Free story times at area libraries in February, March. Where to find children’s story times and reading programs by date, location and age level.
MAHONING COUNTY
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, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
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, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 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 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 18, March 4, 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., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25.
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, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.
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. 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 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 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27.
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. 7, 21, March 7, 21.
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, Feb. 10, March 10.
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, Feb. 13, 27, March 13, 27, April 10, 24.
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, Feb. 14, March 14.
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, Feb. 14, March 14.
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, Feb. 17, March 17.
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, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15.
Reading/pet therapy
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., Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Adaptive Story Time: Friendship. 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, Feb. 13.
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 the benefits of therapy dogs visit here. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17.
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 the benefits of therapy dogs visit here. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 22, March 22, April 5.
Read with Lucy Lu. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Read with Lucy Lu, part of Furever Friends Therapy Dogs. No registration is required. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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 at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 30. Registration required. Event occurs 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27.
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 opens 6:30 p.m., Tuesday Feb 11. Registration is required. Occurs 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11.
Adaptive Story Time: Spring. 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. Registration opens at noon on Thursday Feb. 13. Occurs 3-4 p.m., Thursday, March 13.
Read with Lucy Lu. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Read with Lucy Lu, part of Furever Friends Therapy Dogs. No registration is required. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 25.
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 5:30 p.m., Feb. 27. Registration required. Occurs 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 27.
Adaptive Story Time: Bugs and 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.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
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. 3, 10, 24.
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. 3, 10, 24.
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. 3, 10, 24.
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. 3, 10, 24.
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. 4, 11, 25.
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, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25.
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. 5, 12, 26.
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, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.
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, Feb. 6, 13, 27.
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, Feb. 6, 13, 27.
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, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28.
Babytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, 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. 8.
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, Feb. 22.
Winter 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, Feb. 3-March 31.
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, Feb. 3.
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 is required. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11.
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. Registration is required. 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15.
Compiled from local reports.
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