Youngstown Events: Holiday family activities at area libraries | Our guide features special holiday and seasonal programs for December and January. Programs are listed by date, location, and age levels.
MAHONING COUNTY
Christmas Cookie Decorating. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Decorate cookies and make a Christmas card for a Copeland Oaks resident. Event includes a tree-lighting ceremony at Harvest Park. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2.
Lighting of the Village. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features cocoa and activities to celebrate Poland’s Lighting of the Village. 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2.
Carols and Cocoa. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies, and carols performed by Tyler Guerrieri. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5.
An Evening of Holiday Music with Tyler Guerrieri. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features live instrumental music. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Wooden Ornaments: Kids and Tweens. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Paint a wooden ornament to add to your holiday tree. For grades K-6. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7.
STEAM: Gingerbread House Building for Families STEAM Workshop.
Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. For families. Build and decorate a gingerbread house. Call or register online. 1-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9.
Sing-a-long Winter Princess Movie Night. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Don your robe and crown for princess movie night. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. 5-7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11.
Winter Story Time and Craft. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features a winter-themed story followed by a craft for families. Registration is required. Register each child participating, but not the caregiver. 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11.
Cocoa with Mrs. Claus. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Mrs. Claus will be available for photos. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served. 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14.
Kids Cryptid Club-Yeti for the Holidays (K-3). Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn all about the Yeti, hear a story, and make a craft. For grades K-3. Registration is required. Register each child participating, but not the caregiver. 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16.
Holiday Movie Matinee. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features a classic holiday movie, games and crafts. For families and children of all ages. Noon-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16.
Polar Pajama Party. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children can wear pajamas while they watch a holiday movie. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided. 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16.
Christmas Movie Matinee and Read-Aloud. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features a reading and classic Christmas movie. Children can wear their pajamas, bring a favorite blanket and/or stuffed animal, and have a cup of hot cocoa. 1-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16.
Carols, Fun and Mallets. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features carols, fun and the xylophone stylings of Aaron G. Hot chocolate and coffee served. 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 18.
Cookie Decorating. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features cookie decorating fun. Register by Dec. 20. 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20.
An Evening of Holiday Music with Tyler Guerrieri. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features live holiday music with Tyler Guerrieri and light refreshments. All ages. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Hooray for Hot Chocolate. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, songs, crafts about hot chocolate. For families and children with their caregivers. 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 28.
A Noon Year’s Eve Celebration. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. For families. Hear a story, learn about New Year’s traditions from around the world, dance, and take pictures. 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 29.
Cabin Fever Movie Matinee. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Snowman Party. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Celebrate favorite snowman characters with crafts, snacks, games, and stories. All supplies will be provided. 11 a.m-noon, Saturday, Jan. 6.
Winter Movie Matinee. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features a classic winter movie, games and a craft. For families and children of all ages. Noon-2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6.
DIY Watercolor Snowflakes. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Create paper snowflakes. All materials will be provided. Wear clothes for painting. For grades K-3. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver. 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6.
STEM with Me: Arctic Adventure. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Stories, STEM stations, and fun centered around the Polar Arctic. All materials will be provided. For families. 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6.
Winter Movie Matinee. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features a movie and crafts inspired by the story of two brave sisters, a snowman, a reindeer, and other unexpected friends. Movie is Rated G. 11 a.m-1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13.
Snowflake Science. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Fun, snow-themed experiments that include melting snowmen, marshmallow snowflakes and more. For all ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Snowflake Painting. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Design and paint your own unique snowflakes. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Register the child participating, but not the caregiver. 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Salt Snowflake Art. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Make a beautiful piece of winter art. Registration is required. For grades K-3. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18.
Preschooler Craft: Snowy Sensory Bottles. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Make a winter-themed sensory bottle with your child. Children can pick out the decorations and caregivers will help assemble the bottle. Supplies are included. Adult participation is required. 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19.
Arctic Ice and STEAM. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features a morning of fun STEAM activates, including snow-making, salt snowflakes and more. For grades K-3. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 20.
Beat the Winter Blahs. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 20.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
Holiday Gift Wrapping. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. The library will provide wrapping paper, tape, ribbon, boxes, and bags for you to use while supplies last. Donations of new or like-new wrapping supplies can be brought to the library during program times. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, 9, 23; 2-7 p.m., Monday Dec. 4, 11, 18.
Weekend Watch Party for Teens. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. For teens in grades 7-12. Features a holiday movie, hot chocolate and snacks. 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2.
Wednesday Movie Matinee: Holiday Edition. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a family-friendly holiday movie. 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6.
The Art Assignment. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. For teens in grades 7-12. 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27.
Happy Howland Holiday. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Features crafts, a performance by Amanda Beagle, and visit from Santa. Refreshments will be served. All ages. 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6.
A Cortland Christmas. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org…. Family event features crafts, music by Tyler Guerrieri and Nick Kerpsack, cookies, and a visit from Santa. 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7.
Steel Valley Ukers Holiday Musical Performance. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. The Steel Valley Ukers will perform holiday music. The group is led by Richard Wyant. 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8.
Candy Land Lane. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Families with children ages 6 and younger can walk and play the the Library’s indoor Candy Land Lane. Includes holiday activities and crafts. 4-6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9.
Culinary Curiosities. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Teens in grades 7-12 can celebrate the release of the movie “Wonka” by making chocolate candy. 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11.
Winter Wonderland Open House. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. This annual event features gingerbread houses, crafts, and a holiday performance by Brookfield High School musicians. 5-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Holiday Music at the Liberty Library. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri and vocalist Rhonda Monroe (Liberty Library manager) will perform holiday music. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Cookie Decorating Party. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Teens in grades 7-12 can decorate cookies, and watch a seasonal movie. 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14.
Holiday Music with the Liberty High School Choir. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. The Liberty High School Choir, under the direction of Donna Popio, will sing a variety of holiday favorites. Refreshments will the served. 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14.
Classic Film Friday. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Watch an award-winning movie. Popcorn to be served and a trivia sheet offered for a chance to win a prize. 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15.
Gift Making Bonanza for Teens. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Teens in grades 7-12 can make a gift to give to a friend or a family member. 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16.
Winter Extravaganza. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. Features crafts, a Christmas story time, a puppet show, and a performance by the Warren G. Harding Madrigal Singers. 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16.
Prance Around the Tree. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a holiday-themed dance party for children ages 19 months-5 years. Registration is requested. Call to sign up. Free. 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Noon Year’s Eve. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Make New Year’s crafts, countdown to noon, and enjoy refreshments and music. For families with children ages 3 and older. Registration is required. 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 30.
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