PUBLIC LIBRARIES September schedule

Warren-Trumbull County Public Library

For more information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted. New library hours begin Sept. 14. Call for details or visit the library Web site at www.wtcpl.org for a complete list of new hours. Closed Sept. 5 through 7 for the Labor Day holiday at Main and branch libraries in Brookfield, Cortland, Howland, Liberty, Lordstown and Bookmobile and Homebound services.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Patio Pals.” Joys of gardening, ages 6-12 through stories, crafts, hands-on gardening, science and observation. Main. Registration is required each week, (330) 399-8807 ext. 401, 4 p.m. Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30.

“Babytime.” For ages 6-18 months with parent or caregiver. Short stories, finger plays and simple songs. Main library. Registration is required, (330) 399-8807, ext. 401, 11 a.m. Sept. 11 and 25.

“Library League.” An “adventures in reading” program to bring books to life. For grades kindergarten to 4. Howland Branch, 3:15 p.m. Sept. 11 and 25.

“Floor Puzzle Fridays.” Put together one of the library’s many floor puzzles. After the puzzle is completed, a picture will be taken and a copy will be printed out for the child to take home. Liberty Branch, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 and 25.

“Family Movie Time.” A movie will be shown on the library’s big screen for children of all ages and their families. Howland Branch, 1 p.m. Sept. 12.

“Preschool Storytime.” Features stories and a craft related to a weekly theme. For ages 3-5. Registration is not required. Main, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 24. Brookfield, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29. Howland, 6 p.m. Sept. 15 and 29; 11 a.m. Sept. 18 and 25. Liberty, 11 a.m. Sept. 16, 23 and 30. Cortland, 1 p.m. Sept. 16, 23 and 30.

“Music and Movement.” Children learn language and motor skills through an energetic combination of music, movement and literature. For ages 19-35 months with parent or caregiver. Registration for the September to October six-week session begins Sept. 9. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401. Main, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16, 23 and 30.

“Toddler Tales.” Storytime for 24-35 months with parent or caregiver. Registration is required each week. (330) 448-8134. Brookfield, Howland, 11 a.m. Sept. 17 and 24.

“Make-N-Take Craft.” Children of all ages come any time during Sept. 17 and make a simple craft, Liberty.

“Babytime.” For ages 6-18 months with parent or caregiver. Short stories, finger plays and simple songs. Howland, 11 a.m. Sept. 19. Registration is required, (330) 856-2011.

“Reading and Other Forms of Art.” Children’s librarians will present stories, and art educators from the Butler Institute of American Art will present a companion craft. For ages 5-12 with an accompanying adult. Registration is not required. Trumbull Branch of the Butler, 2 p.m. Sept. 19.

“Pajama Time Family Storytime.” All ages. Registration is not required. Howland, 6 p.m. Sept. 22.

TEEN PROGRAMS

“Game On.” Teens can play their favorite board games or DDR. Main, 3 p.m. Sept. 3.

“Teen Advisory Board.” For grades 7-12 who have an interest in helping the library develop and promote programming and resources for teens. Main, 2 p.m. Sept. 12.

“Guitar Hero Tournament for Teens.” Teens may participate or watch this tournament. Main, 5:30 p.m. Call to sign up; (330) 399-8807 ext. 400.

“Teen Central Anime.” Teens view and discuss this format. Main, 2 p.m. Sept. 26

ADULT PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS

“Antarctica.” Robert McKimmey will discuss his adventures in the coldest continent on Earth. Howland, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8.

“Book Discussion Group.” Read featured book, “Faith Matters,” by Kristie Kiernan then join a discussion. Main, 2 p.m. Sept. 10.

“Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting.” A free lecture with job-search coach Laura George based on her book “Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting.” Topics will include how to write a r sum and cover letter, where job growth is expected, and how to effectively use the Internet in a job search. Main, 10 a.m. Sept. 12.

“Saturday Book Club Presents.” Local author Paul P. Lubianetzky will discuss his novel “Homeland Security: the Beginning.” Main, 2 p.m. Sept. 12.

“Avoiding Financial Scams.” A free program about avoiding fraud, identity theft and financial scams. Howland, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15.

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

Library will be closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Take a Bow!” Fun activities as we recognize top readers from our Be Creative at Your Library Summer Reading Club. For the whole family! Austintown, Boardman, Brownlee Woods, Campbell, Canfield, East, Main Library and Struthers will have refreshments. At East, Main, Newport and West, sign up. At Main, children younger than 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21; Boardman, 7 p.m. Sept. 24; Brownlee Woods, 4 p.m. Sept. 15; Campbell, 4 p.m. Sept. 16; Canfield, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28; East, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29; Main, 7 p.m. Sept. 8; Poland, 11 a.m. Sept. 19; Springfield, 11 a.m. Sept. 26; Struthers, 4 p.m. Sept. 17.

“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 Boardman, East, Main and Newport, children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown and Boardman, 10 a.m. Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Canfield, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; East, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28; Main, 10 a.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 24; Newport, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30; Poland, 1 p.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24.

“Gotta Move Story Time.” Story time for the young and restless, ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 11 a.m. Sept. 10 and 24.

“Guess ‘N’ Go – Do You Know?” Guess the number of items in the jar. For grades K-6. Austintown, Library Hours, September.

“Kids’ Club: Clickety Clack – Don’t Talk Back!” Listen to the sounds all around us when cows type and insects click. Stories, crafts and games for grades K-3. Children younger than 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Main, 10 a.m. Sept. 23.

“Not Your Ordinary Book Club!” Play games, make a craft and discuss “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal!” Join the fun even if you haven’t read the book yet. For grades 2-5. Poland, 4 p.m. Sept. 23.

“School in a Jar.” Try to name all items in the jar. For grades 6 and below. Canfield, library hours, Sept. 14-19; Greenford, library hours, Sept. 14-17; Sebring, library hours, Sept. 14-19.

“Tales to Tails” Sign up to read to a registered therapy dog, which helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading. Grades K-6 are welcome! Bring a book of your choice. Sign up is required by calling (330) 533-5631. Canfield, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 21.

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

BABY BRILLIANT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

“Baby Brilliant: Bonding With Babies and Books.” Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (age 6-23 months) become a successful reader. Babies must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m. Sept. 10 and 24; Boardman, 10 a.m. Sept. 3; Canfield, 10 a.m. Sept. 14; Newport, 10 a.m. Sept. 25; Poland, 10 a.m. Sept. 2, 9, 12, 16, 23, 30.

“Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s.” Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Boardman, 10 a.m. Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Canfield, 10 a.m. Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; East, 10 a.m. Sept. 28; Main, 10 a.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 17; Newport, 10 a.m. Sept. 23 and 30; Poland, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24.

TEENXTREME PROGRAMS

“Danielle Scott Memorial Writing Contest.” Danielle Scott was a TeenXTreme Teen Advisory Board member whom we lost to cancer. To honor her and her love of writing, we are sponsoring the first Danielle Scott Memorial Writing Contest. This year’s category is poetry. Teens may enter one poem with a theme of their choice. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.teenxtremeonline.org/submityourwork.cfm or typed on standard 8.5-by-11-inch paper (not to exceed two pages) to any county public library Sept. 1-30. If submitting an online entry, please select the writing type (poem) and include your phone number. Entries are not returnable and must include your name, phone number, grade and school. One winner will be chosen and awarded a plaque and monetary prize. Eligible entrants must be in grades 7-12 and live in or attend school in the county. All locations, library hours, September.

“Get Your Game On!” Come play Rock Band and Wii in our meeting room. Bring a friend. For grades 7-12. Austintown, 3:30-5 p.m., Sept. 28.

“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. Newcomers welcome. For grades 7-12. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 9.

ADULT PROGRAMS

“BIC: Morningstar Database Webinar.” Morningstar Investment Research Center is a comprehensive online investing database that provides independent opinion and data on more than 30,000 stocks and mutual funds. Join us for a training session that will provide skills needed to make the most of the database. Both the database and training session are accessible for free at the Library or remotely. To register for the remote training session available via phone and Internet connection, send an e-mail to librarytraining@morningstar.com; mention the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. Or view the Webinar from Main library’s meeting room, where librarians from the Library’s Information Services department will be available to answer questions and conduct a brief tour of the Library’s Business and Investment Center. Main or remote, 4 p.m. Sept. 30.

“Community Diversity Conversation Salon: ‘Diversity — A Catalyst for Change’ With Andres Gonzalez.” Andres Gonzalez, director of diversity and community outreach at the Cleveland Clinic and keynote speaker at YSU’s 2009 Hispanic Heritage Celebration, will facilitate a discussion about how diversity can be a catalyst for change in the Greater Mahoning Valley. Community Diversity Conversation Salons, facilitated by leaders and scholars in their respective fields, are a series of brown-bag discussions regarding national, state and local issues affecting diversity. For more information, contact the library at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118, or YSU’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at (330) 941-3370. Main, noon Sept. 25.

“Community Diversity Program Series.” The cast of Flow Theater for a New Era’s “One Race, One People, One Peace” will discuss using theater as an entry point to self-discovery, dialogue and understanding. The Columbus-based group will perform the play at 7:30 p.m. the same evening at YSU’s Ford Theater in Bliss Hall; play admission is free, but tickets (limit four) will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 10 at the information desk in YSU’s Kilcawley Center. The discussion is part of the Community Diversity Program Series by the YSU Community Diversity Committee. For more information, contact the Library’s development office at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118, or YSU’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at (330) 941-3370. Main, 4 p.m. Sept. 17.

“Conversation Salon.” Special gatherings of adults ages 55 and older who 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. For more information, call the Library’s development office at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Poland, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 24.

“CSI Y’Town With Author Jude Greer.” Join fans of mystery books, movies and TV as author Jude Greer presents and discusses the writing process behind her novel “InCIRCLES.” For more information about CSI Y’Town, call the library’s development office at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29.

“Family Health and Safety Fair.” Stop by for a wide variety of health and safety information for all ages. The “Original” Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County will provide free blood-pressure screenings. Youngstown Hearing and Speech will give free hearing exams to ages 18 and older. Representatives will be available from the Mammovan, Mahoning County Sheriff’s Senior Services Program, Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc., Ohio State University Extension office and Youngstown Fire Department. There will also be current information about lead-paint poisoning, asthma, diabetes, smoking cessation and a variety of other topics. Newport, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26.

“Friends of the Library Meetings.” Friends of the Library are special volunteers who give of their time and services to support the library. To join or find out more, call (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Austintown, 10 a.m. Sept. 21; Boardman, 10 a.m. Sept. 14; Canfield, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28; East, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14; Poland, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 1.

“Friends of PLYMC General Membership Meeting.” Join us as Metro Monthly editor Mark C. Peyko discusses and signs his book, “Remembering Youngstown: Tales from the Mahoning Valley.” Austintown, 7 p.m. Sept. 16.

“Genealogy Research at the Library: An Introduction.” Genealogy librarian Barb Smith will teach a basic introduction to genealogy research involving book and computer sources. A tour of the genealogy collection is included. All are welcome. Registration is required; call (330) 744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Main, 9-11 a.m., Sept. 26.

“Hispanic Heritage Student Art Celebration and Exhibition.” Help kick off this inaugural art exhibition featuring 50 middle and high school student entries and showcasing the top three contest winners. The celebration, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 19 at the Newport Branch Library, includes singing, dancing and light refreshments. The exhibition is during Newport Branch Library hours Sept. 19-24. For more information, contact YSU’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at (330) 941-3370.

“Lunch & Learn: ‘China: A World View’ with Dr. George McCloud.” Dr. George McCloud, YSU’s vice president for university advancement, will describe some of the key forces that have shaped these lenses, as he has spent more than 20 years studying and traveling to gain a better understanding of historic and contemporary China. Bring a brown-bag lunch; coffee is provided. Main, noon-1 p.m., Sept. 8.

“‘Sojourn to the Past’ Director Visits Library.” Meet former history teacher Jeff Steinberg, who leads a 10-day program enabling high-school students to visit Southern landmarks of the civil-rights movement. “Sojourn to the Past” lets students see firsthand the destructive effects of racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination. For more information, contact Penny Wells at (330) 788-0545 or YSU’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at (330) 941-3370. Main, 7 p.m. Sept. 21.

“Women’s Book Discussion Group.” Women who enjoy reading and would like to meet others with the same interest are invited to participate in this discussion group, which focuses on a different book each month. The group is discussing “In the Time of the Butterflies” by Julia Alvarez. The bookstore is in the lower level of the Poland Library. For more information, call (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Poland, 7 p.m., Sept. 8.

BLOOD-PRESSURE SCREENINGS

“Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross.” Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 16; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 8; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 22; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 15.

“Original Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County.” East, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 1; Main, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 24; Newport, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 8.

LIBRARY FUNDRAISERS

“Springfield Fall Fest” Join us for the Springfield Library Fundraising Committee’s annual Fall Fest, which benefits the Springfield branch library. Make your way to Welker Park behind the New Middletown Municipal Building to snatch a good buy and grab something to eat! All food, craft, antique and yard-sale vendors are welcome. Information and vendor registration forms are available at the Springfield Branch Library or by calling (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Welker Park, New Middletown, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12.

Newton Falls Public Library

Library hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Registration for fall story times begins Tuesday. Programs begin Sept. 14. For more information about library hours or programs, visit the library at 204 S. Canal St., phone (330) 872-1282, or online at www.newtonfalls.org.

“Knit n’ Stitch.” Learn basic knitting skills and create a simple project for yourself, 4-5 p.m. Thursdays. Age 10 and up. Yarn and needles are provided. Please call to register.

“Baby Bugs.” Ages 6-36 months and a caregiver are welcome, 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Call to register.

“Toddler Story Time.” Ages 2 1‚Ñ2-3 years and a caregiver are welcome to join us, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Call to register.

“Story Time.” Ages 4-5 years (caregiver may attend), 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Call to register.

“Family Time.” Ages up to 6 years and their families, 6 p.m. Thursdays. Call to register.

“Library Trustees Meeting.” 6 p.m. Sept. 9.

“Magic School Bus.” 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12 for children in grades K-2. Sign up for some hands-on science experience based on the popular series of books and TV show. Registration begins September 1.

“Friends of the Library Meeting.” 6 p.m. Sept. 16.

“Bulb Exchange.” 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Register beginning Sept. 1 and bring enough bulbs to share with others.

“NFPL Book Discussion Group.” 6 p.m. Sept. 30 to discuss “Three Cups of Tea.” Copies of the book may be borrowed from the library.

“Anime Club.” 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Students under 16 years should bring a signed permission slip. Enjoy several episodes of an anime. No registration is required.