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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is reimagining what a neighborhood library can be, especially for families with young children.

The Michael Kusalaba branch officially opened earlier this month as a Family Place Library, the first of its kind in the region.

Officials at the Public Library of Youngtown & Mahoning County are positioning the system’s Michael Kusalaba branch as a resource for young children and their families.