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. Reiki: I’ve Heard of It . . . Tuesday, June 17, 6–7 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Reiki is a spiritual art that uses healing energy to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Rev. Joe Thornton will discuss the basics of reiki and getting started with energy work. Call to register. Ice Cream Tasting with Cockeye Creamery Saturday, June 28, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Discover how ice cream is made with Max Hoover from Cockeye Creamery in Warren. Learn about the Creamery’s history and sample some of their unique flavors. Call to register. ChairYoga Tuesday, July 15, 6–7 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. Understanding PTSD with Cadence Care Network Saturday, July 19, 2–3:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Learn about post–traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with Ms. Barb, LISW with Cadence Care Network and adjunct professor at YSU. Call to register. Medicare Basics Tuesday, July 22, 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. Grief 101 Thursday, August 14, 5–6 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 Kimberly Calhoun from Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley by Compassus. Call to register. LEARN Coloring Club 3rd Wednesday of the Month, June 18, July 16, August 20, 5–6 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Adults are invited to enjoy a peaceful evening of coloring. Use the supplies provided or bring your own. Needle Felted Bumble Bee Tuesday, June 10, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Learn the basics of needle felting and create a cute bumble bee with the help of Gwen Brown from Gwen Erin Natural Fibers. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. Call to register. Paint Your Partner’s Portrait Tuesday, August 12, 6–7:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Get ready to share some laughs with your partner, friend, or family member as you try to paint each other’s portraits! Partners won’t be allowed to peek before the final reveal. All materials will be provided, and no artistic ability is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Call to register. To register, call 330-652-1704, ext. 3 CREATE Mystery Readers’ Book Club Last Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home June25..........The Searcher by Tana French July30...........What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust by Alan Bradley August 27......The Confessionby John Grisham Adult Book Club 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home June16..........Tell Me Everythingby Minka Kelly July21...........A Fever in the Heartlandby Timothy Egan August 18......TheWomenby Kristin Hannah Cookbook ClubNOW ON SATURDAYS! Select Saturdays, 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. June14..........Kids Cook Everythingby Mark Bittman July12...........Bravetart by Stella Parks August 9........Food Influencer Cookbooks MovieClub 1st Tuesday of the Month, 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. June3............Minari directed by Lee Isaac Chung July1.............Conclavedirected by Edward Berger August 5........The Man Who Knew Infinity directed by Matthew Brown DISCUSS
June14 Pinecone Art Decorate a picture frame with vibrant “flowers” made from ordinary pinecones! July12 Abstract Art Tote Bags Use permanent markers and rubbing alcohol to create a beautiful work of art on a tote bag! Decorate the bags provided or bring your own bag, T-shirt, or scarf (natural fibers only, please—no polyester). August 9 GameOn! Choose from a variety of games, both on the table and on the screen! Pizza will be served. Select Saturdays, once a month, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Teens ages 12–18 are invited to get creative, play games, and more! All supplies will be provided. Registration is recommended at 330-652-1704, ext. 4. TEENS (Ages 12–18) June 5 Tech Day Experiment and play with a variety of kid-friendly, high-tech toys! June 26 Weaving Bracelets and Bookmarks Learn about the art of weaving as you make your own bookmark and/or bracelet! July 3 DIY Marble Run Design a custom marble run and test it out! Can you build the fastest track? July 17 Invisible Ink Learn about pH as you make your own invisible ink! August 7 Paper Pinwheels Learn about wind speed by making your own paper pinwheel! August 21 String Art Learn basic geometry as you create a beautiful artwork with colored string! Select Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Children ages 5–11 are invited to join us on the first and third Thursday of every month. Each meeting, enjoy a fun activity related to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4. Summer Reading Finale: Upside Down Fairy Town Saturday, July 26, 2–3 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Museum Join us for an interactive puppet show presented by River City Puppets. The Fairy Tales have gotten all mixed up in Fairy Town! Help the storyteller untangle the tales in time to celebrate Fairy Tale Day. Music, comedy, and puppets of all sizes come together for your favorite stories. Wondrous Wednesdays 2 p.m. at the McKinley Birthplace Home Families are invited to join us for fun weekly programs! Limited seating available. For more information, visit www.mcklib.org/wondrous2025 June11 Art Expression Experience presented by The HELMS Foundation. June18 Paper Weavingpresented by Students Motivated by the Arts (SMARTS) June25 Adventure of the Missing Color presented by Science Heroes July 2 Get Trapped in a Video Game presented by Author Dustin Brady July 9 Faux Stained Glass Art presented by Timothy Milliner of Party Art Cafe & Studio July 16 Musical Magic with the Kalimba King presented by Musician Carl L. Winters July 23 Growing Up McKinley presented by the Kent Trumbull Theatre Summer Reading Kickoff: Pony Time Ranch & Petting Zoo Saturday, June 7, 1–3 p.m. on the Memorial Grounds Register for the Summer Reading program and enjoy some quality time with a variety of animals, including ducks, lambs, rabbits, and a puppy! Weather permitting. CHILDREN (Ages 5–11) Summer Storytime Mondays, June 2–August 25, 11 a.m. 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! CHILDREN (Ages 0–4)
AUGUST School Is Wherever I Am by Ellie Peterson JULY Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus JUNE Sometimes You Fly by Katherine Applegate StoryWalk®is located at Stevens Park in Niles, Ohio Backpack & School Supply Giveaway Sponsored by Shepherds House Ministries On the grounds of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Starts at 10 AM While Supplies Last! OPENHOURS Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 1 – 4:30 p.m. To schedule a tour, please call 330-652-1704, ext. 3 William McKinley Birthplace Home J��������� ................................................. Thursday, June 19 I����������� D�� ............................... Friday & Saturday, July 4 & 5 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS 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 Visit us online at www.mcklib.org Music on the Lawn plus Special Event! Music on the Lawn plus Special Event! begins at 5:30 p.m. begins at 6:30 p.m. 5:30p.m. 6:30p.m. June 5 Strawberry Festival and Guys Without Ties Horn Drenched Classic Rock & Soul Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Niles Join us for 50/50 and basket raffles. The Rotary Club of Niles will be selling ice cream, fresh strawberry sundaes, and strawberry shortcakes (while supplies last). Proceeds support the Club's Scholarship Program for Niles McKinley High School. • Rotary Strawberry Festival begins at 5:30 p.m. • Music on the Lawn begins at 6:30 p.m. June 12 Teez Oldies/Rock and Roll Sponsored by the Bauman Estate and Gumm Estate June 26 The Richie Wilkins Trio Smooth Jazz Sponsored by the Bauman Estate and Gumm Estate July 10 Speed Limit 60s, 70s, 80s Rock and Roll, and Originals! Sponsored by the Bauman Estate and Gumm Estate July 24 Ashtabula Brass Band American Style Brass Band Sponsored by the Bauman Estate and Gumm Estate July 31 Friends of the Library Annual Picnic and Cin City & The Saints Classic Rock/Motown/Oldies Sponsored by Friends of McKinley Memorial Library Join the Friends of the Library for food, basket raffles, music, and fun! • Friends of the Library Annual Picnic at 5:30 p.m. • Music on the Lawn at 6:30 p.m. On the grounds of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Remember to Bring a Blanket or Lawn Chair! FREE CONCERTS Select Thursdays 6:30 – 8 p.m. SpiceClub June, July, and August 2025 Spice up your meals and excite your taste buds with Spice Club! 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, please. JUNE: Dill JULY: Oregano AUGUST: Garlic Powder Tiny Art Show Monday, June 2–Thursday, July 31 at the Library Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the McKinley Memorial Library Tiny Art Show. Starting June 2, stop by the library to register in person and pick up your FREE art kit and entry form. One kit per person, while supplies last. The participant must be present to pick up the kit. All supplies will be provided in the art kit. The canvas and entry form must be returned to the library by Monday, June 30. The Tiny Art Show will be on display from Monday, July 7– Thursday, July 31. Find more information by visiting www.mcklib.org/ TinyArtShow2025, calling 330-652-1704, ext. 3, or visiting the library. Pet Food & Toy Drive Tuesday, July 1–Thursday, July 31 at the Library Show your love for our furry friends by donating to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County! They are most in need of the following items: Donations may be dropped off at the library or at the Animal Welfare League. Please make sure all donations are unopened and unexpired. Thank you for participating! ■ Dry kitten food ■ Iams Perfect Portions kitten pâté ■ Breeder’s Edge kitten formula ■ Canned cat food ■ Hard dog toys - Nylabone ■ Soft/meaty dog treats ■ Batteries (AA/AAA) ■ Pens/dry erase markers
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