Spend an evening with author David W. Myers as he discusses his book, Ohio’s Black Syndicate: The Birth of Organized Crime on Thursday, November 13 from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Austintown Library. Explore the shadowy history of the infamous Mano Nera—the “Black Hand”—and its deep roots in Ohio. Myers will uncover how immigration, extortion, and criminal

Suzy McCabe, President of the Canfield Historical Society, will present a lecture on Canfield Revolutionary War Veterans on Thursday, November 13 from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Canfield Library. In 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially announcing the 13 colonies were severing ties with Britain. A war ensued, with the major combat ending

Ohio played a key role in the development of early rock and roll. Learn about Elvis’s first concert outside the South, the career of “Mr. Rock ‘N’ Roll” Alan Freed, and the rockabilly legacy of King Records in Cincinnati. They’ll also explore the culture surrounding rock and roll in the Mahoning Valley. Enjoy a trip

A lecture on the history of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley restaurants, this will cover past and present eateries. Topics will cover ethnic food, corporate chain restaurants and local well known places that defined the Valley’s cuisine. Wednesday, January 14 from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the Main Library. Registration required – visit The Public Library of Youngstown and

To celebrate local food traditions, this America 250 program takes a look at “community cookbooks” of the Mahoning Valley. Saturday, January 17 from 10:00am-11:30am at the Poland Library. Registration is required – visit The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County website.