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  • Early Rock & Roll/Rockabilly History in Ohio

    Austintown Library 600 S. Raccoon Rd., Austintown, OH, United States

    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

  • Movie Matinee Christmas Edition

    Boardman Library 7680 Glenwood Avenue, Boardman, OH, United States

    It’s Christmas time! Celebrate with a classic movie filled with nostalgia, misadventures, and family fun. Light refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your favorite movie theater snacks. Saturday, December 13, 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Boardman Library.

  • History of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley Restaurants

    The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County – Main Library 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

    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

  • Community Cookbooks: Food, Memory, and Tradition

    Poland Library 311 S. Main Street, Poland, OH, United States

    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.