Reading programs, story times for December, January. Programs are listed by date, location and age-appropriate levels. The directory also includes programs on reading-skills development and confidence-building sessions with therapy dogs.
MAHONING COUNTY
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. 2, 9, 16, Jan. 6, 13, 27.
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, Dec. 3, 10, 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 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, Dec. 3, Jan. 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, Dec. 3, 10, 17, Jan. 7, 14, 28.
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. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29.
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. 5, 12, 19, 26, Jan. 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, Dec. 5, 12, 19.
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. 6, 20, Jan. 3, 17.
Playtime at Your Library. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Prepare for kindergarten through play. Features a story and activities. For ages 2-6 and their caregiver. 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, Jan. 3.
Playtime at Your Library. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers-Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Prepare for kindergarten through play. Features a story and activities. For ages 2-6 and their caregiver. 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 9, Jan. 13.
Playtime at Your Library. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Prepare for kindergarten through play. Features a story and activities. For ages 2-6 and their caregiver. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, Jan. 8.
Gotta Move Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features musical and movement activities. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, Jan. 22.
Holiday Baby Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features holiday songs, stories and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 12.
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 for the whole family. 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14.
Holiday Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Seasonal stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Toddler Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories and fun for ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, Jan. 21.
Preschool Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features books, songs and activities with a focus on early literacy and school readiness. Ages 3-6 years and their caregiver. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, Jan. 15.
Gotta Move Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features musical and movement activities. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 20.
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, Jan. 2, 16, 30.
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., Monday, Jan. 27.
Reading/pet therapy
Hang With Polly. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Polly is part of the pet therapy team at the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Includes reading and pet interaction for children and families. For more information on the benefits of therapy dogs visit here. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 14.
Hang With Bailey. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can meet and visit with Bailey, a golden retriever who recently joined the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For more information on the benefits of therapy dogs visit here. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19.
Adaptive Story Time: Winter. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Story time for children ages 2-5 with varying learning styles and sensory-processing needs and their families, but all ages are welcome. Registration required. Registration opens at 3 p.m. on Dec. 12. 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9.
Read to Thorin. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children grades K-3 can share a story with Thorin, a registered therapy dog with PAWS therapy team. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. Registration is required. Registration opens at 4 p.m. on Dec. 13. Program occurs from 4-5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10.
Polly’s Book Nook. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can join Polly, a registered therapy dog, for fun stories. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session. Polly is part of the pet therapy team at the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Includes reading and pet interaction for children and their families. Registration is required. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 17. Program occurs 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Hang With Bailey. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can meet Bailey, who just recently her training and licensing with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For more information on the benefits of therapy dogs visit here. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16.
Hang With Polly. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Polly is part of the pet therapy team at the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Includes reading and pet interaction for children and families. For more information on the benefits of therapy dogs visit here. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 18.
Read to Abby. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can read to Abby, a licensed therapy dog with PAWS. Each child will be given a 15-minute session while spots remain. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 26. Event occurs 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26.
Read with Lucy Lu. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Read with Lucy Lu, part of Furever Friends Therapy Dogs. No registration is required. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
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. 2, 9.
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. 2, 9.
Preschool Storytime. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories and a craft to reinforce the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 2.
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. 2, 9.
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. 3, 10.
Time for Tots. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a story, music and movement for ages 18 months-4 years with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Features stories, songs, and movement activities to reinforce the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11.
Music & Movement. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Stories, music and hands-on activities for ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11.
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. 5, 12.
Preschool Storytime. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a story, music, and movement activities to engage children. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, 12.
Preschool Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. Features stories, songs, and movement to prepare for kindergarten. For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 13.
Babytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, 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. 7.
12th Annual McKinley Christmas. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org…. Features a family-friendly holiday event. Noon-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14.
Kids Club. McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 S. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704, ext. 4. Children ages 5–11 are invited to the McKinley Birthplace Home on the first and third Thursday for a STEAM-related activity (science, technology, engineering, art and math). Registration is required. Activities include: “DIY Marble Run.” Design and test a custom marble run. Compete to see whose track is fastest. 3:30–4:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16. “Color Your World.” Learn about surface tension, mixtures, and more while creating tie-dye milk and making a lava lamp. 3:30–4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6. “Painting with Party Art Café & Studio.” Create a space-themed painting with Timothy Milliner of Party Art Café & Studio. 3:30–4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20.
William McKinley’s 182nd Birthday Celebration. McKinley Birthplace Home, 40 S. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. Visit the McKinley Birthplace Home to celebrate President McKinley’s 182nd birthday. The celebration will include games and light refreshments. At 3 p.m., President McKinley (as portrayed by Mike Wilson) will discuss the role faith played in his upbringing. The McKinley Birthplace Home will also be open for tours. 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25.
Reading/pet therapy
Read to Some Bunny. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades K-6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified therapy rabbits for 15-minute sessions. Rabbits are provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, and Feathered Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2.
Pups & Pages. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Children in grades 1-6 may sign up for 15-minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog from PAWS Therapy Team. Registration is required. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Sensory Family Hour.Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Specially designed program for children with autism or other sensory processing needs and their families (siblings welcome). The program seeks to create a supportive and inclusive group setting where children can enjoy storytelling and interactive learning. For families with children ages 3 and older. Registration is required. 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21.
Reading programs, story times for December, January were compiled from local reports.
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