The following directory includes reading programs at area libraries. Programs are listed by date, age range, and county. The directory also includes special needs programs and confidence-building reading sessions.
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, March 1.
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, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
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, March 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, March 7, 21.
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, March 7, 14, 21, 28.
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, March 9, 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, March 10.
St. Patrick’s Day Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 11.
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, March 11.
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, March 14, 28.
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, March 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, March 14.
Family Fun Night. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 14.
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, March 27.
Special needs
Sensory Story Time. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 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, March 4.
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 is required. 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 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, March 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, March 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, March 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 PAWS 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, March 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 is required; availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 28.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
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, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
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. Every Wednesday and Thursday.
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., Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15.
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., March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
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, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
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, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
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, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
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, March 6, 13, 20, 27.
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, March 6, 13, 20, 27.
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, March 6, 13, 20, 27.
Read to SomeBunny. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. 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. Rabbits are provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies and Feather Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). Registration is required. 6 p.m., Monday, March 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, March 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, March 7, 14, 21, 28.
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, March 7, 14.
Pups and Pages. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades K-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., Tuesday, March 7.
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, March 11.
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, March 23.
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