Children’s library reading programs for July/August 2023. Programs are listed by county, date, and age range. The directory also includes programs on reading skills development and confidence-building sessions with therapy dogs and bunnies.
MAHONING COUNTY
Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10-10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 27.
Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features musical and movement activities. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 11-11:30 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 20, 27.
All Ages Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children of all ages and their caregivers. 2 p.m., Friday, July 14, 28.
Baby Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 25.
Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18.
Gotta Move Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features musical and movement activities. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 11:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, July 11, 18, 25.
Yoga Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories, songs, and rhymes combined with simple yoga poses. For children ages 3-6. Bring a yoga mat or towel. 10 a.m., Friday, July 14 and Aug. 11.
Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 18.
Baby Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 11-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 11.
All Ages Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children of all ages and their caregivers. 10-11 a.m., Friday, July 21.
“Sense”ational Play. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features a variety of activities that will stimulate your child’s senses. For children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregiver. 11-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 18.
Reading skills
Sensory Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Join the Library for books, songs, and rhymes. Designed for children ages 3-10 with autism or other sensory processing needs and their families. Registration required. Occurs in partnership with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley. 11 a.m.-noon. Friday, July 7.
Reading with Rhys. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session to read to Rhys. Hand sanitizer will be available. Registration is required. 4 p.m., Thursday, July 13, 27.
Sensory Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Join the Library for books, songs, and rhymes. Designed for children ages 3-10 with autism or other sensory processing needs and their families. Registration required. Occurs in partnership with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21.
Play, Learn, and Grow Together. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. In partnership with Easter Seals of Mahoning County, this group helps children develop skills to succeed in the classroom. For children 2.5 to 5 years old. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27, Oct. 26.
Read with Lucy Lu. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Read with Lucy Lu the therapy dog. No registration is required; availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, July 25.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
Baby Brilliant. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508. www.girardfreelibrary.org…. Infants and their adult caregivers experience early sights and sounds through books and music. 10 a.m. every first and third Friday: July 7, 21, Aug. 4, 18.
Toddler Tales. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Storytime for toddlers ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, July 3, 10, 17, 24.
Babytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. For infants ages 6-18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. Registration is requested. 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 28, 25, Aug. 1, 8.
Preschool Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories, songs, and movement activities reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3-5. 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 18, 25.
Preschool Storytime. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508. www.girardfreelibrary.org…. Stories, music, and movement for preschoolers and an adult caregiver. For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday and Thursday.
Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories, songs, and movement activities reinforce the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3 to 5. 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, 12, 19, 26.
Toddler Tales. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Storytime for toddlers ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 13, 20, 27.
Summer Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. Caregivers and their children ages 0–4 years are invited to attend in-person storytime. Includes fun stories, rhymes, and crafts. Each week will feature a different theme. Held in the children’s room of the library. 2 p.m., Tuesdays through July 25.
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