The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is inviting residents to help shape a five-year strategic plan. According to WKBN, the community feedback phase is set to begin in the first week of November. The source did not provide calendar dates for individual sessions, even though its schedule heading refers to dates; this brief therefore lists only the times and addresses that were provided.
Library director and CEO Aimee Fifarek said the institution exists to serve patrons and must listen in order to respond effectively. Trustees and leadership will review the input for possible improvements to programs and services. Organizers said the effort comes as the library nears its 150th anniversary.
Board of Trustees President Carole Weimer said the library is working with ReThinking Libraries. She described goals of aligning resources, measuring impact, and remaining transparent and fiscally responsible. Trustee and Steering Committee member Tom Frost called the five-year plan a roadmap for serving Mahoning County, adding that input from staff, partners, and residents can help set priorities.
The source lists these sessions: - 10:30–11:30 a.m. at Austintown Branch, 600 S Raccoon Rd. - 12:30–1 p.m. at Poland Branch, 311 S Main St. - 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Ln. - 12:30–1:30 p.m. at Canfield Branch, 43 W Main St. - 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Main Branch, 305 Wick Ave. - 12:30–1:30 p.m. at Newport Branch, 3730 Market St. - 5:30–6:30 p.m. at McMahon Hall – Mill Creek Park, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd.
No dates for these sessions appeared in the provided source text. As of Oct. 14, 2026, the start is still upcoming.