Libraries offer children’s reading programs in October, November – The following directory includes children’s story and reading programs at area libraries. Listings have brief descriptions and are grouped 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.
Mahoning County
Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3, 17.
Baby Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, 25 and Nov. 8, 22.
Baby Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 and Nov. 8.
Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 26 and Nov. 9, 23.
Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Ages 18 months to 3 years and a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and Nov. 3, 10.
“Sense”ational Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Activities to stimulate your child’s senses. Ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. 11-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 18 and Nov. 1, 15, 29.
Family Story Time. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 7 and Nov. 4.
Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For preschoolers, toddlers, babies and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 and Nov. 8, 22.
Family Story Time. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Gotta Move Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave. 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories, singing and dancing. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 11:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories, singing and dancing. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 10, 17.
Sensory Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave. 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For children 3-8 (with autism or other sensory-processing needs) and their families. Registration required. 11 a.m.-noon., Saturday, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.
All Ages Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children of all ages and their caregivers. 10:30-11:15 a.m., Oct. 17 and Nov. 21.
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, a registered-therapy dog. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Nov. 3, 17.
Read with Rennie. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. Children practice reading with a registered-therapy dog. Registration required. 4:30-6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19.
Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For grades 1-4. Children will have a 15-minute session to read to a registered-therapy dog. Registration required. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 and Nov. 15.
Lucy Lu at the Library. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Read to Lucy Lu, a registered-therapy dog. First-come, first-served. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20.
Trumbull County
Storytime. Youth Programming Room, McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 S. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. mc******@mc****.org. Ages 0-4 years with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1.
Babytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. For 6 to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 17, 24 and Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28.
Toddler Tales. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. For 19 to 35 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 17, 24 and Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28.
Toddler Tales. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. For 19 to 35 months with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 8, 14, 22, 29.
Toddler Tales. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. For 19 to 35 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, and Nov. 10, 17.
Preschool Storytime. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 17, 24 and Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28.
Preschool Storytime. Lordstown Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road 44481. 330-824-2094. www.wtcpl.org…. Ages 3-5. 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 17, 24 and Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28.
Preschool Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Ages 3-5. Stories, songs and movements to develop early literacy skills. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29.
Preschool Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. Ages 3-5. Stories, songs and movements to develop early literacy skills. 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4, 18.
Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. Ages 3-5. Stories and movements to develop literacy skills. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30.
Preschool Storytime. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. Ages 3-5. 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 and Nov. 10, 17.
Family Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. For families with children ages 3-10. 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, 27 and Nov. 10.
Read to SomeBunny. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St., 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children K-6 read aloud to registered/certified Bunnies in Baskets. Registration required. 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Read to SomeBunny. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Children K-6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets. Registration is required. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Read to SomeBunny. 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483.330-399-8807. Children K-6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets. 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7.
Pups & Pages. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483.330-399-8807. Children K-6 can read aloud to a registered-therapy dog. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3.
Pups & Pages. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-2011. Children K-6 read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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