Sunday, January 25, 2009
Public library of Youngstown and Mahoning CountY
Children’s Programs Celebrating Black History Month
“Family Story Time: Jazz It Up.” Stories, games and music. All ages. Main, 7 p.m. Feb. 10.
“Star-Studded Tribute.” Match black American entertainer’s name to a photo for a chance to win a prize. Grades 4-6. East, Feb. 16-28; Newport, Feb. 16-28; West, Feb. 16-28.
Children’s Programs Celebrating Valentine’s Day
“Create a Valentine Treat.” All ages. Boardman, 9 a.m.-noon, Feb. 14.
“Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program.” Grades K-6. Brownlee Woods, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 11; Campbell, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 10; Struthers, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 9.
“Fun Time for 4s and 5s.” Books, songs, rhymes, finger plays to help child (age 4-5) become a successful reader. Austintown, 10 a.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Boardman, 10 a.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Canfield, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 (Valentine Program), 17, 24; Main, 10 a.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26; Poland, 1 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Springfield, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 5.
“Guess ’N’ Go — Do You Know?” Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins. Grades K-6. Austintown, all month; Poland, Feb. 1-15; Springfield, Feb. 1-15.
“Love Is in the Air.” Valentine puzzles, prizes. Grades 6 and below. Greenford, Feb. 9-12.
“Something Special.” Valentine stories for ages 4-5. Sebring, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14.
“Will You Be My Valentine?” Make a Valentine card holder. All ages. Canfield and Sebring, Feb. 14.
“Won’t You Please Be My Valentine?” Stories, songs, craft for ages 2-5. Must be with an adult. Sign up. West, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4.
Children’s Programs
“Celebrate the Arts.” Reception for seventh annual show, featuring art of Boardman-area K-6 pupils. Musical by Team Two Signing Choir. Refreshments. The artwork will be on display Feb. 9-16. Reception, Boardman, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 9.
“Gotta Move Story Time.” For ages 2-5. Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 11 a.m. Feb. 12, 26.
“Imagine With Us: Stories and Art at the Butler Institute of American Art.” Open to families of children ages 12 and younger. The Butler Institute of American Art, 1:30-3 p.m. Feb. 15.
“Kids’ Club: Seeing Red – Loving and Hating.” Stories, crafts and games. Grades K-3. Younger than 7 must be with an adult. Main, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 25.
“Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family.” Bedtime stories. For all ages. Poland, 7-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
“Pajamarama!” Stories and games for all ages. Must be with an adult. Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16.
“Tales to Tails.” Read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Grades K-6. Each session is 20 minutes. Bring a book. Dogs from by K-9’s for Compassion. Sign up is required; call (330) 757-1852, ext. 105. Poland, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19.
“Tiger Tales: Favorite Stories and Fun.” Stories and more for all ages. Springfield, 11 a.m. Feb. 28.
“Trim a Tree for February.” Decorate an ornament for our all-seasons tree. All ages. Poland and Springfield, all month.
“Tween Scene: George Washington’s (Wooden) Teeth.” Stories, games, a craft for grades 4-6. Refreshments. Main, 4 p.m. Feb. 4.
Baby Brilliant Programs for Children
“Babies, Children and Books.” Books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Must be accompanied by an adult. For age 6-23 months: Austintown, 10 a.m. Feb. 12 & 26; Boardman, 10 a.m. Feb. 5; Canfield, 10 a.m. Feb. 16; Poland, 10 a.m. Feb. 4, 11, 14, 18, 25. For ages 2-3: Austintown, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Boardman, 10 a.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Canfield, 10 a.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Main, 10 a.m. Feb. 5; Poland, 10 a.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24.
TeenXTreme Programs
“Candy Heart Contest.” Make your own virtual candy heart and be eligible to win a sweet treat! For grades 7-12. Boardman, Feb. 1-14.
“Celebrity Guess-Who.” Whoever correctly guesses the most celebrities wins a prize! Grades 7-12. Brownlee Woods, Campbell and Struthers, all month.
“Going to the YSU English Festival?” Learn about joining the Library’s English Festival Wiki and post your comments online. Snacks! For grades 7-12. Austintown, 6 p.m. Feb. 12.
“Hemp Bracelets.” For grades 7-12. Austintown, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9.
“My Bloody Valentine.” Quiz about the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. For grades 7-12. Main, Feb. 2-12.
“Presidential Portrait Puzzle.” Celebrate Presidents Day all month! Match presidents to their official White House portraits to try for a prize! For grades 7-12. Canfield and Sebring.
“TAB: Teen Advisory Board.” Check out the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board) the first Wednesday of the month. For grades 7-12. Boardman, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4.
Adult Programs
“Business & Investment Center: Business Databases @ PLYMC/24-7.” Demonstration of databases available via home/remote access from the library’s Web site. Register by calling (330) 744-8636; press “2” at the prompt. Main, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
“Business & Investment Center: Tour for Entrepreneurs.” Learn how the library can help your business grow by viewing print and electronic sources. To register, call (330) 744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt. Main, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 9.
“Community Diversity Program Series: The Langston Hughes Poet Society.” The Pittsburgh group will present “Black Tie Poetry – Reading and Remembering Langston Hughes.” For more information, call (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. East, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24; Newport, 4 p.m. Feb. 24.
“Grant Center: Proposal Writing Basics.” For new proposal writers or those requiring a refresher. Register by calling (330) 744-8636; press “2” at the prompt. Main, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12.
“Worker Portraits: Faces of Strength.” The stories of a dozen area workers, from a bus driver to a schoolteacher, factory workers to retail clerks. Related discussion at Main, 7 p.m. Feb. 5.
“What’s Your Working Story?” Share your stories of working life at one of two worker stories sessions. Main, 7 p.m. Feb. 11; Main Library, 1 p.m. Feb. 28.
Blood-Pressure Screenings
“Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross.” Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 18; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. Feb. 2; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 24; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 17.
“‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co.” East, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 3; Main, 10 a.m.-Noon, Feb. 26; Newport, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 10; West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 17.
Closing
The main library will be closed Feb. 13 for Literary Society meeting.
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY
For more information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
“Preschool Story Time.” Weekly themed story time for ages 3-5. Main, 1 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24.
“Toddler Tales.” Story time for ages 24-35 months. Call (330) 856-2011, ext. 106, to sign up. Howland, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Feb. 3 and 10.
“Preschool Story Time.” “Grab Your Mittens & Hats” stories and craft for ages 3-5. Lordstown, 6 p.m. Feb. 2; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Feb. 3; Cortland, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4; Howland, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6.
“Family Story Time.” For children of all ages and their families. Liberty, 6 p.m. Feb. 4 and 11.
“Evening Story Time.” Themed story time for ages 2-5. Main, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5, 12 and 19.
“Library League.” Adventures in reading for grades K-4. Howland, 3:15 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27.
“Books & Beyond.” Adventures in reading for grades K-4. Call (330) 824-2094 to sign up. Lordstown, 5 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23.
“We the People.” In recognition of Black History Month, storyteller and motivational speaker Janice Chappell will speak to children ages 6-12. Main, 11 a.m. Feb. 7; Liberty, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 7; Howland, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14.
“Preschool Story Time.” “Hugs & Kisses” themed stories and a craft for ages 3-5. Brookfield, 1 p.m. Feb. 10; Cortland, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11; Howland, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13.
“Baby Time.” Rhymes and songs for babies ages 6-18 months. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401, to sign up. Main, 11 a.m. Feb. 13 and 27.
“Music and Movement.” Music, songs and activities for ages 19-35 months and parent or caregiver. (330) 399-8807 ext. 401; call to sign up. Main, 10 and 11 a.m. Feb. 18 and 25.
“Lunch Bunch Book Discussion Group.” For ages 8-12. Discuss “Lincoln: A Photobiography,” by Russell Freedman. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 401, to sign up. Main, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21.
“Family Movie Night.” Movie about a cartoon princess who becomes human (rated PG). Liberty, 6 p.m. Feb. 25.
“The Ugly Duckling.” Ages 3-8 make their own puppet characters, then perform the fairy tale. Main, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
TEEN PROGRAMS
“Game On for Teens.” Board games, DDR and more. Main, 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 5.
“Love Stinks Chocolate Fest.” Grades 7-12; candy-making, games, prizes and lots of chocolate! Main, 6 p.m. Feb. 9.
“Teen Advisory Board.” For 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. Feb. 14.
“Teen Central Anime Club.” View and discuss this increasingly popular format. Main, 3 p.m. Feb. 28.
ADULT PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS
“Ohio History Database Class.” Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400, to sign up. Main, 6 p.m. Feb. 10.
“Book Discussion.” “Great Expectations,” by Charles Dickens. Main, 2 p.m. Feb. 12.
“A Portrait of Lincoln.” Trumbull County historian Wendell Lauth presents program on the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Main, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12.
“Catalog Class.” Find items using the library’s catalog. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 400, to sign up. Main, 6 p.m. Feb. 24.
“New Release Movie Nights.” Watch a movie on the day it is released to DVD. Liberty, 5 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
“Concord Care Center of Hartford.” Brookfield, 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 3; Main, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 9; Howland, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 5; Cortland, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 12.
“Liberty EMTs.” Liberty, 10-10:30 a.m. Feb. 23.
LIBRARY HOURS
“Library Closings.” All Warren-Trumbull County Public Library facilities and services will be closed Feb. 16 for Presidents Day.
MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
For details, call (330) 652-1704 and the extension noted by each item.
ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS
“Take a Break: Library Lovers Month.” Feb. 4. 1-2 p.m. Free. Bring your lunch or a light snack. Learn how new books are selected for the library and check out the latest additions. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Registration is requested but not required. Ext. 212.
“Meet Abe Lincoln.” Feb. 7. 2-3 p.m. Gerald Payn will portray President Lincoln. Free. Registration requested. Children 11 and under must be with an adult. Clayman Community Room at the McKinley Birthplace Home. Ext. 212.
BOOK CLUBS
“Book Chat Book Club.” Feb. 4. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Group discussion about “The Secret of Lost Things” by Sheridan Hay, for 18 and older. Community room. Register at ext. 210.
“Romance Readers’ Book Club.” Feb. 19. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Romance book discussion group for those 18 and older. Community room. Register at ext. 205.
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
“StoryTime.” Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24. 10:30-11 a.m. and 6:30-7 p.m.. Program. for ages 4 and 5 and their caregivers featuring stories, songs and an activity. Auditorium. Registration is not required; call for details, ext. 214.
“1-2-3 Look at Me BabyTime.” Feb. 14 and 28. 10-10:30 a.m. for 6–24 months old and caregivers, 10:30-11 a.m. for 2- to 3-year-olds. Featuring rhymes, rattling and shaking as books and music. Auditorium. No registration, ext. 214.
“Valentines to Seniors.” Feb. 13. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Feb. 14. 9 a.m.-noon. Make a Valentine for an area senior citizen. Supplies will be provided. Children’s Room. No registration, ext. 214.
“Kids are Library Lovers, Too!” Feb. 28. 1-1:45 p.m. For preschool-fifth grade. Auditorium. Register at ext. 214.
ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS
“MMLTeen Anime Club.” Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. 6:30-7:30 p.m.. Club for 13- to 17-year-old kids interested in anime. Auditorium. No registration, ext. 214.
“TNT Thursdays.” Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. 2:30-4:30 p.m.. After-school program for all school-age children. Bring your laptop, finish your homework, play Wii, or just socialize. Auditorium. No registration, ext. 214.
“RuneScape @ the Library.” Feb. 11 and 25. 3:30-5 p.m.. Sessions open to the first eight 12- to 17-year-olds who are ready to play one of the most popular online RPGs (doors open at 3:25 p.m.). McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call ext. 214.
“Teen Anti-Valentine’s Day Party.” Feb. 14. 12-2 p.m. Open to all ages 13-17 who want to join us for fun, laughs, music and a chance to win prizes. Free. Auditorium. No registration, ext. 214.
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS
“Beginning Internet.” Feb. 5. 3-5 p.m. Computer lab. Register at ext. 212.
“Basic Computers.” Feb. 12. 10 a.m.-noon. Computer lab. Register at ext. 212.
“Beginning Microsoft Excel.” Feb. 17. 1-3 p.m. Computer lab. Register at ext. 212.
“Intermediate Internet.” Feb. 26. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn how to make detailed searches and use different databases. Computer lab. Register at ext. 212.
SPECIAL NOTE
McKinley Memorial Library and McKinley Memorial Museum will be open on Presidents Day, Feb. 16.