On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this momentous occasion, The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is offering programs and activities throughout 2026 to celebrate!
Keep reading to learn more about the America 250 library programs coming up this month and how you can take part in our Share Your Story! Oral History Project.
January Programs
Movie Night
Tues., Jan. 6 | 5:30 p.m.
Tri-Lakes
For Adults and Families (Children with Caregivers)
Candlelight & Liberty: A Hands-On Candlemaking Workshop
Thurs., Jan. 8 | 6 p.m.
Newport
For Adults
*Registration required
Bingo: Ohio Foods and Restaurants
Tues., Jan. 13| 3:30 p.m.
Brownlee Woods
For Adults
*Registration required
Community Cookbooks: Food, Memory, and Tradition
Sat., Jan. 17 | 10 a.m.
Poland
*Registration required
Share Your Story! Oral History Project
The countywide Share Your Story! Oral History Project is underway at PLYMC. We have been collecting short recorded interviews from community members to preserve and share on our Digital Archive. If you would like to participate in this project, complete the contact form online or at a PLYMC branch. Someone will be in contact with you set up an interview.
For more information on our America 250 programs, activities and resources, go to libraryvisit.org/America-250.
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