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 PLYMC’s Tim Seman and will feature:
“Resilience in Youngstown is about how we move forward together and creating space for this conversation that is grounded in information and connecting the community with its leaders is what the library does best,” said Erin Phemester, Chief Experience Officer at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at:
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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 Main Library in downtown Youngstown, PLYMC is well known for its signature services and programs like Summer Discovery and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. PLYMC serves our communities by preparing children for kindergarten, promoting early literacy, assisting job seekers, connecting Valley residents to technology, and providing resources for small businesses.  

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