YOUNGSTOWN—As secure elections play a vital role in a free and fair society and are a cornerstone of American democracy, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is hosting a series of programs in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown (LWVGY) to help residents learn how elections work in Mahoning County.
The Mahoning County Board of Elections (BOE) will share information on how votes are collected, counted, and secured through the entire voting process and answer questions from participants. The BOE will also host their Board Meeting, which is open to the public, on September 13 at Main Library as well as a Mock Election to further help showcase the entire voting process.
The sessions will take place across the county at the following locations, dates, and times:
| Location | Address | Date | Time |
| Sebring | 195 W Ohio Ave., Sebring, OH 44672 | September 1 | 11 AM |
| Austintown | 600 S. Raccoon Rd., Youngstown, OH 44515 | September 7 | 11 AM |
| Campbell | 436 Struthers-Coitsville Rd., Lowellville, OH 44436 | September 8 | 10 AM |
| Boardman | 7680 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, OH 44512 |
September 12 | 2 PM |
| Main | 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH |
September 13 | 2:30 PM (Board Meeting and Mock Election) |
| TriLakes | 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson, OH 44451 | September 15 | 4 PM |
| Canfield | 43 W Main St., Canfield, OH 44406 | September 20 | 6 PM |
| East | 430 Early Rd., Youngstown, OH 44505 | September 22 | 4 PM |
| Michael Kusalaba | 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509 | September 26 | 11 AM |
| Newport | 3730 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44507 | September 28 | 2 PM |
| Poland | 311 S Main St., Poland, OH 44514 | October 4 | 6 PM |
| Struthers | 95 Poland Ave., Struthers, OH 44471 | October 6 | 2 PM |
| Springfield | 10418 Main St., New Middletown, OH 44442 | October 12 | 11 AM |
Library patrons can register to vote at library locations. The last day to register to vote in the Ohio primary election is October 11.
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Learn more about the LWVGY on their website.
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) has served the Mahoning Valley since 1880 when the Youngstown Library Association was officially created. With 15 branches across Mahoning County, including our Main Library in downtown Youngstown, the PLYMC is well known for signature services and programs like Summer Discovery and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. The mission and values of PLYMC to “connect, inspire, and enrich” position the Library to serve our communities by preparing children for kindergarten, promoting early literacy, assisting job seekers, connecting Valley residents to technology, and providing resources for small businesses.
