EVENTS
For details on programs, call (330) 752-1704, ext. 212, except where noted.
"One-Woman Portrayal of Wuthering Heights." 11 a.m. Feb. 3. Presenter will be Carol Weakland. McKinley Birthplace Home Clayman Community Room. Registration.
"Now Playing at the McKinley Library." 3 p.m. Feb. 10. Free movie being shown. Call for movie title. Ages: all ages. No registration. McKinley Memorial Auditorium.
"Listen to the Experts: A Chocolate World." 6 p.m. Feb. 20. Presenter will be Stan Lefes, Wholesale Manager and Diane Daffin, Vice President of Daffin's Candies. Community Room. Ext. 202.
"Super Saturday Crafts: Valentine's Day theme." 10 a.m. Feb. 3. Ages: all ages. No registration. Auditorium. Ext. 214.
BOOK CLUBS
"Book Chat Book Club." 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Community Room. Registration.
"Eager Readers Book Club: The Berenstain Bears Out West." 2 p.m. Feb. 4. Grades 1-3. Registration preferred. McKinley Memorial Library Children's Room. Ext. 214.
"McKIDley Book Club: The Thief Lord." 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Grades 3-5. Registration preferred. Children's Room. Ext. 214.
"Teen Book Club: The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp." 3 p.m. Feb. 4. Grades 6-12. Registration preferred. Children's Room. Ext. 214.
"Romance Readers' Book Club." 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Community Room. Ext. 207.
STORY TIMES
"StoryTime: Groundhog Day." 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1. All ages. No registration. Auditorium. Ext. 214.
"StoryTime: Hearts Aflutter." 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6. for preschool and kindergarten and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 for all ages. No registration. Auditorium. Ext. 214.
"StoryTime: Monster Mash." 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13 for preschool and kindergarten and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 for all ages. No registration. Auditorium. Ext. 214.
"StoryTime: Chinese New Year." 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 for preschool and kindergarten and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 for all ages. No registration. Auditorium. Ext. 214.
"StoryTime: Teddy Bear Picnic." 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27. Preschool and kindergarten. No registration. Auditorium. Ext. 214.
"BabyTime." 10 a.m. Feb. 10 and 24. Ages: 6-24 months. Registration preferred. Auditorium. Ext. 214.
"ToddlerTime." 10:30 a.m. Feb. 10 and 24. Ages: 2-3. Registration preferred. Auditorium. Ext. 214.
COMPUTER CLASSES
"Basic Computers Computer Class." 1 p.m. Feb. 5. Registration required. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Ext. 212.
"Beginning Internet Computer Class." 10 a.m. Feb. 13. Registration required. Computer Lab. Ext. 212.
"Beginning Microsoft Word Computer Class." 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Registration required. Computer Lab. Ext. 212.
"Intermediate Internet Computer Class." 3 p.m. Feb. 22. Registration required. Computer Lab. Ext. 212.
OPEN
The library museum will be open Presidents' Day.
GIRARD
"Family Time." 8:30 p.m. Mondays, all ages.
"Story Time." 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, all ages.
"Toddler Time." 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 2-year-olds with an adult.
"Baby Time." 11 a.m. Feb. 2 and 16.
"Valentine Crafts." 1 p.m. Feb. 10 for children ages 6-12. Register by calling (330) 545-2508.
"Closing." The library will be closed for President's Day, Feb. 19.