CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

“Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Holiday Fun for the Family” - Put on your PJs, bring out the whole family and listen to bedtime stories with Santa Claus! Sponsored by the Friends of Poland Library.
Poland, 7-7:30 p.m., Dec. 22

“Countdown to Christmas!” - HO, HO, HO! Get into the holiday spirit with stories, songs and a craft. Fun for the whole family. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up.
West, 6 p.m., Dec. 17

“December Delights” - Holiday stories, a craft and tasty treat for ages 3-8.
Boardman, 7 p.m., Dec. 11

Main Library, 7 p.m., Dec. 9

“Fun Time for 4s and 5s” - Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) become a successful reader. At Main Library, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 10 a.m., Dec. 2, 9, 16

Poland, 1 p.m., Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 (Holiday Program), 30
Springfield, 10:30 a.m., Dec. 11 (Holiday Program)

“Fun With Flakes!” - No two snowflakes are alike. Make your own original to take home. For children of all ages.
Canfield, Library Hours, Dec. 8-13
Greenford, Library Hours, Dec. 8-11
Sebring, Library Hours, Dec. 8-13

“Gotta Move Story Time!” - When the book opens up do you have to get up and dance? Can't sit still? Now's your chance! A story time for you! Stories and games for ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 11 a.m., Dec. 11

“Guess ’N’ Go – Do You Know?!” - Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins. For grades 6 and below. Austintown, Library Hours, December Poland, Library Hours, Dec. 1-15 Springfield, Library Hours, Dec. 1-15

“Happy Holidays!” - It’s tinsel time, so stop in for stories, songs and a craft. For ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up.
West, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 3

“Hey, Kids! Happy Birthday, Dewey!” - Help celebrate Melvil Dewey’s birthday by going on a Dewey Decimal search. Win a prize. For grades 6 and below.
Poland, Library Hours, December
Springfield, Library Hours, December

“Holiday Happenings!” - Stories, a craft and tasty treat for ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Boardman, 10 a.m., Dec. 23 & 30

“A Holiday Puppet Show!” - It’s a new tradition! Come join us for our second annual holiday puppet show! Children ages 2-6 must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Canfield, 10 a.m., Dec. 16

“Kids’ Club: Marvelous Mittens” - Wear your favorite pair of gloves while you enjoy stories, games and a craft about some marvelous mittens. For grades K-3. Children younger than 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Main Library, 4 p.m., Dec. 17

“Pajamarama Christmas Craft Night!” - Wear your PJs. For children of all ages.
Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 15

“Something Special: Holiday Style” - Holiday stories and fun for ages 4-5.
Sebring, 10 a.m., Dec. 18

“Tiger Tales: Favorite Holiday Stories and a Visit by Santa” - Holiday stories and a visit from Santa for children of all ages.
Springfield, 11 a.m., Dec. 20

“Trim a Tree” - Decorate the children’s tree at Boardman with a holiday ornament or decorate an ornament for the all-seasons trees at Poland and Springfield. For children of all ages.
Boardman, Library Hours, December
Poland, Library Hours, December
Springfield, Library Hours, December

“Tween Scene: ‘City of Ember’ Celebration” - If you like “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” “The Chronicles of Narnia” or the “Golden Compass,” come hear about the “City of Ember.” Crafts, games and refreshments included. For grades 4-6. Sign up.
Main Library, 4-5 p.m., Dec. 3

BABY BRILLIANT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

“Baby Brilliant: Bonding With Babies and Books” - Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your baby (age 6-23 months) become a successful reader. Babies must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 10 a.m., Dec. 11
Boardman, 10 a.m., Dec. 4
Canfield, 10 a.m., Dec. 15
Poland, 10 a.m., Dec. 3, 10, 13, 17
West, 10:30 a.m., Dec. 11

“Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s” - Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (age 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m., Dec. 3, 10, 17
Boardman, 10 a.m., Dec. 3, 10 (Program: Parachute Play), 17 (Holiday Program)
Canfield, 10 a.m., Dec. 2, 9, 23 (Holiday Program), 30
Main Library, 10 a.m., Dec. 4 (Program: Here Comes Winter)
Poland, 10 a.m., Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 (Holiday Program), 30

“Annual ‘Make a Gingerbread House’ With Chef Lynn Porch” - Pastry Chef Lynn Porch of the Library’s Chapters Café will show you how to make your very own gingerbread house. Bring only your holiday spirit and creativity. For teens and adults. Sign up is required by Dec. 1.
Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 4
Poland, 4 p.m., Dec. 3

“Celebrate the Holidays!” - Find the answers to our trivia questions and you could win a prize just in time for the holidays. For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
East, Library Hours, December
South, Library Hours, December
West, Library Hours, December

“Going to the YSU English Festival?” - Not sure which book you want to read first?  Get on track for the festival as we snack and talk our way through the books. For grades 7-9 at Boardman Library and grades 10-12 at Main Library.
Boardman, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 18
Main Library, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 11

“Guitar Lessons” - At your own speed, learn the basics of playing the guitar! Bring your own guitar or we’ll provide an extra. For grades 7-12. Space is limited, so sign up today.
Brownlee Woods, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 10
Campbell, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 9
Struthers, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 8

“TAB: Teen Advisory Board” - Want to meet new people? Have ideas for future teen events and programs? Need service credits? Like free snacks? Then check us out at the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board). We meet the first Wednesday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome! For grades 7-12.
Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 3

“Tis the Season” - Guess the number of mints in our jar to be eligible for a prize. For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Canfield, Library Hours, December
Sebring, Library Hours, December

“Walkin’ in a ‘Nightmare’ Wonderland” - Test your knowledge of Tim Burton’s classic film, “The Nightmare before Christmas,” with our quiz. The highest score wins a prize. For grades 7-12.
Main Library, Library Hours, Dec. 1-19

“Friends of the Library Meetings” - Friends of the Library are special volunteers who give of their time and services to support the Library. To join or find out more, call the Library’s development office at 330-744-8636, extension 118.
Austintown, 10 a.m., Dec. 15 (Program: “A Musical Christmas” by Cheri and Harold Blackman)
Boardman, 10 a.m., Dec. 8 (Program: Christmas Party With the Seraphim Singers)
Poland, 9:30 a.m., Dec. 2 (Program: “Songs by Two” With Pete Rukenbroder and Joy Dee Pamer)

“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 every few weeks. The group meets every second and fourth Monday of each month and is sponsored by The Friends of PLYMC. The bookstore is located in the lower level of the Poland Library. For information, call the Library’s development office at 330-744-8636, extension 118.
Friends of PLYMC Bookstore, Poland, 7 p.m., Dec. 8 & 22

“Blood Drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross, proudly serving the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital”
Poland, 2-7 p.m., Dec. 10

“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross”
Austintown, 1-3 p.m., Dec. 17
Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m., Dec. 1
Poland, 1-4 p.m., Dec. 23
Struthers, 1-4 p.m., Dec. 16

“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the ‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co.”
East, 2-3 p.m., Dec. 2
South, 2-3 p.m., Dec. 9
West, 1-3 p.m., Dec. 16