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Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family-Poland ◄

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Poland Library at PO Meeting Room

Put on your PJs, bring out the whole family and come for stories and more fun. 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Tales to Tails - Canfield ◄

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Canfield Library at Public Area

Sign up to read to a registered therapy dog, which helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence, and encourages a love of reading. Readers of all levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a book of your choice. Dogs are provided by K-9 for Compassion, registered Delta society therapy dogs. Sign up is required. Call 330.744-8636 and ask for the Canfield Library.

Baby Brilliant: Fun Time for 4s & 5s - Canfield ◄

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Canfield Library at Children's Activity Room

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Fun Time for 4s and 5s - Boardman ◄

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Children's Activity Room

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Blood Pressure Screenings ◄

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Struthers Library at Public Area

Blood pressure screening by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. From 1 - 4 pm Tuesday, May 15.

Baby Brilliant: Fun Time for 4s and 5s-Poland ◄

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books - Poland ◄

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

For caregivers and their little ones who are 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Canfield ◄

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Canfield Library at Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Austintown ◄

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Austintown Library at Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s- Boardman ◄

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brillant: Fun Time for 4s and 5s - Austintown ◄

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Austintown Library at Children's Activity Room

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Poland ◄

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Gotta Move Storytime! - Austintown ◄

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Austintown Library at Children's Activity Room

For children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join us for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the "young and restless," stimulate brain development, and motivate language learning. Adults and kids, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play!

Homeschool Brunch Bunch- Main ◄

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Main Library at MN Large Meeting Room

Homeschoolers join us for a reading and discussion of Chris Barton's book, "The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story Of Bob And Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas And Brand-New Colors", followed by extension activities. Additional resources will be available to check out for further exploration and self-study. Bring a sack lunch if you wish. A snack will be provided. For elementary school children.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Poland ◄

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books- Boardman ◄

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Children's Activity Room

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.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s -Newport ◄

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Newport Library at NP Large Meeting Room (A)

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

iPad Play- Austintown ◄

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Austintown Library at Public Area

Hey, kids! Want to use an iPad? Hey, adults! Want to motivate your child to learn? Call 330.744.8636 and ask for the librarian at the location you would like to visit. We'll ask for the subject area you'd like to explore with your child and schedule you for a twenty minute session with the Library's iPad. Registration and adult ID(valid license, state ID or library card) is required. For kids from age four to those in sixth grade. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
Appointments are available from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sensory Story Time - Boardman ◄

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Meeting Room

Join us for a family story time for children of all ages with a sensory focus. This program is designed for children with different needs, including those with Autism, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD and other special needs and challenges. We will enjoy books, music and sensory stations with a schedule board and double visuals. Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required. Call 330.744.8636 and ask for Boardman Library.

HOLIDAY CLOSING ◄

When: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - All Day
Where: Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County - All Location

SUNDAY OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

HOLIDAY CLOSING -- Memorial Day ◄

When: Monday, May 27, 2013 - All Day
Where: Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County - All Location

All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed for Memorial Day.

Baby Brilliant: Fun Time for 4s & 5s - Canfield ◄

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Canfield Library at Children's Activity Room

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Fun Time for 4s and 5s-Poland ◄

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Story Time -Main ◄

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at MN Large Meeting Room

Blast off into outer space with out of this world stories and fun! For all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books - Poland ◄

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

For caregivers and their little ones who are 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Canfield ◄

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Canfield Library at Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Austintown ◄

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Austintown Library at Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Story Time - Boardman ◄

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Meeting Room

Children of all ages and parents are invited to join us for stories and fun in this 30 minute story time. Crawl through our tunnels and try our paper and pencil mazes.

Baby Brillant: Fun Time for 4s and 5s - Austintown ◄

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Austintown Library at Children's Activity Room

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Poland ◄

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Gotta Move Storytime! - Austintown ◄

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Austintown Library at AU Meeting Room

For children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join us for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the "young and restless," stimulate brain development, and motivate language learning. Adults and kids, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play!

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Poland ◄

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s -Newport ◄

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Newport Library at NP Large Meeting Room (A)

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

iPad Play - Main ◄

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Children's Area

iPad Play - Hey, kids! Want to use an iPad? Hey, adults! Want to motivate your child to learn? Call 330.744.8636 and ask for a librarian at the location you would like to visit. We'll ask for the subject area you'd like to explore with your child and schedule you for a twenty minute session with the Library's iPad. Registration and adult ID (valid license, state ID or library card) is required. For kids from age four to those in sixth grade. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
Appointments are available from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books -Austintown ◄

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Austintown Library at Children's Activity Room

For caregivers and their little ones who are 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Fun Time for 4s and 5s-Poland ◄

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Story Time - Boardman ◄

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Meeting Room

Join us for stories and fun for children of all ages. Parents are invited to join their children in this 30 minute program.

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books - Poland ◄

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

For caregivers and their little ones who are 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books - Main ◄

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Main Library at Children's Area

For caregivers and their little ones who are 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wiggle Worms Storytime! - Austintown ◄

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Austintown Library at AU Meeting Room

For children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join us for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the "young and restless," stimulate brain development, and motivate language learning. Adults and kids, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play!

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books -Austintown ◄

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Austintown Library at Children's Activity Room

For caregivers and their little ones who are 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lego My Library-Poland ◄

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

Kids, age 6 and up, will meet to enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. 6-7 p.m.

Reading Rocks! Unearth Some Fun At The Library -Main ◄

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at MN Large Meeting Room

It's a construction zone! Jump in your digger and let's get started! Fun for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Father's Day Family Story Time - Boardman ◄

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:35 AM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Meeting Room

Join us for stories and fun for children of all ages. Parents are invited to join their children in this 30 minute program with a Father's Day theme and craft activity.

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books - Poland ◄

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

For caregivers and their little ones who are 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Puzzle Swap ◄

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Children's Activity Room

Done with your jigsaw puzzle? Want to try another? Join jigsaw enthusiasts and swap puzzles! Sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s-Main ◄

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Main Library at MN Large Meeting Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Poland ◄

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s - Poland ◄

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Poland Library at PO Children's Activity Room

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dads and Duct Tape - Boardman ◄

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Meeting Room

Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to come make Dad a special Father's Day Gift using duct tape. Teen craft consultant will be Katrina Robison, a member of the Teen Advisory Board. Call 330.744.8636 and ask for the Boardman Library to register.

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books - Boardman ◄

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Meeting Room

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.

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s -Newport ◄

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Newport Library at NP Large Meeting Room (A)

Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Juneteenth Celebration ◄

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - All Day
Where: East Library at EA Meeting Room

Family Juneteenth Celebration at 1:00 p.m.

Sensory Story Time- Boardman ◄

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Boardman Library at BD Meeting Room

Join us for a family story time for children of all ages with a sensory focus. This program is designed for children with different needs, including those with Autism, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD and other special needs and challenges. We will enjoy books, music and sensory stations with a schedule board and double visuals. Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required. Call 330.744.8636 and ask for Boardman Library.

Reading Rocks!- West ◄

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Where: West Library at Public Area

Unearth some fun at the Library! Attend a Mini Motors Maker workshop, presented by OH WOW! The Gloria and Roger Jones Children's Center for Science and Technology. Kids will make their own motors using a kit developed by the Youngstown Warren Inventors Association. Reservations are need and are limited to 50 participants.

Summer Reading Kick-Off ◄

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - All Day
Where: Newport Library at NP Large Meeting Room (A)

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books -Austintown ◄

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Austintown Library at Children's Activity Room

For caregivers and their little ones who are 6 to 23 months. Twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Headlines! Headlines! Dig This! -Main ◄

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Main Library at Public Area

Bad Kitty for President! Join the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre and witness how elections really work. Based on Nick Bruel's book of the same name. Fun for the whole family. No reservations are needed.

Blood Pressure Screenings ◄

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Struthers Library at Public Area

Blood pressure screening by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. From 1 - 4 pm Tuesday.

Headlines! Headlines! Dig This!- Boardman ◄

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Where: Boardman Library at Public Area

Bad Kitty for President! Join the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre and witness how elections really work. Based on Nick Bruel's book of the same name. Fun for the whole family. No reservations are needed.

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