Preschool Storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities and reinforces the development of kindergarten readiness. For children ages 3 — 5 with a parent or caregiver. Free.
Close out the Summer Challenge with a visit from Outback Ray and his amazing live animals. It’s fun for the whole family! Event will be held in the Lordstown Administration Building Community Room (1455 Salt Springs Rd, Warren, OH 44481). Free.
Teens entering grades 7 - 12 can participate in fun games and enjoy pizza after hours at the Warren Library! Registration is required and begins July 1. To attend, teens must pick up a permission form at any W-TCPL location and call (330) 399-8807 ext. 159 by 8 p.m. on July 29. Free.
Learn about the various adaptations many birds have that enable them to catch fish and other aquatic prey. Speaker Trish Guenther of the Audubon Society of the Mahoning Valley will explain more about Avian groups including ducks, raptors, herons, loons, and others. Registration is optional; call the Reference Department at the Warren Library at (330) 399-8807 ext. 200 or email REF@WTCPL.ORG to sign up. Free.
Amy Bue’s fascination with Bigfoot started in 2012 when she saw something she couldn’t explain. Although Amy’s private field research is concentrated in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest, she crosses the country speaking and researching, following up on witness reports, and looking for evidence of Bigfoot’s existence. Free.
Need help learning how to do something on a computer, tablet, or smartphone? You can book a 30-minute session with a library staff member who will answer your questions and walk you through what you’d like to do. Examples include learning how to move files to a flash drive, save photos to the cloud, or navigate a new phone. Call the library's Public Computer Lab at (330) 399-8807 ext. 201 to reserve your appointment time at the Warren Library. Appointments at the Warren Library will be held in the classroom on the library’s 2nd floor. Free.
Learn how to use sublimation sheets with the Cricut and heat press to decorate a coaster for your favorite cold drink. All materials provided. For adults. Space is limited; registration is required by calling 330-399-8807 ext. 215. Free.
Children & families can enjoy an educational presentation (with live animals!) by an Ohio Department of Natural Resources naturalist and a related storytime by a librarian at the Bookmobile at the following free special event. Held at the Storybook Trail & Imagination Station (3372 Warren Meadville Rd., Cortland). Program from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Bookmobile open 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Free.
Watch a film on the big screen! A short, optional discussion led by a librarian follows. August's featured film is "Junior Miss" (20th Century Studios, 1945. Not Rated. Runtime 94 minutes). Free.
Need help learning how to do something on a computer, tablet, or smartphone? You can book a 30-minute session with a library staff member who will answer your questions and walk you through what you’d like to do. Examples include learning how to move files to a flash drive, save photos to the cloud, or navigate a new phone. Call the library's Public Computer Lab at (330) 399-8807 ext. 201 to reserve your appointment time at the Warren Library. Appointments at the Warren Library will be held in the classroom on the library’s 2nd floor. Free.
Children gain confidence and improve their reading skills as they read to an uncritical and tail-wagging audience. Children entering 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; call (330) 399-8807 ext. 206 to sign up. Free.
Children in early elementary grades can explore backyard nature through science, crafts, stories, and occasional guest speakers. Rain or shine; children should dress for the weather and to possibly get dirty. For children ages 6 — 8. Registration is required; call (330) 399-8807 ext. 206 to sign up. Free.