Romie is a Systemwide Floating Librarian at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, where she has recently landed in the Technical Services Department. She loves to help people and learn new things every day. When not at work, she loves reading, going on adventures, and the great outdoors.
When referring to eBooks, many people tend to think of fiction titles, but almost any type of book can be found in the eBook format. The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County offers a large selection of eBooks available for checkout from their digital catalog, OverDrive, and the best part is that you can… read more >>
At the start of every new year, it seems that people become very interested in trying to eat better and healthier. It is often so that they can counteract all of the indulging that occurred with rich foods, sweets, and desserts over the recent holiday season. This year especially, it may be a very popular… read more >>
Finding Kindness among the Rocks! Spread Kindness in Your Community Have you felt uneasy lately? Do you often wish that you could do something to help others feel happier? There is something that anyone can do to improve someone’s mood, and it is as simple as writing a message on a rock and leaving it for a stranger to find. This is part of a large movement called The… read more >>
There is an art form that has been trending for a while, especially around the web. It is called Mixed Media Collage, and it is usually very colorful and creative. The good news is that you can easily get into this form of art, and it is a fun project for the entire family. The real beauty lies in… read more >>
Even before we were staying at home all of the time, many families were gathering once a week or more to have family get-togethers. Whether you watch a movie that you finally agree upon, or gather around the table for a board game, there are many activities that can bond you as a family. How about including some… read more >>
The Mahoning Valley Has Talent 2020…What a year it has been! While staying apart, we have yearned to be connected with friends, family, and others in our community. We have texted, emailed, video-chatted, and of course reached out to others through social media. Many have recorded video of themselves to help entertain others and to… read more >>
Whether it’s because the stores are running low on cleaning supplies, you are going out only when you need to, you are interested in saving money and using less chemicals around the house, or all of the above, learning to make your own cleaning supplies is quick and easy. These simple yet effective solutions are… read more >>
Do you like to listen to rock music? Do you like to stay up to date on the latest releases, but still have your old favorites you keep going back to, again and again? It seems like these days, many rock bands from the past few decades are continuing to release new materials. Some may… read more >>
Ever wonder how to get rid of that awful smell in your garbage disposal? Or how to organize your ingredients before tackling a recipe? How about the best method for measuring out sticky ingredients without having half of it stuck to the measuring spoon? Librarians Chris and Romie are here to share a series of quick and nifty kitchen… read more >>
Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you looking for a DIY project that will be fun for the entire family? Why not do something that satisfies both requirements? For a fun activity that is part science activity and part sweet treat, why not try your hand at making rock candy? If you are not… read more >>