Children’s library story times for April, May 2025. Where to find free story times and reading programs by date, location and age level.
Special event: Family Book Day: Fluffy Tails & and Magic Trails. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807. Annual Family Book Day celebrates books and reading. Features crafts, games, gaming, book giveaways, a visit from Bunnies in Baskets, a magic show, and an appearance from Katerina Kittycat from PBS Western Reserve. Food and beverages will be available from Little Red Food Truck (until 2:30 p.m.) and Traveler’s Coffee Co. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 5.
MAHONING COUNTY
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 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 15, 29.
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, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
All Ages Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for children of all ages and their caregivers. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 2.
Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories and fun for ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 10, 17, 24.
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 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 10, 17, 24.
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, April 4, 18.
Family Story Time. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies and their caregivers. 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, April 7, 14, 21, 28.
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, April 8.
Yoga Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories, songs and rhymes combined with simple yoga poses. For children ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Bring a yoga mat or towel. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 9.
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 a.m., Thursday, April 10, 24.
Playtime at Your Library. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features activities and a story to help children prepare for school. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Friday, April 11.
Playtime at Your Library. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Prepare for kindergarten through play. Features a story and activities. For ages 2-6 and their caregiver. 10 a.m., Friday, April 11.
Gotta Move Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features musical and movement activities. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Friday, April 11.
Family Story Time. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St., New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies and their families. 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12.
Playtime at Your Library. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Prepare for kindergarten through play. Features a story and activities. For ages 2-6 and their caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, April 14.
Toddler Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories and fun for ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 15.
Preschool Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Books, songs, rhymes with a focus on early literacy and school readiness. Ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16.
Playtime at Your Library. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers-Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Prepare for kindergarten through play. Features a story and activities. For ages 2-6 and their caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, April 21.
Reading/pet therapy
Hang With Polly. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Polly is part of the pet therapy team at the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Includes reading and pet interaction for children and families. For more information on therapy dogs, visit here. 11-11:45 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 5.
Polly’s Book Nook. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can join Polly, a registered therapy dog, for fun stories. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session. Polly is part of the pet therapy team at the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Includes reading and pet interaction for children and their families. Registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m., April 8.
Adaptive Story Time: Bugs & Insects. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Story time for children ages 2-5 with varying learning styles and sensory-processing needs and their families, but all ages are welcome. Registration required. 3-4 p.m., Thursday, April 10.
Autism 101: Beyond The Diagnosis- Life Skills And Independence. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Representatives from Potential Development and The Rich Center For Autism will discuss resources for becoming more independent. 6 p.m., Thursday, April 10.
Read to Abby. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can read to Abby, a licensed therapy dog with PAWS. Each child will be given a 15-minute session while spots remain. Registration opens March 27 at 6:15 p.m. Registration required. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24.
Hang With Bailey. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can meet and visit with Bailey, a golden retriever who recently joined the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For more information on therapy dogs, visit here. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, April 17, May 15.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
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, April 1, 15, 22, 29, May 6.
Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories, songs, and movement activities to reinforce the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7.
Music & Movement. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories, music and hands-on activities for ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7.
Toddler Tales. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories for ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8.
Preschool Storytime. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a story, music, and movement activities to engage children. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 1 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8.
Preschool Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Features stories, songs, and movement to prepare for kindergarten. For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m., Friday, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9.
Family Book Day: Fluffy Tails & and Magic Trails. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807. Annual Family Book Day celebrates books and reading. Features crafts, games, gaming, book giveaways, a visit from Bunnies in Baskets, a magic show, and an appearance from Katerina Kittycat from PBS Western Reserve. Food and beverages will be available from Little Red Food Truck (until 2:30 p.m.) and Traveler’s Coffee Co. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 5.
Spring Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704, ext. 4. For children ages 0–4 years with a caregiver. Features stories, songs and crafts. Each week features a different theme. Occurs in the children’s room. 11 a.m., Monday, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19.
Preschool Storytime. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories and a craft to reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Monday, April 7, 14, 21, May 5, 12, 19.
Preschool Storytime. Lordstown Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road 44481. 330-824-2094. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories, songs, and movement activities reinforce the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3 to 5. 1 p.m., Monday, April 7, 14, 21, May 5.
Time for Tots. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a story, music and movement for ages 18 months-4 years with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 15, 22, May 6, 13, 20.
Toddler Tales. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Story time for toddlers ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, April 14, 21, May 5.
Babytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. For infants ages 6-18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, finger plays and simple songs. 10 a.m., Monday, April 14, 21, May 5.
Saturday Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children ages 6 months to 6 years are invited for stories, songs and movement activities. Call to sign up. 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19.
Reading/pet therapy
Read to Some Bunny. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades K-6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified therapy rabbits for 15-minute sessions. Rabbits are provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, and Feathered Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, April 7 (full). Call for upcoming sessions.
Sensory Family Hour. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Specially designed program for children with autism or other sensory processing needs and their families (siblings welcome). The program seeks to create a supportive and inclusive group setting where children can enjoy storytelling and interactive learning. For families with children ages 3 and older. Occurs in the Youth Multipurpose Room A/B. Registration is required. 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12.
Pups & Pages. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades 1-6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog from PAWS Therapy Team. Registration opens April 4. Registration is required. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, May 5.
Compiled from local reports.
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