Libraries offer summer reading programs, pop-up events. The following feature lists select area library events in Mahoning and Trumbull counties and western Pennsylvania. Contact individual locations for program registrations, when applicable.
Community Library of the Shenango Valley (Sharon)
- DIY Kids Craft: Nature Journals. Community Library of the Shenango Valley. 11 N. Sharpsville Ave., Sharon Pa. 16146; www.clsv.net…. 724-981-4360. Youth will begin writing their very own nature journal. 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 14.
- Mercer County Conservation: Rivers and Streams. Community Library of the Shenango Valley. 11 N. Sharpsville Ave., Sharon Pa. 16146. 724-981-4360; www.clsv.net. Learn about local river and streams with Mercer County Conservation. 1 p.m., Thursday, June 16.
- Carnegie Mini Museum. Community Library of the Shenango Valley. 11 N. Sharpsville Ave., Sharon Pa. 16146. 724-981-4360; www.clsv.net…. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History will be bringing a Haudesnosaunee longhouse replica, along with other replicas of artifacts such as instruments and tools. From their Walton Hall, the museum will bring ancient Egyptian replicas such as a model Rosetta stone, vases, and hieroglyphics on papyrus. All ages. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23.
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Pymatuning State Park: What Lives Here? Community Library of the Shenango Valley. 11 N. Sharpsville Ave., Sharon Pa. 16146; www.clsv.net…. 724-981-4360. Have you ever wondered what lives at Pymatuning State Park? Stop by and learn about all the different wildlife that lives at the park. 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 28.
Girard Free Library
- Oceans of Possibilities 2022 Family Summer Program. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508; www.girardfreelibrary.org…. Get “Octopi”ed at the Girard Free Library. Registration required for all events except Family Funtime and Preschool Storytime. Sign up begins Monday, June 6.
- Splash Day! Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508; www.girardfreelibrary.org…. Bring your whole crew to our family summer program kickoff for a boatload of fun. You’re shore to encounter a mermaid on her throne, and you won’t need a map to discover your own treasure chest. Try out mermaid and pirate gear in our photo ops without leaving the shore. Teenscanmaketheirowncaptain’slogjournal. Water you doing on 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, June 22.
- You’re a Poet, Don’t Cha Know it? Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508; www.girardfreelibrary.org….Kids will explore verse forms – some from Pirate Queens – and write a two-voice poem, mad-libs style (ages 6-10). 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 29.
- Sailing the Seven She’s. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508; www.girardfreelibrary.org…. In addition to learning about pirates, kids will experience what it would have been like to navigate the seas pre-GPS and make their own compass (ages 11-16). 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 29.
- Uncovering Hidden History. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508; www.girardfreelibrary.org…. Discover the little known history of female pirates, from Ching Shih–who presided over a fleet of 80,000 ment–to Sayyida al Hurra who ruled the Mediterranean. What would drive a woman of the time to piracy? (16 and older). 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 29.
Kinsman Free Public Library
- Summer Reading Kickoff. Kinsman Free Public Library, 6420 Church St., Kinsman 44428. 330-876-2461; www.kinsmanlibrary.org…. All ages. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, June 1.
- World Ocean Day. Kinsman Free Public Library, 6420 Church St., Kinsman 44428. 330-876-2461; www.kinsmanlibrary.org…. A day to celebrate the ocean and simple things you can do to protect water near and far. Join the library for games and an aquarium craft. K-6th grade. 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 8.
- Meet the Author: Julie Anne Lindsey. Kinsman Free Public Library, 6420 Church St., Kinsman 44428. 330-876-2461; www.kinsmanlibrary.org…. This bestselling Ohio author writes mysteries and romantic suspense under the pen names Bree Baker, Jacqueline Frost, and Julie Chase. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Call to pre-register. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 21.
McKinley Memorial Library
- Summer Reading Oceans of Possibilities. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mckinley.lib.oh.us…. Readers and listeners of all ages are encouraged to participate in summer reading. Participate on paper or online using Beanstack. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, visit www.mcklib.org… Saturday, June 4-Saturday, July 30.
- Summer Reading Kickoff: Oceans of Fun Magic Show presented by Jim Kleefeld. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704, ext. 3. www.mckinley.lib.oh.us…. The magic show “Oceans of Fun” will be presented by Jim Kleefeld. In case of rain, the event will be held in the National McKinley Birthplace Museum. 2-3 p.m., Saturday, June 4.
- Oceans of Possibilities Art Contest. On Facebook. To find out more, visit www.mcklib.org… Create an artwork that’s directly or loosely related to this year’s Summer Reading theme: “Oceans of Possibilities.” Submit a photo of your entry online from July 1–19 for the chance to win a $25 gift card for Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio. Entries will be posted on our Facebook page on July 21, and each reaction (“like,” “love,” etc.) counts as a vote through July 28. Winners will be announced on Saturday, July 30. Friday, July 1–Saturday, July 30 on Facebook.
- Summer Reading Finale: Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show. McKinley Memorial Library Grounds, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704, ext. 3. www.mckinley.lib.oh.us. A fun and hands-on event for kids of all ages. See captive-born exotic animals up close and personal with Outback Ray as he presents his animal show. In case of rain, the event moves to the National McKinley Birthplace Museum. 2-3 p.m., Saturday, July 30.
Newton Falls Public Library
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Children’s Summer Read and Win: Oceans of Possibilities. Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S. Canal St., Newton Falls 44444. 330-872-1282; www.newtonfalls.org…. For children up to 12 years old. Explore an Ocean of Possibilities with Newton Falls Public Library this summer. Log the time you spend reading to earn badges and rewards. Visit to signup. June 6-Aug 12.
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
- Pop-Up Library @ Wick Park. Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-744-8636. The Pop-Up Library will be at Wick Park today. Get a library card, browse and check out the Library’s collection of books and ask questions. 2-5 p.m., Friday, June 3.
- Pop-Up Library @ Wick Recreation Area. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. Get a library card, browse and check out the Library’s collection of books and ask questions. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, June 10.
- Pop-Up Library @ Bikeway at MetroParks Farm. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. The Pop-Up Library will be at Mill Creek Park’s Bikeway entrance at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield. Get a library card, browse and check out the Library’s collection of books and ask questions. 2-5 p.m., Friday, June 24.
- Pop-Up Library @ Lynn Park. 1940 Lynn Ave., Youngstown 44514; 330-742-8711. The Pop-Up Library is making a stop at Lynn Park. Get a library card, browse and check out the Library’s collection of books and ask questions. Noon-3 p.m., Tuesday, June 28.
- Pop-Up Library @ Fellows Riverside Gardens. Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. The Pop-Up Library will be at Mill Creek Park’s Fellows Riverside Gardens. Get a library card, browse and check out the Library’s collection of books and ask questions. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, June 30.
Warren-Trumbull County Library
- Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Outback Ray will entertain the audience with his live animal show. For children of all ages. 1 p.m., Thursday, June 2.
- A Summer Celebration with Singer Songwriter Ruby Hornsby. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org….
The library is kicking off the Summer Reading Program and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the current library building with a party for all ages. Singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Ruby Hornsby will entertain with her own unique style of smooth mountain soul music. This musical style includes elements of Hornsby’s Appalachian roots, classical training, rock, blues, country and old-time music. She typically performs with violin, guitar, viola and ukulele. The party will also include crafts for kids and a tenth anniversary display featuring photos of the Cortland Library from its early days beginning in 1977 to the grand opening of the current building in June 2012. Teens and adults ages 16 and older who attend the Summer Reading Party can receive a free one-year membership to the Friends of the Cortland Library. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 8. - Summer Reading Kick-Off Party & Petting Zoo. Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. The Barn Yard Petting Zoo will bring a variety of small animals to the library parking lot for this Summer Reading Program kick-off party. The petting zoo will feature bunnies, lambs, a calf, goats, a tortoise, an alpaca, and more live animals. Crafts, activities, and refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Howland Library will also be available. Kids can pick up a Summer Reading Challenge Log to track reading and learning, and teens and adults can find out how to read for fun and prizes. (Rain date for this outdoor event is June 18.) 1-4 p.m., Saturday, June 11.
Compiled from local reports.
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