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STOW-MUNROE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY FEBRUARY 2016

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ome to the library

during the first
two weeks of
February and choose a
wrapped book from our
Blind Date with a Book
display across from
the Circulation Desk.
Checkout the book
and unwrap the love at
home!
A blind date with a
book is something
everyone should try
at least once. Take the
leap; it could end up
being your favorite
novel! After you finish
your book, we welcome
you to Rate Your Date
by filling out the slip
youll find in the back of
the book. Return your
slip to our drawing
box before 9 PM
on February 29
and be entered
to win dinner
for two at the
Rosewood Grill
compliments of
the Friends of
the Library!

Friends of the Library

50,000

Did you know that over

people attended our programs last year?
Did you also know that the Friends of the
Library fund the majority of our programming for adults, teens, and children?

Inside this issue

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Outreach Spotlight.......................................... 3
Needlework Show............................................ 3
Employee of the Month................................... 4
Libraries Transform......................................... 5
Staff Picks......................................................... 6
Staff Pets.......................................................... 6
Dessert Extravaganza..................................... 7
Just for Kids...................................................... 8
Teen Talk........................................................... 8
Upcoming Events............................................. 9
Fast Facts .......................................................10
More Library News.........................................10

Book Lovers

Book Sale
Sat., February 13, 2016
10 AM - 4 PM
Looking for something special for the sweetheart in your life? Dont miss the fantastic bargains at the Friends of the Librarys Book Lovers
Book Sale! This Valentines Day sale will feature
romance novels and gift books. This sale is
free and open to the public and will be held in
the downstairs lobby. Follow the Friends on Facebook:
w w w. f a ce b o o k . co m /
friends.of.smfpl

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Cosponsored by the Friends

and the Stow-Munroe Falls
Public Library.

Outreach Spotlight
by Jackie McCloud, Outreach Librarian

Each month the Outreach

Services team brings
materials to various
retirement communities
and senior buildings
in Stow and Munroe
Falls. Additionally, they
provide a drop off service
to several area nursing
facilities. For those who
cannot come to the library
due to age, illness or
injury, the library also
provides Homebound
Delivery Services. For
more information, contact
Outreach Librarian Jackie
McCloud at (330) 688-3295
ext. 129.

The Dragon Isles: A Faerie Tale: This was the first

book selected for the 2016 book discussion group
at Stow-Glen Retirement Village. We are privileged
to have the author, Jane Sahr, as a member of our
group. This story was a twenty-five year labor of
love. It began from her art work and evolved into
this charming fairy tale.
It has all of the elements of a
great fairy tale: a spiritual sleeping
dragon, faeries, wood dwarfs,
ambient magic, and stuffed animals
that come to life! Aunt Jane and
friends help the orphaned Faerie
Princess Gwyneth Joy overcome her
malevolent aunt the Faerie Queen
to restore the faerie kingdom to Princess Gwyn,
bringing peace and harmony over all the land.
I highly recommend this book for tween readers or

Friends of the Library 42nd Annual

Needlework Show

Quilt
Raffle!
The Library
Foundation will be
raffling off a unique
quilt starting on
Monday, February
1. This quilt was
handmade by Marian
Christopher who
donated it to the
Library Foundation.
The quilt value is
$800. A lucky winner
will be selected on
March 17, St. Patrick's
Day! Buy your tickets
at the Circulation Desk
now.

anyone who loves fairy

tales.
Click here to read more
about the author and
view Jane's art.

Registration of Entries
Sat., March 5, 10 AM - 4 PM
Sun., March 6, 1:30 - 4 PM

No entries will be accepted after these times.

Needlework Show Hours

Wed., March 9, 10 AM - 8 PM
Thurs., March 10, 10 AM - 8 PM
Fri., March 11, 10 AM - 5 PM
Sat., March 12, 10 AM - 5 PM
Sun., March 13, 1 - 4 PM
Entry Pickup
Mon., March 14, Noon - 8 PM
Tues., March 15, 6 - 8 PM

Free admission. All ages

may enter. Photos permitted.
Entry fees: $5/item (no
fees for junior entries).
Click here for information or call (330) 6883295 ext. 110. Directions
to our library are available on our website.
Co-sponsored by the
Friends of the Library and
the Stow-Munroe Falls
Public Library.

Needlework Show

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Employee of the Month

W h a t b o o k wo u l d yo u r e co m m e n d ?
U n b r o ke n : A Wo r l d Wa r I I S t o r y o f S u r v i v a l ,
R e s i l i e n ce a n d R e d e m p t i o n b y L a u r a H i l l e n b r a n d. I t i s
a v e r y p o we r f u l a n d i n s p i r a t i o n a l s t o r y.

W h a t a r e yo u r h o b b i e s ?
I l o v e t o b a k e. I e s p e c i a l l y
enjoy tr ying out new cookie
a n d c a k e r e c i p e s. I a l s o e n j o y
s c r a p b o o k i n g a n d o f c o u r s e,
r e a d i n g.

W h a t wo u l d p e o p l e
be surprised to know
a b o u t yo u ?

Gretchen Quinn
H o w l o n g h ave yo u b e e n wo r k i n g a t t h e
S t o w - M u n r o e Fa l l s Pu b l i c L i b ra r y ?
I have been at the librar y since Januar y 2015.

W h a t i s yo u r c u r r e n t j o b ?
R e fe r e n c e L i b r a r i a n

H o w wo u l d yo u d e s c r i b e t h e S t o w - M u n r o e
Fa l l s Pu b l i c L i b ra r y ?
T h e l i b r a r y i s a n i n c re d i b l e p l a c e. I a l w a y s e n j o y e d
c o m i n g h e r e a s a c h i l d , a n d n o w I l o ve c o m i n g t o wo r k
e ve r y d a y. I t i s w o n d e r f u l t o s e e h o w t h e l i b r a r y h a s
e vo l v e d o v e r t h e y e a r s. I t o f fe r s a v a r i e t y o f s e r v i c e s,
but it's the patrons and staff that make SMFPL truly
o u t s t a n d i n g. T h e r e i s a s e n s e o f c o m m u n i t y a n d
f r i e n d s h i p, w h i c h m a k e s t h i s l i b r a r y u n i q u e.

W h a t i s yo u r f avo r i t e v a c a t i o n s p o t ?
I l o v e e x p l o r i n g s t a t e a n d n a t i o n a l p a r k s. M y f a v o r i t e
s p o t s a re H o c k i n g H i l l s i n O h i o a n d G l a c i e r N a t i o n a l
Pa r k i n M o n t a n a , b u t I s t i l l h a ve m a ny m o re p a r k s t o
visit.

Fine PRINT FEBRUARY 2016

I t h i n k p e o p l e wo u l d b e
surprised to know that I am
an avid college spor ts fan. I
par ticularly enjoy cheering on
my a l m a m a t e r, X a v i e r U n i ve r s i t y i n b a s k e t b a l l.
B o t h t h e m e ns a n d wo m e ns t e a m s e xc e l e ve r y ye a r, s o
I a l w a y s l o o k fo r w a r d t o M a r c h M a d n e s s. G o M u s k i e s !

D o yo u h ave a ny p e t s ?
M y h u s b a n d a n d I h a v e a 4 y e a r o l d c a t , Lu c k y a n d 2
y e a r o l d d o g, B r o n c o. B o t h a r e r e s c u e p e t s. We h a ve
h a d Lu c k y s i n c e h e w a s a v e r y s m a l l k i t t e n . M y h u s b a n d
fo u n d h i m a b a n d o n e d b y a d u m p s t e r a n d n u r s e d h i m
b a c k t o h e a l t h . We a d o p t e d B r o n c o i n M a y f ro m R o s es
R e s c u e i n R a v e n n a . H e h a s a d j u s t e d we l l a n d h a s b e e n
a wo n d e r f u l a d d i t i o n t o o u r f a m i l y.

I f yo u h a d o n e S M F P L s e r v i ce t o
r e co m m e n d t o a p a t r o n , w h a t wo u l d i t b e ?
I wo u l d re c o m m e n d t h e a d u l t b o o k d i s c u s s i o n g ro u p s.
We o f fe r m a ny d i s c u s s i o n s v a r i o u s t i m e s t h ro u g h o u t
t h e m o n t h . T h e y a r e wo n d e r f u l o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o m e e t
n e w p e o p l e a n d h a v e l i v e l y, i n t e l l i g e n t c o nve r s a t i o n s
a b o u t a v a r i e t y o f b o o k s. E v e r y o n e i s we l c o m e t o j o i n
t h e d i s c u s s i o n s.

New
Movies

Libraries Transform
Why
Libraries are
Transforming
Today's public
libraries are dynamic.
Always changing,
adapting and
transforming to meet
the needs of their
communities. And
so it is at the StowMunroe Falls Public
Library. The American
Library Association has
organized a campaign
highlighting the
transitional nature of
libraries across our
nation. We celebrate
our changes with
them.

Coming soon! Look for

these on our shelves.
Holds can now be placed
on these items.

Click on title
to advance to catalog.
THE 33
99 HOMES

BRIDGING THE
DIGITAL DIVIDE:
The digital divide is real.
Libraries transform to
play an essential role
in bridging the divide
and not just through
access. According to
Pew Research, 63% of
newcomers feel theyd
need some assistance in
learning how to use the
internet.

INFORMATION IS
GROWING AT A
BREAKNECK PACE:
According to Eric
Schmidt of Google,
every two days now the
human race creates as
much information as
we did from the dawn
of civilization until
2003. That's about five
exobytes of data a day.
Libraries transform to
help people cope in the
digital age.

Did you
know that
we offer
free digital
access to
the New
York Times?
Click here
for details.

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BIG STONE GAP

BLACK MASS
BRIDGE OF SPIES
EVEREST
THE GOOD DINOSAUR
GRANDMA
THE GREEN INFERNO
JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS
LADRONES
THE LAST WITCH HUNTER
LOVE THE COOPERS

ALREADY
OUR BRAND IS
CRISIS
ROCK THE
KASBAH
SINISTER 2
SPECTRE
STRAIGHT
OUTTA
COMPTON
SUFFRAGETTE
TRUTH
THE VISIT
MISS YOU

Staff Picks
Staff Pets
These Shallow Graves by
Jennifer Donnelly (Delacorate
Press, 2015).

Christina Getrost
recommends

Christina is our
Teen Librarian.

If you're in the mood to

explore a different world
and see what life was like
for girls and women before
the modern era, jump back
in time with me to New York
City in 1890, where Josephine
(Jo), a smart, privileged girl
from a wealthy family, wants
to do more with her life than
just be married off to a rich
young man to live a sheltered
boring life. She wants to be
an investigative journalist
like Nellie Bly, the famous
woman reporter who broke
early gender barriers to fly
around the world in a balloon

or got herself checked into a

mental hospital to report on
conditions there. Jo's written
an article she's sure will start
her on that track, if she can
only get it into her school's
newspaper. But then her
father dies, and she begins
to suspect that it wasn't an
accidental shooting, nor can
she believe it was suicide.
Overhearing something
said by handsome young
reporter Eddie Gallagher at
her father's newspaper office,
she becomes even more
convinced and asks him to
help her investigate, since she
is severely constricted in how
much she can do, not even
allowed to leave her house
unaccompanied. From the

Staff Pets

opening gravedigging scene,

you know Jo and Eddie
are going to get into some
shady parts of NYC as they
track down leads that begin
to cast light on the shady
dealings of Jo's father's
shipping company. This book
has just the right amount of
suspense and atmosphere,
danger and mystery, with
realistic historical detail (New
York is almost a character
in the story, it's so real), and
two likable characters in a
sweet romance. It also gives
the reader a glimpse into
life for nineteenth century
women, of both the upper
and lower classes. Both teens
and adults are sure to like
this one.

Let's Meet Lisa Maruna's Cat!

Lisa Maruna is
our Marketing &
Public Relations
Coordinator.

Kai-Lan was born in a

fraternity house at Kent
State University in 2010
and was rescued by Lisa
shortly after. She was the
only female kitten in a litter
of males. Her favorite food
is tuna (dry, never wet). Her
favorite activity is watching
leaves blow in the backyard.
She loves loud music, but
cant handle the sound of
the coffee grinder or vacuum
cleaner. Kai-Lan only cuddles
up to family members and
becomes very apprehensive
when visitors enter the house.
However, she likes to show off
at a safe distance.
Kai-Lan loves alone time
and can often be found
sleeping in closets. But the
moment she hears the words,
Do you want to eat?, shes at
her food bowl in a matter of
seconds!

Staff Picks

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D E S S E RT

Extravaganza
2014

10 Year Anniversary

Save the Date!

D E S S E RT

Extravaganza

April 21, 2016 @ 7 PM

Stow-Munroe Falls Public
Library Foundation
10th Annual

Dessert
Extravaganza
Silver Lake Country Club
1325 Graham Road, Silver Lake

Tickets: $50

Its an evening of sumptuous desserts and appetizers,

delightful company and enticing auctions. Tickets are available
at the library. Over the past 9 years, the Dessert Extravaganza
has allowed us to purchase the following:

Comfortable Conference Room Furniture

Underwater Mural going up the Childrens Staircase
Anti-microbial Flooring in the Story Room
Half of the Outreach Vehicle
Establish an Endowment Fund with the Akron Community
Fund
And more
All monies raised stays at our library!

How Can You Help?

We are in need of silent auction gifts for our 10th annual
Dessert Extravaganza. Please drop off your gift by April
11, 2016, to be recognized in our promotional material.
Being a Corporate Sponsor is also a great way to help while
demonstrating your commitment to literacy, educational
programming, and other services the library provides. Fantastic
sponsorships start at $250. Click on the form below or pick up
a form at the front desk.

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Just for

Kids

Children's Website
Teen Website
Spike Times

Click to link!

by Kristin Casale, Children's Librarian

Preschool & Daycare Fair

Thursday, February 46:30 PM: Are you looking for a
preschool or daycare for your child or children? The StowMunroe Falls Public Library is hosting a preschool and daycare
fair on February 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM for you to learn more
about the preschools and daycares in Stow and Munroe Falls.
Information will also be available for parents looking for local
school age summer day camps. No registration.

Tech Thursdays

(For Kids)

Attention kids, parents and other caregivers: the Childrens

Room will begin offering weekly tech help on Thursdays from
3 to 5 PM to assist you with any tech concerns you may have
(except hardware repair). Drop in the day of the program and
sign up for a half-hour slot any time between 3 and 5 PM, and
one of our librarians will assist you. Some topics may include,
but are not limited to, tablet help (iPad, Kindle, Windows
Surface, Android), eBook help, guidance with a specific
software application (Microsoft Word, for example), e-mail, Web
navigation, etc. If we are unable to help you with your tech
issue, we will refer you to an appropriate repair specialist. You
can also make use of this service even if you dont have a tech
issue, but are just looking for specific apps or other tech-related
recommendations.
This program runs through Thursday, March 31. No
registration required.

Cooking Caravan's
Chef Battle for Kids
Saturday, February 271:30 PM: Come join the Cooking
Caravan as they square off in an exciting Chef Battle. Two chefs
from Columbus, Ohio will bring an array of foods and spices. A
few lucky audience members will become sous chefs and the
rest of the audience will get to sample the food and become
judges. This is a fun, high-energy event that teaches kids about
food and cooking. Chef Battle is geared towards kids ages four
and up and their families, but all are welcome. Come get your
free tickets beginning Saturday, February 20.

Teen Talk
by Christina Getrost, Teen Librarian

College Financial
Planning Workshop
Tuesday, February 26:30 - 7:30 PM: For high school
students and their parents, a free workshop on how to pay for
college without going broke.
COME LEARN:
* The #1 way to get more free money for college
* How to get the maximum amount of financial aid
* Why talented students may not receive financial aid for
college
* The secret to positioning your finances to get merit &
needs-based aid
* Tips on the ACT, SAT, & AP exams
FIND OUT WHY:
* The new FAFSA rules will cost you thousands of dollars in
financial aid
* You should NEVER own a 529 plan or some other popular
college saving plans (Hint: They may actually cause you to lose
grants and other aid.)
This workshop is presented in association with Joel Wymer,
Certified College Planner of College Planning Strategies
www.collegeplanningstrategies.net
Reservations requested, by calling the library at (330) 6883295 ext. 4, or by emailing teenlibrarian@smfpl.org

Un-Valentine's Day Party

Wednesday, February 177 - 8 PM: Teens in grades 7-12:
tired of all the lovey dovey Valentines Day mush? Maybe youre
just not into all this dating stuff. Thats okay! You are invited
to the librarys UN-Valentines Day party! Bring a friend to play
UNromantic games like Musical Chairs of Death and Mad Libs
UN-love letters; participate in a candy heart stacking contest;
make black roses out of duct tape; play Breakup Song Trivia for
prizes, and of course, eat chocolate and broken heart cookies.
Sign up with a friend today at the Teen Information Desk or
email the Teen Librarian at teenlibrarian@smfpl.org with your
name, phone, and grade.

Teen
Talk

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Upcoming Events
Adult Programming Highlights for February 2016

College Financial
Planning Workshop

Click on any program for description and registration information.

Book Discussion: Rebecca

7 PM

February 2
Tech Tuesday

Book Discussion:
The Language of Flowers

10 AM & 2 PM

Bridge Club
1 - 5 PM

College Financial Planning

Workshop

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Tech Tuesday
7 - 8:30 PM

February 3
9:30 AM

12:45 PM

Tech Tuesday

6:30 PM

1 - 5 PM

Meet the Author:

Terry Pluto

FULL

7 PM

February 10
1 PM

February 11
Hip Chicks Knit

Bob Evans Fundraiser for

Library Foundation

Tech Thursday

Family Folklore

Writing Workshop

all day

10:30 AM
1 - 5 PM

February 5
Tax Program
1 - 4 PM

10 AM
10:30 AM
1 - 5 PM

February 12
Tax Program

Tech Tuesday

1 - 5 PM
FULL

Popcorn & a Movie

1 PM

Spanish Conversation
Group

Hip Chicks Knit

February 18
Tech Thursday

10:30 AM
1 - 5 PM

Book Discussion:
The Princess Bride

2 PM

Vegetarian Side Dishes

7 PM

........................ February 11

February 19
1 - 4 PM

Book Lovers' Book Sale

February 23
Tech Tuesday

1 - 4 PM

.......................... February 2

February 17

Tax Program
7 PM

Tech Thursday

February 16

Family Folklore

Popcorn & a Movie

Family Folklore

February 4

10 AM - 4 PM

6:30 PM

1 PM

Jazz Concert

Book Lovers' Book Sale

Antique Appraisals

February 9

Coffee with the Editor

Popcorn & a Movie

February 13

February 8

February 1

1 - 5 PM

Photo Editing (new date!)

6:30 PM

3 PM

Book Discussion:
Deep Down Dark
7 PM
........................ February 13

February 25
Family Folklore

10:30 AM

Tech Thursday
1 - 5 PM

February 26
Tax Program

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Children's Programs
Teen Programs

1 - 4 PM

Spanish Conversation
Group

Click here for

3 PM

Computer Classes

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Fast Facts

Monthly Statistics for December 2015

Items Checked Out..............................................58,623
Library Visitors......................................................19,043
eBooks....................................................................... 5,419
Digital Magazines Accessed ..............................195
Freegal Music Downloads................................1,121
Hoopla Downloads...............................................689
New Library Cards................................................203

Dessert Extravaganza

Director
Douglas H. Dotterer

We are preparing for the Stow-Munroe Falls Public

Library Foundations 10th Annual Dessert Extravaganza!
This celebration and fundraiser will take place on
Thursday, April 21 at 7 PM at the Silver Lake Country
Club. Purchase tickets for $50 each at the librarys front
desk. If you or someone you know would be interested in
becoming a sponsor for this event, please call us at (330)
688-3295 ext. 110.

Friends of the
Library
The Friends of the
Library is a citizen
support group for
Library services and
activities. They sponsor
book sales as well as
the annual Needlework
Show and other
programming. Friends
meet the third Tuesday
of every month (except
July and December) at
2 PM in the Stow Room.

Do you want to read The New York Times for free? Visit
our website to find out how you can enjoy free digital
access both in the library and off site. By simply following
the provided URL and signing in or registering, you can
access nytimes.com (no more paywalls!) for 72 hours, on
and off the library premises.
This service gives full access to NYTimes.com and
NYTimes mobile apps, as well as their international
editions. A variety of topics are covered with unsurpassed
quality and depth through breaking news articles, blogs,
videos and interactive features. Convenient section lists
and search tools make navigation simple.
In addition, you can discover and share content
on social networks, save articles, subscribe to email
newsletters of areas of interest and receive news alerts,
either on predefined topics or through a keyword search
the user designates. Click here for more details.

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