CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Recognizing Top Summer Readers

“Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family” - Put on your PJs, bring out the whole family and listen to bedtime stories read by Traci Thompson of the Poland Fire Department. Learn fire safety tips, too! Top readers from summer reading will be recognized.
Poland, 7-7:30 p.m., Sept. 29

“Don’t Bug Me! I’m Reading!” - Stories, crafts and games for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15

“Family Story Time: Celebrating Summer Readers” - Join us as we celebrate the end of summer reading. Certificates will be awarded to top readers in each category. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Main Library, 7 p.m., Sept. 9

“Pocket Photos! And Recognize Summer Reading’s Top Readers!” - Join us for stamping and scrapbooking techniques for all ages. Bring a photo to start a family album. Refreshments will be served. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Boardman, 7 p.m., Sept. 25

“Read It and Reap!” - Join us for stories, a craft and games as we recognize our top readers of all ages. Sign up.
East, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 29
South, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 30
West, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 15

“Reading Is Tops” - Join us as we recognize our top readers and show our love of books with games and more for children of all ages. Refreshments will be served. Sign up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Canfield, 6 p.m., Sept. 25
Sebring, 6 p.m., Sept. 30

“Tiger Tales: Favorite Stories and Fun!” - Stories and more fun for children of all ages. Top readers from summer reading will be recognized.
Springfield, 11 a.m., Sept. 27

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

“Calling All Tweens: Fourth Annual Scavenger Hunt” - Attention fourth- through sixth-graders … come explore the library and win prizes!
Main Library, Library Hours, Sept. 22

“Creation Station” - A make-and-take craft for children of all ages.
East, Library Hours, Sept. 22-25
South, Library Hours, Sept. 23-27

“Fall Frenzy” - It’s harvest time … fall into fall fun with stories and a craft for ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up.
West, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 3

“Gotta Move Story Time!” - When the book opens, do you have to get up and dance? Can’t sit still? Here’s your chance … a story time for you! For ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 11 a.m., Sept. 11 & 25

“Imagine With Us: Stories and Art at the Butler Institute of American Art” - Just up the road from Main Library at The Butler Institute of American Art, one of our children’s librarians and a museum art educator will help children become master readers and create masterpieces through a story time and art activity. The program will focus on one of the museum’s major exhibits or works. Open to families of children ages 12 and younger.
The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, 1-3 p.m., Sept. 21

“Kids’ Club: Brand-New Pencils, Brand-New Books” - Enjoy an after-school snack and unwind with stories, games and more. For grades K-3. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Main Library, 4 p.m., Sept. 24

“Something Special” - Stories and fun for ages 4-5.
Sebring, 10 a.m., Sept. 18

“Trim a Tree for September” - Decorate an ornament for our all-seasons tree. For children of all ages.
Poland, Library Hours, September
Springfield, Library Hours, September

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 (6-23 months old) become a successful reader. Babies must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 10 a.m., Sept. 11 & 25
Boardman, 10 a.m., Sept. 4
Canfield, 10 a.m., Sept. 15
Poland, 10 a.m., Sept. 3, 10, 13, 17, 24
West, 10:30 a.m., Sept 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., Sept. 10, 17, 24
Boardman, 10 a.m., Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Canfield, 10 a.m., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Poland, 10 a.m., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

“Baby Brilliant: Sharing Books With Babies and Toddlers” - Learn tips and techniques for sharing books with early talkers that will help your child develop critical pre-reading skills. For parents, teachers and caregivers of babies 0-23 months old. Sign up.
Main Library, 10 a.m., Sept. 20

“Got Fangs?” - Enter our vampire T-shirt design contest! We’ll announce the winner in October at our Teen Read Week celebration with Rachel Caine, author of the Morganville Vampires series. And, we’ll use the winning design for our T-shirt-making program in November. The contest runs all of September and is open to Mahoning County teens in grades 7-12.
All Locations, Library Hours, September

“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., Sept. 3 & 17
Campbell, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 2 & 9
Struthers, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 8 & 15

“The Library’s Got What?!” -Hey, teens! Join us for a scavenger hunt in the library. Get the most correct “finds” and you’ll win a prize. For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
East, Library Hours, September
South, Library Hours, September
West, Library Hours, September

“Meet the Breeds With K9's for Compassion” - Golden or greyhound? Poodle or pug? So many choices, how to decide? Come to our meet ’n’ greet with K9's for Compassion. Get a chance for a hands-on look at some of the different breeds to choose from, and pick the brains of their humans for great information about the dogs. Fun for all ages!
Main Library, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 25

“Name That Movie” - Love the game “Scene It”? Try your hand at identifying these famous movies from their screen shots. You could win a prize. For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Canfield, Library Hours, September
Sebring, Library Hours, September

“School Days” - Match your favorite celebrity with the university or college he or she attended. You could win a prize. For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Austintown, Library Hours, September

“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., Sept. 3

“Teens: Back to School!” - Do you recognize these schools? Teen with the most correct answers wins a prize! For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Springfield, Library Hours, September

“‘Wii’ Want To Play @ the Library” - “Wii” are playing around @ Main Library. Stop in and try out Guitar Hero or compete with Wii sports. Snacks provided. Bring a friend and show ’em who’s boss! For grades 7-12.
Main Library, 4 p.m., Sept. 16

“YourSpace @ the Library— Welcome Back!” - We’ve missed you over the summer! Come enjoy food, games and prizes in the library meeting room. And maybe add a little artwork to our graffiti board, too. For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Poland, 3 p.m., Sept. 12

“You’ve Been Caught!” - Get caught for radically good behavior! Earn a citation to get an entry into a prize drawing. For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Boardman, Library Hours, September

“Author Visit” - The Friends of The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County Bookstore will host a presentation and book signing by Roger Hall, author of “How Do You Pet a Porcupine? Solutions to Your Prickly Communications Problems.” Syndicated columnist and professional speaker Terry Brock says of the book, “This story about porcupines and the principles we can learn from them is something everyone should know— the business applications are enormous.” The bookstore is located in the lower level of the Poland Library.
Friends of PLYMC Bookstore, Poland, 1 p.m., Sept. 13

“Business & Investment Center: InvestmentInformation@PLYMC/24-7” - Join librarians from the Library’s Information Services department for a demonstration of the following databases: Business & Company Resource Center, Morningstar Investment Research Center, and Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage. These databases, which are available via home/remote access from the Library’s website, provide authoritative and timely information to help you with investment decisions. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.
Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 17
Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15
Poland, 2 p.m., Sept. 16

“CSI Y’Town” - Join fans of mystery books, movies and TV for “Homeland Security,” a presentation by Clark A. Jones, interim director of the Mahoning County Emergency Management and Communication Agency. CSI Y’Town is sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County and is a chapter of the national “Sisters in Crime” organization. For more information about CSI Y’Town, call the Library’s Development Office at 330-744-8636, extension 118.
Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 23

“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, 7 p.m., Sept. 8 (Program: “An Evening With Dick Schafrath,” former Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns football player under coaches Woody Hayes and Paul Brown, respectively, and author of “Heart of a Mule: The Dick Schafrath Story/Stories”) & 10 a.m., Sept. 15 (Program: “Life Maxx: Cancer-Surviving Superhero” by Brenda Rider, founder of “A Way With Words Foundation”)
Boardman, 10 a.m., Sept. 8 (Program: “The McGuffey Reader” by Dr. Rene Alley)
Poland, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 2 (Program: “The Juvenile Justice Center Today” by Judge Theresa Dellick)

“Friends of PLYMC General Membership Meeting” - In addition to the general membership meeting, there will be a PowerPoint picture presentation by Paul L. Gentile, author of  “Dolce Far Niente - Sweet Doing Nothing: A Journey Through the Italian Countryside.”
Boardman, 7 p.m., Sept. 17

“Genealogy: Ancestor Searching With World Vital Records” - Come and learn about the Library's newest electronic genealogy resource, World Vital Records, which features online access to more than 9,000 worldwide collections of data, including passenger lists, yearbooks, historical newspapers, vital records, local histories and more.
Main Library, 2-3:30 p.m., Sept. 27

“Grant Center: How to Approach a Foundation” - Jimeka Holloway of the Foundation Center Cleveland will teach you how to initiate contact with potential funders, plan calls and meetings and build partnerships with donors. Also, Patricia Brozik, president of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, will explain how to approach this local foundation and others like it. This free program is for fundraisers with some experience under their belts, though not necessarily with foundations. Reservations are required; call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.
Main Library, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 9

“Hispanic Heritage Discussion” - Join in as Dr. Alvaro Ramirez, assistant professor at Saint Mary's College of California, facilitates “Celebrating the Past and Embracing the Future.”
Main Library, 10 a.m., Sept. 20

“Lunch and Learn: ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’ by Actress Carol Starre-Kmiecik” - Molly Brown (yes, the Unsinkable!) will pay us a visit in full regalia thanks to celebrated Cleveland actress Carol Starre-Kmiecik. Come and learn the fascinating, true story of this strong, outspoken, 19th-century woman. Bring your lunch; coffee is provided.
Main Library, Noon-1 p.m., Sept. 9

“Springfield Fall Fest” - It’s time for the Springfield Library Fundraising Committee’s book, craft, food and rummage sale, which benefits the Springfield branch library. Make your way to Welker Park behind the New Middletown Municipal Building to snatch a good buy and grab something to eat! Information and contracts for vendors are available at all Library locations or you can call the development office at 330-744-8636, ext. 118.

“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross”
Austintown, 1-3 p.m., Sept. 17
Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m., Sept. 2
Poland, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 23
Struthers, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 16

“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the ‘Original’ Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co.”
East, 2-3 p.m., Sept. 2
Main Library, 10 a.m.-Noon, Sept. 25
South, 2-3 p.m., Sept. 9
West, 1-3 p.m., Sept. 1

The Library is closed Sept. 1 for Labor Day.