The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) Literacy Fundraiser is set for Thursday, June 5 th , at The Lake Club from 6-9pm.

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) will hold the annual Ladies in Little Black Dresses for Literacy Fundraiser on June 5th, 2025, at 6 PM at The Lake Club in Poland, OH. This event benefits the Martha Muransky Children’s Literacy Fund.

Attendees can bring a copy of a book by their favorite author to swap with other attendees. They can also donate gently used and brand-new children's books. Cash bar and raffles are also available. For more information, please contact Deb Liptak at dliptak@libraryvisit.org or you can call her at 330-740-6086.

“Supporting the library means so much to me because it was such an important part of my childhood. The library has always had a special place in my heart, and I hope future generations will be fortunate to have the same experience,” said Amy Daprile, Ladies in Little Black Dresses Committee Member and Sponsor.


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 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.

We welcome your respectful and on-topic comments and questions in this limited public forum. To find out more, please see Appropriate Use When Posting Content. Community-contributed content represents the views of the user, not those of The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County