Library story times, reading programs for December, January. 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
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, Dec. 1.
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, Dec. 1.
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, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 22, 29.
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, Dec. 5, Jan. 16, 30.
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, Dec. 6, 20; Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
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, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25.
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, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25.
Baby Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, 23.
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, Dec. 12, Jan. 9.
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.-noon, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 19, 26, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Holiday 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. 10-10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 14.
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, Dec. 15, Jan. 19.
Preschool STEAM Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Preschool program features a story and interactive STEAM activities. Registration required. 3-3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15.
Family Story Time: Holidays Around the World. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St., New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features holiday-themed stories and crafts. 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16.
Holiday Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19.
“Sense”ational Play. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features a variety of activities that will stimulate your child’s senses. For ages 18 months to 3-years old with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Family Storytime. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features books, songs, and activities. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, Jan. 16, 30.
Family Story Time. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m.,Wednesday, Dec. 20.
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, Dec. 20, Jan. 17.
Baby Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 22, Jan. 26.
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, Dec. 28, Jan. 11, 25.
Family Story Time. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 13.
Snowflake Science. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features snow-themed experiments for children of all ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Healthy Kids Storytime. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This family story time will cover hygiene, wellness, nutrition and healthy living. Includes activity stations and crafts. 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Reading skills
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, Jan. 9.
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, Dec. 7, Jan. 11.
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, Dec. 12.
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, Dec. 14, Jan. 4, 18.
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. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 16.
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, Dec. 19.
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. Registration opens on Dec. 14. 5:45-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
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, Dec. 2.
Drop-In Bunny Therapy. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Children can drop in and meet therapy bunnies during this visit by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies and Feathered Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2.
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, Dec. 4, 11.
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, Dec. 4, 11.
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, Dec. 4, 11.
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, Dec. 5, 12, Jan. 2, 9,16, 23, 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, Dec. 5, 12.
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, Dec. 5, 12.
Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories, songs, and movement activities reinforce the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3 to 5. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 13.
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, Dec. 6, 13.
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, Dec. 7, 14.
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, Dec. 7, 14.
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, Dec. 8, 15.
Saturday Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories, songs and movement activities for ages 6 months-6 years with a caregiver. Registration is requested. 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16.
Homeschool Investigators. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. This special homeschool holidays session features activities, crafts, games and science. For children in kindergarten-grade 6. Registration is required. 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 18.
Reading skills
Pups and Pages. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Children in grades 1-6 can sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Call to register. 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 4.
Read to SomeBunny. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades 1-6 can sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to certified Bunnies in Baskets therapy rabbits. Call to register. 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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