Free holiday music, activities, crafts at Valley libraries | Family-friendly activities include visits with Santa, a holiday movie (“The Grinch”) and a magician.
HOLIDAY MUSIC
Holiday Music: Steel Valley Ukers. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Carols and Cocoa with Tyler Guerrieri. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Warm up to Christmas with hot chocolate, coffee or tea, with a side of gingerbread cookies and carols performed by guitarist Tyler Guerrieri. 5-6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2.
An Evening of Holiday Music with Tyler Guerrieri. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Features an evening of live instrumental holiday music with Tyler Guerrieri. Includes light refreshments. All ages. 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4.
Music in the Library. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will perform. Noon-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.
Live from Canfield Library’s Lobby, It’s Holiday Music! Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Music will include flute and saxophone duets. 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.
Holiday Music at the Library. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Music with guitarist Tyler Guerrieri and vocalist Rhonda Monroe. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Merry Monday with Tyler Guerrieri. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will perform. 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15.
Holiday Music at the Library. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Features the Liberty High School Choir under the direction of Donna Popio. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Jingle Jangle Holiday Cheer. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. Features a medley of holiday music with Paulette Darko, the Uke Kool Lady. 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20.
HOLIDAY CRAFTS
Make Your Own Greeting Cards. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Tweens ages 9-12 can make their own holiday greeting cards. Registration is required. 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4.
Christmas Jewelry Making. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508. Add a dash of Christmas spirit to your wardrobe at the library by making unique pieces to fit the season. Registration is required. All materials are provided. For ages 19 and older. 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Cookies & Cocoa. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. Children ages 9-12 can enjoy hot cocoa while decorating sugar cookies. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Holiday Wood Crafts. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. For adults. Paint a festive holiday craft. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Monday Makings: An Open Craft Evening for Adults. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Adults may bring a project or start a new one. 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8.
Ugly Sweater Night. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Tweens ages 9-12 can bring a sweater to turn into a holiday best or worse. Registration is required. Sign up online or call. 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11.
Gingerbread House Decorating. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Children ages 6-12 can build a. holiday candy cottage. The library provides the supplies. Registration is required by Dec. 4. This event is fully booked. 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11.
Crafty Creations: Snowman Ornaments. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. For adults. Make a variety of snowman tree ornaments. Registration begins two weeks prior to event. Sign up online or call. 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 18.
Reindeer Games. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. Children ages 3-8 can help guide Santa’s sleigh by testing their skills with games and crafts. 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Happy Howland Holiday. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. All-ages. Includes children’s crafts, refreshments, a visit from Santa and a performance by the Howland School District Chamber Choir, under the direction of Mark Semrau. 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3.
The City of YOU at Yuletide. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. This program looks back at activities that exemplified the holidays in Youngstown, including Esther Hamilton’s “Alias Santa Claus Show,” parties and shows for the Youngstown Vindicator and Youngstown Telegram newsboys and fundraising events held by the Youngstown Peace Chest. Call or register online. 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4.
Holiday Gift Wrapping. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. Do you need a place to wrap presents away from curious eyes? The library will provide wrapping paper, tape and ribbon while supplies last. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6.
Jim Kleefeld: Christmas Magic. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Get into the holiday spirit with magician Jim Kleefeld. Features fun magic tricks wrapped in holiday cheer and comedy. 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.
Family Movie – The Grinch. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508. Fun family-friendly movie for children ages 6-11. Call or visit the circulation desk to register. 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11.
Holiday Gift Wrapping. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Need a place to wrap presents? Drop by the library. Supplies will be provided while they last. You can also bring your own. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13.
Santa Science with Mr. Science. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. From a spinning Christmas tree to holiday fireballs, discover some of Santa’s top science secrets. Then, join Mr. Science in the holiday STEM lab to engineer your very own bag of snow. 1-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13.
Relaxation Station. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Is the stress of the holiday season getting to you? Join the Library for an hour of tranquility, where you can choose to do an activity the Library provides without the pressure of conversing with others. Or just sit back and relax with a hot tea. 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, Dec. 15.
Drop-In Wrapping Paper Station. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. Use the library’s wrapping paper station. Supplies will be provided while they last. You can also bring your own. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19, 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23.
OPEN HOUSES & CELEBRATIONS
13th Annual McKinley Christmas. 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. Features festive holiday entertainment at four different locations in Niles. National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Museum: cookies and visits with Santa, ornaments for sale, “Festival of Trees” and tours. McKinley Birthplace Home: Live music with Christylee Roose and Frank Johntony, refreshments, children’s crafts and tours. Ward-Thomas House Museum (home of the Niles Historical Society): refreshments, tours, Christmas scavenger hunt and children’s games and prizes. Von Isley Estate (former Clingan-Waddell mansion): refreshments and tours. Noon-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. All ages.
Jingle & Mingle Annual Community Event. Brookfield Township Green, Brookfield Township. Includes refreshments, activities, holiday stories and a sing-along. 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.
Cortland Holiday Open House. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive 44410. 330-638-6335. www.wtcpl.org. All-ages event offers festive holiday music, children’s crafts and a visit from Santa. 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio Ave. 44672. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Help Santa and Mrs. Claus decorate her cookies with frosting and sprinkles while listening to holiday music. Make a Christmas card for a Copeland Oaks resident while you visit. Young children may sit on Santa’s lap whileYoung children may sit on Santa’s lap while older children listen to “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11.
Candy Land Lane. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. For children ages 6 and younger. Features an indoor Candy Cane Lane, holiday activities, crafts and information about resources for families with young children. Occurs during Warren’s “Hometown Holidays.” 4:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13.
Noon Year’s Eve. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. For families with children ages 3 and older. Includes crafts, refreshments and music as the group counts down to noon. Registration is required. Sign up online or call. 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31.
IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
Mitten Tree. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. Drop off donations of new mittens, hats, earmuffs and scarves to decorate the Brookfield Library’s mitten tree. Items will then be donated to the Brookfield Local School District for students in need. Dec. 1-15.
Annual Recipe Exchange. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. Share a recipe to be included in the library’s community recipe exchange. Recipes can be dropped off at the checkout desk or emailed to br*@***pl.org. A booklet containing the recipes will be available in mid-January. Dec. 1-31.
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