Children’s reading programs at area libraries in December and January. The following directory includes children’s story and reading programs at area libraries. Programs have brief descriptions and are listed by age range. In addition, listings include programs for children with autism and sensory-processing needs and reading confidence-building programs with registered therapy dogs and bunnies. (Updated Jan. 3, 2023.)
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 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 26.
Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. 10-10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26.
Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Includes a variety of musical and movement activities. For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 11-11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26.
Family Story Time. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Offers stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6.
Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Offers stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 17, 31.
Gotta Move Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Includes a variety of musical and movement activities, including stories, singing, and dancing. For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Baby Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Offers songs, stories, and bounces for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 31.
Baby Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Included songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 11-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Sensory Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features books, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities designed for children ages 3-10 with autism or other sensory processing needs and their families (siblings welcome). Registration is required. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 21, Feb. 18.
Yoga Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories, songs, and rhymes are combined with simple yoga poses. For children ages 3-6. Bring a yoga mat or towel. 10-10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6.
Sensory Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Includes books, songs, rhymes, and other activities. This storytime is designed for children ages 3-10 with autism or other sensory processing needs and their families (siblings welcome). Registration is required. 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7.
Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers.10-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Included songs, stories, and bounces for babies up to 18 months with their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11.
All Ages Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Includes stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children of all ages and their caregivers. 2-2:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13.
Yeti Story Time and Craft. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Hear stories featuring the mysterious Yeti. Create a mini-Yeti to take home. 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 14.
Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can read to Ellie, a registered therapy dog. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. For grades 1-4. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, and March 21.
Family Story Time: Lunar New Year. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Mark the Chinese New Year with stories for children and their caregivers. 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21.
Playtime at Your Library. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. The group will read a story and have activities to prepare your child for kindergarten. For ages 2-6 and their caregiver. 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21.
Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Includes stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24.
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. 2:30 p.m., .
Trumbull County
Toddler Tales. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. For toddlers ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 9, 30.
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, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31.
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, Jan. 23.
Family Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories and activities for families with children ages 3-10. 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26.
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