Library story times, reading programs for September, October

Library story times, reading programs for September, October. 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

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. 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5.

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, Sept. 5, 15, 19, 26.

Baby Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. Features songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6.

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, Sept. 7, 21.

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, Sept. 7.

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, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28.

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, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10.

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 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8.

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, Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

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, Sept. 12.

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, Sept. 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, Sept 12.

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, Sept. 15, Oct. 20.

Family Story Time. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St., New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16.

“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, Sept. 19, Oct. 17.

Family Storytime Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features books, songs, and activities. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 30.

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, Oct. 18.

Halloween Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features Halloween songs and stories for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Costumes are optional. 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 19.

Halloween Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features Halloween-themed stories for preschoolers, toddlers and babies with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Sweets, Scare and Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features Halloween stories and fun. The program will be followed by trick-or-treating in the library. For all ages. Come in costume. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Pumpkin Parade & Story Time. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St., New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Come in costume. Features a craft. For children and their families. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 28.

Story Time Spooktacular. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, crafts and trick or treating in the library. Costumes are optional. Registration opens Sept. 25. For children and their families. 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30.

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, Sept. 12, Oct. 10.

Pups and Pages. Howland Library, 9095 East 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 a registered therapy dog. Call to register. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12.

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, Sept. 14, Oct. 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. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 16, Oct. 21.

Read with Lucy Lu. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Read with Lucy Lu a registered therapy dog. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, Oct. 24.

Play, Learn, and Grow Together. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. In partnership with Easter Seals of Mahoning County, this group helps children develop skills to succeed in the classroom. For children 2.5 to 5 years old. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26.

TRUMBULL COUNTY

Fall Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. Includes stories, rhymes, and crafts for children 0–4 years and their caregivers. Held in the children’s room of the library. Each week features a different theme. 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5, 12, 19, and 26.

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, Sept. 11, 18, 25.

Preschool Storytime. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a themed story and craft to reinforce early literacy skills. For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 11, 18, 25.

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, Sept. 11, 18, 25.

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, Sept. 11, 18, 25.

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, Sept. 12, 19, 26.

Time for Tots. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Featues a story, music, and movement For 18 months-4 years with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 19, 26.

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, Sept. 13, 20, 27.

Music and Movement. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Stories, music, and hands-on activities. For toddlers 19-35 months old with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 20, 27.

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