CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: The Howland Library is closed for expansion and renovation until Spring 2027.
NOTICE: All W-TCPL locations & services will be closed on October 12 for Columbus Day.
Programs and Initatives
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
For Ages 0 - Kindergarten
The goal of this free program is to read 1,000 books to your child before he or she starts kindergarten. Parents or other caregivers can visit any Warren-Trumbull County Public Library location and pick up a keepsake booklet to participate in the program. Use the booklet to track the number of books read with your child on your way to reaching 1,000.
Your child can color in or work on different skills for each 100 books read. Every book counts, even if you re-read books that your child loves. Don’t forget books read by teachers, librarians, siblings, and other family and friends. Stop by the library and pick up a prize for each level!
You can choose to participate in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten online. Create a free account through Beanstack, our convenient online platform. Track reading progress and then visit any Warren-Trumbull County Public Library location to pick up prizes.
500 Books Before Middle School
For Grades K - 5
This program challenges children to read 500 books before they enter middle school. Visit any Warren-Trumbull County Public Library location and pick up a 500 Books Before Middle School bookmark.
After every 50 books read, kids can level up and earn a brag tag until they collect them all!
Ten Before Nine: A Middle School Genre Adventure
For Grades 6 - 8
Children in middle school grades can explore ten different genres for this reading challenge. They will earn rewards as they read and receive a t-shirt upon completion!
Students can choose to participate in Ten Before Nine by visiting any Warren-Trumbull County Public Library location or online through Beanstack. Create a free account through Beanstack, our convenient online platform. Track reading progress and then visit any W-TCPL location to pick up prizes.
100 Books Before Graduation
For Grades 9 - 12
This reading challenge invites teens to read books that have been honored by foundations and organizations such as the National Book Foundation, the American Library Association, and the Mystery Writers of America. Readers will earn pins along the way and a medallion to wear at graduation.
Students can choose to participate in 100 Books Before Graduation by visiting any Warren-Trumbull County Public Library location or online through Beanstack. Create a free account through Beanstack, our convenient online platform. Track reading progress and then visit any W-TCPL location to pick up prizes.
Summer Challenge
Coming in Summer 2027!
With a variety of fun activities, it's easy for all ages to join in, earn prizes, and enjoy the adventure during the library's annual Summer Challenge!
Trumbull County Reads
Coming in Spring 2027!
Trumbull County Reads is an annual collaboration of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Newton Falls Public Library, McKinley Memorial Library, Kinsman Free Public Library, Hubbard Public Library, Girard Free Library, and Bristol Public Library. The community joins together to read and discuss the same book and enjoy an engaging series of special events and activities centered around the featured title.