Library offers children’s nature programs, puppet shows | The following directory includes special summer programs at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Updated on June 26, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.
Nature programs
Outback Ray. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Outback Ray brings his interactive and educational Amazing Animal Show to the Austintown Library in a program for children and families. 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 15.
Jim Kleefeld: Dinosaur Magic. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Fun for children and parents. Features stories and tales with dinosaurs, mixed with magic. 11 a.m.–noon., Tuesday, July 7.
Jim Kleefeld: Dinosaur Magic. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Fun for children and parents. Features stories and tales with dinosaurs, mixed with magic. 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 7.
Komara Outdoors. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Komara Outdoors brings its traveling Reptile Educational Program to the library in an interactive program (with reptiles!) for children and families. 11 a.m., Saturday, July 18.
Komara Outdoors. Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Komara Outdoors brings its traveling Reptile Educational Program to the library in an interactive program (with reptiles!) for children and families. 1:30–2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 18.
Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum Visit. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn about rock cycles and mineral identification during a special visit from the Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum. For children ages 8-14. Registration required. 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 22.
Outback Ray. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Outback Ray brings his interactive and educational Amazing Animal Show to the Struthers Library in a program for children and families. 1 p.m., Thursday, July 23.
Outback Ray. Outback Ray. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Outback Ray brings his interactive and educational Amazing Animal Show to Newport in a program for children and families. 3 p.m., Thursday, July 23.
Komara Outdoors: Finisher Party. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Finish your summer reading goals with fun, games, and surprises. Includes Join a sweet treat from the ice cream truck, games, fun and a visit from Komara Outdoors and their reptile friends. 2–4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7.
Wildlife is Everywhere. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. For grades K-3. Discover the wildlife that calls Ohio home. In this hands-on program, participants will explore local animals and the habitats they depend on to survive. Registration required. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Interactive children’s programs
Your Friendly Neighborhood Superhero Party. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. For children and families. This program celebrates the release of the new “Spider-Man” movie. Includes games, activities and a photo session with Spider-Man. Registration is required. Registration opens June 27. 2 p.m., Saturday, July 25.
Alex Thomas and Friends Puppet Show. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org. Interactive puppet show features the world of dinosaurs and paleontology. 11 a.m., Monday, July 27.
Alex Thomas and Friends Puppet Show. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Interactive puppet show features the world of dinosaurs and paleontology. 3 p.m., Monday, July 27.
Playtime with Work It Out Wombats. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Ages 3-5 will play games and engage in hands-on activities at the PBS Kids’ “Work it Out Wombats!” Children will tackle challenges that encourage problem-solving, teamwork and creative play. Presented by PBS. Registration required. 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Celebrate National Police K9 Day. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. All ages. In recognition of National Police K9 Day (Sept. 1), which honors police dogs and remembers those who have fallen in the line of duty, meet Alpha Pack members who are responsible for training the four-legged police officers. 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22.
Model Train Expo with YMRA. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., Poland 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn about the history of railroads in the United States and see a modular model railroad. Presented by the Youngstown Model Railroad Association, Inc. 2–4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22.
Safety
Bullying and Violence Prevention. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Sandy Hook Promise’s “Say Something” (K-12) program teaches youth to recognize the warning signs of someone at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to say something to a trusted adult. Call or register online. 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 8.
Bullying and Violence Prevention. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Sandy Hook Promise’s “Say Something” (K-12) program teaches youth to recognize the warning signs of someone at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to say something to a trusted adult. Call or register online. Registration closes on July 8. 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 15.
Bullying and Violence Prevention. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Sandy Hook Promise’s “Say Something” (K-12) program teaches youth to recognize the warning signs of someone at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to say something to a trusted adult. Call or register online. Registration opens on July 14. 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Bullying and Violence Prevention. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St, New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Sandy Hook Promise’s “Say Something” (K-12) program teaches youth to recognize the warning signs of someone at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to say something to a trusted adult. Registration opens on July 14. Call or register online. 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14.
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