Children’s story times for February, March

Children’s story times for February, March. Programs are listed by date, location, and age levels. The directory also includes programs on reading-skills development and confidence-building sessions with therapy dogs and bunnies.

MAHONING COUNTY

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, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28.

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, Feb. 1, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28.

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 a.m., Friday, Feb. 2, March 1.

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, Feb. 9, March 8.

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, Feb. 13, 27, March 12, 26.

Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 20, March 12, 26.

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 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, March 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., Wednesday, Feb. 14, March 13.

Preschool Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For ages 3-6 with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 16, March 15.

ASL Club. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St., New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Join instructor Miss Jenni for a themed lesson on American Sign Language. For children and families. Registration is required. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21.

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., Thursday, Feb. 22.

Playtime at Your Library. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Prepare for kindergarten through play. Features a story and activities. For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, March 14.

Baby Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 23, March 22.

Family Storytime. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features books, songs, and activities for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Reading skills 

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. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, 22, March 7, 21.

Reading with Rhys. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 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. 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, March 12.

Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children will be given a 15-minute reading session with Ellie, a registered-therapy dog. For grades 1-4. Registration is required. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, March 12.

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. 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, March 16.

Read to Abby. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For grades 1-4. Children can read to a licensed therapy dog with PAWS Therapy Team. Each child will be given a 15-minute session with Abby while spots remain. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, March 28.

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, Feb. 27, March 26.

Sensory Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features 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. 3 p.m., Thursday, March 14.

TRUMBULL COUNTY

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, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 29.

Preschool Storytime. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a story, music, and movement to engage children 18 months-4 years with a caregiver. 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 29.

Preschool Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Features stories, songs, and movement to prepare for kindergarten. For ages 3- 5. 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1.

Babytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. For infants 6-18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, finger plays and simple songs to help your baby learn language and early concepts. Call to register. 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 3.

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, Feb. 5, 12, 26.

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, fingerplays, and simple songs. 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 5, 12, 26.

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, Feb. 5, 12, 26. 

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, Feb. 5, 12, 26.

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, Feb. 6, 13, 27.

Winter Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org…. For children up to 4 years and their caregivers. Features stories, songs, and crafts. Each week features a different theme. Occurs in the children’s room of the library. 2 p.m., Tuesday, 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Family Hour. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Features stories and activities for children ages 3 and older and their families. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27.

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, Feb. 7, 14, 28.

Music and Movement. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Stories, music, and hands-on activities. For toddlers 19-35 months old with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28.

Friday Special. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Homeschoolers (and anyone else) can join the Library for activities based on different topics. For ages 8-12. 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9.

Spring Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org…. For children up to 4 years and their caregivers. Features stories, songs, and crafts. Each week features a different theme. Occurs in the children’s room of the library. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday, March 4, 11, 18, 25.

Reading skills 

Pups & Pages. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. 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 is required. 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5.

Read to SomeBunny. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades 1-6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets (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., Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Read to SomeBunny. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 330-448-8134. 44403. Children in grades 1-6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets (therapy rabbits) for 15-minute sessions. Rabbits are provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies and Feathered Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). Registration is required. 5-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21. 

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