The headlines are filled with royal news, as expected with Queen Elizabeth II's passing on September 8. As Britain's longest-reigning monarch (and second longest ruling monarch in world history), her death and the chain of events to follow will be in the news for quite some time. Between reading the headlines, though, you could pick…
Dial-A-Story: September 2022
Check out the library’s exciting new service: Dial-a-Story! If you love story times and audiobooks, or if you want to participate in library programs but don’t have access to a computer, you can simply call in to our special phone number to hear recordings read by our librarians and special guests. We read picture books…
2022 Buckeye Children’s & Teen Book Awards
The 2022 Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Awards voting period begins today, September 1 through November 10. Buckeye Book Award voting takes place online at www.bcbookaward.info. There is a button for students to vote directly, and a button for teachers and librarians who collect student votes and wish to submit them in bulk. Consider setting up a…
American Red Cross
Do you know what the Red Cross does? Do you know the programs they support? They are a multi-service organization. Responds to Disasters: Home Fire Relief Hurricane Relief Wildfire Relief Flood Relief Earthquake Relief Helps in Recovery: Providing emergency financial assistance in the immediate aftermath of a disaster Distributing financial assistance for households that need…
YA for the Dogs
I’m a firm believer that pets make everything better – social media posts, life, and, of course, books. (Unless that pet is a spider or a snake...just...no.) Whether it’s a cat, dog, owl, or unicorn, I’m a firm believer that pets are family members and deserve all the cuddles. Personally, though, I’m a dog person…
DIY Keepsake Picture Frame
Summer is here, and with that comes plenty of opportunities to make memories. Whether you’re hanging out with friends or vacationing with family, there’s bound to be a memory that you want to preserve. Pictures in frames are a great way to do that! Framing photos, though, can be boring (if you’re hanging out locally…
YA Book and Cats
There are few things that go together better than books and cats. Do an internet search for “library cats” or “bookstore cats” and you’ll find that books and cats go together like cookies and milk. Or butter and popcorn. Or chips and salsa. They’re just meant to be together. So, it shouldn’t be too surprising…
Atmospheric Settings – YA Book Reviews by Amy
YA Books: Atmospheric Settings I love when I read a book, and the setting feels like it could be a character alongside the cast. The setting can move the plot, befriend or betray our main character, or set the tone by being moody or atmospheric. The setting can be a vital piece of the story…
Help Scientists Find Clouds on Mars
While it doesn’t involve round-trip travel to the Red Planet, a crowdsourcing project to help identify cloud formations on Mars is being offered by NASA. The public can help NASA track Martian clouds using data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). It is hoped that by analyzing the fine and feathery clouds seen on Mars…
Steps to Complete Before Writing a Grant Proposal
Step #1: Find a Match Attend an Introduction to Finding Grants class at The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County to find a list of possible matches. Step #2: Do Your Research Follow up with more research about the chosen organization. What requirements do they have? Writing a Letter of Intent (LOI) may…
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