PUBLIC LIBRARIES | May schedule

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program.” Grades K-6 at Austintown. All ages at Canfield and Sebring. Austintown, Canfield, Sebring, Library Hours, May 4-9. “Family Fun Story Time.” Stories, a craft and more for children of all ages. Sign up. East, 1 p.m. May 9; Newport, 6:30 p.m. May 13 and 1:30 p.m. May 23. “Family Story Time: How Does Your Garden Grow?” Start some seeds and plant a marigold to take home! For children of all ages. Main, 7 p.m. May 12. “Fun Time for 4s and 5s.” Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. At Main, East and Newport, children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown and Boardman, 10 a.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26; Canfield, 1:30 p.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26; Poland, 1 p.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26; East, 1:30 p.m. May 4 and 18; Main, 10 a.m. May 14, 21 and 28; Newport, 1:30 p.m. May 12 and 26; Springfield, 10:30 a.m. May 7. “Gotta Move Story Time!” Can’t-sit-still story time for age 2-5. Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 11 a.m. May 14 and 28. “Guess ’N’ Go – Do You Know?!” Guess the number of items in the jar. Grades 6 and below. Poland and Springfield, Library Hours, May 1-15; East, Newport, West, Library Hours, May 1-16.SFlb“Kids’ Club: °Mover la Colita! / Move Your Tail!” Come dance and celebrate movement. Enjoy stories, songs and physical activities. Spanish words will be used occasionally. Grades K-6. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Main, 4-4:30 p.m. May 27. “Smart Money: It Makes Perfect ‘Cents.’” Stories and activities to help your child learn about handling money. Each child will receive a piggy bank. Age 3-5 at Sebring; children of all ages at Brownlee Woods, Campbell and Struthers. Brownlee Woods, 4 p.m. May 13; Campbell, 4 p.m. May 19; Sebring, 1:30 p.m. May 16; Struthers, 4 p.m. May 11. “Splash Into Spring!” Stories, songs and a craft, age 2-5. Must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. West, 1:30 p.m. May 6. “Tales to Tails.” Sign up to read to a registered therapy dog. Grades K-6. Bring a book. Sign-up is required (330) 757-1852, ext. 105. Poland, 6-7:30 p.m. May 14. “Tiger Tales.” Stories and fun for all ages. Springfield, 11 a.m. May 30. “Trim a Tree for May.” Decorate an ornament. For children of all ages. Poland and Springfield, library hours in May. “Tween Scene: Say Cheese, Oggie Cooder!” Chew and carve charming sculptures from cheese. Meet Oggie Cooder, Wimpy Kid and other funny folk. Grades 4-6. Refreshments provided. Main, 4 p.m. May 6.

CHILDREN’S Pajama Programs

“Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family.” Wear your PJs, for the whole family, listen to bedtime stories. Poland, 7-7:30 p.m. May 18.SFlb“Pajamarama.” Wear your PJs, for the whole family, listen to bedtime stories. Austintown, 6:30 p.m. May 18. “A Pet Parade in PJs.” Wear your PJs and bring the family. Pet parade of teddy bears and stuffed animals. Bring cameras! Boardman, 7-7:30 p.m. May 28. “Shhh … Sleepy-Time Fun!” Wear your PJs, for the whole family, listen to bedtime stories. East, 6:30 p.m. May 20.

BABY BRILLIANT PROGRAMS

“Baby Brilliant: Bonding With Babies and Books.” Books, songs, rhymes, finger plays (age 6-23 months). Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m. May 14 and 28; Boardman, 10 a.m. May 7; Canfield, 10 a.m. May 18; East, 10:30 a.m. May 14 and 28; Main, 10 a.m. May 4 and 18; Newport, 10:30 a.m. May 7 and 21; Poland, 10 a.m. May 6, 9, 13, 20, 27. “Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s.” Books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities. Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. May 6, 13, 20, 27; Boardman, 10 a.m. May 6 , 13, 20, 27; Canfield, 10 a.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26; East, 10:30 a.m. May 4 and 18; Main, 10 a.m. May 7; Newport, 10:30 a.m. May 12 and 26; Poland, 10 a.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26.

TEENXTREME PROGRAMS

“Celebrate Art! at East Branch Library.” View selected works created by students from East High School and Watkins Christian Academy. On display May 5-11, library hours. East, reception, 6:30- 7:30 May 5; art exhibit, library hours May 5-11. “Celebrate the Arts!” Creative art show by Austintown Fitch High School students. Austintown, reception, 6:30-8 p.m. May 14; exhibit, library hours May 11-18. “Game Night @ Your Library.” Join us for an afternoon of Wii, PS2 and refreshments. Grades 7-12. East, 3-5:30 p.m. May 12. “Idol Withdrawal Wednesday.” Karaoke and Rock Band on PS2. Snacks and refreshments. Grades 7-12. Boardman, 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 27. “TAB: Teen Advisory Board – Come and Get Your Game On.” Newcomers welcome! Grades 7-12. Newport, 6:30 p.m. May 6. Afterward enjoy Wii, PS2 and refreshments. “Take a Free Trip Around the World!” How many faraway places can you name? You could win a prize! Grades 7-12. Canfield, library hours May; Sebring, library hours May.

“Totally Trippin’ Tie-Dye.” Make freaky psychedelic wearables! Dye a bandanna that we’ll provide or bring your own shirt. Grades 7-12. Brownlee Woods, 4:30 p.m. May 20; Campbell, 4:30 p.m. May 12; Struthers, 4:30 p.m. May 4.

ADULT PROGRAMS

“Author: Carole Ann Drick.” Author will present and sign “Mother Stories: Through Our Mothers’ Death and Dying.” A compilation of her and other women’s reminisences of their mothers’ dying impartations. Poland library bookstore, 1 p.m. May 9. “Business & Investment Center: Creating a Business Plan.” Business plans are created to obtain funding, developing plans for refocusing their development and mission. Writing and revising a business plan for your business with a member of SCORE. A librarian from the Business and Investment Center of Main will print and provide information for developing your business plan. Registration required. (330) 744-8636, ext. 2. Newport, 10 a.m.-Noon May 23. “Business & Investment Center: Small-Business Seminar.” Members of SCORE address topics for beginning a business, business and marketing plans, and finances. Discuss the sources and services for business start-up and beyond. Registration required. (330) 744-8636, ext. 2. Boardman, 6-8:30 p.m. May 4. “Business & Investment Center: Starting a Business in Ohio.” How to start an Ohio business, with Ron Massullo, regional liaison for Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. Learn about filings, licensure requirements, wide range of services available online and other aspects of creating and maintaining your business. Austintown, 6:30 p.m. May 20. “Business & Investment Center: Tour for Entrepreneurs.” Learn how the library can help your business grow. View print and electronic sources useful for business start-up and beyond. Registration required. (330) 744-8636 ext. 2. Main, 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 18. “Friends of the Library Meetings.” To join or find out more, call (330) 744-8636, ext. 118; Austintown, 10 a.m. May 18; Boardman, 10 a.m. May 11; Poland, 9:30 a.m. May 5. “Friends of PLYMC Bookstore Gardening Book Sale.” Gardening books, benefit all county public libraries. The bookstore is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Poland, store hours May 18-23. “Grant Center: Proposal Writing Basics.” New proposal writers or those requiring a refresher for the basics of proposal writing for a nonprofit organization. Learn key components, signing and packaging of a proposal, helpful resources, and sample proposals. Registration required. (330) 744-8636, ext. 2.Main, 9:30 a.m. May 9. “Lunch and Learn: ‘Charles Burchfield’ by Actor John Dunlap.” One of America’s most original painters, of Ashtabula Harbor, grew up in Salem. John Dunlap portrays the painter and presents his art in this lively informative hour. Bring a brown-bag lunch; coffee is provided. Main, noon-1 p.m. May 12. “Women’s Book Discussion Group.” The group is currently discussing “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak and “The Witching Hour” by Anne Rice. For more information, call the Library’s development office at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Poland, 7 p.m. May 18.

BLOOD-PRESSURE SCREENINGS

The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Austintown, 1-3 p.m. May 20; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. May 4; Poland, 1-4 p.m. May 26; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. May 19. The ‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County. East and Main, 10 a.m.-noon May 28; Newport, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 12; West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 19.

MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY

For details, call (330) 652-1704 and the extenson noted by each item.

ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

“Take a Break: McKinley’s Westward Trip.” 1-2 p.m. May 6. Patrick E. Finan talks about President McKinley’s trip west in 1901. Bring lunch or a light snack. McKinley Birthplace Home. Registration requested but not required. For details, ext. 212. “Write On.” 2-3 p.m. May 9. Rebecca Wehr, determine personalities by analyzing handwriting. Registration is requested. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Clayman Community Room in the McKinley Birthplace Home. Call to register, ext. 212.

BOOK CLUBS

“Book Chat Book Club.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 6. Discussion of “The Doctor’s Wife” by Elizabeth Brundage, 18 and older. Clayman Community Room in the McKinley Birthplace Home. Call for details and register, ext. 210. “Romance Readers’ Book Club.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 21. Discussion for those 18 and older. Clayman Community Room in the McKinley Birthplace Home. Call to register, ext. 205.

TEEN ACTIVITIES

“TNT Thursdays.” 2:30-4:30 p.m. May 7, 14, and 21. After-school program for school-age children. Finish your homework, Wii, or socialize with your peers. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. No registration required. Call for details, ext. 214. “MMLTeen Anime Club.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 7, 14, and 21. Club for 12 to 17-years-old interested in watching anim , discussing and suggesting new anim titles that should be in the Library’s collection. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. No registration required. Call for details, ext. 214. “A Night at the Museum.” 7-10 p.m. May 8. A night of games, activities, chance to win prizes for 12-17 years old. Registration and parental permission slips required prior to the day of the event. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Call ext. 214 for more information.

KID ACTIVITIES

“StoryTime.” 10:30-11 a.m. and 6:30-7 p.m. May 5, 12, and 19. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers featuring stories, songs, and an activity related to the week’s theme. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Registration is not required; call for details, ext. 214. “Mother Goose Day.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1. Preschool-fifth grade students celebrate Mother Goose Day by choosing to complete one or more of the activities. McKinley Memorial Library Children’s Room. No registration required. For more information, ext. 214. SFlb“Munchies with Mom.” 12:30-1:15 p.m. May 2. Children 3-11 and moms are invited to celebrate Mother’s Day by learning about healthy snacks; sample creations. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Registration required. To register or for more information, call ext. 214.

ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES

“Basic Computers.” 12:30-2:30 p.m., May 5. Learn about the different parts of a computer and how to use it. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call for more information and to register, ext. 212. “Intermediate Excel.” 10 a.m.-noon May 12. Review “advanced” features of Microsoft Excel: formulas, graphs and charts, and more. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call for more information and to register, ext. 212. “Beginning Internet.” 1-3 p.m. May 13. Learn to use Internet. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call for more information and to register, ext. 212. “Intermediate Word.” 10 a.m.-noon May 14. Learn more about basics of using Microsoft Word. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call to register, ext. 212. “Introduction to Email.” 10 a.m.-noon May 21. How to create an email account, send and receive messages. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. To register, ext. 212. “Beginning PowerPoint.” 10 a.m.-noon May 30. Learn to use the presentation software program, PowerPoint. Also how to create slides, edit text, work with graphics, and many more features. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. For more information and to register, ext. 212.

SPECIAL NOTEs

“McKinley Home Hours and Tours.” McKinley Birthplace Home and Research Center will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2. To tour the McKinley Home when it is not open, please visit the McKinley Memorial Library during regular library hours. No tours at 4:30 p.m. or later. Organizational groups that would like a tour of the McKinley Home, McKinley Museum, and/or the Library, please call ext. 202 to schedule. The library will be closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Beginning May 24 the library and museum will be closed Sundays until Sept. 13 (the first Sunday after Labor Day).

SPECIAL NOTE

The Library is closed May 10 for Mother’s Day and May 24-25 for the Memorial Day weekend.

WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

For more information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. Programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Family Video Story Time.” Children and families watch the big screen. Liberty, 6 p.m. May 6, 13, 20, and 27. “Preschool Story Time.” Programs, stories and a craft for age 3-5. Brookfield, 1 p.m. May 5, 12, and 19; Cortland, 1:30 p.m. May 6, 13, and 20; Howland, 10:30 a.m. May 8, 15, and 22. “Preschool Story Time.” Theme-based program for age 3-5, early literacy skills, music and a craft. Main, 1 p.m. May 5, 12, and 19. “Mother’s Day Craft.” Age 8-16. Create candle holders and note-card holders for mom. (330) 759-2589; call to sign up. Liberty, 3 p.m. May 7. “Floor Puzzle Fridays.” All ages. Put together one of the library’s many floor puzzles, then have a photo taken to bring home. Liberty, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 8 and 22. “Evening Story Time.” Programs for age 2-5 highlights early literacy skills. Main, 6:30 p.m. May 7, 14, and 21. “Patio Pals.” Age 6 to 12. Gardening through stories, hands-on, science activities, and observation. Ext. 401; call to sign up. Main, 4 p.m. May 6, 13, 20, and 27. “Baby Time.” Rhymes, songs, stories, and play for age 6-18 months with a caregiver. Ext. 401; call to sign up. Main Library, 11 a.m., May 8 and 22.SFlb“Make-N-Take Craft.” All ages. Make a “May Flowers” fingerprint bookmark. Liberty, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. May 14. “Reading & Other Forms of Art.” Age 5-12. 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. May 16.

TEEN PROGRAMS

“Game On @ Your Library.” Teens drop in for board games, DDR, and more. Main, 3-4:30 p.m. May 7.SFlb“Teen Advisory Board.” For Trumbull County teens in grades 7-12 interested in helping the library develop and promote programming and resources for teens. This month’s meeting at Borders at the Eastwood Mall (meet at McDonald’s next door), 1 p.m. May 9. “Teen Author Visit.” Teens invited to meet poet, writer, and rock ‘n’ roller Jaime Adoff, author of “The Death of Jayson Porter,” “Jimi & Me,” and “The Song Shoots Out of My Mouth: A Celebration of Music.” Main, 6 p.m. May 13. “Teen Central Anime.” Teens meet and discuss this format. Main, 3 p.m., May 23.

ADULT PROGRAMS/SPECIAL EVENTS

“Using the Local History and Genealogy Center.” Learn how to get help with your family tree research, including type of resources, data analysis and problem solving. Ext. 402; call to sign up. Main, 10 a.m.–noon May 4.SFlb“Trumbull 2-1-1 Program.” Donald Dickens, director of information/crisis services, will explain how callers can get connected for disaster or health assistance; domestic violence; food, shelter, clothing; senior services; substance abuse; and crisis services. Howland, 6:30 p.m. May 5. “Vegetable Gardening from the Beginning.” Learn the basics about how to plant and maintain your own garden, including soil preparation, transplants, feeding and garden pests. Main, 6:30 p.m. May 6. “Prescription Medicine Audit.” Free program for seniors as part of Older Americans Month. Presented by Rachel Street, pharmacy manager for Brookfield Giant Eagle. Seniors may bring current prescription medications for review. Brookfield, 10 a.m.-noon May 12. “Cortland Friends Book Sale.” Hundreds of used items for sale. Cortland Christian Church, 153 Grove St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 15, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16. “Book Discussion.” “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” by Sherman Alexie. Main, 2 p.m. May 14. “The Saturday Book Club Presents.” Featuring Terry Shears, local author of “Fossils,” reading from his collection of short stories. Main, 2 p.m. May 16. “Chair Yoga for Seniors.” Free program as part of Older Americans Month. Practice simple yoga techniques such as breathing, stretching, meditation and relaxation. (330) 448-8134; call to sign up. Brookfield, 11 a.m. – noon May 19. SFlb“Using the Readers’ Advisory Databases.” Learn how databases can enhance your reading. Ext. 400; call to sign up. Main, 2-4 p.m. May 21. “Tuesday Night Movies.” Watch a new release on DVD. Liberty, 5:30 p.m. May 5, 12, 19, and 26.SFlb“Saturday Matinee.” Watch a movie. Liberty, 1 p.m. May 16.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

“Concord Care Center of Cortland and Hartford.” Brookfield, 10 a.m.-noon May 5; Main, 10-11 a.m. May 11; Howland, 10-11 a.m. May 7; Cortland, 10-11 a.m. May 14.

SPECIAL NOTE

All Warren-Trumbull County Public Library facilities and services will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day. The Main Library in Warren will be closed Sundays during the summer beginning May 24.

Newton Falls Public Library

Get Caught Reading Month. Call (330) 872-1282 to register for events.

“Basic Excel in Microsoft Office 2007 Class.” Will be offered in our new wireless lab from 2-3 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 4. Call to register. “Learn Basic Knitting Skills.” Create a simple project for yourself at the Knit & Stitch program, 4-5 p.m. May 4, 11 and 18. Yarn and needles are provided. Age 10 and up. Call to register.SFlb“Learn to use the OCIS Database.” Help in determining career goals, coursework and educational institutions offering programs of study, plus r sum help and job-search information. Wireless lab, 2-4 p.m. May 7 and 19, and 5:30-7:30 May 28. Call to register. “Learning Express Library Lab.” Offers students and adults 24/7 access to skill-building in math, reading and writing, as well as practice for SAT, GED, U.S. citizenship, civil service tests and more. 2–4 p.m. May 8 and 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 14. Call to register. “Picture Book Party: Fancy Nancy.” 10:30 a.m. May 13. Age 3-6 years with an adult. Put on your fanciest clothes, sample fancy food, make a fancy accessory and learn some fancy words. Call to register. “Free Office Basics Class.” Covers the basic interface for Microsoft Office 2007. 2-3 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 11. Call to register.SFlb“Informal Games on Wii.” Age 10 and up, 4-5 p.m. May 14. No registration is required, walk-ins welcome. “Basic Word in Microsoft Office 2007.” Free, 2-3 and 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 18. Call to register. “Word Intermediate Class.” 3-3:55 and 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 18. Call to register. “Friends of the Library.” Meeting 7 p.m. May 20 in the meeting room. “The Brew Basket Book Club.” Meets at the Brew Basket on Broad Street. “The Ride of Our Lives” by Mike Leonard will be discussed at 10 a.m. May 21. “Anime Club.” Meets on 2-4 p.m. May 23. “Book Discussion Group.” 6:30 p.m. May 27 to discuss “The Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett. Copies of the book may be borrowed from the library.

SPECIAL NOTE

The Local History Room will be closed all day Friday and open Saturday and Sunday. The library will be closed on Mother’s Day, May 10; Memorial Day weekend May 24-25 and May 31. Submissions for the 24th annual Poetry and Short Prose Contest will be accepted through Sunday. Winners will be notified later in the month and be recognized at a reception at 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Library.

GIRARD FREE LIBRARY

Call (330) 545-2508 to register for events or to ask questions.

Story Time

“Family Time.” 6:30 p.m. May 4, 11, 18, all ages.SFlb“Story Time.” 10:30 a.m. May 6, 13, 20,27, for age 3-6. “Toddler Time.” 10:30 a.m. May 7, 14, 21, 28 for 2-year-olds accompanied by an adult. “Baby Time.” 11 a.m. May 1, 15. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS/SPECIAL EVENTS “Make Your Own Birdhouse.” 1 p.m. May 2. Family-oriented for age 6-12 presented by Frank Kregar. You must register and bring your own hammer. “Children’s Book Week.” Library hours May 11-16. Read your favorite childhood stories to your own children or volunteer your time at your local library. “Story Time with Mayor Melfi” 10:30 a.m. May 13. The mayor will read to children at the library.

Adult Programs/Special Events

“Book Discussion Group.” 6:30 p.m. May 6. “Imperium” by Robert Harris. To join, contact facilitators Colleen Keller at ext. 22 or Norma Savany at ext. 11. SPECIAL NOTE

The library will be closed Memorial Day weekend May 23-25.