PUBLIC LIBRARIES | May schedule

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

BABY BRILLIANT

Bonding With Babies and Books, 6-23 months: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m., May 13 and 27; Boardman, 10 a.m. Thursday; Canfield, 10 a.m., May 10; Poland, 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 19, 26; Poland, 10 a.m., May 15.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 19, 26; Boardman, 10 a.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26; Canfield, 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 18, 25; Main, 10 a.m. Thursday and May 20; Newport, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 18, 25; Poland, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 20, 27.

Fun Time for 4s and 5s: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 18, 25; Boardman, 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 18, 25; Canfield, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 18, 25; main, 10 a.m. May 13, 27; Poland, 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 20, 27.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Celebrate Children’s Book Week: Recommend your favorite book. Then we’ll post your suggestion on our display. For children of all ages. Canfield, May 10-15; Sebring, May 11-15; Greenford, May 11-13.

Family Story Time: Join us for a tribute to Margaret Wise Brown on her 100th birthday. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For children of all ages. Main, 6:30 p.m. May 11.

Gotta Move Storytime: An active story time for the young and restless. Ages 2-5. Austintown, 11 a.m., May 13 and 27.

Homework Help @ Your Library: Students in grades K-6 can get help from Youngstown teachers at Newport and East branch libraries: East, 4-6 p.m., Mon., Tue. and Wed.; Newport, 4:15-6:15 p.m., Tue., Wed., and Thu.

Mother May I?: See how many questions you can answer about people and events in May. All entries will receive a prize. For school-age children. Newport, Brownlee, East, library hours.

Mom’s the Word: Celebrate Mom’s special day by bringing her and the family for stories, a game and a Mother’s Day craft. Refreshments. For children of all ages. Newport, 2 p.m. May 8.

Pajamarama: Put on PJs, bring out the family and listen to bedtime stories. Children of all ages. Austintown, 6:30 p.m. May 24.

Tales to Tails: Sign up to read to a registered therapy dog. Bring a book of your choice. Dogs are provided by K9s for Compassion. Sign up is required. (330) 533-5631. Canfield, 6:30 p.m. May 17.

Tiger Tales: Favorite Stories and Fun for children of all ages. Springfield, 11 a.m. May 22.

Tween Scene: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Explore this Mexican holiday through crafts. For kids in grades 4-6. Main, 4 p.m. Wednesday.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Celebrate Family Wellness Month: How many miles do you have to run to burn off the number of calories you consume in a milkshake? Find out with our food-to-exercise matchup. You could win a prize. For teens in grades 7-12. Canfield and Sebring, library hours.

‘Celebrate Poland’ Poetry Contest: For the Celebrate Poland event, June 25-26, the Library wants you to express your praise for Poland with poetry. In the contest, open to teens in grades 7 through 12, winners will receive prizes and have their poems printed on bookmarks for distribution at the Poland Library. All entries will be displayed at the Poland branch during the weekend celebration. Entries must be received by May 28 at Poland Library. Longtime Poland residents will select the winners. Poland, library hours.

Celebrate Art: Enjoy selected artwork by Youngstown schools students. Art will be on display at two city branches during open hours. Teens will display their art at East Library. Teens and middle school students will display their works at Newport Library. East and Newport, library hours, Monday through Saturday.

Celebrate the Arts: Everyone is invited to this creative art show by students of Austintown Fitch. The art will be displayed May 17-22, during library hours. Join us for a reception with light refreshments at 6 p.m. May 20. For the entire family. Austintown, library hours.

Movie Night: Bringr friends and enjoy the show. For teens in grades 7-12. Newport, 5 p.m. Thursday; East, 5 p.m. May 11.

PS2sdays: Get your game on in our meeting room from 3 to 5 p.m. For teens in grades 7-12. Austintown, May 25.

Teen Advisory Board: For teens in grades 7 to 12. Want to meet new people? Have ideas for future teen events and programs? Newcomers are always welcome. Boardman, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Business/Investment Center Celebrates National Small Business Week: In our local economy, the small business has an increasingly important role. In recognition of National Small Business Week May 23-25, the library is offering four programs specifically aimed at helping upcoming and established area businesses.

Federal Contracting Workshop 101: Join Robert McClain, chairman of the Youngstown chapter of SCORE. The workshop will provide information on the federal government market and how to register your company to enter this market. To register, call (330) 744-8636 and ask for Information Services. Newport, 10 a.m. May 29.

Social Media for Small Business: Presenter Tyler Clark will lead this program. Learn how small businesses are growing through innovative social media campaigns by increasing customer loyalty, leveraging customer evangelists and maximizing brand awareness. Clark serves as chief imagination officer at the Youngstown Business Incubator. To register, call (330) 744-8636; ask for Information Services. Main, 6:30 p.m. May 24.

Small Business Seminar: Thinking about starting a business in the future? Be prepared with information important to starting a successful business by attending the Small Business Seminar presented by the Library along with SCORE. Members of SCORE will address important topics for those considering developing a business such as the business plan, the marketing plan, the financial aspects of starting a new business, and technology and your business. A librarian will discuss the role of the library’s sources and services. To register, call (330) 744-8636 and ask for Information Services. Boardman, 6 p.m. May 10; Main, 6:30 p.m. May 17.

Blood Pressure Screenings by the Mahoning Chapter, American Red Cross: Austintown, 1-3 p.m. May 19; Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m. Monday; Poland, 1-4 p.m. May 25; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. May 18.

Blood-Pressure Screenings by the ‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County: Main, 10 a.m.-noon May 27; East, 1-2 p.m. Tuesday; Newport, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 11.

CSI Y’Town: Join fellow mystery lovers for the CSI: Y’town programs. The group is open to all area readers, writers and fans of murder mysteries and other mystery genres. The Friends of PLYMC will have their general membership meeting, as well. Boardman, 6:30 p.m. May 25.

Grant Center- Proposal Writing Basics: An introductory overview of the proposal-writing process is designed for new proposal writers or for those requiring a refresher. Covered will be key components of a proposal and signing and packaging the proposal. Also included is information on finding more information on proposal writing, including sample proposals. To register, call (330) 744-8636 and ask for Information Services. Main, 9:30 a.m. May 8.

Lunch and Learn: “The Rayen School 1866-2007: A Retrospective” with Harry Mays, a 1958 Rayen graduate, instrumental in preserving the building’s mural depicting 141 years of school history. Mays will discuss the school’s founder and benefactor, Judge William Rayen, as well as its teachers, culture of learning, sports stories, alumni, and historical trivia. Main, noon May 11.

Reuben’s Readers: Join this group of readers who love discussing books they have read or are currently reading. The group meets in the Rosetta Stone Chapters Caf in the Poland Library, 10 a.m. May 14.

Tuesday Evening Open Poetry Reading: Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County and the Pig Iron Literary & Art Works, Inc. Main, main floor, 6:30 p.m. May 11.

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. Meet in the Friends Bookstore. For more information, call (330) 744-8636 and ask for the Development Office. Poland, lower level, 6:30 p.m. May 11.

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

Babytime: For infants ages 6 to 18 months with parent or caregiver. Registration is required and begins one week before the event by calling (330) 856-2011. Howland, 10 a.m. May 15; Registration is required by calling (330) 399-8807 ext. 401 at Main, 11 a.m. Friday and May 21.

Pups and Pages: Children in kindergarten through grade 6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog at the library. Registration is required by calling (330) 399-8807 ext. 401. Main, 6-7:30 p.m. Monday.

Preschool Storytime: Stories and a craft related to a weekly theme. For children 3 to 5. Registration is not required. Lordstown, 1 p.m. Monday and May 17; Brookfield, 1 p.m. Tuesday and May 11; Cortland, 1 p.m. Wednesday and May 12; Main, 1 p.m. Tuesday and May 11, and 6:30 p.m. Thursday and May 13; Liberty, 1 p.m. Thursday and May 13; Howland, 6 p.m. Tuesday and May 11 and 11 a.m. Friday and May 14.

Patio Pals: Introduces the joys of gardening to children age 6 to 12 through stories, crafts, hands-on gardening, science, and observation. Registration is required by calling (330) 399-8807 ext. 401. Main, 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 19, and 26.

Music and Movement: Children learn language and motor skills through an energetic combination of music, movement, and books. For toddlers 19 to 35 months old with parent or caregiver. Registration for each six-week session is required by calling (330) 399-8807 ext 401. Main, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and May 12.

Toddler Tales: Storytime for children 19 to 35 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration is required for each six-week session by calling (330) 856-2011. Howland, 10 and 11 a.m. Thursday and May 13.

Mother’s Day Craft: Inviting grandmothers, mothers, and daughters to the library for an afternoon of beading. For children 10 and up. Registration is required by calling (330) 638-6335. Cortland, 11 a.m. May 8.

Library League: This “adventures-in-reading” program brings books to life. For children in kindergarten through fourth grade. Howland, 3:30 p.m. May 14.

Family Movie Times: For children of all ages and families. Liberty, 6 p.m. May 6; 1 p.m. May 15.

Reading and Other Forms of Art: The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library and the Butler Institute of American Art offer a blend of art and books during this interactive family program. Children’s librarians will present stories, and art educators from the Butler will present a companion craft. For ages 5 to 10 with accompanying adult. Butler Trumbull Branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland, 2 p.m. May 15.

Got Game?: For children in grades 3 to 6. 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. Liberty, 5-7:30 p.m. May 20.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Advisory Board: For Trumbull County teens in grades 7-12 who have an interest in helping the library develop and promote programming and resources for teens. At Borders in Niles; the group will first meet at the McDonalds next door to the book store, 1 p.m. May 8.

Youth and Teen Movie: All ages are invited to see this 2009 animated adventure. Main, 2 p.m. May 22.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Tuesday Night Movies: A movie that has been newly released to DVD will be shown in the meeting room at the library each week. Call (330) 759-2589 for movie details. Liberty, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 18, and 25.

Genealogy Workshop for Beginners: Learn the resources available at the Local History & Genealogy Center. Registration is required; call (330) 399-8807 ext. 402. Main, 10 a.m. Thursday.

Gardening Program: Learn how to help your garden grow at this program by a Trumbull County Master Gardener. Liberty, 6 p.m. May 13.

Book Discussion Group: Read the featured book, “The God of Animals” by Aryn Kyle, then join us for a discussion. Main, 2 p.m. May 13.

Book sale: Sponsored by the Friends of the Cortland Library, this annual book sale offers hundreds of used items for sale. At Cortland Christian Church, 153 Grove Drive, Cortland, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 14 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15.

Saturday Author Chat: Meet authors and brothers Barry Ozeroff and Mark Ozeroff. Barry Ozeroff has been a police officer for 23 years. He is the author of “The Dying of Mortimer Post” and “Sniper Shot.” Mark Ozeroff, a pilot, was awarded the American Authors Association Golden Quill for Military Fiction and is the author of “Days of Smoke.” Main, 11:30 a.m. May 15.

Blood pressure screenings: Free. Provided by Concord Care Center of Hartford. Reservations not required. Howland, 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday; Main, 10-10:30 a.m. May 10.

Blood pressure screenings: Free. Provided by Liberty Fire EMTs. Reservations not required. Liberty, 10:30-11 a.m. May 19.

GIRARD FREE LIBRARY EVENTS

Story Times

Family Time: all ages, 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, 17, 24.

Story Time: Ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 19, 26.

Toddler Time: 2-year-olds accompanied by an adult, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 20, 27.

Baby Time: 11 a.m. Friday and May 21.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Children’s Book Week: From May 10-15, the library will recognize this national observance. Read your favorite childhood stories to your own children or volunteer your time at your local library and read to ours, if you do, it’s considered community service and can be credited to your local organization and its causes.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. This month’s title is, “Buffalo Girls” by Larry McMurtry. To join, contact facilitators Colleen Keller at (330) 545-2508, ext. 22 or Norma Savany at ext. 11.

NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Knit ‘n’ Stitch: 4 p.m. May 13 and 27. Knitters of any skill level are welcome to work with us on our charity projects, or work on their own. The club is sponsoring a yearlong Block-a-Month Knit-a-Long. Knit-a-Long means there will always be other knitters to support you while you work on a project. Simple knitting will be taught as needed. Anyone age 10 and up is welcome. Register by calling (330) 872-1282.

Magic School Bus: Children in grades K-2 can enjoy hands-on science experiments based on the popular series of books and TV shows. Register at (330) 872-1282, 10:30 a.m. May 8.

Picture Book Party: 10:30 a.m. May 12. Children, ages 2-5 years and their caregivers are invited to a party celebrating Ian Falconer’s irrepressible little pig. We will play games, do simple crafts, and enjoy stories and snacks. It’s a party, so dress up if you like. Register at (330) 872-1282.

Garden Club Planting Day: for children, ages 4-10, 10:30 a.m. May 22. Learn from where our food comes, how it grows and more. Plants begun in April will be transplanted into the library garden. Register at (330) 872-1282.

Anim /Manga Club: 1:30 p.m. May 22. Anyone is welcome. Students under 16 should bring a signed permission slip. No registration is required.

Book Discussion Group: 6 p.m. May 26. This month’s book is the W. Somerset Maugham classic, “Of Human Bondage.” Copies are available for borrowing at the library’s circulation desk. Join for an evening of lively discussion and refreshments.

1985 Tornado: It has been 25 years since the tornado of May 31, 1985. Robert Carlson will present a program about this tragic event in Newton Falls’ history from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. May 27.