Speakers planned at local libraries

Speakers planned at local libraries

Dr. Paul Sracic of Youngstown State University will discuss U.S. international affairs in East Asia at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Poland Library.

CSI Ytown will present author Allan May (“Jungle Inn”) at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Boardman Library. He will present his new book, “The Sly-Fanner Murders,” about the birth of the Mayfield Road Mob, Cleveland’s most notorious Mafia gang.

These programs are free.

Writers group to meet at Peaberry’s Cafe

canfield

Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to the next meeting of Monday Night Writers, from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Peaberry’s Caf (www.peaberryscafe.com), 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road.

Led by professional writer Nancy Christie, author of “Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories,” www.nancychristie.com/books/traveling), the two-hour sessions include a mix of writing exercises, information on the creative and business aspects of writing, and group feedback on works-in-progress.

Plans for the upcoming “Celebrate Short Fiction” Day also will be discussed.

The fee is $10 per class, and registration is preferred.

For information, contact Christie at 330-793-3675 or at nancy@nancychristie.com.

‘Orphan Train’ to be discussed

SALEM

Salem Public Library’s Adult Book Discussion Group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 25 in the library’s Quaker Room, 821 E. State St., to discuss the book “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline.

The years between 1854 and 1929 were filled with the relocation of neglected and homeless children, many of which were from New York City, to homes in rural America. The hope was the children would find loving homes and a brighter future with good families. This is a story of upheaval, resilience and the strength of friendship.

The group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month and is open to the public.

Discussion books may be borrowed from the library or downloaded through the library’s website connection to the Ohio Digital Library.

Call the library at 330-332-0042 for information.

Library to offer discussion groups

LEETONIA

During Teen Read Week, Oct.13-18, the Leetonia Community Public Library will facilitate two book discussion groups for teens.

The first meeting of both groups will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the library, 181 Walnut St.

One group is for students in grades 5 and 6, and the discussion will be led by Janice Weikart, retired Leetonia teacher. The book to be discussed is “Witches” by Roald Dahl.

The second group is for students in grades 7 and 8 and will be led by Joan Clunen, library staff member. The choice for this discussion is “Eleanor and Park” by Rainbow Rowell.

Copies of the books will be available at the library.

These discussion groups also are open to students of schools other than Leetonia’s.