Reading programs, story times for March, April 2026. Programs are listed by date, location and age-appropriate levels. The directory also includes programs on reading-skills development and confidence-building sessions with therapy dogs.
MAHONING COUNTY
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, March 2, 16, 30, April 6, 13, 20.
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, March 3, 10, 17, April 7, 14, 21.
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, March 3, 17.
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, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
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 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25.
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, March 5, 12, 19, 26.
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, March 6, 20.
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, March 7, April 4.
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, March 9, April 13.
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, March 12.
Family Story Time. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 26.
Gotta Move Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Features musical and movement activities. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 11 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
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, March 13, April 10.
First Day of Spring Story Time. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. For ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver. Registration opens Feb. 20. Interactive story time features stories, rhymes, songs and fun activities. 10 a.m., Friday, March 20.
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 a.m., Friday, March 20.
Mini Easter Egg Hunt. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Takes place in the Story Time Area. Registration opens Monday, March 2. Includes a story followed by an egg hunt. For children ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 30.
Family Story Time. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies and their caregivers. 10:30-11 a.m., Saturday, April 18.
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, April 27.
Reading/pet therapy
Reading with Rhys. Springfield Library, 10418 Main St., New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. Children can join Rhys, a registered therapy dog, for some fun stories. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session with to Rhys. Call to register. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 19, April 9.
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 more information on the benefits of therapy dogs visit here. 11 a.m., Saturday, March 14.
Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Children can read to Ellie, a registered therapy dog with PAWS therapy team. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. For grades 1-4. Call to register. 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 17.
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 more information on the benefits of therapy dogs visit here. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, March 19.
Hang With Bailey. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Children can meet Bailey, who just recently her training and licensing with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For more information on the benefits of therapy dogs visit here. 4-5 p.m., Thursday, March 19.
Tales with Toshi. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Read with Toshi, part of Furever Friends Therapy Dogs. No registration is required. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, April 28.
Read to Abby. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Children can read to Abby, a licensed therapy dog with PAWS. Each child will be given a 15-minute session while spots remain. Registration opens Feb. 26. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 26, April 23.
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, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 13, 27.
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, fingerplays, and simple songs. 10 a.m., Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 13, 27.
Spring Storytimes. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. For children ages 0–4 years with a caregiver. Includes fun stories, songs and crafts. 11 a.m., Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
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, March 2, 9, 16, 23.
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. For children ages 3-5. 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28.
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, March 3, 10, 17, 24.
Preschool Storytime. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Features stories, songs, and movement activities to reinforce the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 15, 22, 29.
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, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Toddler Tales. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Storytime for toddlers ages 19-35 months with a parent or caregiver. 10 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 12.
Babytime. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. For infants 6-18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, finger plays and simple songs to help your baby learn language and early concepts. Call to register. 10 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
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, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30.
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, March 6, 13, 20.
Reading/pet therapy
Read to Some Bunny. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org. Children in 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. 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 3.
Sensory Family Hour. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org. Specially designed program for children with autism or other sensory processing needs and their families (siblings welcome). The program seeks to create a supportive and inclusive group setting where children can enjoy storytelling and interactive learning. For families with children ages 3 and older. Registration opens Feb. 26. 2 p.m., Saturday, March 28.
Read to Some Bunny. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org. Children in grades K-6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified therapy rabbits for 15-minute sessions. Rabbits are provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, and Feathered Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, April 6.
Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff from local reports.
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