CELEBRATE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK, MAY 12-18!

“Match the Authors With Their Books” - For grades K-6.
Austintown , Library Hours, May 12-18

“Be a Good Sport…” - It's crunch time, so make a gutsy play, show off your fancy footwork and stop in for stories, songs and a craft to celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. For ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up.
West , 4:30 p.m., May 7

“Calling All Tweens: Guess and Go!” - We cut up the covers of several books for our guessing jar. The entry with the most correct answers wins a prize! For grades 4-6.
Main Library , Library Hours, May

“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 Mrs. Borovitcky, principal of Dobbins Elementary.
Poland , 7-7:30 p.m., May 19

“Celebrity Story Time With Mahoning Valley Thunder Players” - Meet players from the Mahoning Valley Thunder arena football team as they read stories and sign autographs! Fun for the whole family!
Austintown , 4 p.m., May 27
Boardman , 4 p.m., May 27
Main Library , 4 p.m., May 28
Poland , 4 p.m., May 28

“Come and Join the Fun” - Stories and fun for ages 4-5.
Austintown , 10 a.m., May 6, 13, 20
Boardman , 1 p.m. , May 7*, 14, 21, 28 Canfield , 1:30 p.m., May 6, 13, 27 Main Library , 10 a.m., May 1 (Program: Down on the Farm) & May 15 (Program: Garden Party) Poland , 1 p.m., May 6, 13, 20, 27
*Make a Mother's Day Craft

“Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program” - For children of all ages.
Boardman , Library Hours, May 7 (Program: Mystery Craft for Mom)
Brownlee Woods , 4-6 p.m., May 7 (Program: Make a Flower Bookmark for Mom)
Campbell , 4-6 p.m., May 6 (Program: Make a Flower Bookmark for Mom)
Struthers , 4-6 p.m., May 5 (Program: Make a Flower Bookmark for Mom)

“Don't Paws for Concern: Celebrate Our Pets!” - Act like an animal – hop on in or jump in – to play bingo and other games about the paws-itively purr-fect pets in our lives. For grades 1-4. Sign up.
East , 4 p.m., May 5
South , 4:30 p.m., May 20
West , 4 p.m., May 14

“Family Story Time: Every Day is Earth Day” - This is an invitation to celebrate our Earth! Stories, games and more for children of all ages.
Main Library , 7 p.m., May 13

“Go For the Gold!” - Try our Olympic trivia contest for children of all ages. There will be a prize drawing for winning entries.
Boardman , Library Hours, May

“Guess 'N' Go – Do You Know?!” - Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins. For grades 6 and younger.
East , Library Hours, May 12-22
Poland , Library Hours, May 1-15
Springfield , Library Hours, May 1-15

“May-Lei: Celebrate May – Hawaiian Style!” - Come see the hula-dancing pigs, do the limbo and make a colorful lei! Refreshments and fun for children of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Canfield , 10 a.m., May 20

“Something Special” - Stories and fun for ages 4-5.
Sebring , 10 a.m., May 15

“Tiger Tales: Favorite Stories and Fun!” - Stories and more fun for children of all ages.
Springfield , 11 a.m., May 31

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

“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., May 7, 14, 21
Boardman , 1 p.m., May 7*, 14, 21, 28
Canfield , 10 a.m., May 6, 13, 27
Poland , 10 a.m., May 6, 13, 20, 27
*Make a Mother's Day Craft

“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), May 8 & 15
Boardman , 9:30 a.m. (6-12 months) & 10:30 a.m. (13-23 months), May 1
Canfield , 10 a.m. (6-23 months), May 19 Poland , 10 a.m. (6-23 months), May 7, 14, 17, 21, 28

“Baby Brilliant: Sharing Books With Talkers” - Learn and practice hear-and-say (dialogic) reading to help your child develop vocabulary and narrative skills and nurture early literacy. For parents, teachers and caregivers of children ages 2-3. Sign up.
Boardman , 10 a.m.-Noon, May 17

“Celebrate the Arts at Austintown Library!” - All are welcome to the reception for our art show, featuring the work of Austintown Fitch High School students. Light refreshments will be served. The artwork will be on display May 12-18.
Austintown , 7-8:30 p.m., May 15

“Flip Your Lids!” - School's almost over! Come in and take a guess at the number of lids in our jar. You could win a prize! For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Canfield , Library Hours, May
Sebring , Library Hours, May

“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., May 16 & 28
Campbell , 4:30 p.m., May 20 & 27
Struthers , 4:30 p.m., May 12 & 13

“It's Mom's Day Everyday!” - Teens, sign up your mom for this Mother's Day drawing and she could win a yearlong magazine subscription! For grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Boardman , Library Hours, May 1-10

“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., May 7

“Author Visits” - The Friends of The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County Bookstore will host the following authors this month. The bookstore is located in the lower level of the Poland Library.
Friends of PLYMC Bookstore, Poland , 1 p.m., May 10 - Warren native Mary Claire Mahaney will discuss and sign her novel, “Osaka Heat,” about a widowed American teacher – known for doing right – who travels to Osaka to win a prestigious Japanese academy as a sister school for her own. She quickly faces cultural challenges, including a forbidden romance, that complicate the job and her neat life.
Friends of PLYMC Bookstore, Poland , 1 p.m., May 24 - Former professional baseball player and Youngstown native George “Shotgun” Shuba will discuss and sign his book, “My Memories as a Brooklyn Dodger.” The memoir includes highlights of his Major League career, including Shuba's famous handshake with Jackie Robinson and his thrilling pinch-hit home run off of the New York Yankees' Allie Reynolds in the 1953 Fall Classic.

“ Using Databases to Advance Your Business and Career : DemographicsNow and Business & Company Resource Center” - DemographicsNow Library Edition provides access to demographic data and has the ability to generate maps and reports including information about consumer expenditures, population, income, race, housing, employment and Mosaic cluster groups by various geographic breakdowns. Business & Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Both can provide important data for your business and business opportunities. At this Business and Investment Center program, join a representative from the publisher of these databases to explore how the resources can impact your business and business strategies. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636; press “2” at the prompt.
Main Library , 6:30-8 p.m., May 15

“ Using Databases to Advance Your Business and Career: Dun & Bradstreet Million Dollar Database” - Dun & Bradstreet Million Dollar Database provides comprehensive marketing information on both public and private companies and their executives. The database is especially designed to help you look up in-depth company and contact information, find new sales opportunities, conduct marketing research and identify potential job opportunities. Join a representative from the publisher of Dun & Bradstreet Million Dollar Database for a Business and Investment Center program on this business source. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636; press “2” at the prompt.
Main Library , 6:30-8 p.m., May 19

“ Using Databases to Advance Your Business and Career : ReferenceUSA” - Join a representative from the publisher of ReferenceUSA for a Business and Investment Center program on how to use this database. The Library subscribes to four modules of this powerful marketing tool for business opportunities: Business, HealthCare, New Business, and Residential. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636; press “2” at the prompt.
Main Library , 6:30-8 p.m., May 5

“CSI Y'Town” - Join fans of mystery books, movies and TV to hear Janice Jasinski discuss forensic accounting and identity theft. 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.
Austintown , 6:30 p.m., May 20

“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., May 19 (Program: “Scams, Identity Theft, and Fraud” by Melissa Padisak of the Better Business Bureau)
Boardman , 10 a.m., May 12 (Program: “Photographic History of the Sheet and Tube” by Perc Kelty)
Poland , 9:30 a.m., May 6 (Program: “Fashion Through the Ages” by Barbara Luce)

“Grant Center: Proposal-Budgeting Basics” - Are you stymied by this essential component of any grant proposal? Are you wondering if you need a financial expert to create a budget for you? During this free training session geared to new grant-seekers, Jimeka Holloway, training coordinator at the Foundation Center - Cleveland, will answer the following questions and more: What expenses are covered under “personnel”? What level of detail do you need to include for non-personnel expenses? How do you determine an overall amount that is neither too high nor too low in relation to what you expect to accomplish? What is the relationship between the budget for your project and the overall budget for your nonprofit organization? What kinds of expenses should be included on the “overhead” line? Prior attendance at Proposal Writing Basics is strongly recommended. Registration is required; call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.
Main Library , 1 p.m., May 16

“Grant Center: Proposal-Writing Basics” - Jimeka Holloway, training coordinator at the Foundation Center - Cleveland, will teach the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization. If new to proposal writing, you may be wondering: What are the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation? Who should sign a grant request? How should the proposal be packaged? Should I contact a funder if my proposal is turned down? Where can I find more information about proposal writing, including sample proposals? This free, introductory overview of the proposal-writing process will give you some answers!
Main Library , 10:30 a.m., May 16

“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 twice monthly and is sponsored by The Friends of The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. 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., May 12 & 26

“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross”
Austintown , 1-3 p.m., May 21
Boardman , 12:30-3 p.m., May 5
Poland , 1-4 p.m., May 27
Struthers , 1-4 p.m., May 20

“Blood-Pressure Screenings by the ‘Original' Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning Co.”
East , 2-3 p.m., May 6
Main Library , 10 a.m.-Noon, May 22
South , 2-3 p.m., May 13
West , 1-3 p.m., May 20

The Library will be closed the following dates:
May 11 for Mother's Day
May 25-26 for the Memorial Day weekend