Howland Branch Library
Howland Branch Library
9095 East Market St.
Warren, Ohio 44484
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Phone: (330) 856-2011
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Howland Branch Library Hours
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Monday:
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CLOSED
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12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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CLOSED |
Calendar of Events
Things to do for adults, teens, and children at the Howland Branch Library.
History
During 1990, the Howland Branch first began service in a Howland Plaza storefront. The branch celebrated the grand opening of its new building on East Market Street in April 1998. The building sits on four acres with approximately 10,200 square feet. Unique features include an amphitheater-style story garden for children; a fireplace and lounge area as well as a reading courtyard for adults; and a Teen Area with books and magazines for young adults. The building uses a geothermal heating/cooling system.
Collection
As a popular reading center, the Howland Branch Library features a small collection of reference materials. In-depth research is directed to the Main Library at 444 Mahoning Avenue NW in Warren.
Materials available at the branch include:
- adult/teen/children’s fiction and non-fiction books
- magazines/newspapers
- CDs
- audio books
- entertainment and educational videos, including DVDs
- CD-ROMs
- comic books
- large print books
Computers
Public computer workstations provide Internet access as well as access to the library's online catalog and databases. Black and white printing on a central printer is available for 10¢ per page (resume paper may be provided by the customer). Computer users must abide by the library's computer usage policy, which is posted on the library's web page and available in print at each library location. For more information on public computer access, call (330) 856-2011.
Story Times
Story times for preschool children ages 3-5 are offered at no cost at the library. Reservations may be required for special events. A calendar of monthly events for children is available at the Howland Branch Library. The Howland Branch Library has a wide variety of children’s materials including puppets, books on tape, music cassettes/CDs, family movies and CD-ROM’s.
Howland also hosts, "Toddler Tales," a weekly themed story time program for ages 24-35 months, including stories, fingerplays and songs. Registration is required, and there is a limit of 12 children for this program. Call (330) 856-2011 to register or for more information.
The Youth Services librarians present a cooperative program with Art Educators from The Butler Museum of American Art’s Trumbull County branch. These free programs, called Reading & Other Forms of Art, link reading and art in a museum setting. Call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128 for more information.
Meeting Room/Study Room
A meeting room with a capacity of 40 adults is available at no charge. Call (330) 856-2011 for scheduling information.
A small study room that can be reserved for tutoring is also available at no charge. It comfortably holds two people. Call (330) 856-2011 for scheduling information.
Special Services
The following special services are available at the Howland Branch:
- Public copy machine (10¢ per copy)
- Voter registration
- Golden Buckeye card applications for eligible Ohio residents
- Free tax assistance provided by AARP beginning in early February
- Eyeglass donation site for the Lions Club
- Blood pressure screenings courtesy of the Concord Care Center are typically offered the first Thursday of each month between 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Howland Library hold an on-going book sale in the branch meeting room. The Friends meet on the first Wednesday of each month from September through May at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join.
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