PUBLIC LIBRARIEs | April schedule

National Library Week April 12-18: “Worlds Connect at Your Library” is the theme.

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

Closed April 11 and 12 for Easter.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program.” Grades K-6. Brownlee Woods, 4-7 p.m., April 15; Campbell, 4-7 p.m., April 14; Canfield, Library hours, April 13-18; Greenford, Library hours, April 13-16; Sebring, Library hours, April 13-18; Struthers, 4-7 p.m., April 13.

“Family Fun Story Time.” All ages. Sign up. East, 11 a.m., April 4 and 6:30 p.m., April 16.

“Family Story Time: Great Garden Adventure.” Create a children’s community garden on wheels, celebrating National Garden Month. All ages, sign up. Newport, 6:30 p.m., April 29.

“Family Story Time: Let’s Speak for the Trees.” Celebrate Earth Day creating treasures from recyclable trash. All ages. Main Library, 7 p.m., April 14.

“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. Main Library, East, Newport and West, children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28; Boardman, 10 a.m., April 7; (holiday stories and a bunny craft), 14, 21, 28; Canfield, 1:30 p.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28; East, 1:30 p.m., April 13 and 27; Main, 10 a.m., April 9 (On a Bike, In a Car, On a Train), April 16 (Seeing Signs of Spring), April 23 (Puddle Jumping); Newport, 1:30 p.m., April 7 and 21; Poland, 1 p.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28; Springfield, 10:30 a.m., April 2.

“Gotta Move Story Time!” Ages 2-5. Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 11 a.m., April 9 and 23.

“Guess ‘N’ Go: Do You Know?!” Guess number of items in the jar. Grades 6 and below; Poland, Library hours, April 1-15; Springfield, Library hours, April 1-15; West, Library hours, April.

“It’s Raining … It’s Pouring.” Stories, songs and a craft, ages 2-5. Sign up. Must be accompanied by an adult. West, 1:30 p.m., April 8.

“Kids’ Club: What Did the Librarian Say?” Silly songs, stories, riddles and jokes for grades K-3. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Main, 10 a.m., April 22.

“Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family.” Wear PJs, bedtime stories, all ages. Poland, 7-7:30 p.m., April 27.

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

“Smart Money Guess ‘N’ Go: Do You Know?” Guess the count of coins in the can. Prize. Grades 6 and below. Austintown, library hours, April.

“Something Special.” Stories for ages 4-5. Sebring, 1:30 p.m., April 18.

“Spring Into April.” How much do you know about spring and April? Prizes. Boardman, library hours, April.

“Tales to Tails.” Sign up to read to a registered therapy dog. Grades K-6! Bring a book of your choice. Dogs provided by K-9’s for Compassion, registered Delta Society therapy dogs. Canfield, 6-7 p.m., April 22; Poland, 6-7:30 p.m., April 16. Sign up is required: Canfield, (330) 533-5631; Poland, (330)757-1852, ext. 105.

“Tiger Tales.” Stories and fun for all ages. Springfield, 11 a.m., April 25.

“Trim a Tree for April.” All ages. Poland, library hours, April; Springfield, library hours, April.

“Tween Scene: April Fools!” Games, make a fake-spill craft. Grades 4-6. Sign up. Main, 4-5 p.m., April 1.

BABY BRILLIANT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

“Bonding With Babies and Books.” Books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities (age 6-23 months). Must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m., April 9 and 23; Boardman, 10 a.m., April 2; Canfield, 10 a.m., April 20; East, 10:30 a.m., April 9 and 30; Newport, 10:30 a.m., April 2 and 23; Poland, 10 a.m., April 1, 4, 8, 15, 22, 29.

“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., April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Boardman, 10 a.m., April 1, 8 (holiday stories and a bunny craft), 15, 22, 29; Canfield, 10 a.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28; East, 10:30 a.m., April 13 and 27; Main, 10 a.m., April 2 (Rain Boots and Bumbershoots); Newport, 10:30 a.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28; Poland, 10 a.m., April 7, 14, 21, 28.

TEENXTREME PROGRAMS

“Pimp My Book Cart.” Turn shelving carts into customized rides. We’ll provide the paint. Finished products will stay on display. For students in grades 7-12. East, 2-6 p.m., April 20-23; Newport, 2-6 p.m., April 27-30; West, 2-6 p.m., April 6-9.

“Press Play @ Your Library: An After-Hours Gaming Party.” Multiplayer gaming frenzy. Snacks provided. Grades 7-12. Sign up. Sebring, 5:30-7 p.m., April 15.

“TAB: Teen Advisory Board.” Newcomers welcome! Grades 7-12. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., April 8.

“Teens Go Green.” Make a craft from old cereal or snack boxes. Bring your own or we’ll provide. Snacks included. Grades 7-12. Canfield, 2:30-5 p.m., April 22; Sebring, 2:30-5 p.m., April 29.

ADULT PROGRAMS

“Author Visits: Patrick Pacalo, Patricia Ringos Beach, Kim Rossi.” Book-signings, lower level. Poland, 1 p.m., April 4 (Patrick Pacalo, “Cold Warfare II: Political Terror”); April 18 (Patricia Ringos Beach, “Images of America: Struthers”); April 25; (Kim Rossi, “A Taste of Distinction: That’s Amore”).

“Business and Investment Center: Tour for Investors,” View print and electronic sources that can assist your investment decisions. Registration required; (330)744-8636, ext. 2. Main, 6:30 p.m., April 27.

“Community Diversity Program Series: Writing a Multicultural Novel.” Mary Claire Mahaney, “Osaka Heat,” set outside our country’s familiar borders. For more information, (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Newport, 6:30 p.m., April 8.

“CSI Y’Town with author Michael Swiger.” “Lethal Objection.” (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Poland, 6:30 p.m., April 28.

“Friends of the Library Meetings.” To join or find out more, (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. Austintown, 10 a.m., April 20 (Book Discussion – “Desperately Seeking Humor: Incredible and Satirical Tales of a Substitute Teacher,” Virginia Minick of Jefferson); Boardman, 10 a.m., April 13 (“Baroque Music” by Dr. Ron Gould at St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; Poland, 9:30 a.m., April 7.

“Grant Center: Grant-Seeking Basics With an Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online.” Geared to beginners, provides instruction in foundation research and identifying potential funders. Includes a tour of the Grant Center and an introduction to the Foundation Center’s Web site, the Foundation Directory Online. Registration is required: (330) 744-8636, ext. 2. Main, 6:30 p.m., April 22.

“Grant Center: Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online.” Hour-long, hands-on introduction to the Foundation Center’s Web subscription database. Create customized searches targeting lists of foundations matching your organization’s funding needs, search grants made by top funders. Registration is required; (330) 744-8636, ext. 2. Main, 6:30 p.m., April 29.

“Lunch and Learn: The Zoot Suit Riots by YSU’s Dr. Meahera Gerardo.” In 1943, during World War II, Los Angeles experienced a 10-day race riot, recreating the events and examining motives that led to them. Brown-bag lunch, coffee provided. Main, noon-1 p.m., April 14.

“One-on-One Computer Instruction for Beginners.” 30-minute, one-on-one, basic computer instruction by appointment only. East (330) 744-2790, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., April 14; Newport (330) 747-6424, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., April 15 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., April 17 and 18.

“Smart Money and Community Legal Aid Services: Financial Information and Legal Education.” Free information to take control of your future. Topics: credit, debt and bankruptcy; driver’s license suspension; expungements and identity theft. Registration is required; (330) 747-6424. Newport, 5:30-7:30 p.m., April 21.

FREE TAX HELP

“Tax Counseling for the Elderly.” Free tax help to age 60 and older. AARP will offer the Tax-Aide counseling program. Trained and certified volunteers to assist taxpayers. Taxpayers with significant self-employment income, capital gains or complex transactions should seek the counsel of a professional tax preparer. Call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule appointments, which are required. Austintown, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 1, 8, 15 (330) 793-0579; Boardman, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 7 and 14 (330) 726-2492; Canfield, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 1, 8, 15 (330) 533-8420; Struthers, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 7 and 14 (330) 726-2492; Columbiana County Office on Aging, Salem, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 2, 7, 9, 14 (330) 332-1163; Youngstown Senior Citizen Center, Youngstown, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 3, 6, 10, 13 (330) 744-5071.

“Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.” Free tax help to low- to moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Schedule appointments at YSU Williamson College of Business Administration, Youngstown, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., April 4, (330) 941-2507.

BLOOD DRIVE

“Blood Drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross.” Poland, 2-7 p.m., April 8.

BLOOD-PRESSURE SCREENINGS

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

“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the original Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co.” East, 10:30-11:30 a.m., April 7; Main, 10 a.m.-noon, April 23; Newport, 10:30-11:30 a.m., April 14; West, 10:30-11:30 a.m., April 21.

FUNDRAISER

“Annual Spring Tea Fundraiser.” Poland meeting room. Piano music by Diane Yazvac and a presentation on Corrie ten Boom by Cheryl Buxamusa. Treats and tea. Bring your treasured teacup, wear your best hat and gloves. Raffle. Cost $20 per person, Springfield Branch and the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. For reservations, (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. 1-4 p.m., April 26

SPECIAL EVENT

“Plant the Seed to Read Children’s Book Fair.” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4, Mill Creek MetroParks’ Fellows Riverside Gardens. Special guest is children’s book illustrator Tim Bowers. Visit from The Magic School Bus and Ms. Frizzle, as well as Word Girl, Sid the Science Kid, YSU’s Pete the Penguin and the Library’s Ready-to-Read Raccoon! Families can enjoy guest authors, storytellers, puppets, science experiments, painting demonstrations and other activities. Snacks. Admission is free. Strollers are not permitted indoors.

MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, NILES

Call (330) 652-1704 for reservations or for more information unless another number is provided. Closed April 12 for Easter.

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

“Friends of the Library Preview Book Sale.” April 16. 5-7 p.m. Friends Members only; memberships are sold at the door. McKinley Memorial Auditorium.

“Friends of the Library Book Sale.” April 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 19, 1-4 p.m. Open to the public. McKinley Memorial Auditorium.

ADULT ACTIVITIES

“Take a Break: R sum First Aid.” April 1, 1-2 p.m. Free. Deborah Miller from Manpower in Howland will review r sum dos and don’ts. Bring your lunch or a light snack. McKinley Birthplace Home. Registration is requested but not required, ext. 212.

“Decoding da Vinci’s Last Supper.” April 4. 2-3 p.m. Jesse Bryant Wilder, PowerPoint presentation. Free. Registration requested. Age 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Clayman Community Room in the McKinley Birthplace Home, ext. 212.

“Create Your Family Tree.” April 18. 11 a.m.-noon. Luellen, MML’s reference librarian, will review the tools needed. Registration is requested. Clayman Community Room in the McKinley Birthplace Home, ext. 212.

BOOK CLUBS

“Book Chat Book Club.” April 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Group discussion, “The Pig Did It” by Joseph Caldwell, 18 and older. Clayman Community Room in the McKinley Birthplace Home. Call for details and to register, ext. 210.

“Romance Readers’ Book Club.” April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. discussion group for 18 and older. Clayman Community Room in the McKinley Birthplace Home. Call for details and to register, ext. 205.

ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS

“TNT Thursdays.” April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. After-school program for all school-age children. Bring your laptop, finish your homework, play Wii, or socialize! McKinley Memorial Auditorium. No registration required. Call for details, ext. 214.

“MMLTeen Anim Club.” April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Club for ages 12- 17 interested in watching and discussing anim , and suggesting new anim titles. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. No registration required. Call for details, ext. 214.

“Polish Up Your Term Paper.” April 25. 1-2:30 p.m. Microsoft Word computer class, book reports and term papers. Registration required and limited to age12- 17. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab, ext. 214.

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

“Story Time.” April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10:30-11 a.m. and 6:30-7 p.m. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Stories, songs, and activity. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Registration is not required, ext. 214.

“1-2-3 Look at Me Baby Time.” April 11 and 25. 10-10:30 am. Age 6–24 months and their caregivers. Books and music. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Registration is not required, ext. 214.

“1-2-3 Look at Me Toddler Time.” April 11 and 25, 10:30-11 a.m. Age 2–3 and caregivers. Stories, fingerplays, movement, and other activities. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Registration is not required, ext. 214.

“Monday Mania.” April 13, 10:30-11 a.m. Preschool-5th grade. McKinley Memorial Auditorium. Registration required, ext. 214.

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS

“Beginning Internet.” April 14, 10 a.m-noon. Learn how to use the Internet. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call for more information and to register, ext. 212.

“Basic Computers.” April 18, 9-11 a.m. Learn 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 Internet.” April 28, 3-5 p.m. Learn to use different search engines, databases, and more. McKinley Birthplace Home Computer Lab. Call for more information and to register, ext. 212.

MCKINLEY HOME HOURS and TOURS

McKinley Birthplace Home and Research Center. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4 and May 2. If you would like to tour the McKinley Home when it is not open, please visit the McKinley Memorial Library during regular library hours. A staff member will be glad to give you a tour of the McKinley Home. Tours will not given at 4:30 p.m or after. If you belong to an organizational group that would like a tour of the McKinley Home, McKinley Museum, and/or the Library, please call, ext. 202 to schedule a tour.

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. Closed April 12 for Easter.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Music and Movement.” A 30-minute program of rhymes, movement with streamers and scarves, and use of rhythm instruments, ages 19-35 months with a caregiver. ext. 401; call to sign up. Main, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.

“Family Story Time.” All ages and families. Liberty, 6 p.m., April 1, 8, 15, and 22.

“Preschool Story Time.” Themed stories and a craft for ages 3-5. Lordstown, 6 p.m., April 13; Brookfield, 1 p.m., April 7, 14, and 21; Cortland, 1:30 p.m., April 1, 8, 15, and 22; Howland, 10:30 a.m., April 3, 10, 17, and 24.

“Library League.” An “adventures in reading” program for grades K-4. Howland, 3:15 p.m., April 3.

“Bookmarkers Movie Day.” All ages, film based on the book “The Wizard of Oz,” by L. Frank Baum. Liberty, 1 p.m., April 4.

“Lunch Bunch Book Discussion Group.” Ages 9-12, lively talk and activities about great kids’ books. Borrow and read the book “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” by Judy Blume before the program. Bring a lunch and snacks will be provided, ext. 401; call to sign up. Main, 11:30 a.m., April 4.

“Books & Beyond.” Special themed activities for grades K-4. (330) 824-2094; call to sign up. Lordstown, 5 p.m., April 6 and 20.

“Preschool Story Time.” Ages 3-5 highlights early literacy skills, music, and a craft. Main, 1 p.m., April 7, 14, 21, and 28.

“Evening Story Time.” Ages 2-5 highlights early literacy skills. Main, 6:30 p.m., April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

“Baby Time.” Rhymes, songs, stories, and play for ages 6-18 months with a caregiver, ext. 401; call to sign up. Main, 11 a.m., April 10 and 24.

“Toddler Tales.” Story time for ages 24-35 months. (330) 856-2011 ext. 106; call to sign up. Howland, 9:45 a.m. and also 11 a.m., April 14, 21, and 28.

TEEN PROGRAMS

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

“Teen Advisory Board.” For Trumbull County teens grades 7-12 who have an interest in helping the library develop and promote programming and resources for teens. Main, 3 p.m., April 11.

“Open Mic Night.” Teens invited to recite a poem, read a story, or tell a joke! Main, 5:30-7:30 p.m., April 13.

“Teen Central Anim Club.” Teens view and discuss this format. Main, 3 p.m., April 25.

ADULT PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS

“Using the Local History & Genealogy Center.” 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, April 6.

“Book Discussion.” “Wait Till Next Year,” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Main, 2 p.m., April 9.

“Resurrection of an Era: Dramas of the Golden Age of Television.” Author Larry Gianakos talks about classic television dramas. Main, 6:30 p.m., April 16.

“A Titanic Adventure.” Displays and memorabilia of local Titanic historian Frank Rendes. Main, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. display; lecture at 2 p.m., April 18.

“New Release Movie Night.” Watch a movie on the day it is released to DVD. Liberty, 5 p.m., April 21.

“Rain Gardens.” Learn how to deal with storm-water runoff and create your own rain garden. Howland, 6:30 p.m., April 21.

“National Library Week Open Houses.” Brookfield, 2-5 p.m., April 16; Cortland, 3-5 p.m., April 13; Howland, 5-7 p.m., April 15; Liberty, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 14; Lordstown, 5-7 p.m., April 13; Main, 5-7 p.m., April 16.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

“Concord Care Center of Cortland and Hartford.” Brookfield, 10 a.m.-noon, April 7; Main, 10-11 a.m., April 13; Howland, 10-11 a.m., April 2; and Cortland, 10-11 a.m., April 9.

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

Newton Falls Public Library

Need an e-mail address to apply for jobs online? Want to learn how to attach r sum s or digital photos to your e-mail? Computer Tutor available at your convenience! Call (330) 872-1282 and ask for Elizabeth to schedule your session today. Closed April 12 for Easter. Local History Room closed all day April 3, and open April 4 and 5.

“Toddler Time.” Ages 2 - 3 and their caregivers. Rhymes, short picture books, music and movement, 10 a.m., April 1.

“Story Time.” Ages 4-5 and their caregivers. Read together, learn new songs and create crafts, 11 a.m. April 1.

“Knit & Stitch.” Learn basic knitting skills and create a simple project. Yarn and needles provided. Ages 10 and up. Call to register. April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Library Trustees Meeting. 6 p.m. April 8 at the library.

“Story Book Park.” Ages 3-8 and their families, games and crafts of favorite storybook characters. 1 to 7 p.m. April 7. No registration is required.

“Wii.” Ages 10 and up play informal games April 9. No registration is required, walk-ins welcome.

“Library Sprouts.” Ages 4-12, gardening program, plant seeds in pots to take home, 6 p.m. April 14. Registration begins April 1.

“Friends of the Library meeting.” 7 p.m. April 15 in the meeting room at the Library.

“Brew Basket Book Club.” At the Brew Basket on Broad Street. “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,” by Mary Ann Shaffer will be discussed. 10 a.m. April 16.

“Earth Day Family Program.” Enjoy stories and activities about our natural world, 7 p.m. April 22. No registration required.

“Anim Club.” 2 to 4 p.m. April 25.

“Book Discussion Group.” “How Doctors Think,” by Dr. Jerome Groopman. Copies may be borrowed from the library, 6:30 p.m. April 29.

“Get Back to Work.” Computer skills training courses. Call to register.

“Learning Express Library.” Offers students and adults 24/7 access to skill-building in math, reading and writing as well as practice for SAT, GED, US citizenship, civil service tests and more. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 2; 10 a.m. April 3; 5:30 p.m. April 16.

“Ohio Career Information System (OCIS).” Learn to use the OCIS database for help in determining career goals, coursework, and educational institutions offering programs of study, plus resume help and job search information. 5:30 p.m. April 23; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 24.

Yahoo! E-Mail Basics. Get a Yahoo! E-mail address and learn how to use it! 10 a.m April 16 and 23.

Creating Your R sum . Create and save a digital r sum you can edit and e-mail. Participants must bring a disc or flash drive. Flash drives will be available for $5. 11 a.m. April 16.

Job Hunting Overview. Overview of library resources and Web sites to use to update, post and create r sum s and search for jobs online. 11 a.m. April 23.

Basic Photo Sharing. Learn to share photos online using popular photo sharing Web sites, 10 a.m. April 17 and 6 p.m. April 21.

Intro to Microsoft Office 2007. Covers the basic interface for Microsoft Office 2007, 2 and 5:30 p.m. April 20.

Basic Microsoft Excel 2007. Covers basic features of Excel in Microsoft Office 2007, 2 and 5:30 p.m. April 13.