Children’s library story times for May 2026

Children’s library story times for May 2026. Where to find free story times and reading programs by date, location and age level.

MAHONING COUNTY

Reading/pet therapy

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, May 7.

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.-noon, Saturday, May 9.

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, May 19.

Hang with Ariel. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Children can join Ariel, a five-year-old Border Collie mix, to hang out or read. Requires registration. 5-6 p.m., Wednesday, May 20.

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, May 21.

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. 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, May 26.

TRUMBULL COUNTY

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, May 1, 8.

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, May 4.

Babytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. For infants ages 6-18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, finger plays and simple songs. 10 a.m., Monday, May 4, 11.

Spring Storytime. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704, ext. 4. For children ages 0–4 years with a caregiver. Stories, songs and crafts. Each week features a different theme. Occurs in the children’s room. 11 a.m., Monday, May 4, 11, 18.

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, May 4, 11.

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, May 5.

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, May 5, 12.

Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Stories, songs, and movement activities to reinforce the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 13.

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, May 6.

Toddler Tales. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Stories for ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 14.

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., Thursday, May 7.

Let It “Bee” with Trumbull County Beekeepers Association. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. John Moss, a local beekeeper with the Trumbull County Beekeepers Association, will share his expertise, fun facts about bees, and why they are important. He’ll bring his beekeeping suit, a smoker and honey for the children to taste. Includes bee crafts. For families with children ages 5 and up. No registration is required. 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 9.

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