SPECIAL EVENT

“Library's Family Fun Fest at the Wick Avenue Festival” - There's something for everyone on Main Library's lawn during the Library's Family Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. Performers, crafts, games, prizes, surprises, tattoos and more! No reservations needed. We're also a stop in an activity sponsored by the Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau, which offers a chance for more giveaways and prizes! The excitement is part of the new Wick Avenue Festival, taking place during Youngstown's Fabulous Weekend of Family Fun Festivals. Along with the Wick Avenue Festival on July 12, there will be the St. Nicholas Greek Festival July 10-13, the Downtown Wine and Jazz Festival on July 11, the Smoky Hollow 5K Run and Forté on the Fifty on July 12 and the YSU Summer Festival of the Arts July 12-13.
Main Library , 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., July 12

“‘Bee' Sure You Meet Outback Ray and His Amazing Animals” - Be ready to touch a variety of exotic creatures. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Main Library , 10 a.m., July 10
Struthers , 2 p.m., July 10

“Big, Bad Bugs: An All Out Pest Fest” - Stories, crafts, games and buggy treats – if you dare! For children of all ages.
Poland , 2 p.m., July 31

“Bug in a Jug!” - Find the hidden bug and get a sticker prize. For children of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Boardman , Library Hours, June 1-Aug. 30

“Buggy About Crafts” - For children of all ages at Brownlee Woods and Campbell, ages 2-5 at the 10 a.m. program at Main Library, and school-age children at the 3 p.m. program at Main Library.
Brownlee Woods , 2 p.m., July 2
Campbell , 2 p.m., July 1
Main Library , 10 a.m. & 3 p.m., July 24

“Build-a-Bug Contest” - Bee-utiful, bug-ly or cute as a bug in a rug, whatever you create, your bug won't bite! Winner gets a prize. Sign up.
East , 1 p.m., July 14
South , 1 p.m., July 15

“Chocolate-Covered Ants and Other Delightful Snacks*” - Gross stories, disgusting games, a buggy craft and more for grades K-6. Sign up! (*No bugs will be harmed during this event!)
Austintown , 11 a.m., July 31

“Christmas Countdown!” - Beat the heat with holiday stories and learn clay- and soap-making techniques for children of all ages. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Boardman , 10-11a.m., July 23

“Come Camping – A Family Program!” - Stories, songs, games and a snack. Plus, a special guest appearance by the Flea Circus! Fun for the whole family! Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Boardman , 2 p.m., July 8

“Creation Station: Creepy, Crawly Critters” - Make-and-take buggy crafts for children of all ages.
Austintown , Library Hours, June 30-July 5
Canfield , Library Hours, July 7-12
East , Library Hours, June-August
Greenford , Library Hours, July 7-10
Lake Milton , Library Hours, July 28-Aug. 2
North Jackson , Library Hours, July 28-Aug. 2
Poland , Library Hours, July 7-12 & July 21-26
Sebring , Library Hours, July 14-19
South , Library Hours, June-August
Springfield , Library Hours, June 30-July 5 & July 14-19
West , Library Hours, June-August

“Dr. Insecta Has Caught the Reading ‘Bugs'” - See Dr. Insecta's menagerie of insects, enjoy magic tricks and watch a kid-to-bug metamorphosis. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Boardman , 2 p.m., July 30
Campbell , 11 a.m., July 30

“Don't Bug Me…I'm Reading” - Join Tom's Phoolery, Freddie the Flea, the Magic Mosquito and more for magic galore. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
North Jackson , 11 a.m., July 22

“Don't Get Antsy… Join Pam Oviatt and the Sci-Mobile for Hands-On Fun and Learning” - Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Brownlee Woods , 11 a.m., July 17
West , 2 p.m., July 17

“Down, Down, Down With the Sheriff's Dive Team” - Dive in and discover life under water with Commander Bill Hack of the Mahoning County Sheriff's Dive Team. For school-age children.
Austintown , 2 p.m., July 7
Boardman , 2 p.m., July 21
Main Library , 2 p.m., July 14

“Eeew! Icky and Interesting Science Experiments” - Get grossed out with gross stories, gross science activities and a gross treat for grades 1-4. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Poland , 2 p.m., July 17

“Family Story Time: Grasshopper Hop” - Stories, games and a craft for children of all ages.
Main Library , 7 p.m., July 15

“Fly Away Home” - Listen to stories and make a Monarch butterfly finger puppet. For school-age children.
Brownlee Woods , 2 p.m., July 30
Campbell , 2 p.m., July 15
Struthers , 2 p.m., July 14

“Get Grossed Out!” - Gross stories, activities and more! For grades 1-4.
Springfield , 11 a.m., July 21

“The Good, the Bad, and the Bug-ly” - A movie for children of all ages.
Austintown , 6:30 p.m., July 16

“Guess 'N' Go – Do You Know?” - Guess the number of items. Closest guess wins a prize! For grades 6 and younger.
Brownlee Woods , Library Hours, July
Campbell , Library Hours, July
Canfield , Library Hours, June 30-July 5 (Program: Count the “creepy crawlies!”) Poland , Library Hours, July 1-15
Sebring , Library Hours, June 30-July 5 (Program: Count the “creepy crawlies!”)
Springfield , Library Hours, July 1-15
Struthers , Library Hours, July

“It's Hard Bee-ing a Bug When Life Gets Buggy” - Come in for some fun, see a movie and have some refreshments. For children of all ages. Sign up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
West , 2 p.m., July 23

“Litterbug Alert With the Green Team” - Join Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Recycling Division of Mahoning County's Green Team as they read “The Wartville Wizard” by Don Madden and present an interactive skit. Also, receive a coloring book and “litter bugs me” tattoo. For preschool to grade 3.
Austintown , 11 a.m., July 25
Canfield , 10 a.m., July 1
East , 1 p.m., July 7
Greenford , 2 p.m., July 30
Lake Milton , 11 a.m., July 9
Main Library , 10 a.m., July 16
Poland , 2 p.m., July 15
Sebring , 10 a.m., July 17
Springfield , 11 a.m., July 2
West , 2 p.m., July 10

“Native American Suitcase With the Mahoning Valley Historical Society” - Join a museum educator from the Mahoning Valley Historical Society for hands-on artifacts about the culture, social structure, life and lore of the Eastern Woodland Indians who occupied the Mahoning Valley several 100 years ago. See stone tools and hunting implements, beaded clothing, jewelry, utensils, food and games. Fun for the whole family!
Canfield , 2 p.m., July 8
Main Library , 10 a.m., July 29
West , 10 a.m., July 31

“Pioneer Suitcase With the Mahoning Valley Historical Society” - Join a museum educator from the Mahoning Valley Historical Society for hands-on artifacts and stories relating to the Mahoning Valley's early settlers who moved here between 1796 and 1830. See maps, household tools, kitchen “appliances,” lighting equipment and toys. Fun for the whole family!
Brownlee Woods , 2 p.m., July 3
Struthers , 2 p.m., July 1

“Pajama Jam: Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!” - Put on your PJs, bring out the whole family and listen to bedtime stories!
Poland , 7-7:30 p.m., July 28

“Pest Fest Contest” - Create a bug from any craft materials and bring it to the program. Listen to stories, play games and get a prize for your bug. For grades 6 and younger.
Brownlee Woods , 2 p.m., July 23
Campbell , 2 p.m., July 22
Struthers , 2 p.m., July 21

“Poetry Pizzazz!” - Each week, turn in a poem that will be displayed in the library and get a prize. For children of all ages.
Boardman , Library Hours, July

“Reading Rocks With WKBN” - Enjoy stories for children of all ages, read by WKBN's Rich Morgan.
Austintown , 10 a.m., July 15

“Spidery Tales” - Spider stories, a craft and a game for children of all ages.
Brownlee Woods , 2 p.m., July 9
Campbell , 2 p.m., July 8
Struthers , 2 p.m., July 28

“Spin a Tale” - Listen to tales of Anansi the Spider and more! For children of all ages.
Canfield , 10 a.m., July 15
Sebring , 10 a.m., July 24

“Spin a Web of Good Stories” - Stories, games and a craft for children of all ages.
Austintown , 6:30 p.m., July 23

“Time Flies When You're Reading!” - Stories, tattoos, refreshments and more fun for children of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Canfield , 10 a.m., July 29
Greenford , 2 p.m., July 28
Sebring , 10 a.m., July 31

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

“Tweens: The Daily Buzz” - Come to the Tween area and get a copy of the “Daily Buzz” newsletter filled with jokes, puzzles and lots of information about bugs. For grades 4-6.
Main Library , Library Hours, June-August

“What's Bugging You?” - Here a bug, there a bug! Whether they crawl, fly or jump, these creepy critters seem to “bee” everywhere. “Bee” here to listen to stories and make a craft! For ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up.
West , 1 p.m., July 2

“Baby Brilliant: Tales for Toddlers” - Stories and fun for early talkers, ages 2-3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown , 10 a.m. & 11 a.m., July 9
Boardman , 10 a.m., July 2, 9, 16
Poland , 10 a.m., July 1

“Baby Brilliant: Time for Babies and Books” - Books, songs, rhymes and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown , 10 a.m. (6-23 months), July 10 & 24
Boardman , 9:30 a.m. (6-12 months) & 10:30 a.m. (13-23 months), July 3
Poland , 10 a.m. (6-23 months), July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

“‘Change Your World' Teen Fest” - Interested in changing yourself, your community or your world? Join us to explore ways to do just that. There will be demonstrations, information, crafts and food— and it's all free! For grades 7-12.
Poland , 6-8 p.m., July 2

“Who Am I?” - Think you know celebrities? See how many you can guess on our poster. There will be prizes! For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Springfield , Library Hours, July

“Business & Investment Center: Small-Business Seminar” - Are you thinking about starting a business in the near future or further down the road? Learn important information for starting a successful business by attending this seminar. Members of SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, will address important topics for those considering beginning a business. A librarian from Main Library's Information Services department will discuss the Library's sources and services for business start-up and beyond. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.
Boardman , 6-8:30 p.m., July 14

“Business & Investment Center: Tour for Investors” - Join a librarian from Main Library's Information Services department to view print and electronic sources that can assist your investment decisions. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.
Main Library , 6:30-8:30 p.m., July 28

“Genealogy Research at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County: An Introduction” - Genealogy librarian Barb Smith will teach a hands-on introduction to genealogy research involving book and computer sources. The class is geared toward beginners, but all are welcome. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills are required. The program will be in the computer center on the second floor. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt.
Main Library , 9-10:30 a.m., July 19

“Grant Center: Grant-Seeking Basics with a Special Introduction to the Foundation Center Website” - Learn how the Grant Center's resources can help you become a more effective grant-seeker! This introductory session geared at beginners provides instruction in foundation research and identifying potential funders. It also includes a tour of the Grant Center and an introduction to the Foundation Center website. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt.
Main Library , 6:30 p.m., July 17

“Grant Center: Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online” - This hour-long session provides hands-on introduction to the Foundation Center's Web subscription database, the Foundation Directory Online Professional. In this program, you will learn how to create customized searches to develop targeted lists of foundations that will match your organization's funding needs, as well as how to search for grants made by top funders. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636 and press "2" at the prompt.
Main Library , 6:30 p.m., July 24

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross”
Austintown , 1-3 p.m., July 16
Boardman , 12:30-3 p.m., July 7
Poland , 1-4 p.m., July 22
Struthers , 1-4 p.m., July 15

“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the ‘Original' Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co.”
Main Library , 10 a.m.-Noon, July 24
South , 2-3 p.m., July 8
West , 1-3 p.m., July 15

LIBRARY CLOSING
The Library will be closed July 4 for Independence Day.