Summer Reading Season will run from June 28th to
August 12th this year. The calendar of events will be
released very soon. We look forward to sharing weekly
storytimes in the park, LEGO Club, craft kits, and
StoryWalks with you this summer!
Story Hour with the Town of Porter meets every
Tuesday morning at 9:30 AM and again at 11 AM. These programs
are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! Every week, we read
together, make crafts, and practice socialization skills while
having fun! No registration required.
• Tuesday, June 7th at 9:30 AM
• Tuesday, June 7th at 11 AM
Evening Book Club is meeting on Wednesday,
June 8th at 7 PM at the Youngstown Free Library Programming
Room and/or online via Zoom. We will be discussing The
Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan. All are welcome!
Afternoon Book Club is meeting on Tuesday,
June 21st at 1:30 PM at the Lewiston Senior Center and/or
online via Zoom to discuss The Personal Librarian by
Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. All are
welcome!
Library Board of Trustees is meeting on
Monday, June 27th at 7 PM. The meeting will be held in person.
Meeting reports are available online the weekend before the meeting.
Saturday, June 11 from 9 AM - 1 PM is the
Library's Spring Electronic Recycling Event. This is your
chance to clean out your old electronics--brought to you as a
fundraiser for the Youngstown Free Library! This fundraiser is
open to the community, but it is limited to residential
electronics only (no business electronics).
Suggested donation of $5 per item for recycling.
Acceptable electronics: Computers * Monitors *
Laptops * Modems * Servers * Microwaves * Cell Phones * Fax
Machines * Copiers * CD Players * IT Equipment * Peripherals
Audio/ Visual Equipment * Telecommunications Equipment * GPS
Units
Unacceptable items: TVs * Lightbulbs or
Fixtures * Freon-containing Items (refrigerators, air
conditioners) * Household Appliances
Disposal services generously provided by Maven.
Here are some highlights from our current Safety Plan,
which was approved by the Library Board of Trustees on March
4, 2022. As always, our top priority is the safety of staff
members and patrons.
• Masks are now optional for all patrons and staff. We
encourage anyone with any ongoing health concerns, whether
for themselves or others, to continue wearing a mask. We
assure you that your choice to do so will not result in any
person being harassed or excluded from any program, space,
or experience provided by the Youngstown Free Library.
• All staff members and volunteers are screened daily to
ensure that everyone is feeling well.
• We are cleaning all public and work areas on a regular
basis.
Please feel free to review our full Safety Plan.
Youngstown Free Library Safety Plan
Please contact the
Director if you have any questions or
concerns.
The mission of the Youngstown Free Library is to be a community center which inspires learning and provides access to a vast range of information and resources for patrons of all ages.
The Youngstown Free Library Board of Trustees meetings are held on the last Monday of the month, with the following exceptions: in May, the Board meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, and the Board has no meetings in August or December. The public is always welcome to attend.