Children’s reading programs at area libraries. The following directory includes children’s story and reading programs at area libraries. Programs have brief descriptions and are listed 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. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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. 9, 23.
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, Feb. 14, 28.
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, Feb 14.
Toddler Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, songs, rhymes and fun. For children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 2.
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. 2, 9, 16, 23 .
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. 7, 14, 21, 28.
STEAM Story Time: Animal Tracks. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, songs, play, and crafts. For preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Play, Learn, and Grow Together. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This group helps children develop skills to succeed in the classroom. For children 2.5 to 5 years old. Registration is required. 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23.
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. 10.
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. 7, 21.
Family Story Time. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18.
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. 28.
All Ages Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, rhymes, songs and activities for children of all ages and their caregivers. 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 24.
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. 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27.
Valentine’s Day 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. 14.
ASL Club. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn American Sign Language and Deaf culture. For families and all ages. Registration required. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15.
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. For families and all ages. Registration required. Occurs in partnership with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley. 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18.
Reading to therapy dogs
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 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 23.
Read with Rennie. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Boost your kid’s reading confidence by having them read to Rennie, a registered therapy dog with Furever Friends. Registrants will have 15 minutes to practice reading aloud to this non-judgmental companion. Registration is required. 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20.
Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. Read to Ellie, a registered therapy dog with P.AW.S therapy team. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. For grades 1-4. Registration is required. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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 required; availability on a first-come, first-served basis. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Trumbull County
Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories, songs and movement activities to reinforce the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3 to 5. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8, 15.
Preschool Storytime. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508. Stories, music and movement for preschoolers and an adult caregiver. For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, Thursday, Feb. 2, and Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Family Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories, games, crafts and activities. For families with children ages 3 and up. 6:30 p.m., Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22.
Preschool Storytime. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories, songs and movement activities reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 to 5. 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, 9, 16.
Preschool Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories, songs and movement activities reinforce the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24.
Babytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Short stories, fingerplays and simple songs. For infants 6 to 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration is requested. 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 6, 13.
Toddler Tales. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Storytime for toddlers ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 6, 13.
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. For ages 3 to 5. 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, 13.
Pups and Pages. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades K to 6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog from PAWS Therapy Team. Registration is required. 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6.
Babytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. For infants ages 6-18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays and simple songs. Registration is requested. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28.
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. 7, 14.
Book Buddies. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Provides after school one-on-one reading practice and reading-related games. Children in grades 1-4 may sign up for a 30-minute session to practice their reading in a fun, stress-free environment with a trained volunteer. Registration is required. 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28.
Read to SomeBunny. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades K to 6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets (therapy rabbits) for 15-minute sessions. Registration is required. 6 p.m.,Tuesday, Feb. 7.
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. For ages 3 to 5. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8, 15.
Book Buddies. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades 1-4 may sign up for a 30-minute session to practice their reading in a fun, stress-free environment with a trained volunteer. Registration is required. 4:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 15, 22.
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, Feb. 2, 9, 16.
Saturday Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children 6 months to 6 years are invited for stories, songs, movement, and more. 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 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 3-5. 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 27.
Family Storytime. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories and activities for families with children ages 3-10. 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23.
Compiled from local reports.
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