Updates from the Library
Autumn 2024

See the Library's full calendar of events.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

The Friends of the Youngstown Free Library are holding their Annual Fall Book Sale from November 7th - 9th! There will be thousands of titles available and all of them will be sorted and organized.

• Friday, November 8 from 9:30 AM - 6 PM
• Saturday, November 9 from 9:30 AM - 3 PM

Shop early if you're a member of the Friends of the Library!
On Thursday, November 7 from 5 PM - 8 PM, members of the Friends ($10 to join!) get in early for first dibs at the thousands of offerings! You can join the Friends at the door or join in advance here.

Do you have books to donate to the Friends of the Library?
Please drop off your donations to the Gym:
• Monday, November 4 from 10-3 AND 6-8
• Tuesday, November 5 from 10-3 AND 6-8
• Wednesday, November 6 from 10-3 AND 6-8

Please note, we cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, VHS tapes, magazines, and any materials with mold issues.

All proceeds go to the Friends of the Youngstown Free Library, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to support the Youngstown Free Library.

Autumn Programs For Children

The Town of Porter's Story Hour is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! Every week, we read together, make crafts, and practice socialization skills while having fun! No registration required.
• Tuesday, October 1 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, October 1 from 11-12 PM
• Tuesday, October 8 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, October 8 from 11-12 PM
• Tuesday, October 15 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, October 15 from 11-12 PM
• Tuesday, October 22 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, October 22 from 11-12 PM
• Tuesday, October 29 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, October 29 from 11-12 PM
• Tuesday, November 12 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, November 12 from 11-12 PM
• Tuesday, November 19 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, November 19 from 11-12 PM
• Tuesday, December 3 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, December 3 from 11-12 PM
• Tuesday, December 10 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, December 10 from 11-12 PM
• Tuesday, December 17 from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, December 17 from 11-12 PM

Take & Make Craft Kits are released periodically on Monday afternoons at the Youngstown Free Library. TAKE home a craft kit for each child aged 4-8 in your family. Then they can MAKE a fun and creative craft. First come, first served.
• October 15: Paper Plate Monsters

Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 12:30 PM. After the Youngstown Recreation's children's parade at noon, visit the Library's vehicle in the parking lot to trick or treat with Mike and Jaspen! Here is more information about Youngstown Recreation's party!

Explore our newest Scavenger Hunt in the Children's Room!
• Foxes bundle up in the Library (winter weather theme)

Autumn Programs for Teens & Adults

Tabletop Gaming is held on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 PM. Teens and adults, join us for good gaming and great company! No registration is required.

Evening Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the Youngstown Free Library.
• Wednesday, October 9 from 7-8:15 PM: author study of Mark Twain
• Wednesday, November 6 from 7-8:15 PM: O Beautiful by Jung Yun
• Wednesday, December 11 from 7-8:15 PM: Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes
Here is the list of all the titles we'll be reading and discussing until next spring, as well as the dates of upcoming Evening Book Club get-togethers.

Afternoon Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 1:30 PM at the Lewiston Senior Center.
• Tuesday, October 15 from 1:30-3 PM: At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities by Heather Webber
• Tuesday, November 19 from 1:30-3 PM: Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
• Tuesday, December 17 from 1:30-3 PM: I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger
Here is the list of all the titles we'll be reading and discussing until the end of this year, as well as the dates of upcoming Afternoon Book Club get-togethers.

Non-Fiction Book Club meets virtually every other month. If you'd like to receive the Zoom link, please contact Sonora at 745-3555 or smiller@nioga.org.
• Monday, October 7 from 1:30-3 PM: Prequel by Rachel Maddow
• Monday, December 2 from 1:30-3 PM: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine: From Zionism to Intifadas and the Struggle for Peace by Michael Scott-Baumann

All are welcome to any of the book clubs! To receive a copy of the book, you can order it here. If you have questions about how to attend, please contact Sonora at 745-3555 or smiller@nioga.org.


Library Board of Trustees is next meeting on Monday, November 25 at 7 PM at the Youngstown Free Library. Meeting reports are available online the weekend before the meeting.

Any last-minute updates to programs will be posted to the Library's Facebook page and updated on the Library's calendar.