Story times, library reading programs for September. 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
Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24.
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, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25.
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. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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. 5, 12, 19, 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, Sept. 5, 19.
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. 5, 12, 19, 26.
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. 6, 20.
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, Sept. 6.
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. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11.
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, Sept. 13.
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, Sept. 17.
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, Sept. 18, Oct. 16.
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, Sept. 23.
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., Thursday, Sept. 26.
Baby Story Time. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features songs, stories, and bounces. For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27, Oct. 25.
Reading skills
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. 3-4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12.
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. 17.
Hang With Bailey. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For grades 1-4. Children can read to Bailey, a licensed-therapy dog with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Each child will be given a 15-minute session while spots remain. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, Oct. 17.
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. 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Oct. 19.
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, Sept. 24.
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. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26.
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, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30.
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. 9, 16, 23, 30.
Fall Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org…. Features stories, songs and crafts. Each week features a different theme. Occurs in the children’s room of the library. For children up to 4 years and their caregivers. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9-Nov. 25 (except Oct. 14).
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, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30.
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. 9, 16, 23, 30.
Back-to-School Open House. Lordstown Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road 44481. 330-824-2094. www.wtcpl.org….Grades K-6 can participate in crafts and a scavenger hunt. Includes snacks. See what the library has to offer during the school year. 4:30-6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9.
Playful Learning. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Open play features toys, games and other stations. Drop in anytime during posted hours. For ages 19 months-5 years with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, 17, 24. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 19, 26.
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. 10, 17, 24.
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, Sept. 10, 17, 24.
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, Sept. 11, 18, 25.
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, Sept. 11, 18, 25.
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, Sept. 12, 19, 26.
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, Sept. 12, 19, 26.
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. 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, 20, 27.
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, Saturday, Sept. 14.
Reading skills
Pups & Pages. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. 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. 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9.
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. 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10.
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