What an amazing turnout for the kickoff of the Summer Discovery program at The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. We love summer programs at our libraries because they ... ✨ Help kids maintain and build reading skills while school’s out ✨ Prevent the "summer slide"—the learning loss that can happen over break ✨ Encourage imagination, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning ✨ Offer fun incentives, activities, and events for all ages! Let’s keep our minds active and our imaginations soaring all summer long. (fb)

Ohio's public libraries serve the whole family and that includes our littlest learners! Play carts like this one at Kent Free Library give babies and toddlers safe, age-appropriate toys and activities, so their parents can use library resources and computers, tend to older siblings or simply enjoy a moment to recharge. These carts support early learning through play and help make the library a welcoming, stress-free space for families. They're just one more way we’re meeting our community’s needs — one tiny patron at a time! (fb)