Library art program

Library art program

HOWLAND — The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library and Butler Institute of American Art will offer a blend of art and books during an interactive family program at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Butler Trumbull Branch, 9350 E. Market St.

The Reading and Other Forms of Art program encourages adults and children to work together to connect books and art in a museum setting. It is for children ages 5 to 12 and an accompanying adult. Children’s librarians will present stories, and art educators from the Butler will present a companion craft.

The program is free to the public, and registration is not required. For more information, call the Howland branch of the library at (330) 856-2011 or the Butler at (330) 743-1711, Ext. 115.

Used-book sale

SALEM — The Salem Public Library Memorial Fund Association will sponsor a used-book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2 in the St. Paul School gymnasium, 925 E. State St. Included in the sale are books for people of all ages, videos and audiocassettes, magazines, used computers and monitors and some used library furniture.

Historical group officers

SALEM — The Salem Historical Society recently named its new officers for 2008, including David J. Shivers, who accepted a third term as president.

Others returning to their positions are Judi Allio, vice president; Lisa Baird, treasurer; Dixie Gordon, corresponding secretary; Janice Lesher, curator; Dale Shaffer, historian; and David Stratton, director. Newly appointed officers are Lucy Jamison, recording secretary; and trustees; Carolyn Alesi, Susan Lehwald and Tad Herold.

MRDD accreditation

NILES — A national body has accredited the Trumbull County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities for three years. The accreditation was awarded to MRDD for the second three-year period by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

The countywide program has provided services to both children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities in the county since 1954. It represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to such an organization.