DECEMBER PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s Business and Investment Center is celebrating 85 years of serving the business community during the week of Dec. 7-12. During that week, the public and business community are invited to visit the center, tour and learn more about business resources. Specialized services to the area’s business community began in 1924 when Main Library’s Reference Department offered what was then termed “technical services” to this community. The Business and Investment Center provides information on business start-up, management issues, demographic data, sources of products and services, marketing strategies and the all-important expansion of your customer base. The public and business community are invited to visit the Business and Investment Center the week of Dec. 7 for an individual tour, a tour for business staff, or a tour for stock clubs. Call Hannah Moses (330) 744-8636, ext. 157, or Michele Mellor (330) 744-8636, ext. 159, to schedule.

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

Baby Brilliant

“Bonding With Babies and Books.” Age 6-23 months. Join for 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. East, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; Poland, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 16, 23, 30; Boardman, 10 a.m. Thursday; Austintown, 10 a.m. Dec. 10; Poland, 10 a.m. Dec. 12; Canfield, 10 a.m. Dec. 14; Newport, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17.

“Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s.” For age 2-3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 16, 23* (*Holiday Program); Boardman, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 16, 23*, 30; Canfield, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 15, 22*, 29; East, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7; Main, 10 a.m. Thursday; Newport, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday ,Dec. 8, 15, 22; Poland, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 17*.

Children’s Programs

“Fun Time for 4s and 5s.” Join for 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, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 15, 22* (*Holiday Program); Boardman, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 15, 22*, 29; Canfield, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 15, 22*, 29; East, 1 p.m. Dec. 7; Main, 10 a.m. Dec. 10; Newport, 1 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 22; Poland, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 17*.

“Light Up the Season.” Discover ways to help your child, age 4-5, listen to the sounds of language. Main, 10 a.m. Dec. 17.

“Gotta Move Story Time.” An active story time for the young and restless. Age 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 11 a.m. Dec. 10.

“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. Readers of all levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a book of your choice. Dogs are provided by K-9s for Compassion, registered Delta Society therapy dogs. Sign-up is required by calling (330) 533-5631. Canfield, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21.

“Kids’ Club: It’s the Holiday Season.” Celebrate the holidays with stories, crafts and a snack. For grades K-3. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Main, 4 p.m. Dec. 16.

“Tween Scene: Chill at the Library.” Sip cocoa while watching movie clips about Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, photographer of snowflakes and more. Kids in grades 4-6 sign up now. Refreshments. Main, 4 p.m. Wednesday.

“Make-and-Take It Holiday Craft Program.” Grades 6 and below. During library hours. Austintown, Month of December; Brownlee Woods, Dec. 15; Campbell, Dec. 14; Canfield, Dec. 14-19; East, Dec. 7-12; Greenford, Dec. 15-17; Newport, Dec. 8-12; Sebring, Dec. 15-19; Struthers, Dec. 17; West, Dec. 7-12.

“Gingerbread Man holiday party.” Enjoy stories, play games and create your own edible gingerbread man. Children of all ages sign up now. Children under 7 years must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments served. East, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16; Newport, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 23; West, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10.

“Pajamarama.” Put on your PJs, bring out the whole family and listen to holiday stories. For children of all ages. Austintown, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21.

“Trim a Tree for December.” Decorate an ornament for our all-seasons tree. For children of all ages. During library hours. Austintown, Boardman, Poland, Springfield, all month.

“Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” Listen to holiday stories and make a keepsake ornament. Children of all ages sign up now. Preschoolers must attend with an adult. Boardman, 7 p.m. Dec. 17.

“Family Story Time: This Little Light of Mine.” Explore the sights and sounds of the season. All ages. Refreshments. Main, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8.

“Not Your Ordinary Book Club.” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” by Tim Burton. Play games, make a craft and more. Join the fun even if you haven’t read the book. For kids in grades 2-5. Poland, 4 p.m. Dec. 16.

“Tiger Tales: Favorite Stories and Fun.” Holiday stories and more fun for children of all ages. Springfield, 11 a.m. Dec. 19.

“Family Fun Flick.” Take a break from your holiday shopping and watch a Christmas movie at the library. Fun for the whole family. Newport, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 19.

Teen Programs

“Teen Advisory Board Meeting.” Teens in grades 7- 12: Want to meet new people? Have ideas for future teen events and programs? Need service credits? Like free snacks? Newcomers are always welcome. Boardman, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

“It’s a Holly Jolly Movie Crossword Puzzle.” If you can correctly fill in the puzzle, you could win a prize. Library hours. Canfield and Sebring, all month.

Adult Programs

“Movie Night at the Library.” Get in the holiday mood with a classic Christmas musical. East, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14; Newport, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10.

“Open Poetry Reading.” Sponsored by the Pig Iron Literary & Art Works, Inc. Newport, 6 p.m. Dec. 8.

“Friends of the Library Meetings.” Austintown, 10 a.m. Dec. 21, Austintown Fitch Choir under the direction of Kay Williams; Boardman, 10 a.m. Dec. 14, Christmas Program with Dan Kalosky; East, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7, distribute gloves and hats to children; Poland, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, program with Thomas Gent, vocalist and musician.

“Blood Drive.” By the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross, proudly serving the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital. Poland, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 9.

“Blood Pressure Screenings by the Mahoning Chapter, American Red Cross.” Austintown, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 16; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 7; Poland, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 22; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 15.

“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the ‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County.” East, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday; Newport, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 8; Main, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 17.

Fundraisers

“Breakfast with Santa.” Join the Springfield Library Fundraising Committee for Breakfast with Santa at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Proceeds benefit the Springfield Branch. Adults: $5; children under age 5, $3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For Information or tickets, call the Development Office at (330) 744-8636, ext. 118. St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 12.

“Gift Wrap Fundraisers at Barnes & Noble.” Barnes & Noble, East Library Friends, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 21; Barnes & Noble, Teen Advisory Board (TAB), 6-9 p.m. Dec. 18.

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.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

“Tuesday Night Movie.” Film rated G; 88 minutes. Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road., Youngstown. Call (330) 759-2589 for more information. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

“Preschool Storytime.” Features stories and a craft related to a weekly theme. For children age 3 to 5. Registration is not required. Main, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 1 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 8; and 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 10. Brookfield Branch, 7032 Grove St., 1 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 8. Howland, 9095 East Market St., 6 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 8; and 11 a.m. Friday and Dec. 11. Liberty, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, 11 a.m. Wednesday and Dec. 9. Cortland, 212 North High St., 1 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 9; Lordstown Branch, 1471 Salt Springs Road, 1 p.m. Dec. 7.

“The WOW Club.” Warren Library on Wednesdays is a new two-part program for school-age children 6 to 12 years old. “Stories and Stuff” features stories and creative projects and will be on the first Wednesday of each month. “Booked on Wednesdays” will be on the third Wednesday of each month. Each month will feature a different popular book genre and fun activities. Registration is required for each program by calling (330) 399-8807, ext. 401. Main, 4 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 16.

“Babytime.” For infants age 6 to 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays and simple songs. Main, 11 a.m. Friday. Registration is required; Howland Branch, 9095 East Market St. Registration is required by calling (330) 856-2011, ext. 106. 11 a.m. Dec. 12.

“Library League.” This “adventures in reading” program brings books to life. For children in kindergarten to fourth grade. Registration is not required. Howland, 3:30 p.m. Friday and Dec. 18.

“Tween Craft Time.” A theme-based craft program especially for children age 6 to 12 years old. Howland, 2 p.m. Saturday. Registration is required by calling (330) 856-2011.

“Holiday Craft-O-Rama.” Drop in any time between 1 and 3 p.m. to make holiday-themed crafts. For elementary-age children. Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd., Youngstown. Call (330) 759-2589 for more information. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.

“Got Game?” Play an assortment of games (“High School Musical: Sing It!,” “Naked Brothers Band,” and more). Have a handheld gaming system like PSP or Gameboy? Bring it with you. Kids in grades three to six are invited to drop in any time between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Liberty Branch. Call (330) 759-2589 for more information. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10.

“Family Movie Time.” In the meeting room at the library. Film rated PG; 88 minutes. Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, (330) 759-2589 for more information, 6 p.m. Dec. 17; Liberty, film rated G, 82 minutes. Call (330) 759-2589 for more information. 1 p.m. Dec. 19; Howland, film rated PG, 96 minutes, 6 p.m. Dec. 29; Liberty, film rated G, 78 minutes, (330) 759-2589 for more information, 1 p.m. Dec. 29.

TEEN PROGRAMS

“Game On @ Your Library.” Teens can play their favorite board games or DDR at the library. Main, 3 p.m. Thursday.

“Teen Central Anime.” Opportunity for teens to view and discuss this increasingly popular format. At Main, 3 p.m. Dec. 10.

ADULT PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

“The Vocal Alliance.” Performs a selection of holiday favorites. Refreshments provided. Howland, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

“Tuesday Night Movie.” Meeting room at the library. Film rated PG-13, 124 minutes, Liberty, (330) 759-2589 for more information, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8; Liberty, film not rated, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15; Liberty, watch a classic 1954 holiday movie, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 22.

“Book Discussion Group.” Read this month’s featured book, “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” by Michael Pollan; then join in a discussion of the novel led by a reference librarian. Main, 2 p.m. Dec. 10.

“Movie Matinee.” Meeting room at the library, film rated PG-13, 153 minutes. Liberty, (330) 759-2589 for more information, 1 p.m. Dec. 12.

LIBRARY CLOSINGS

Closed, Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1. All library locations will close at 6 p.m. Dec. 31.