The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) issues statement in response to repeated attacks

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County issues the following statement: “Over the last few months, PLYMC has been attacked with unsubstantiated and false claims of fraud, inaccessibility, and a lack of transparency. The leaders of Save Our Library, their anti-property tax allies, along with the architect who designed the deeply flawed Poland Library…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) to host best selling author John Scalzi

YOUNGSTOWN (July 9, 2026/For Immediate Release) On July 11th 2026, The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) will host New York Times best selling author John Scalzi. Scalzi’s novel Redshirts won the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and his acclaimed Old Man’s War series has also received multiple Hugo Award nominations. Additional…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) announces 37% increase in Summer Discovery registration.

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) released its first round of Summer Discovery registration numbers. Registrations for PLYMC’s annual program total 4,101 as of June 9th, 2026, a massive increase from the 2,983 registrations as of June 9th 2025- a year-to-year increase of 37%. PLYMC’s annual Summer Discovery encourages participants of all…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) Responds to Clerk of Courts Filing Notice

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) has submitted the financial reports requested by the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts in correspondence dated June 4, 2026, regarding filings under Ohio Revised Code 1713.29.  Following review of the notice, Library leadership determined the matter appeared to involve an administrative oversight related to historical filings…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County to hold Board Retreat followed by Regular Board Meeting on June 11.

The Board of Trustees Retreat from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm on June 11th at East Library  will be followed by the Board Meeting starting at 4 pm.    There is one Zoom link for the Board Meeting is below    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84132589420    The purpose of the Board Retreat is for educational and collaborative purposes. No business decisions will be…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County to hold Pride Month Read Ins for Intellectual Freedom

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) will hold Read Ins for Intellectual Freedom in June to celebrate Pride Month. Attendees are encouraged to read, share and discover works by or about the LGBTQ+ community. Refreshments will be provided. “Libraries stand for the freedom to read and the right to belong.” Said Chief…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) Tri-Lakes Branch will temporarily adjust hours and close on Saturdays effective June 13

Beginning June 13, the Tri-Lakes Branch will temporarily be closed on Saturdays due to short-term staffing adjustments.  We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we work to return the branch to its normal schedule as soon as possible. Updates will be shared when regular Saturday hours resume.  No other PLYMC branch locations will be…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) Hosts Ladies in Little Black Dresses for Literacy Fundraiser on June 4

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC), in partnership with The Library Foundation of Youngstown and Mahoning County, will host its annual Ladies in Little Black Dresses for Literacy fundraiser on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at The Lake Club in Poland, Ohio.  The event brings the community together for an…
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