Children’s library story programs for November/December 2026

Children’s library story programs for November/December 2026. Find free story times and reading programs by date, location and age level.

MAHONING COUNTY

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., Monday, Nov. 2, Dec. 7.

Family Story Time. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies and their caregivers. 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14.

Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8.

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.-noon, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

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. 10-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11, 25, Dec. 9, 16, 23, 30.

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, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 10, 17.

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, Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3.

Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Musical and movement activities for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17.

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, Nov. 6, 20, Dec. 4, 18.

Gotta Move Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Features musical and movement activities. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 10:30-11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, Dec. 5.

Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies and their caregivers. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 24, Dec. 8.

Baby Steps Play Hour. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Features age-appropriate toys and simple sensory play. For newborns to 18 months with a caregiver.

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, Nov. 13, Dec. 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. 10-10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 20, Dec. 18.

Thankful Storytime. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Thanksgiving stories, songs and a craft with the theme of being thankful. 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21.

Family Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, Dec. 19.

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, Nov. 23.

Family Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers and babies with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Preschool Story Time. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Features books, songs and rhymes with a focus on early literacy and school readiness. For ages 3-6 with a caregiver. 10:30 a.m.,

Reading/pet therapy

Read to Tribbles. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Join Tribbles, a registered therapy dog, for some fun stories. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session. For information on therapy dogs, visit here. 6-6:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3; 6-6:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Reading with Rhys. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session to read to Rhys, a registered therapy dog. Requires registration. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, 17.

Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session with Ellie, a registered therapy dog with P.A.W.S therapy team, while spots remain. For grades 1-4. 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, Dec. 15.

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. For information on therapy dogs, visit here. 11-11:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, Dec. 19.

Tales with Toshi. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Children can visit and read to therapy pug Toshi. Requires registration. 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Hang With Bailey. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Children can meet and visit with Bailey, a golden retriever who recently joined the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For information on therapy dogs, visit here. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17.

The children’s area of the Warren Library (Warren-Trumbull Public Library/Facebook)

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, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 21, 30.

Fall Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704, ext. 4. www.mcklib.org. For children ages 0–4 years with a caregiver. Features stories, songs and crafts. Each week features a different theme. Occurs in the children’s room. Mondays, 6 p.m., and Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Nov. 2–Dec. 16 and Jan. 4–27. No storytime on Wednesday, Nov. 11 because the library will be closed for Veterans Day.

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, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30.

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. Ages 3-5. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1.

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, Nov. 3, 10, 17.

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, Nov. 4, 18.

Preschool Storytime. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Features a story, music, and movement activities to engage children. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 18, 25.

Babytime. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. Short stories, fingerplays and simple songs help babies learn language and early concepts. For ages 6-18 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, 12, 19.

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 with a parent or caregiver. 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, 13, 20.

Read and Play Storytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org. 330-399-8807. Stories, rhymes, songs and learning activities to help your child get ready for kindergarten. Ages 2-6. No registration required. 10 a.m., Saturday Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28.

Family Storytime. Eastwood Mall Branch Library, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. www.wtcpl.org. Stories, songs and fun for families. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 24.

Compiled from local reports.

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