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June
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Penguin Pen Pals. Multiple branches (for events having more than one location). 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org/. Stop in the library all month to grab a take-and-make postcard kit, pre-stamped and pre-addressed to a penguin at the Akron Zoo. The penguins will be sending responses to the library, so stop back in after sending your postcard to see if they’ve replied. All ages. During Library hours. Name That Book. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Can you guess the title of the book by a Reddit post? Stop by the Canfield Branch in June to guess. One entry from the correct answers will be drawn on June 30 for a $15 LiB’s gift card. For teens in grades 7-12. Library hours. Month of June. Teen Take & Make Craft. All branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. 330744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Pick up your free Take & Make craft kit at any library branch. While supplies last. This month’s craft for teens is a Pocket Folding Fan. Library hours. Month of June. Community Kindness Cards. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org/.During June and July, stop by the Austintown Library to pick up a greeting card and send words of kindness to those who receive library materials through mail delivery. Return the cards to the Austintown Library so they can be sent out to patrons who cannot get to the library. For people of all ages. Month of June. Dial-a-Story. Call 234-287-2020 to hear stories read aloud. Choose from picture books, a chapter book, teen and adult short stories, poems and more. Stories are read by PLYMC Librarians and local theater groups. You can access this fun service 24/7. All ages. Phone-in. During the month of June. Wild About Art: All Ages Art Show. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Calling all artists! Let your creativity run wild. All forms of art accepted. Drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, music, dance, creative writing, photography, mixed media, poetry, diorama and more. All entries should follow the summer reading theme, “Tails & Tales.” Each piece should include a favorite animal or story. To enter, you can drop off your art to the Austintown library or send a photo of your art to austintown@libraryvisit.org. All entries must include a signed release form so art can be displayed in the library and in a virtual art gallery on our website and social media pages. Deadline is
June 30. The library will display your art with great care, however, we are not responsible for any damage, loss, or theft. All art can be picked up after July 10. All ages. During Library hours. Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Marina Perdos will lead participants through a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 1-29. $15 (class). Registration preferred. The Library’s Summer Discovery Program, “Tails & Tales,” offers a summer of fun through July 31. Sign up online at the Library’s website at www. LibraryVIsit.org/summer-discovery or through the free “ReadSquared” app available in the Apple app store or on Google Play. The challenge: each day, earn one point by reading, visiting your library or enjoying a library service or program. Track your reading: On your Summer Discovery Log and track your reading or activities by coloring one bubble each day until you earn a point. For more information: https://www. libraryvisit.org/summer-discovery/. Tails & Tales Summer Reading Challenge. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Children of all ages and teens can register through Beanstack for the summer reading program. Participants can earn prizes by logging reading hours and attending various virtual and in-person events at the library. Call ext. 4 with questions or register online at mcklib.org/ SummerReading2021. Father’s Day Card Kits. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib. org. Pick up a free kit in the library or curb-side (by dialing extension 3). Each kit comes with a blank card and envelope, stickers and a paper cutout. One kit per person, while supplies last. Pick is available Saturday, June 12-Saturday, June 19. Stevens Park StoryWalk. Stevens Park, North Crandon Ave., Niles. For more information, visit the McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. The Library will feature a StoryWalk book at Steven’s Park. Themes include “Froggy Plays Soccer” by Jonathan London (June), “Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes” by Eric Litwin (July) and “Stretch” by Doreen Cronin (Aug.). Held during park hours.
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Breath, Balance & Vitality. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Join Kelley Leone for this meditational movement class using an infusion of Qi Gong, basic yoga, and more. Bring a yoga mat and small blanket. Wednesdays, June 2-30. 10-11 a.m. $12. T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, and selected movements from classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 2-30. $10. Book Banter. Facebook @LibraryMahoningCounty. Book Banter is for readers of Young Adult fiction who like to break down what they are reading critically or to just hear varying viewpoints on some great YA books. Join the Library each week on Facebook and Instagram as two librarians discuss and deconstruct a work of fiction, digging into character development, plot points, point of view and more, then give you a thumbs up or down. They may agree or disagree, but either way you will get a heads up on books you might like to add to your TBR pile or those titles that you can save for later. Teens. Wednesday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 4 p.m.
Queen Nation: Saturday, July 31 at the Warren Amphitheatre. Breath, Balance & Vitality. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm: Classroom A, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. Join Kelley Leone for this meditational movement class of basic yoga: stretching, breathing techniques and meditation. Bring a yoga mat and a small blanket. Registration required. Wednesdays, June 2-30 and July 7-28. 6-7 p.m. $12.
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Garage Sale. Sponsored by Howland Historical Society and held at 9441 Kings Grave Road, Warren 44484. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, June 3-Saturday, June 5. Random Encounters by Random Acts of Artists. Trumbull Art Gallery, 158 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-395-4876. The exhibit continues through June 26. Noon-4 p.m., Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. Budding Bookworms. An online event presented by the Youth Services staff of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Featuring weekly videos with stories and more for preschoolers and school-age kids. Videos will be shared on the Library’s Facebook page. 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, and July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. SCOPE. Book Chat. Niles S.C.O.P.E. Center, 14 E. State St. S.E., Niles. Held by the Niles McKinley Memorial Library. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Participants will discuss “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett. Masks and social distancing required. 3 p.m.
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Attention Pokemon Trainers. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org/. Join your local librarians as they walk around the Canfield Green, spinning PokeStops, fighting raids, and catching them all. Walks occur every other week (weather permitting) and will begin and end at the first PokeStop - The Canfield Library. For teens and adults - Children are welcome with parental supervision. Registration is required, and space is limited for social distancing. Register each individual that will attend. Don’t forget to bring your phone. 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, 18. Dancing Mindfulness. Morley Pavilion, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. No prior experience needed for this class that includes dance, yoga, meditation and more. Call 330-740-7114 to register. 6-7 p.m. Fridays, June 4-11, June 25-July 23 and Aug. 6-27. Free (ages 12 and under), $5 (ages 13 and up).
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Hits from the Pit: Outdoor Concert. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Enjoy a chill Saturdayurday morning of live music behind the Canfield Library. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket and stay for all or part of the two-hours. Tyler Guerrieri is a graduate of YSU’s Dana School of Music with a degree in music performance. Tyler can be found entertaining audiences at various festivals, restaurants and private events as a solo performer, and is also the lead guitarist for Youngstown’s popular show band, Guys Without Ties. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date concert will be held the following week: same time, same place. Participants are asked to observe physical distancing and stay 6-feet away from others. All ages. 11 a.m. (Rain Date: June 12). Saturday Movie Matinee. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org/. Features a family friendly movie. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. First showing starts at 11 a.m. Second showing starts at 2 p.m. Registration is required, and space is limited for social distancing. Register each person that will attend. All ages. Saturday, June 5, 12, 19, 26. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Online Summer Writing Workshops. Offered via Zoom by Lit Youngstown and covering a variety of topics. Workshops include: “A Great Villain Kills It,” taught by N.P. Stokes and held Saturdays, June 5-26. 10 a.m.-noon. Open to adults and teens who register by June 1. “Teen Writers Workshop” led by Carrie George and held from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9. “Writing Partner Speed Dating,” for writers interested in finding a writing partner and publishing. This workshop for adults and teens (who register by June 15) will be taught by McKayla Anne Rockwell from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 18. “Start Publishing Your Short Works” is for unpublished teen and adult writers and artists interested in publishing poetry, prose, photography and more. It is open to teens and adults who register by July 10 and will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13. “Is Your Poem Telling the Truth?” is a poetry writing workshop taught by Erica Bodwell and limited to 15 participants. It is 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20. For more information or to register, visit www. LitYoungstown.org or contact Karen Schubert at 234-254-9549. $25 (full 4-weeks), $15 (for a short). Saturday, June 5-Tuesday, July 20. Adult Summer Reading Program. McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Adults can participate in the Tails & Tales reading program by reading books and submitting poems, artwork, book reviews, and more. Each submission earns participants a chance to win a prize basket. Register online at mcklib.org/ SummerReading2021. Held Saturdays, June 5-July 31. Tails and Tales Summer Reading Kick-Off. Stevens Park, North Crandon Ave., Niles. For more information, visit the McKinley Memorial Library. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib.org. Participants can kick off the summer reading program at the Park and get a registration surprise. 2-4 p.m. Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles 44446. For tickets, call 330505-000, visit the Chevy All-Stars Box Office, or go to mvscrappers.com. The Scrappers will play the State College Spikes. 7:05 p.m. Stambaugh Chorus Concert. St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5233. The Chorus, under direction of Dr. HaeJong Lee of YSU’s Dana School of Music will perform at this in-person concert. Additional performances will be held by Youngtown Cantorum (also led by Dr. Lee) and Avonworth High School Concert Choir and Avonworth Barbershop Quartent (led by Joe Bandi). 7:30 p.m. Free will donation appreciated.
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