PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE MAHONING VALLEY | June activities schedule

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

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Make a Splash with Cyd Moore: Refreshments will be provided. A basket of books signed by Cyd will be raffled off at each program. Reservations are not needed. For the whole family. Austintown, 10 a.m., June 24; Boardman, 10 a.m., June 23; Newport, 2 p.m., June 24; Poland, 2 p.m., June 23; Poland, 4 p.m., June 23.

Baby Brilliant Summer Reading: Up to age 2. Parents can participate with their babies and learn early literacy techniques.

Bonding with Babies and Books: For babies 6-23 months. Join us 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. Boardman, 10 a.m. Thursday; Austintown, 10 a.m. June 10; Poland, 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Newport, 10:30 a.m. June 8 and 29; Poland, 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

Children’s Summer Reading Club: begins with registration beginning Tuesday, for children through sixth grade. Sign up for reading fun, including prizes, surprises, great programs, and a special visit from Cyd Moore, author/illustrator of more than 40 books. Summer fun includes reading incentives. Children will receive a choice of coupon for the first two and four hours they read. After the first eight hours, they will receive a light-up ball. For every four hours read, children will be eligible for a prize drawing.

Anchors Aweigh: Reading program for kids of all ages. Refreshments. Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. June 21; Canfield, 10 a.m. June 21; Campbell, 11 a.m. June 21; East, 11 a.m. June 22; Greenford, 2 p.m. June 22; Lake Milton, 11 a.m. June 21; Main, 2 p.m. June 22; North Jackson, 11 a.m. June 22; Sebring, 2 p.m. June 23; Springfield, 11 a.m. June 21; Struthers, 2 p.m. June 22; West, 2 p.m. June 26.

Book It to the Beach: Stories, craft and games. Kids of all ages. Austintown, 11 a.m. June 28.

Buried in the Sand: Find the hidden treasure and get a hand stamp or a sticker. For all ages. Boardman, library hours.

A Make-and-Take Craft Program: For children of all ages. East, Newport, Struthers and West, library hours, June 21-26.

Family Story Time: Parents are invited to join in this 30-minute program. Boardman, 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 16, 30.

Fun Time for 4s and 5s: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Poland, 1 p.m. Thursday.

Get Soaked @ Your Library: Games and activities with water, bubbles and balloons. Participants will get wet, so dress accordingly. Parental supervision needed. For children of all ages. Poland, 2 p.m, June 26.

Gotta Move Story Time: For ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Austintown, 11 a.m., June 10.

Make Waves for Some Fun: Scavenger hunt, outdoor chalk drawing and more. For children of all ages. Sebring, 10 a.m. June 30.

“Miss Beatrix Potter Presents Peter Rabbit:” Join the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater for a performance of this original play. For children of all ages. Austintown, 11 a.m. June 29; Boardman, 2 p.m. June 28; Brownlee Woods, 2 p.m. June 29; Campbell, 2 p.m. June 30; Main, 10 a.m. June 30.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Advisory Board meeting: Students in grades 7 to 12. Have ideas for future teen events? Need service credits? Like free snacks? Newcomers welcome. Boardman, 6:30 p.m. June 9.

Movie Night at the Library: For students in grades 7-12. Newport, 5 p.m. Thursday.

Silent Library: Can you tough out the challenges and remain silent? For students in grades 7-12. East, 4 p.m. June 8; Struthers, 4 p.m. June 24.

Teen Gaming Tournament: If you’re the winner, you’ll battle the winning gamers from five other branches in a double elimination finale on Aug. 19 at Boardman Library. The finale begins at 4 p.m. until only one gamer is left standing. For students in grades 7-12. Boardman, 2:30 p.m. June 17; Canfield, 2:30 p.m, June 24.

ADULTS

Blood-pressure screenings by the Mahoning Chapter of American Red Cross: Austintown, 1-3 p.m. June 16; Boardman, 12:30-3p.m. June 7; Poland, 1-4 p.m. June 22; Struthers, 1-4 p.m. June 15.

Blood-pressure screenings by the ‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County: Main, 10 a.m.-noon June 24; East, 1-2 p.m. Tuesday; Newport, 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 8.

Business & Investment Center BusinessDatabases @ PLYMC/24-7: Join Librarians from the Library’s Information Services department for a demonstration of the various databases. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information service. Main library meeting room, 10 a.m. Saturday.

Friends of the Library Meeting: Austintown, 10 a.m. June 21. Michael Senuta, a retired English teacher from Barberton is a short story writer of westerns and mysteries and has given more than 300 lectures on Sherlock Holmes.

Friends of the Library Meeting: Boardman, 10 a.m. June 14. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this hour-long session is for you. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for information services. Main, 6:30 p.m. June 8.

Lunch and learn: “Building a Regional Food System” with Dr. James Converse. Only 1 percent of the $35 billion that Ohio consumers annually spend on food is spent on Ohio-grown food. Increasing this to 10 peage rcent would add $7 billion to local and regional economies. Learn how we can be part of this shift. a Main, noon June 8.

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

Summer Reading Program: Kick-off at the Liberty Branch Library. Open house for the entire family. Steel-drum music by Panyard, refreshments, and crafts. Liberty, 415 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 8; Howland, 9095 East Market St., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 9; Main, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 10.

Movie Madness: For children of all ages and their families. Registration is not required. Liberty, 1 p.m. Saturday and June 19.

Splash painting: Splash, squirt, and spray to create a unique artwork using tempera paints and other colorants and dyes. This activity is messy, and some colors may be permanent, so children should wear old clothing. Ages 6 to 12 only. Registration is required by calling 330-856-2011. Howland, 2 p.m. June 12.

Tie-Dye/Splash-Dye: Children 6 to 12 should bring a shirt, pillowcase, or other cloth item to make a unique work of art. This activity is messy and some colors may be permanent, so children should wear old clothing. Registration is required by calling 330-856-2011. Howland, 2 p.m. June 26.

Splash Out Pollution: Learn about saving our environment with the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District and make a piggy bank to remind you to save water. For children 6 to 12. Howland, 2 p.m. June 15, registration is required by calling 330- 856-2011; Main, 2 p.m. June 16, registration is required by calling ext. 401; Cortland, 2 p.m. June 22, registration is required by calling 330-638-6335; Liberty, 2 p.m. June 23, registration is required by calling 330 759-2589.

Crafty Wednesday: Drop in and make water-themed crafts with polymer clays, modeling foam, and other cool things. Howland, 4 to 7 p.m. June 16.

Wonderful World of Bubbles: For children ages 3 to 12. Liberty, 2 p.m. June 11; Main, 2 p.m. June 24; Brookfield, 11 a.m. June 24.

Splash Into Reading: “Wet” your appetite for reading with magical storyteller Lifeguard Tess and her sidekick Splish the Splash. For all ages. Cortland, 11 a.m. June 18; Brookfield, 2 p.m. June 18.

Splashy Creations: An assortment of crafts that have the summer reading program theme. For children ages 6 to 10. Cortland, 2 to 4 p.m. June 10.

Summer Craft-o-Rama: A drop-in craft program for elementary school-age kids. Liberty, 2 to 4 p.m. June 16.

Akron ZooMobile: Animal ambassadors from the Akron Zoo bring a fun family program. Lordstown, 2 p.m. June 21.

A Folktale from Haiti: Audience members are part of the show as they become animal characters in this interactive program about a greedy lizard. For children ages 5 to 10. Howland, 2 p.m. June 30.

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 ext. 401. Main, 11 a.m. June 4 and 18.

Library League: For children in kindergarten through fourth grade. Howland, 3:30 p.m. Friday and June 18.

Pups and Pages: Children in kindergarten through grade 6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Registration is required by calling ext. 401. Main, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 7.

Preschool Storytime: Preschool features stories and a craft related to a weekly theme. For children 3 to 5. Main, 1 p.m. June 8, 15, 22, and 29, and 6:30 p.m. June 10, 17, and 24; Howland, 6 p.m. June 8, 15, 22, and 29 and 11 a.m. June 11, 18, and 25; Brookfield, 1 p.m. June 8, 15, 22, and 29; Cortland, 1 p.m. June 9, 16, 23, and 30; Lordstown, 1 p.m. June 14 and June 28.

Patio Pals: Introduces the joys of gardening to children 6 to 12 through stories, crafts, hands-on gardening, science, and observation. Register by calling ext. 401. Main, 11 a.m. June 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Music and Movement: Children learn language and motor skills through a combination of music, movement, and books. For toddlers age 19 to 35 months old with parent or caregiver. Registration for each 6-week session is required. Call ext 401. Main, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. June 16, 23, and 30.

Toddler Tales: For toddlers ages 19 to 35 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. Call 330-856-2011, Howland, 10 and 11 a.m. June 17, 10 a.m. June 24, and 11 a.m. June 12 and June 26.

Game day: Children in grades 3 to 6 are invited to join us at the library as we play an assortment of games. Have a handheld gaming system like PSP or Gameboy? Bring it. Howland, 3 to 5 p.m. June 11; Liberty, 5 to 7 p.m. June 17.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Summer Reading Program: Steel drum music by Panyard, plus snacks. Main, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 10.

Teens on Tuesday: Activities just for teens each week. Main, 2 to 4 p.m. June 15, 22, and 29.

Eclipse Party: Teen party with art, games, and snacks in anticipation of the newest big-screen installment in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series. Main, 2 p.m. June 29.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Tuesday Night Movies: A movie will be shown in the meeting room each week. Call 330-759-2589 for details. Liberty, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 22, and 29.

Genealogy Workshop for Beginners: Learn the basics about genealogical resources available at the Local History & Genealogy Center. Registration is required; ext. 401 to sign up. Main, at 10 a.m. Thursday.

Book Discussion Group: Read the featured book, “Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand” by Gioconda Belli, then join a discussion led by a reference librarian. Main, 2 p.m. June 10.

Container Gardening Program: Learn all about container gardening at this program with Bonnie Boatright, Trumbull County master gardener. Liberty, 2 p.m. June 15.

Saturday Author Chat: Meet fiction authors Erin McCarthy and Rhonda Stapleton. McCarthy writes contemporary romance, paranormal, and young adult fiction, and Stapleton is the author of a teen romantic comedy trilogy. Main, 2 p.m. June 19.

Blood-pressure screenings: Provided by Concord Care Center of Hartford. Free. Howland, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday; Main, 10 to 10:30 a.m. June 14; provided courtesy of Liberty Fire EMTs. Liberty, 10:30 to 11 a.m. June 16.

NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY

204 South Canal Street, Newton Falls, 330-872-1282 or www.newtonfalls.org.

Book discussion group: Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. On June 30, the group will discuss “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.”

Adult Summer Beach Reading: June 5-11, bring in your new or “gently read” paperback books to the library. Receive a ticket for each book. Return to the library between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. June 12 and exchange your tickets for new-to-you books. Each returned ticket will be entered into a prize drawing.

Summer Reading programs: Begin June 8. Enjoy Water Babies for infants and toddlers, Wednesday activities for children, Friday programs and games for teens, and contests and programs for adults. There also will be read-at-home programs for all ages from infants through adults. Pick up a schedule of programs at the library.

Knit ‘n’ Stitch: Knitters and those wanting to learn, 4 p.m. June 10 and 24. 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. Knitters of all ages and skill levels can join us and knit a series of blocks. Simple knitting will be taught as needed. Anyone age 10 and up is welcome to participate. Register by contacting the library.

Library Sprouts Garden Club: For children age 4-10. Learn where our food comes from, how it grows and more. Saturday mornings from June 12 through Aug. 28. Dress for work, and be ready to get dirty.

Anim and manga lovers: Attend the Anim /Manga Club at 1:30 p.m. June 26. Anyone is welcome. Students under 16 should bring a signed permission slip. Enjoy several episodes of an anim , and discuss new and interesting manga.

GIRARD FREE LIBRARY

105 E. Prospect St., Girard 330-545-2508.

STORY TIMES

Family Time, Mondays, 6:30 p.m., all ages.

Story Time, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Ages 3-6.

Toddler Time, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., 2 year-olds accompanied by an adult.

Baby Time, June 4 and 18, 11 a.m.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Summer Reading Program: Experience the magic of reading each week. The program runs for six weeks from June 16-July 28. Registration for the Book Club begins June 7 and runs until June 16. Pick up your make-a-splash book bag, which is filled with information about the program schedule and your logbook that will help you to keep track of the books you read or have read to you. For children up to age 12. The goal is to read more than 6,000 books this summer. Wednesdays: Kick off begins at 11 a.m. June 16 with stories, magic and fun.

Thursdays: “Crafts with Miss Heather” at 1 p.m. for ages 6-12. Registration is required for all of these programs.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. This month’s title is “Water Ship Down” by Richard Adams. To join, contact Colleen Keller at ext. 22 or Norma Savany at ext. 11. Readers meet on the first Wednesday of every month except for July and August.

Make Waves: June 25-July 23. Youths can participate simply by filling out an entry form for each book that you read making you eligible for prize drawings every Friday for the mall and movie gift cards, as well as gift certificates to local businesses. For ages 12-18. First drawing for prizes is July 2, and the final drawing is July 23.

Water Your Mind: June 25-July 23. Prizes are given. You must be 18 to participate. Facilitators are Sarah Gilpin and Colleen Keller.