February 2011 Programs at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County

February 2011 Programs at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County

Baby Brilliant: Bonding With Babies and Books – For babies 6-23 months. Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 10 a.m., Thursdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24

Boardman, 10 a.m., Thurs., Feb. 3

Canfield, 10 a.m., Mon., Feb. 14

Newport, 10:30 a.m., Thurs., Feb. 17
Poland, 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23

Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s – Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Austintown, 11 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Boardman, 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 2, 9*, 16, 23 (*Holiday stories and a craft on Feb. 9.)
Canfield, 10 a.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
East, 10:30 a.m., Mon., Feb. 7
Main, 10 a.m., Thursdays, Feb. 3, 17

Newport, 10:30 a.m., Fridays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25
Poland, 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24

Concentration Countdown – Come make and play a concentration game celebrating Black History Month. For children of all ages.
Boardman, Library Hours, Feb. 1 – 28

Creation Station: A Make-and-Take Craft Program – A Valentine for children of all ages. For children of all ages.
Austintown, Library Hours, Feb. 1 – 28

Family Story Time: Happy Valentine’s Day! – Have some Valentine fun, hear stories and make a craft. For the entire family.
Main, 6:30 p.m., Tues., Feb. 8

Family Story Time: Rabbit Tails – Scamper in to hear stories about rabbits in honor of 2011, the Chinese Year of the Rabbit. For the entire family.
Main, 6:30 p.m., Tues., Feb. 22

Fun Time for 4s and 5s – Join us for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 10 a.m., Tues., Feb. 22

Boardman, 10 a.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 1, 8*, 15, 22 (*Holiday story and a craft.)
Canfield, 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
East, 10:30 a.m., Mon., Feb. 21

Main, 10 a.m., Thursdays, Feb. 10 and 24

Newport, 10:30 a.m., Wed., Feb. 9

Poland, 1 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24

Gotta Move Storytime – An active storytime for the young and the restless! Developmentally appropriate for kids ages 2 – 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Austintown, 11 a.m., Thursdays, Feb. 03, 10, 17, 24

Guess ‘N’ Go – Do You Know? Famous Black Americans — Match the name with the famous face, and share it with a librarian to get a surprise (while supplies last). For school-age kids.

Austintown, Library Hours, Month of February

Guess ‘N’ Go – Do You Know? — Guess the number of items in the jar. Closest guess wins. For children of all ages.

Greenford, Library Hours, Month of February
Sebring, Library Hours, Month of February

Hail to the Chief – Think you know a thing or two about America’s 44th president? Then try our quiz to test your Barack Obama trivia knowledge and you could win a prize. For school-age children.
Campbell, Library Hours, Feb. 21 – 26

East, Library Hours, Feb. 21 – 26
West, Library Hours, Feb. 21 – 26

Homework Help @ Your Library – Youngstown City School students in grades K-12 are able to receive free homework help at five libraries. As a result of a continuing partnership between the Youngstown City Schools and the Public Library, a Homework Helpers program will be available throughout the school year. Locations, days and times are:

Brownlee Woods,  4-5:45p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

East, 4-6 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays   .

Main, 4-6 p.m., Mon., Tues.;  4-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays

Newport, 4-6 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

West, 4-5:45 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Kids’ Club: Tales From Africa – Listen to African folktales and make a craft. For school-age children.
Main, 4 p.m., Wed., Feb. 16

My Heart Beats for You – Valentine’s Day is almost here! Bring the family and enjoy a story, a game, and other fun activities. For children of all ages. Refreshments will be served.
Brownlee Woods, 11 a.m., Sat., Feb. 5
Newport, 11 a.m., Sat., Feb. 12
Struthers, 2 p.m., Sat., Feb. 5

Pajamarama – Little Ones: put on your PJs and bring out your family for stories, songs, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages. No registration required.
Austintown, 6:30 p.m., Mon., Feb. 28

Tales to Tails – Sign up to read to a registered therapy dog, which helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence and encourages a love of reading. Readers of all levels and abilities K-6 are welcome. Bring a book of your choice. Dogs are provided by K-9s for Compassion, registered Delta Society therapy dogs. Sign up is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for Canfield Library. For school-age children.
Canfield, 6:30 p.m., Mon., Feb. 21

Trim a Tree for February – Decorate an ornament for our all-seasons tree. For children of all ages.
Canfield, Library Hours, Feb. 1 – 28

Poland, Library Hours, Feb. 1 – 28

Springfield, Library Hours, Feb. 1 – 28

Valentine Friends – Holiday stories and a craft. Preschoolers must attend with an adult. For children of all ages.
Boardman, 7 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 10

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TEENS
Billboard’s Best Beats – Test your knowledge of some old-school beats with this quick contest about past Billboard chart hits. If you can tell us in what year each song reached the #1 spot, you could win a prize. For teens in grades 7-12.
Canfield, Library Hours, Feb. 1-28

Sebring, Library Hours, Feb. 1-28

Homework Help @ Your Library – Youngstown City School students in grades K-12 are able to receive free homework help at five libraries. As a result of a continuing partnership between the Youngstown City Schools and the Public Library, a Homework Helpers program will be available throughout the school year. Locations, days and times are:

Brownlee Woods,  4-5:45p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

East, 4-6 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays   .

Main, 4-6 p.m., Mon., Tues.;  4-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays

Newport, 4-6 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

West, 4-5:45 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

PS2sday – Video gaming for teens in grades 7-12.
Austintown, 2:30 p.m., Tues., Feb. 1 and 8.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Meeting – Check us out at the monthly TAB meeting. We meet the first Wed. of the month at the Boardman Library. Newcomers are always welcome. For teens in grades 7-12.
Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Wed., Feb. 2

Teen Movie Night – Come enjoy a movie at the library. We’ll bring the flick, you bring a friend. For teens in grades 7-12.
East, 5 p.m., Tues., Feb. 8

Newport, 5 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 3
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ADULTS

Blood Drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross – Proudly serving the needs of St. Elizabeth Hospital. Taking blood donations to help our community.
Poland, 1-7 p.m., Wed., Feb. 9

Blood Pressure Screening by the Mahoning Chapter American Red Cross
Austintown, 1 p.m., Wed., Feb. 16

Boardman, 12:30-3 p.m., Mon., Feb. 7

Poland, 1 p.m., Tues., Feb. 22

Struthers, 1 – 4 pm., Tues., Feb. 15

Blood Pressure Screening by the “Original” Visiting Nurse Association of Mahoning County
Main Library, 10 a.m.,– noon, Thurs, Feb. 24

East, 1 – 2 p.m., Tues., Feb. 1

Newport, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Tues., Feb. 8

BIC: Tour for Entrepreneurs
Your library has had a mission to the business community from its early history. Learn how to grow your business at the library by attending the Business & Investment Center Tour for Entrepreneurs. Join a librarian from Main’s Information Services Department to view the print and electronic sources that can be useful from business start-up and beyond. Tour the Business & Investment Center and start your business research. The program will be held in Main Library’s meeting room. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services.
Main, 10 a.m., Sat., Feb. 26
Friends of the Library Meetings

Austintown, 10 a.m., Feb. 21 – Program: “Total Cholesterol Management: Taking Complete Control and New Developments for Statins.” Speaker is George Allen Tuttle, RPH, Ohio Licensed Pharmacist.

Boardman, 10 a.m., Mon., Feb. 14 – Program: “Hearing Mozart in the 18^th Century” by Randy Goldberg, YSU Dana School of Music.

East, 4:30 p.m., Mon., Feb. 7 – Meeting of the East Friends Committee of the Friends of PLYMC.
Poland, 9:30 a.m., Tues., Feb. 1

Grant Center: Proposal Writing Basics – This program is an introductory overview of the proposal writing process. It will provide the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization, designed for new proposal writers or for those requiring a refresher. Key components of a proposal and signing and packaging the proposal are covered. Suggestions on contacting the funder if turned down are provided. Finding more information on proposal writing, including sample proposals, is included. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services.
Main, 6:30 p.m., Tues., Feb. 15

Lunch and Learn:  “Youngstown Symphony Orchestra in 2011” – Maestro Randall Craig Fleischer, Music Director of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, will speak about the role of the arts in educational, culture and economic recovery.  He will also address upcoming YSO concerts for the season and what lies ahead for the orchestra next season.  Coming to the Symphony Feb. 26 will be “A Night at the Movies,” featuring music classics from movies you know and love. Selections include excerpts John Williams’ favorites. Bring a brown-bag lunch; coffee is provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County.

Main Library, Noon, Tues., Feb. 22

Puzzle Swap – Tired of your old jigsaw puzzles? Want to try some new ones? The puzzle swap is for you.  Bring your new or once-completed puzzles to swap.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.
Boardman, 5 p.m., Wed., Feb. 9

Youngstown Playhouse Discount on Tickets for “Of Mice and Men” – Show your library card at the Youngstown Playhouse box office and receive $5 off tickets to the Playhouse production of “Of Mice and Men.” John Steinbeck’s classic drama, playing February 18-27,  is a story of two ranch hands, George and Lenny, trying to achieve the American dream during the Great Depression.

FUNDRAISER

I Love My Library Puzzle –It’s not puzzling why people love their library!  Show the love this Valentine’s Day by participating in a fundraiser at Main Library.  Help put together a giant jigsaw puzzle featuring Reuben McMillan and historic photos of Main Library, plus library buildings and services throughout the years. Make a donation to the Library and you will receive a piece to place in the giant jigsaw puzzle.

Main Library entrance, Library Hours, Month of February

TAX PREPARATION

Free Tax Preparation for Qualifying Individuals – The Library will again provide locations for free tax preparation and electronic filing for seniors and those (at any age) with low to moderate income. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.  VITA and TCE provide services for low- to middle-income taxpayers. (Please note that taxpayers with significant self-employment income, capital gains or complex transactions should seek the counsel of a professional tax preparer.) This partnership is another way in which the Library has a positive impact on the economic well-being of the community.  In 2009, the dollar impact realized in the Mahoning Valley from tax preparation services through this partnership was $2.56 million, up 17.6% ($384,695) from the 2008 figure of $2.17 million. This figure represents refunds and savings in tax preparation fees.  The Library is a partner in the Mahoning Valley Economic Opportunity Coalition in this effort.  For more information, www.libraryvisit.org

Library and partner locations are listed below. Sessions begin the first week of February.

Austintown Public Library (TCE)

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

For appointment: (330) 799-5849

Boardman Public Library (TCE)

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

For appointment: (330) 726-2492

Canfield Public Library (TCE)

Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For appointment: (330) 533-8420

Lake Milton/Craig Beach Library (from Feb. 7-April 13)

Mondays, 12-4 p.m.

Wednesdays, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

For appointment: 330-519-7004

Poland Library (TCE)

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

For appointment: 330-726-2492

Sebring Library (from Feb. 12-April 9)

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For appointment: 330-519-7004

Columbiana Office on Aging (Salem Senior Center) (TCE)

785 State St., Salem

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

For appointment: (330) 332-1163

Campbell Neighborhood Ministries (VITA) from Feb. 8-April 16

75 Jackson Dr., Campbell, Ohio 44405

At Neighborhood Ministries location, Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.

At Campbell Elementary School, 280 6th St., Campbell, OH 44405

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For appointment: 330-318-2284

MYCAP-Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership (VITA) beginning Feb. 5

101 Federal Plaza East, Youngstown, OH 44503

For appointment: 330-747-7921, ext 1183

Super Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m,

Salem Senior Center

Salem (Columbiana Office On Aging)

785 State Street, Salem

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

For appointment: (330) 332-1163

Youngstown Senior Center (TCE)

1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown

Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

For appointment: (330) 744-5071

Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business (VITA)

1st floor computer lab

For appointment: 330-941-2507

Super Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 21, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 5, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday,  Mar. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 16, 1:30-6 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 28, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.