BOOKS, MATERIALS AVAILABLE: Surplus items from the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be offered to the public for sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave. A sale of surplus books also will take place. The entrance for customers coming to the sale will be the back door (staff entrance) off Rayen Avenue. The entrance for the book sale will be the old entrance in front of Main Library facing Wick Avenue.

Social distancing will be observed; customers must wear masks or coverings over their face and nose; a limited number of people will be allowed in a room at the same time; and the amount of time customers can stay in a room may be limited. Customers should come prepared to take their items with them; there are no deliveries. There will be no previews and no advance sales.

JCC SWIM TEAM: The Jewish Community Center invites youth who are looking to stay active and healthy in a safe environment to join its winter swim team. The team, for ages 5 to 18, begins Sept. 14 and will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the JCC, 505 Gypsy Lane.

Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool. The JCC swims in area USA swimming meets, which allows youth to be competitive in the winter months. For information and to register, visit jccyoungstown.org.