Yungstown and Mahoning County


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

Yungstown and Mahoning County

Teen Read Week is Oct. 12 -18, and with her “Morganville Vampires” series, author Rachel Caine definitely has what the week’s theme screams – “Books With Bite @ Your Library.” For more information about Caine’s appearances, see below.

TeenXTreme Programs

“Teen Read Week Author Visit: Rachel Caine.” Vampires come out only at night — or do they? Find out at special appearances by Rachel Caine, author of the “Morganville Vampires” series. Caine will discuss the history of vampires, including fun facts. An open registration for grades 7-12 will begin Oct. 1 and is limited. To register, call (330) 744-8636, ext. 149. Boardman, 9:30 a.m.; Poland, 12:30 p.m., both Oct. 14.

“Halloween Party.” Come to our party dressed as your favorite character and enjoy snacks, games and prizes! For grades 7-12. Poland, 6 p.m., Oct. 23.

“The Library’s Got What?!” Teens can join 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, Oct.

“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., Oct. 1.

“Werewolf.” Bring a friend and play the mind game Werewolf. Sign up. For grades 7-12. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 15.

“Who Am I? Sports.” Who are these sports figures? Teen with the most correct answers wins a prize. For grades 7-12. Springfield, library hours, Oct.

“Wicked Word Search.” Try this word-search puzzle and you could win a prize. For grades 7-12. Canfield, Sebring, library hours, Oct.

“‘Wii’ Want to Play @ the Library.” Stop in and try out Guitar Hero or compete with Wii sports. Snacks provided. For grades 7-12. Main, 4 p.m., Oct. 21.

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. Babies must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, Oct. 9 & 23; Boardman, Oct. 2; Canfield, Oct. 20; Main, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Poland, Oct. 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 29; all at 10 a.m.; West, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 9.

“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. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 & 11 a.m., Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Holiday Program on Oct. 29: come in costume); Boardman, 10 a.m., Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Holiday Program on Oct. 29: come in costume; treat provided); Canfield, 10 a.m., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 (Holiday Program on Oct. 28: come in costume; treat provided); Main, 10 a.m., Oct. 2; Poland, 10 a.m., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 (Holiday Program on Oct. 28: come in costume); Struthers, 11 a.m., Oct. 1, 8, 15.

Baby Brilliant Programs for Adults

“Sharing Books With Talkers.” Learn and practice hear-and-say (dialogic) reading to help your child develop vocabulary and narrative skills and nurture early literacy. For parents, teachers and caregivers of children ages 2-3. Sign up. Austintown, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 21.

Children’s Programs

“Calling All Tweens: ‘Eye’ Spy for Halloween.” Find the spooky items in a jar and get a prize. For grades 4-6. Main, library hours, Oct.

“Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Fall Craft Program.” For grades K-6. Brownlee Woods, 4 p.m., Oct. 22; Campbell, 4 p.m., Oct. 21; Struthers, 4 p.m., Oct. 20.

“Creepy Crawly Fun.” Join us for howling good games, a craft, a treat and more. For school-age children. Sign up. Boardman, 7 p.m., Oct. 23.

“Family Story Time: Popcorn, Pumpkins and Candy Corn.” Stories, games and a craft for children of all ages. Main, 7 p.m., Oct. 14.

“Fun Time for 4s and 5s.” Books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (age 4-5) become a successful reader. Austintown, 10 a.m., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 (Holiday Program on Oct. 28: come in costume); Boardman, 10 a.m., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 (Holiday Program on Oct. 28: come in costume; treat provided); Canfield, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 (Holiday Program on Oct. 28: come in costume; treat provided); Main, 10 a.m., Oct. 9, 16, 23; Poland, 1 p.m., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 (Holiday Program on Oct. 28: come in costume); Springfield, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 9.

“Gotta Move Story Time!” For ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 11a.m., Oct. 9 & 11.

“Guess ’N’ Go — Do You Know?!” Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins a prize! For grades K-6 at Austintown; for grades 6 and below at East, Greenford, Poland, Sebring, South, Springfield and West. Austintown, library hours, Oct. (Theme: Don’t Be Squeamish); East, library hours, Oct.; Greenford, library hours, Oct. 27-30 (Theme: Candy Corn); Poland, library hours, Oct. 1-15; Sebring, library hours, Oct. 27-30 (Theme: Candy Corn); South, library hours, Oct.; Springfield, library hours, Oct. 1-15; West, library hours, Oct.

“Haunted Happening Halloween.” Don’t be a lazybones! Make “ghouls” of yourselves (come in costume!) and enjoy Halloween stories, games, a craft and treats for children of all ages. Sign up. East, 4:30 p.m., Oct. 22; South, 4:30 p.m., Oct. 28; West, 4:30 p.m., Oct. 29.

“Hey, Kids! — Rock the Vote, Part I.” You may be too young to vote in the presidential election, but you can vote in ours! Come into the library and nominate your favorite book character. Top nominations will be up for a vote to determine the overall favorite character next month! For grades 6 and below. Poland, library hours, Oct. 1-26; Springfield, library hours, Oct. 1-26.

“Imagine With Us: Stories and Art at the Butler Institute of American Art.” At The Butler Institute of American Art, a children’s librarian and a museum art educator will help children become master readers and create masterpieces through 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., Oct. 19.

“Kids’ Club: Monster Mash.” Meet some monsters and friends as we share stories, music, poetry and art. For grades K-3. Main, 4 p.m., Oct. 22.

“Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family.” Put on your PJs or Halloween costume and enjoy a puppet show by the Positively Preposterous Puppeteers. Poland, 7-7:30 p.m., Oct. 27.

“Pajamarama!” Stories and more for all ages. Wear your pajamas! Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 20.

“Say Boo!” Calling all ghouls for a frightfully fun time with holiday stories and a craft. For ages 2-5. Must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. West, 4:30 p.m., Oct. 15.

“Something Special.” Holiday stories and fun for ages 4-5. Sebring, 10 a.m., Oct. 16.

“Tales to Tails.” Read to a registered therapy dog, which helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading. Readers of all levels 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. Signup is required by calling (330) 757-1852, ext. 105. Poland, 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 16.

“Tiger Tales: Favorite Stories and Fun!” Holiday stories and more fun for all ages. Come in costume! Springfield, 11 a.m., Oct. 25.

“Trick or Treat! Smell My Feet! Give Me Something Good to Eat!” If you dare, greet the library ghouls, who will help you make a scary treat bag for Halloween! For all ages. Canfield, library hours, Oct. 30.

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

Adult Programs

“Author Visit.” A presentation by Harry Mays, co-compiler of “The Rayen School 1866-2007: A Retrospective.” Friends of PLYMC Bookstore, Poland, 1 p.m., Oct. 4. The bookstore is in the lower level of the Poland Library.

“Business & Investment Center: Small-Business Seminar.” Members of SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, will address important topics for starting a small business. A librarian from Main’s Information Services department will discuss the library’s sources and services for business start-up and beyond. Registration is required: call (330) 744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Poland, 6-8:30 p.m., Oct. 13.

“Business & Investment Center: Tour for Entrepreneurs.” The library can help your business grow. Join a librarian from Main’s Information Services department to view print and electronic sources useful for business start-up and beyond. Also, tour the Business & Investment Center and start your research. Registration is required: call (330) 744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Main, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Oct. 27.

“Conversation Salons.” Adults age 55 and older discuss current events, the arts, social and cultural issues, politics, ethics, entertainment, science, technology or whatever else may be on their minds. The purpose is to explore new ideas and share interests. To register, call the library’s development office at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Austintown, 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 6; Poland, 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 23.

“CSI Y’Town.” Lt. Robin Lees of the Youngstown Police Department and Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force gives an overview of the task force’s SWAT team and drug unit. For more information, call the library’s development office at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 28.

“Grant Center: Grant-Seeking Basics With a Special Introduction to the Foundation Center Web site.” This session geared to beginners provides instruction in foundation research and identifying potential funders. It includes a tour of the Grant Center and an introduction to the Foundation Center Web site. Registration is required: call (330) 744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Main, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 22.

“Smart Money – ‘Financial Empowerment for Women: Planning for Now and the Future’.” This free financial workshop for women offers a variety of speakers covering topics such as financial planning, credit counseling, savings and home financing. A librarian from the PLYMC will describe sources and services the Library offers for making informed, personal finance decisions. A component of the Library’s Smart Money program, the event is organized by the YWCA of Youngstown. Registration is required by calling the YWCA office: (330) 746-6361, extension 133. Austintown, 5 p.m., Oct. 16.

Blood Drive

“Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross, proudly serving the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital.” Poland, 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 8.

Blood-Pressure Screenings

“Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross.” Austintown, 1-3 p.m., Oct. 15; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m., Oct. 6; Poland, 1-4 p.m., Oct. 28; Struthers, 1-4 p.m., Oct. 21.

“‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co.” - East, 2-3 p.m., Oct. 7; Main, 10 a.m.-Noon, Oct. 23; South, 2-3 p.m., Oct. 14; West, 1-3 p.m., Oct. 21.

Library Fundraisers

“A Book Review and Free Mug, Too!” Enjoy cookies and coffee as Irene Ohlin presents a book review of Barbara Robinson’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” You’ll also receive an “I Love My Library” mug as a gift, and a chance to enter a raffle. All this while benefiting the Springfield branch. Tickets, $7 each, are available at the door or by calling the library’s development office at (330) 744-8636, ext, 118. Poland, 2-4 p.m., Oct. 26.

“Girls Go Glam at the Library.” Ladies, gather for an evening of fashion, fitness, nutrition, inspiration and crafts! There will be authors, speakers, raffles and prizes. Plus, the Glitter Girls will have a full boutique of jewelry and other accessories, with a portion of sales benefiting the library. Presenters include Nancy Christie, author of “The Gifts of Change”; Marsha Karzmer, author of “How Old is Beautiful?”; inspirational speaker Julia Fuhrman Davis; fitness demonstrator Susie Beiersdorfer; Lynn Porch, owner of Chapters Caf ; scrapbook demonstrator Roberta Cordova; and fashion partner, Glitter Girls. For admission, show your Friends of PLYMC membership card; if you don’t have one, purchase a membership at the door or in advance at the Friends of PLYMC Bookstore in the lower level of Poland Library. Memberships are $25 a family, $10 an individual or $5 a student. For more information or reservations, call the Library’s development office at 330-744-8636, ext. 118. Poland, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 9.

WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Patio Pals.” For ages 6-12. Special activities and stories related to nature, gardening and science. Sign up. Main, 4 p.m., Oct, 1 and 8.

“Family Story Time.” For children of all ages and their families. Liberty, 6 p.m., Oct. 1, 8, and 22.

“Evening Story Time.” Weekly themed story time for ages 2-5. Main, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

“Library League.” Adventures in reading for children in grades K-4. Howland, 3:15 p.m., Oct. 3, 10, and 17.

“Lunch Bunch Book Discussion.” Group for grades 3 to 6. Ext. 401; call to sign up. Bring a lunch and be ready to discuss “Which Witch?” by Eva Ibbotson. Main, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 4.

“Books & Beyond.” Adventures in reading for children in grades K-4. Lordstown, 5 p.m., Oct. 6 and 20.

“Preschool Story Time.” Weekly themed story time for ages 3-5. Main, 1 p.m., Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28.

“Preschool Story Time at the Fire Station.” Story time at a local fire station for ages 3-5. Meet at: Brookfield Fire Station, 1 p.m., Oct. 7; Cortland Fire Station, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 8; Howland Fire Station, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 10.

“Baby Time.” Rhymes and songs for babies ages 6-18 months. Ext. 401; call to sign up. Main, 11 a.m., Oct. 10 and 24.

“Family Story Time at the Fire Station.” Story time at the fire station for the whole family. Meet at: Liberty Fire Station on Logan Way, 6 p.m., Oct. 15.

“Preschool Story Time.” “Books Ahoy” themed stories and craft for ages 3-5. Brookfield, 1 p.m., Oct. 14; Cortland, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 15; Howland, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 17.

“Toddler Tales.” Story time for ages 1 and 2. Howland, 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., Oct. 20 and 27.

“Bookmarkers Club.” For grades 3-6. Book and movie club including refreshments and activities related to a story read aloud. Liberty, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 20 and 27.

“Special Halloween Program.” For ages 6-12 and accompanying adult. Ext. 401; call to sign up. A special craft program presented by Ohio author Laurie Knowlton. Learn how to create a spooky pop-up book. Main, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 20.

“Preschool Story Time.” “Monster Mash” themed stories and craft for ages 3-5. Brookfield, 1 p.m., Oct. 21; Cortland, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 22; Howland, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 24; Lordstown, 6 p.m., Oct. 27.

“Family Movie Night.” For children of all ages and their families. A movie about a family that moves into a mansion that may be haunted (rated PG). Liberty, 6 p.m., Oct. 29.

TEEN PROGRAMS

“Game On for Teens.” Board games, DDR, and more. Main, 3-4:30 p.m., Oct. 2.

“Teen Advisory Board.” For Trumbull County 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., Oct. 11.

“Teen Read Week Extravaganza.” Games, prizes, refreshments, and more for teens to celebrate Teen Read Week. Main, 5 p.m., Oct. 15.

“Teen Central Anime Club.” Opportunity for teens to view and discuss this increasingly popular format. Main, 3 p.m., Oct. 25.

ADULT PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS

“Book Discussion.” Discussion of “These Granite Islands,” by Sarah Stonich. Main, 2 p.m., Oct. 9.

“Public Database Class.” Learn how to use online databases to assess career interests, search for potential schools and jobs, and get financial aid. Ext. 400; call to sign up. Main, 2 p.m., Oct. 22.

“Library Catalog Class.” Learn how to search and place holds on items in the library’s online catalog. Ext. 400; call to sign up. Main, 2 p.m., Oct. 23.

“Book-to-Movie Discussion Series.” View a film based on Stephen King’s story “1408,” then join in a discussion of the movie and the book that inspired it. Liberty, 1 p.m., Oct. 25.

“Silent Scream Movie Night.” Silent 1925 black-and-white classic film adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel “The Lost World.” Film suitable for ages 12 and up. Main, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

“Concord Care Center of Hartford.” Brookfield, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 7; Howland, 10-11 a.m., Oct. 2; and Cortland, 10-11 a.m., Oct. 9.

“Liberty EMTs.” Liberty, 10-10:30 a.m., Oct. 27.

LIBRARY HOURS

“Columbus Day Closings.” The library will be closed Oct. 13 for the Columbus Day holiday. This includes the Main library in Warren, branchs in Brookfield, Cortland, Howland, Liberty, and Lordstown, and Bookmobile and Homebound services.

GIRARD FREE LIBRARY

Regularly Scheduled Story Times

Family Time, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. All ages. Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27.

Story Time, Wednesdays,10:30 a.m. Ages 3-6, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29.

Toddler Time, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. 2 year-olds accompanied by an adult, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.

Baby Time, 1st & 3rd Fridays 11 a.m. Oct. 3 & 17.

Themes

Week of the 6th: “Fire Prevention Week.”

Week of the 13th: “Popcorn Popping Tales.”

Week of the 20th: “It’s Cookie Time.”

Week of the 27th: “Scary, Spooky Stuff — come in costume.”

Children’s Programming & Special Events

“Girard Builder’s Club.” Seventh- and eighth-graders will be on hand for reading and fun activities. Children of all ages are welcome. 3-4 p.m. Oct. 8 & 22.

“Candy Corn Count Contest.” This annual contest is always a “treat!” For ages up to 12; take a guess and be the lucky winner! Oct. 10-24.

“Halloween Crafts & Fun.” Children ages 6-12 are welcome to come to this special craft day and make Halloween or fall related items. Registration is required. Call or come in to make your reservation. Refreshments too.1 p.m. Oct. 18.

Adult Programming & Special Events

“Book Discussion Group.” This month’s title is “Walking Across Egypt,” by Clyde Edgerton. To join, contact facilitators Colleen Keller at (330) 545-2508 ext. 22 or Norma Savany at ext. 11. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1.