Youngstown & Mahoning County


December 28, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

Youngstown & Mahoning County

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day!” Print-n-play crossword, prizes. For all ages. Main.

“Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family.” Bedtime stories read by Mr. Masucci, principal at North Elementary. For all ages. Poland, 7-7:30 p.m. Jan. 26.

“Chinese New Year Coloring Contest for the Year of the Ox.” Coloring, prizes. Grades K-6. Canfield, Jan. 26-31.

“Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program.” Grades K-6. Austintown, all month; Boardman, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Brownlee Woods, 4-7 p.m., Jan. 14; Campbell, 4-7 p.m., Jan. 13; Lake Milton, all month; North Jackson, all month; South, Jan. 19-30; Struthers, 4-7 p.m., Jan. 12; West, Jan. 19-31.

“Family Story Time: Know Snow.” Stories and songs, make a snow globe, and an indoor snowball fight. Toddlers to third-graders. Under 7 must be with an adult. Main, 7 p.m., Jan. 13.

“Fun Time for 4s and 5s.” Books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, etc. At Main, children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Boardman, 10 a.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Canfield, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Main, 10 a.m., Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Jan. 22; Poland, 1 p.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Springfield, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 8.

“Gotta Move Story Time!” Children must be with an adult. For ages 2-5. Austintown, 11 a.m., Jan. 8, 22.

“Guess ’N’ Go – Do You Know?!” Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins! For grades 6 and below. Poland, Jan. 2-16; Springfield, Jan. 2-16.

“Ha, Ha, Ha … Silly Story Time.” Silly stories, songs and a craft for ages 2-5, who must be with an adult. Sign up. West, 4:30 p.m., Jan. 7.

“Imagine With Us: Stories and Art at the Butler.” Story time and art activity. Open to families of children ages 12 and younger. The Butler Institute of American Art, 1:30-3 p.m., Jan. 18.

“Kids’ Club: Year of the Ox.” Celebrate Chinese New Year with stories, crafts and games. For grades K-3. Younger than 7 must be with an adult. Main, 4-5 p.m., Jan. 28.

“Pajamarama!” Stories and games for children of all ages. Wear your pajamas! Must be with an adult. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 26.

“Share Your Dream for the World!” In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, draw a picture or write a sentence about your hopes and dreams for our planet. All entries will be entered into a prize drawing. All ages. Canfield, library hours, Jan. 12-19.

“Something Special.” Stories and fun for ages 4-5. Sebring, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 24.

“Tales to Tails.” Sign up to read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Grades K-6. Bring a book of your choice. Call 330-757-1852, extension 105. Poland, 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 15.

“Tiger Tales: Favorite Stories and Fun.” All ages. Springfield, 11 a.m., Jan. 31.

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

“Tween Scene: Sweet New Year.” Make dipped chocolate delights and a New Year’s craft while listening to stories and poems about chocolate. For grades 4-6. Sign up. Main, 4-5 p.m., Jan. 7

BABY BRILLIANT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

“Bonding With Babies and Books.” Help your baby (age 6-23 months) become a successful reader. Babies must be with an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m., Jan. 8 and 22; Boardman, 10 a.m., Jan. 8; Canfield, 10 a.m., Jan. 12; Poland, 10 a.m., Jan. 7, 10, 14, 21, 28.

“Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s.” Help your child (age 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be with an adult. Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Boardman, 10 a.m., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Canfield, 10 a.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Poland, 10 a.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27.

TEENXTREME PROGRAMS

“How Cold? Quiz.” Find out how cold it is in other parts of the world. You could win a prize! For grades 7-12. All month at Canfield and Sebring.

“I Love the ’80s.” Try ’80s quiz and win mystery retro prize! For grades 7-12. Main, Jan. 5-23.

“PS2 in the Afternoon.” Play Guitar Hero 2, Rock Band, DDR or bring your own games. Free snacks, pop. For grades 7-12. Brownlee Woods, 4 p.m., Jan. 28; Campbell, 4 p.m., Jan. 20; Struthers, 4 p.m., Jan. 5.

“The Real You.” Find out what your birthday, signature, dreams and palm say about you; snacks. For grades 7-12. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 12.

“TAB: Teen Advisory Board.” Meets the first Wednesday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome! For grades 7-12. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 7.

“What Is Your Pet Thinking?” Jan. 22 is “Answer Your Cat’s Question Day.” For grades 7-12. Boardman, all month.

ADULT PROGRAMS

“Business & Investment Center: Small-Business Seminar.” Learn important information for starting a successful business. Registration is required: call (330) 744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Main, 6-8:30 p.m., Jan. 26.

“Grant Center: Grant-Seeking Basics” - Registration is required: call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Main, 9:30 a.m., Jan. 10.

“Grant Center: Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online.” Registration is required; call (330) 744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Main, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 21.

BLOOD-PRESSURE SCREENINGS

“Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross.” Austintown, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 21; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m., Jan. 5; Poland, 1- 4 p.m., Jan. 27; Struthers, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 20.

“‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co.” Main, 10 a.m.-Noon, Jan. 23; West, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 20.

LIBRARY Hours

“Library closings.” Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day; Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY

For more information or to register, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128 or the extension provided unless another number is given. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Bookmarkers Book Club.” For grades 3-6. Book and movie club; refreshments. Liberty, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 5 and 12.

“Preschool Story Time.” Weekly themed story time for ages 3-5. Main, 1 p.m., Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27.

“Preschool Story Time.” “Dinosaur” themed stories and a craft for ages 3-5. Brookfield, 1 p.m., Jan. 6; Cortland, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 7; Howland, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 9; Lordstown, 6 p.m., Jan. 5.

“Family Story Time.” For children of all ages and their families. Liberty, 6 p.m., Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28.

“Music and Movement.” Music, songs, and activities for ages 19-35 months and parent or caregiver. Ext. 401; call to sign up. Main, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28.

“Evening Story Time.” Weekly themed story time for ages 2-5. Main, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 8, 15, 22, and 29.

“Library League.” Adventures in reading for grades K-4. Howland, 3:15 p.m., Jan. 9, 16, and 30.

“Books & Beyond.” Adventures in reading for grades K-4. (330) 824-2094; call to sign up. Lordstown, 5 p.m., Jan. 12 and 26.

“Picture Book Pizzazz!” For ages 6-12. Pizza, punch, and picture book discussion. Vote for your favorite picture book of 2008. Ext. 401; call to sign up. Main, 6 p.m., Jan. 12.

“Toddler Tales.” Story time for ages 24-35 months. (330) 856-2011 ext. 106; call to sign up. Howland, 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., Jan. 13, 20, and 27.

“Preschool Story Time.” “Winter” themed stories and a craft for ages 3-5. Brookfield, 1 p.m., Jan. 13; Cortland, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 14; Howland, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 16.

“Baby Time.” Rhymes and songs for babies ages 6-18 months. Ext. 401; call to sign up. Main, 11 a.m., Jan. 16 and 30.

“Bookmarkers Movie Day.” For grades 3-6. Watch a film based on the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. Liberty, 1 p.m., Jan. 17.

“Reading & Other Forms of Art.” For ages 5-12. An interactive family program. Trumbull Branch of the Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 East Market St., Howland, 2 p.m., Jan. 17.

“Preschool Story Time.” “Alligator and Crocodile” themed stories and a craft for ages 3-5. Brookfield, 1 p.m., Jan. 20; Cortland, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 21; Howland, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 23.

“Preschool Story Time.” “I Love Pets” themed stories and a craft for ages 3-5. Brookfield, 1 p.m., Jan. 27; Cortland, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 28; Howland, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 30.

TEEN PROGRAMS

“Teen Advisory Board.” For Trumbull County teens in grades 7-12. Main, 3 p.m., Jan. 17.

“Teen Central Anime Club.” Main, 3 p.m., Jan. 31.

ADULT PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS

“Book Discussion.” “Stardust,” by Neil Gaiman. Main, 2 p.m., Jan. 8.

“New Release Movie Night.” 2008 comedy about two families from different walks of life (rated PG-13). Liberty, 5 p.m., Jan. 13. 2008 comedy featuring Luke Wilson as a man who abandons his fianc e and family business (rated PG). Liberty, 5 p.m., Jan. 20. 2008 movie featuring Kirk Cameron as a man who desperately tries to save his marriage (rated PG). Liberty 5 p.m., Jan. 27.

“Career Database Class.” Ext. 400; call to sign up. Main, 6 p.m., Jan. 13.

“Using the Local History & Genealogy Center.” Ext. 402; call to sign up. Main, 10 a.m.–noon, Jan. 26.

“Finding Financial Aid.” Main, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 28.

“Health Database Class.” Ext. 400; call to sign up. Main, 6 p.m., Jan. 27.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

“Concord Care Center of Hartford.” Brookfield, 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 6; Main, 10-11 a.m., Jan. 12; and at Cortland 10-11 a.m., Jan. 8.

“Liberty EMTs.” At Liberty 10-10:30 a.m., Jan. 26.

library hours

“Library closings.” All Warren-Trumbull County Public library facilities will be closed Jan. 1 and Jan. 19. This includes the Main library in Warren, branch libraries in Brookfield, Cortland, Howland, Liberty, and Lordstown, and Bookmobile and Homebound services.

MCKINLEY MEMORIAL

For more information or to register, call (330) 652-1704 and the extension provided.

ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

“President William McKinley’s Birthday Celebration.” 1-4 p.m. Jan. 25. Free. Presentation about President McKinley, tours, and refreshments. McKinley Birthplace Home. For more information, call ext. 204.

“Get Healthy: Blood Pressure Screening.” Jan. 12. 10 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m. Library. Call ext. 212 for details.

BOOK CLUBS

“Winter Reading Club: Curious? Read!” Jan. 5–February 2. Ext. 214.

STORYTIMES

“StoryTime.” 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 20, and 27. Children ages 4 and 5 and caregivers. Auditorium. Registration is not required; call for details, ext. 214.

“1-2-3 Look at Me BabyTime.” 10 a.m. Jan. 17 and 30. Children 6–24 months and caregivers. Auditorium. Registration is not required; call ext. 214.

“1-2-3 Look at Me ToddlerTime.” 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17 and 30. Children 2–3 years old and their caregivers. Auditorium. Registration is not required; call ext. 214.

ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS

“TNT (Tutor ’n Tech) Thursday.” 2:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22, and 29. Elementary through high school students can do homework, use the Library’s Wii, or just hang out. Auditorium. Call ext. 214.

“MML Anim Club.” 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22, and 29. Anim discussion for 13- to 17-year-olds. Auditorium. Call ext. 214.

“Runescape @ the Library.” 3:30 p.m. Jan. 14 and 28. Ages 12-17 get to play one of the most popular online RPGs, Runescape. No registration, limited to the first 8 who arrive. Computer Lab. Call for more information, ext. 214.

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

“Fun with Science.” 2 p.m. Jan. 16. Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade try science experiments. Auditorium. Call ext. 214.

“Hog Wild for Groundhog Day.” 1 p.m. Jan. 31. Kids in first through fifth grades learn about the groundhog and its holiday. Auditorium. Call ext. 214.

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS

“Beginning Internet.” 10 a.m. Jan. 10. Computer Lab. Call for more information and to register, ext. 212.

“Basic Computers.” 1 p.m. Jan. 14. Learn how to use one. Computer Lab. Call for more information and to register, ext. 212.

“Introduction to E-mail.” 1 p.m. Jan. 21. Computer Lab. Call for more information and to register, ext. 212.

“Intermediate Word.” 10 a.m. Jan. 27. Learn more than the basics of using Microsoft Word. Computer Lab. Call for more information and to register, ext. 212.

Library hours

“Library closings.” McKinley Memorial Library, McKinley Memorial Museum, and McKinley Birthplace Home will be closed New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, and on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 19.