Youngstown Mahoning County

Youngstown Mahoning County

Children’s Programs Recognizing Top Summer Readers

“Celebrity Pajama Jam.” Put on your PJs, bring out the whole family and listen to bedtime stories read by Traci Thompson of the Poland Fire Department. Learn fire safety tips, too! Poland, 7-7:30 p.m., Sept. 29.

“Don’t Bug Me! I’m Reading!” Stories, crafts and games for all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15.

“Family Story Time:” Celebrate the end of summer reading. Certificates will be awarded to top readers in each category. Refreshments will be served. Main, 7 p.m., Sept. 9.

“Pocket Photos!” Stamping and scrapbooking techniques for all ages. Bring a photo to start a family album. Refreshments Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up! Boardman, 7 p.m., Sept. 25.

“Read It and Reap!” Stories, a craft and games. Sign up. East, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 29; South, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 30; West, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 15.

“Reading Is Tops.” Games and more for all ages. Refreshments. Sign up. Canfield, 6 p.m., Sept. 25; Sebring, 6 p.m., Sept. 30.

“Reading Rewards.” A story and presentation of top readers. Brownlee Woods, 4 p.m., Sept. 24; Campbell, 4 p.m., Sept. 23; Struthers, 4 p.m., Sept. 22.

“Tiger Tales: Favorite Stories and Fun!” For all ages. Springfield, 11 a.m., Sept. 27.

Children’s Programs

“Calling All Tweens: Fourth Annual Scavenger Hunt.” Attention fourth-through-sixth-graders … come explore the library and win prizes! Main, library hours, Sept. 22.

“Creation Station.” A make-and-take craft for all ages. East, library hours, Sept. 22-25; South, library hours, Sept. 23-27.

“Fall Frenzy.” Stories and a craft for ages 2-5. Must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. West, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 3.

“Fun Time For 4s and 5s.” Join us for books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (age 4-5) become a successful reader. Austintown, 10 a.m., Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Boardman, 10 a.m., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Canfield, 1:30 p.m., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Main, 10 a.m., Sept. 4 (Program: Houses and Homes) & Sept. 18 (Program: My Favorite Things); Poland, 1 p.m., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

“Gotta Move Story Time!” Can’t sit still? Here’s your chance … a story time for you! For ages 2-5, must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 11 a.m., Sept. 11 & 25.

“Guess ’N’ Go – Do You Know?!” Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins. Poland, library hours, Sept. 2-16; Springfield, library hours, Sept. 2-16.

“Imagine With Us: at the Butler Institute of American Art” Just up the road from Main at The Butler, a children’s librarian and a museum art educator will help children with a story time and art activity. The program will focus on one of the museum’s major exhibits or works. Open to families of children ages 12 and younger. The Butler 1-3 p.m., Sept. 21.

“Kids’ Club: Brand-New Pencils, Brand-New Books.” Enjoy an after-school snack and unwind with stories, games and more. For grades K-3. Main, 4 p.m., Sept. 24.

“Something Special.” Stories and fun for ages 4-5. Sebring, 10 a.m., Sept. 18.

“Tales to Tails.” Read to a registered therapy dog, which helps develop reading skills. Readers of all abilities in grades K-6 are welcome! Each session is 20 minutes. Bring a book of your choice. Dogs are provided by K-9’s for Compassion. Sign up is required by calling (330) 757-1852, ext. 105. Poland, 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 18.

“Trim a Tree for September.” Decorate an ornament for our all-seasons tree. For all ages. Poland, library hours; Springfield, library hours.

Baby Brilliant Programs for Children

“Bonding With Babies and Books.” Books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your baby (6-23 months old) become a successful reader. Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m., Sept. 11 25; Boardman, 10 a.m., Sept. 4; Canfield, 10 a.m., Sept. 15; Poland, 10 a.m., Sept. 3, 10, 13, 17, 24; West, 10:30 a.m., Sept 11.

“Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s.” Books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (age 2-3) become a successful reader. Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m., Sept. 10, 17, 24; Boardman, 10 a.m., Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Canfield, 10 a.m., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Poland, 10 a.m., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

Baby Brilliant Programs for Adults

“Sharing Books With Babies and Toddlers.” Learn tips and techniques for sharing books with early talkers that will help your child develop critical pre-reading skills. For parents, teachers and caregivers of babies 0-23 months old. Sign up. Main, 10 a.m., Sept. 20.

TeenXTreme Programs

“Got Fangs?” Enter our vampire T-shirt design contest! We’ll announce the winner in October at our Teen Read Week celebration with Rachel Caine, author of the Morganville Vampires series. And, we’ll use the winning design for our T-shirt-making program in November. The contest runs all month and is open to Mahoning County teens in grades 7-12. All Locations, library hours.

“Guitar Lessons.” Learn the basics of playing the guitar! Bring your own or we’ll provide an extra. For grades 7-12. Space is limited, so sign up today. Brownlee Woods, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 3 & 17; Campbell, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 2 & 9; Struthers, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 8 & 15.

“The Library’s Got What?!” Hey, teens! Join us for a scavenger hunt in the library. Get the most correct “finds” and you’ll win a prize. For grades 7-12. East, South, West, library hours.

“Meet the Breeds With K9’s for Compassion.” Get a chance for a hands-on look at some of the different breeds to choose from, and pick the brains of their humans for information about the dogs. All ages. Main, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 25.

“Name That Movie.” Love the game “Scene It”? Try your hand at identifying these famous movies from their screen shots. You could win a prize. For grades 7-12. Canfield, Sebring, library hours.

“School Days.” Match your favorite celebrity with the university or college he or she attended. You could win a prize. For grades 7-12. Austintown, library hours.

“TAB: Teen Advisory Board.” Want to meet new people? Have ideas for future teen events and programs? Need service credits? Like free snacks? Then check us out at the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board). We meet the first Wednesday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome! For grades 7-12. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 3.

“Teens: Back to School!” Do you recognize these schools? Teen with the most correct answers wins a prize! For grades 7-12. Springfield, library hours.

“‘Wii’ Want to Play.” Try out Guitar Hero or compete with Wii sports. Snacks provided. Grades 7-12. Main, 4 p.m., Sept. 16.

“YourSpace — Welcome Back!” We’ve missed you over the summer! Enjoy food, games and prizes in the library meeting room. Grades 7-12. Poland, 3 p.m., Sept. 12.

“You’ve Been Caught!” Get caught for radically good behavior! Earn a citation to get an entry into a prize drawing. Grades 7-12. Boardman, library hours.

Adult Programs

“Author Visit.” The bookstore will host a presentation and book signing by Roger Hall, author of “How Do You Pet a Porcupine? Solutions to Your Prickly Communications Problems.” The bookstore is in the lower level. Poland, 1 p.m., Sept. 13.

“Business & Investment Center: InvestmentInformation@PLYMC/24-7.” Join librarians from the Information Services department for a demonstration of the following databases: Business & Company Resource Center, Morningstar Investment Research Center, and Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage. The databases, which are available via home/remote access from the Library’s Web site, provide authoritative and timely information to help you with investment decisions. Registration is required; call (330) 744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 17; Main, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15; Poland, 2 p.m., Sept. 16.

“CSI Y’Town.” “Homeland Security” is a presentation by Clark A. Jones, interim director of the Mahoning County Emergency Management and Communication Agency. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 23.

“Genealogy: Ancestor Searching With World Vital Records.” Come and learn about the Library’s newest electronic genealogy resource, World Vital Records, which features online access to more than 9,000 worldwide collections of data, including passenger lists, yearbooks, historical newspapers, vital records, local histories and more. Main, 2-3:30 p.m., Sept. 27.

“Grant Center: How to Approach a Foundation.” Learn how to initiate contact with potential funders, plan calls and meetings and build partnerships with donors. This free program is for fundraisers with some experience under their belts, though not necessarily with foundations. Reservations are required; call (330) 744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Main, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 9.

“Hispanic Heritage Discussion.” Dr. Alvaro Ramirez, assistant professor at Saint Mary’s College of California, facilitates “Celebrating the Past and Embracing the Future.” Main, 10 a.m., Sept. 20.

“Lunch and Learn: ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’ by Actress Carol Starre-Kmiecik.” Molly Brown will visit in full regalia. Learn the fascinating, true story of this strong, outspoken, 19th-century woman. Bring your lunch; coffee is provided. Main, Noon-1 p.m., Sept. 9.

“Springfield Fall Fest.” Springfield Library Fundraising Committee’s book, craft, food and rummage sale benefits the library. Make your way to Welker Park behind the New Middletown Municipal Building to snatch a good buy and grab something to eat! Information and contracts for vendors are available at all library locations or call the development office at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Welker Park, New Middletown, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 6.

Blood-Pressure Screenings

“Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross.” Austintown, 1-3 p.m., Sept. 17; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m., Sept. 2; Poland, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 23; Struthers, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 16.

“‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co.” East, 2-3 p.m., Sept. 2; Main, 10 a.m.-Noon, Sept. 25; South, 2-3 p.m., Sept. 9; West, 1-3 p.m., Sept. 16.

Library Closing

The Library is closed Monday for Labor Day.

WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

To sign up, call (330) 399-8807 and the extension provided. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Preschool Story Time.” Weekly themed story time for ages 3-5. Main, 1 p.m. 9, 16, 23, and 30.

“Patio Pals.” For ages 6-12. Special activities and stories related to nature, gardening and science. Sign up, ext. 401. Main, 4 p.m. Sept. 10, 17, & 24.

“Family Movie Night.” For of all ages and their families. Liberty, 6 p.m. Sept. 10.

“Evening Story Time.” Weekly themed story time for ages 2-5. Main, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 18, & 25.

“Baby Time.” Rhymes and songs for babies ages 6-18 months. Sign up, ext. 401 Main, 11 a.m. Sept. 12 & 26.

“Preschool Story Time.” “Making Friends” themed stories and craft for ages 3-5. Lordstown, 6 p.m. Sept. 15; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Sept. 16; Cortland, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17; Howland, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19.

“Family Story Time.” A story and a craft for the whole family. Liberty, 6 p.m. Sept. 17 & 24.

“Library League.” Adventures in reading for children in grades K-4. Howland, 3:15 p.m. Sept. 26.

“Reading & Other Forms of Art.” For ages 5-12. An interactive family program combining reading and art in a museum setting. Trumbull Branch of the Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 East Market St., Howland, 2 p.m. Sept. 20.

“Preschool Story Time.” “Autumn Antics” themed stories and craft for ages 3-5. Brookfield, 1 p.m. Sept. 23; Cortland, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24; Howland, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 26.

“Music & Movement.” For ages 19-35 months. Sign up, ext. 401;. Main, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sept. 24.

“Junior Genius.” For ages 3-5. Sign up. ext. 401. Science and math fun with an “It’s About Time” theme featuring a video and several hands-on exploration stations. Main, 11 a.m. Sept. 27.

“Preschool Story Time.” “Good Morning, Good Night” themed stories and craft for ages 3-5. Lordstown, 6 p.m. Sept. 29; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Sept. 30.

TEEN PROGRAMS

“Game On for Teens.” Board games, DDR, and more. Main, 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 4.

“Teen Advisory Board.” For teens in grades 7-12 who have an interest in helping the library develop and promote programming and resources for teens. Main, 3 p.m. Sept. 13.

“Teen Central Anime Club.” Opportunity for teens to view and discuss this format. Main, 3 p.m. Sept. 27.

ADULT PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS

“Book Discussion.” Discussion of “The Privilege of Youth: A Teenager’s Story of Longing for Acceptance and Friendship,” by Dave Pelzer. Main, 2 p.m. Sept. 11.

“Library Catalog Class.” Learn how to search and place holds on items in the library’s online catalog. Sign up, ext. 400. Main, 2 p.m. Sept. 18.

“New Release Night.” See a romantic comedy starring George Clooney and set against the backdrop of 1925 pro-football on the day it’s released on DVD (movie rated PG-13). Liberty, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23.

“Speaker Series.” Cleveland author Allan May will present a program about New York Mob Boss Louis “Lepke” Buchalter and Murder, Inc. Main, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24.

“Public Database Class.” Learn how to use online databases to find health information. Sign up, ext. 400. Main, 2 p.m. Sept. 25.

“Book-to-Movie Discussion Series.” View a film based on Jane Austen’s book “Emma,” then join in a discussion of the movie and the book that inspired it. Liberty, 1 p.m. Sept. 27.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

“Concord Care Center of Hartford.” Brookfield, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sept. 2; Howland, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 4; Main, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 8; and Cortland, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 11.

“Liberty EMTs.” Liberty, 10-10:30 a.m. Sept. 22.

LIBRARY HOURS

“Labor Day Closings.” The library system will be closed through Monday for the Labor Day holiday. This includes the main library in Warren, branches in Brookfield, Cortland, Howland, Liberty, and Lordstown, and Bookmobile and Homebound services.

“Main.” Sunday hours will resume at Main on September 7. Main will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

“Lordstown.” The Lordstown branch will resume fall hours beginning Sept. 6. New hours are: Monday, noon to 8 p.m. (closed for dinner from 4 to 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 1 to 1:30 p.m.); closed Sunday.

For more information about Lordstown, call (330) 824-2094 or visit the library’s web site at www.wtcpl.org.

Newton Falls Public Library

This is library card sign-up month. For programs that require registration, sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Library hours

The Library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday.

The Local History Room will be closed all day Sept. 4, but will be open the first weekend of the month Sept. 5&6.

Computer Tutor available at your convenience! Call (330) 872-1282 to schedule your session.

Baby Bugs for children ages 6-30 months is offered at 6 p.m. Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30. Sign up.

A Family Story Time for families with children up to age 6 is set at 7 p.m. Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Sign up.

Toddler Time for children ages 21‚Ñ2-3 will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 10, 17 & 24. Sign up.

Story Time for children ages 4-5 will be at 11 a.m. on Sept. 10, 17 & 24. Sign up.

A Denim Design program is planned For Sept. 15. Teens in grades 7-12 should bring their old jeans, denim jackets or shirts to create new couture. Sign up.

A Caldecott Club for pupils grades 1-3 will begin on Sept. 15. Readers of 10 Caldecott winners will receive a prize. Sign up.

The Brew Basket Book Club meets at the Brew Basket on Broad Street. “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson will be discussed at 10 a.m. Sept. 18.

The Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss “Black Dahlia” by James Ellroy at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 24.

The Anime Club will meet from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 27.