The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County News

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County (PLYMC) will temporarily close the Michael Kusalaba Branch to the public from Monday, December 1 through Saturday, December 6, reopening Monday, December 8. The temporary closure will allow staff and contractors to complete a major floor plan redesign which is the next operational step in transforming Kusalaba…

Throughout November and December, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is collecting food donations at all 14 of its branches. Thanks to the generosity of library patrons and staff, all donated items are now being distributed to local organizations serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity across Mahoning County. “This year, we’ve…

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) continues to review the Poland Branch and the options for addressing the long-term facility needs. We thank the community for sharing their opinions and concerns during this process. The Board remains committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and serving all of Mahoning County. Once all the information is collected and assessed, the Board of Trustees will make its decision which will be shared with the public.    Follow PLYMC…

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) Finance, Audit and Investment Committee Meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the Main Library, 2nd Floor, Board of Trustees Meeting Room 205 / Zoom The purpose of this meeting is to discuss budget strategies for 2026. The Zoom link to attend…

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) will receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the roughly 1,280…

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) Development Committee Meeting will take place at the Main Library 2nd Floor Board of Trustee Meeting Room 205/Zoom on October 21st from 4-6 PM. The zoom link is as follows: https://events.zoom.us/ej/Ag3GEx764fdXz4mhxJ7tKBrfNEodgUpB3ZKdNTP91VYxehNqdtnJ~A7cPLXf6p-m37FJt-LNW_oENvDqEcHfbY-8gof-oTdo2vgswqn-4GBxaw9CUQ Follow PLYMC on social media (Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, and TikTok) and check www.libraryvisit.org for updates. The Public Library of Youngstown…

All branches will be closed on Monday, Oct 13th for a scheduled Staff Development Day. Follow PLYMC on social media (Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, and TikTok) and check www.libraryvisit.org for updates. The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) has served the Mahoning Valley since 1880 when the Youngstown Library Association was officially created. With 14 branches across Mahoning County, including…