CHECK IT OUTat McKinley Memorial Library! National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. APRIL 20 – 25 National Library Week! Mobile Mammography Van Friday, April 10, 9 a.m.–1:45 p.m. in the McKinley Birthplace Home Parking Lot Offering potentially lifesaving screening services close to home, the Mercy Health Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Mobile Mammography Van is equipped with high-quality technology and equipment and staffed by certified radiologists. • Limited appointments available on a first-come-first-served basis. • A scheduled appointment is required. • To make an appointment, please call 330-652-1704, ext. 3. Cereal Drive Help feed our community! Wednesday, April 1–Thursday, April 30, at the Library The library will be collecting boxes of cereal to benefit Niles Community Services. Please make sure all donations are boxed, unopened, and unexpired. Donations may be dropped off at the library or at Niles Community Services. Easter Celebration Saturday, March 21, 2–3 p.m. at the Library and Memorial Grounds Children ages 0–9 are welcome to participate in an Easter egg hunt on the grounds of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial (weather permitting). Bring your own basket or bag. Kids and kids at heart can take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs Thursday, March 19, 5:30–7:30 p.m. –OR– Saturday, March 28, 1–3:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Learn about the Ukrainian tradition of decorating Easter eggs, known as pysanky, and dye an egg of your own. All supplies will be provided. There are two dates for this event, with registration ending on Thursday, March 12, and Saturday, March 21, respectively. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 3. Saturday, April 18, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Join us for an unforgettable experience with Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show! Learn fascinating facts and hear fun stories as you meet an exciting mix of reptiles and mammals. This action-packed, hands-on adventure is guaranteed to captivate and entertain guests of all ages. Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 3. @McKinleyMemorialLibrary McKinleyMemorialLibrary May April March 40 North Main Street, Niles, OH 44446 • www.mcklib.org • 330-652-1704 SPRING 2026
One-on-One Tech Help Appointments Tuesdays, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. at the Library Looking for help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Not sure how to set up an email address? Need a crash course in Libby or Hoopla? We’ve got your back! Sign up for a 45-minute Technology Help appointment. A scheduled appointment is required. To make an appointment, please call 330-652-1704, ext. 3. Crystals for Everyday Life Thursday, March 5, 6–7 p.m., at the McKinley Birthplace Home Learn about the transformative power of crystals with Donna Bell, a crystal practitioner and energy worker with over twenty-five years of experience. Discover simple yet effective ways to use crystals to bring harmony into your environment and maintain an energetic balance in everyday life. Whether you’re new to crystals or expanding your practice, this class offers a grounding and enlightening experience. Call to register. ChairYoga Thursday, March 12, –AND–Wednesday, May 20, 5:30–6:30 p.m., at the McKinley Birthplace Home Improve flexibility and de-stress with chair yoga! Mary Brown of A Moment for Me Yoga and Wellness Center will guide us through gentle stretches using a chair for support. Call to register. Grief 101 Tuesday, March 24, 3–4 p.m., at the McKinley Birthplace Home Learn about the grieving process and how to create a new normal as you work through your grief. Presented by LSW Bereavement Facilitator Kim Calhoun from Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley by Compassus. Call to register. Essential Oil Perfume Workshop Monday, April 13, 6–7 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Did you know that most commercial perfumes are diluted with alcohol and contain synthetic scents? Janet Agueda from Making Scents Studio will teach you how to create your own perfume from pure essential oils. All supplies will be provided. Call to register. Yoga Tuesday, April 14, 5:30–6:30 p.m., at the McKinley Birthplace Home Join Mary Brown of A Moment for Me Yoga and Wellness Center as she guides us through a yoga session featuring standing and sitting postures on the floor. Please bring your own yoga mat. Call to register. Medicare Basics Tuesday, April 21, 5:30–6:30 p.m., at the McKinley Birthplace Home Thinking about enrolling in Medicare? Join us as Medicare Certified Insurance Advisor Cynthia Bianco explains your Medicare options. Call to register. Fair Housing with Community Legal Aid Tuesday, May 12, 5:30–6:30 p.m., at the McKinley Birthplace Home Amber McCollum with Community Legal Aid will explain what the organization can do for you and the basics of the Fair Housing Law in Ohio. Call to register. Bingo for Books Wednesday, May 13, 6–8 p.m., at the McKinley Birthplace Home Enjoy a rousing game of bingo for a chance to win a bookish prize. Adults Only. Call to register. Thought Stopping with Cadence Care Network Saturday, May 16, 2–3:30 p.m., at the McKinley Birthplace Home Learn about thoughts and the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions with Ms. Barb, LISW with Cadence Care Network and adjunct professor at YSU. Call to register. LEARN Oreo® Taste Test Challenge Wednesday, March 4, 6–7 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Join us to Celebrate National Oreo® Day by sampling a variety of unique Oreos®, guessing the flavors, and choosing your favorite. Ages 12 and up. Call to register. Spring Folded Book Wreath Wednesday, April 8, 10–11:30 a.m. –OR–Thursday, April 23, 5:30–7 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Give an old book new life by turning it into a lovely floral wreath! All supplies will be provided. Call to register. Stained Glass Workshop Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. –OR–Tuesday, April 28, 5:30–8 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Create an eye-catching 3” X 3” stained glass piece with the help of Lynne Provance, an international stained glass artist and instructor. All materials will be provided. Call to register. To register, call 330-652-1704, ext. 3 CREATE Mystery Readers’ Book Club 6:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home March25........... Bluebird, Bluebirdby Attica Locke April 29............. The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai May 27.............. With a Vengeanceby Riley Sager Adult Book Chat 6:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home March16........... The Briar Clubby Kate Quinn April 20............. Shakespeare: The Man who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench Movie Club Crossover…Watch any film(s) inspired by Shakespeare’s life and/or works and discuss them on May 5. May 18.............. The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton Fantasy & Sci-fi Book Club 6:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home March9............. An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson May 11............... BYOB Fantasy or Sci-fi Cookbook Club 10:30 a.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home If you love browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes, this is the club for you! We’ll discuss a new cookbook or theme each month. You are welcome to make one of the recipes from the book to share at the meeting. March7............. Pie Squaredby Cathy Barrow April 4............... Brunch (theme) May 2................ Ghana to the Worldby Eric Adjepong MovieClub 6:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Calling all movie buffs! Watch the movie(s) at home, then join us for a friendly discussion. March3............. Pig directed by Michael Sarnoski April 7............... Bullet Traindirected by David Leitch May 5................ Watch any film(s) inspired by Shakespeare's life and/or works. Adult Book Chat Crossover… ReadShakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench and discuss it at Adult Book Chat on April 20. DISCUSS
March12 Upcycling Mint Tins Transform hinged mint tins into useful crafts! Make your tin into a trinket box, wallet, or tiny scrapbook. April 9 Kit-Kat® Movie Chat Enjoy some Japanese Kit-Kats® as we discuss our favorite movies and recent watches. May 14 Low-Key Crafting Hour Come hang out and make what speaks to you! Crafters will choose from a variety of projects and enjoy some relaxing lo-fi music. 3:30–4:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, play games, and more! Refreshments will be served. All supplies will be provided. Registration is recommended at 330-652-1704, ext. 4. NOWON THURSDAYS Gaming Club Thursdays, March 26, April 30, and May 28 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Teens ages 12–18 are invited to choose from a variety of games, both on the table and on the screen! Enjoy snacks while you game. TEENS (Ages 12–18) March5 Measuring We will measure time, height, and weight and keep a record for comparison. March19 Chemical Reactions: Oxidation Learn about chemical reactions! Make hypotheses about which liquid will oxidize the penny first and test them in real time. April 2 Floating and Sinking We will make a hypothesis about whether each item will float or sink and why. Then, we will test our hypotheses. April 16 Make Your Own Air-Dry Clay Make air-dry clay out of common household ingredients! May 7 Plants Learn about the importance of plants and their different parts. Then, start your own seed to take home. May 21 Tectonics: Baking Soda Volcano Learn about the basics of tectonics, including plate boundaries. After we understand how volcanoes form, we’ll head outside to see a model eruption! 3:30–4:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Children ages 5–11 are invited to enjoy fun activities related to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4. LEGO® Club! Every Tuesday March 3–May 26 5:30–6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the Library Builders of all skill levels are invited to create their own LEGO® masterpieces and display them at the library (optional). All supplies will be provided. Ages 5–11. Registration is recommended at 330-652-1704, ext. 4. CHILDREN (Ages 5–11) Spring Storytime Mondays, March 2–May 18, 11 a.m. We are closed May 25 for Memorial Day. in the Children’s Room at the Library Caregivers and their children ages 0–4 years are invited to attend storytime to encourage a love of reading with fun stories, songs, and crafts. Stop by to celebrate a different theme each week! America 250 Storytime Monday, April 13, 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room at the Library Join us for a special storytime celebrating America’s 250th birthday! Learn about American history as you enjoy fun songs, stories, and crafts. CHILDREN (Ages 0–4) MAY Froggy Plays Soccer by Jonathan London APRIL Specs by Van G. Garrett MARCH IAmStrong by Todd Parr StoryWalk® is located at Stevens Park in Niles, Ohio
SCAN to learn more Enjoy talks from world-renowned authors and thought leaders on a wide range of interesting topics. Learn more, register for live events, and browse past recordings by visitinglibraryc.org/mcklib. ONLINE AUTHOR TALKS Presented Live Online Recorded for Later Viewing Each month, pick up a “take-and-make" kit featuring a different herb, spice, or spice blend. Each kit will contain information about the spice, two recipes, and enough of the selected spice to make both recipes. Kits will be available at the reference desk. Supplies are limited. One kit per household. March............ Tarragon April............... Fennel Seed May................ Lemon Pepper 40 South Main Street • Niles, OH 44446 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 1 – 4:30 p.m. To schedule a tour, please call 330-652-1704, ext. 3 William McKinley Birthplace Home Mon – Thu......... 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Fri & Sat............ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun.................... CLOSED Curbside Service: Make an appointment by calling 330-652-1704, ext. 1 LIBRARY HOURS McKinley Memorial Library Phone: 330-652-1704 Fax: 330-652-5788 Email: mckinley@mcklib.org Department Extensions Circulation, ext. 1 Reference/Adult Services, ext. 3 Children's Room/Teens, ext. 4 Library Director Carrie Kibby, ext. 5 Deputy Director Sonya Picuri, ext. 7 Library Board of Trustees Meredith Elliott, President James A. Yuhasz, Vice President Sherry Rose, Secretary Sandy Bilovesky Kadie Bowen Devon Stanley John Yuhasz Friends of the Library Kadie Bowen, President 330-544-0199 CONTACTUS Mother’s Day Card Creation Station Thursday, May 7, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. at the Library Create a heartfelt and unique card to celebrate Mother’s Day. All ages are welcome! All supplies will be provided. Event details will be posted on www.mcklib.org and in the Summer Newsletter. Concerts are subject to cancellation or rescheduling due to inclement weather. COMING IN JUNE&JULY Select Thursdays 6:30 – 8PM FREE CONCERTS America 250 Trivia Challenge March, April, and May 2026 at the Library Test your knowledge of American history with our trivia challenge! Visit the Circulation Desk to submit your answer to the question of the month. If your answer is correct, you could win a prize! Prizes must be picked up at the McKinley Memorial Library. Prizes will not be delivered. Celebrate Earth Day: Plant a Tree! Deadline to Register: March 15 We’re partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide free trees for kids to plant during Earth Week! Parents or guardians can sign up by March 15 to receive a free tree for their child. Trees are set to arrive in time for Earth Day 2026 (April 22) and should be planted on your own property. Trees will not be planted on the Memorial grounds. We will contact you when it’s time to pick them up. Registration is required by March 15. Find the registration link at www.mcklib.org/FreeTrees2026or call 330-652-1704, ext. 4. On display beginning in April 2026, at the Library Watch live caterpillars grow into butterflies at the library! Their fascinating process of metamorphosis takes around 3–5 weeks. Stop into the library to see them grow and change this season. Each time you check out items from the library, enter a drawing to win a free handmade wooden birdhouse! Butterflies & Birdhouses
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