The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County (PLYMC) is launching its annual Spring Appeal to expand its Summer Discovery program following a year of record participation and community impact.

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County (PLYMC) is celebrating a year of remarkable growth and impact through its annual Summer Discovery program, which continues to inspire learning, imagination, and opportunity for residents of all ages. In 2025, a total of 5,505 participants registered for Summer Discovery which represents a 30% increase over the previous year and one of the highest participation levels in…
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The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County (PLYMC) Locations will open at 10 am on Wednesday, April 15.

All PLYMC locations will have a delayed opening of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 for an in-service meeting. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1382415237251182&set=a.623158093176904 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…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) and Mahoning County Auditor’s office to Host Series on New Property Tax Laws

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County (PLYMC) will host a countywide series of public presentations featuring Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham, focused on five new property tax laws passed by the Ohio General Assembly and their impact beginning in 2026. The five new property tax laws are listed below: HB 96- enhanced owner occupancy and…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) hosts the Youngstown Grit Series with the April 15 Forum on Resilience

The third installment of the Youngstown Grit series, titled “Resilience,” will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Main Library. This public forum will focus on how resilience and efforts to reclaim Youngstown’s identity have prepared the community for current challenges and helped shape a path forward. The discussion will be moderated by…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) Building & Sites Committee will meet on April 9 as noon at Newport Library

The purpose of this meeting is to present initial findings in response to the Board's request to investigate the potential relocation of the Poland branch. The Building and Sites Committee Meeting will take place on April 9, 2026, 12:00 pm at Newport Library.  The Zoom link for the meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82470776845 Follow PLYMC on social media…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) Invites the Community to Come and Enjoy Its Programs for April

Austintown Branch - April Programs AI for Everyday Life: A Practical Guide for Real People 6-7:15 p.m. Mon., Apr. 6 Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop breaks down artificial intelligence in plain language — no technical background required. Learn what ChatGPT can do, how to use it for everyday…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, and other area library leaders meet with Members of the Ohio General Assembly.

On March 18, representatives from The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, and leaders from libraries across the Lake to River region met with area state legislative office in Columbus. They were joined by library leaders and supporters from across Ohio as part of the Ohio Library Council’s Legislative Day. As a group they advocated for library funding and shared the results of a recent public opinion poll showing…
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PLYMC/PBS Western Reserve to host The American Revolution: Screening, Panel, and Digital Exhibition

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC), in partnership with PBS Western Reserve, will host The American Revolution: Screening, Panel, and Digital Exhibition on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library in downtown Youngstown.   The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC), in partnership with…
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PLYMC’s Chief Experience Officer Erin Phemester among finalists for 2026 Athena Award

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC)’s Chief Experience Officer, Erin Phemester, is listed among 31 finalists for The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator’s 33rd annual ATHENA Award dinner.   “It’s truly an honor to be nominated for the 2026 Athena Award alongside so many remarkable women. I’m grateful that the work we’re doing through the library to…
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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) welcomes Heather Chunn as the newest member of the Board of Trustees.

Chunn is currently the Vice President of Operations and Human Resources at the YSU Foundation and brings experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and community engagement through her work with the Foundation.  "I strongly believe that our libraries are vital to our community, and I am deeply honored and humbled to serve on the Board of Trustees,…
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