Shark Week is underway! Originating from the Discovery Channel on July 17, 1988, Shark Week is a week-long event that highlights information and awareness about sharks including some common misconceptions about them. Shark Week is usually featured in either July or August, and has grown in popularity throughout the years. This year, it is officially July…
Tiny Art Show
The Tiny Art Show at the Austintown Library is back! During the month of July, anyone aged 3 and up can come to Austintown Library and get a FREE take and make bag to create their work of art (one per person while supplies last). Each bag will include a 4x4 mini canvas, easel, some…
Culinary Literacy: Growing Literacy Skills through Kitchen and Cooking Programs
Who is PLYMC? The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is a 14-branch, county-wide system in Northeast Ohio that serves as a cornerstone institution for rural and urban communities. PLYMC's service area encompasses approximately 225,000 people, highlighting the significant impact and reach of its programs and services across the region. What is Culinary…
Read Across America Week 2024
March 2 is Read Across America Day followed by Read Across America Week. Read Across America is the nation's largest celebration of reading. Visit PLYMC for book recommendations or to participate in our system wide spirit week.
Culinary Literacy: January Recap
January was busy in the Culinary Literacy Center at Main Library! We simmered up a warm and comforting soup, shaped delicious cinnamon rolls, crafted hot cocoa bombs, explored the wonderful world of knife & fork toast, and celebrated National Popcorn Day.
Learn and Read Together During Family Literacy Month
Recognized during November, Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to read and learn together. Find tips and resources at your library to celebrate.
International Day of Sign Languages
Saturday, September 23 is International Day of Sign Languages 2023. There is a common misconception that American Sign Language (ASL) is used throughout the world. See how American Sign Language (ASL) looks to those around the world!
Celebrating International Week of Deaf People 2023
International Week Deaf People (IWDP) begins Monday, September 18! First launched in 1958, it is an annual weeklong celebration of the global Deaf Community. This worldwide celebration is held during the last full week of September, the same month that the first World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf was held. This year…
Top 10 Submissions from our Black Out Poetry Contest!
In celebration of National Poetry Month in April, PLYMC ran our annual Black Out Poetry Contest for teens in grades 7-12! We've highlighted the top 10 pieces of poetry that were voted on by our committee.
And the nominees for 2023 are….
Browse the nominees for the 2023 Buckeye Children’s & Teen Book Awards.
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