Welcome to the July 2008 edition of LIBRARY E-NEWS. This monthly newsletter includes several features containing information about the library. If you would like to join other subscribers in receiving the Library E-News in your e-mail every month, please fill out the following form online or complete a paper registration form at the circulation desk.

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Notices
Upcoming Special Events
Recent Library Happenings
New Titles
Department News
Art on Display
Library Foundation
Friends of the Library
Quilt on Display
Book Picks
What do I Watch?
Website of the Month
Previous Issues

Coffee With the Editor
There will be no Coffee With the Editor in July.





Library Closing
The library will be closed on Friday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.

Jazz Band
There will be no evening Jazz Band Concert in July. There will be a special concert for Pride in Your Library Day on July 1 from 11 a.m. until noon on the library lawn. Sign up is not required.

Book Bags
You can again purchase Zippered Top Pocket Book Bags at the front Circulation Desk at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. These are roomy bags with a gusseted bottom and made of 600 denier polyester nylon material. They have 24-inch long handles. The bags are $10, including tax. All proceeds benefit the Stow-Munroe Falls Library Foundation.

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Signed Book Auction
Bid on signed copies of over 50 popular books by bestselling authors, including Judy Blume, Ken Follett, Anne Rice, Barbara Taylor Bradford and more from July 1 to July 31. These and several other authors have donated signed copies of their books to Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Foundation. Each book will be featured in a special display at the library. The auction will conclude at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 31. Winners will be notified by phone on July 31. Checks or cash will be accepted as payment and identification will be necessary for pickup at the Circulation Desk. All books must be picked up by Friday, August 15. This auction is a sneak preview to the Library Foundation’s Dessert Extravaganza on Saturday, September 6. Tickets for this event are available for $25 at the Circulation Desk. For more information, call 330-688-3295.

Help for Job Seekers
If you are unemployed, laid-off or changing careers, a representative from the Goodwill Industries of Akron Employment Resource Center is coming to Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library on Wednesday, July 2 to tell you about the free services available to all job seekers. Meet one-on-one with an ERC representative who can explain how this agency can help you find your next job. The representative will be available from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Reservations are not required.

Bridge Club
Come to the library for cards and conversation. The Bridge Club will meet on the second Monday of the month from 12:45 until 3:30 p.m. and will continue in the summer. Players should arrive at 12:45 p.m. and Bridge will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. The next meeting is July 14. Bridge Club meets in the Stow-Munroe Falls meeting room at the library. Bridge Club is co-sponsored by Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Stow Woman’s Club.

Meet Leigh McDonald
On Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m., author Leigh McDonald will present a short lecture and book signing revealing the inspirations behind her new book Adventures in Circles: Quilt Designs from Start to Finish. Registration begins on June 23 and is limited. Call 330-688-3295 or stop by the Information Desk to register.

Prevent Identity Theft
Join Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh for a program on preventing identity theft on Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Stop by the Information Desk or call 330-688-3295 to register.

Jazz Band
There will be a special Jazz Band concert on the library lawn from 11 until noon. In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors. Registration is not required.

Meet Animal Planet's 2006 "Hero of the Year"
Mona Rutger, Animal Planet’s 2006 “Hero of the Year” will give a program at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Rutger, together with her husband Bill, has owned and operated a volunteer wildlife rehabilitation and nature education center, Back to the Wild, for 15 years in Castalia, Ohio. The center rescues over 2,000 injured or abandoned wild animals each year, and is able to return over 60 percent of them back into the wild. To make a reservation, stop by the Adult Information Desk or call the library at 330-688-3295.

Amazing Race
Celebrate Pride in Your Library Day with the library's version of the popular reality game show The Amazing Race from 2 to 4 p.m. Teams will particpate in road blocks and detours by completing some puzzling, silly and crazy challenges. Prizes will be awarded. Teams should comprise of 4 members, with at least one member being at least 12 years old. Smaller groups may register and be matched with others to form a team of 4. Competition will take approximately 2 hours and all teams need to stay for the announcement of the winners. Pre-registration is necessary. Stop by the Children's Department or call 330-688-3295 to register.

Pet Show
It is time for the 7th annual Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Pet Show, starting at 7 p.m. From cockroaches to pygmy goats, every type of pet is welcome! Sign up your pet and show off your best friend to the community! If you are not bringing a pet, your are welcome to come and see all the animals. Details about the show are available in the Children's Department. The Pet Show is for children of all ages and their families.

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On June 19, Denny Reiser, retired teacher and history enthusiast, presented a talk and slide show on the history of Ohio at the library.

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New Titles

New titles are arriving daily at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. Some of the new titles are:

Fiction: The Assassin by Stephen Coonts, Seen it All and Done the Rest by Pearl Cleage, Fever by Bill Pronzini, Foreign Body by Robin Cook.

Mystery:Hit and Run by Lawrence Block, Killer View by Ridley Pearson, Swan Peak by James Lee Burke.

Nonfiction:End of Days: Predictions and Prophecies About the End of the World by Sylvia Brown, The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder, It's Not Necessarily the Truth by Jaime Pressley.

DVDs: 10,000 B.C., 21, Definitely/Maybe, Drillbit Taylor

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Department News

Adult Services

• Weekly Drawing - Fill out a form for every book you read or listen to on CD, tape or Playaway. Place the form in the box at the front desk. Winners will be drawn each week. Prizes include Aeros tickets, Cleveland Zoo passes, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad tours and more. One grand prize winner will be drawn from all entries received this summer. The prize is a $100 gas card, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

• Instant Game - Find a hidden passport in materials on the first floor of the library. Bring it to the Information Desk and receive a prize!

• Book an Adventure Game - Pick up a game sheet at the Information Desk on June 9. You will need to keep this sheet and enter your answers on it this summer. Each week, for eight weeks, come to the Information Desk to look at a clue card. When you figure out the week's mystery clue, write it on the space provided on the sheet. If you miss a week, you can ask to see a past week's clue but you cannot look at a clue yet to come. When you have filled in all your clues, you will have discovered the secret message. Once your sheet is completely done, turn it in at the Information Desk. A grand prize winner will be drawn from all of the entries who have the message written correctly. The winner will receive a $100 gas card, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

• Who's that Adventurer? - Look for photos of the library staff portraying all your favorite action/adventure characters!

  

  

Evening Book Discussion
The evening book discussion group with Amy Garrett meets the fourth Thursday of the month from September through April. Discussions are on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Discussions for this season have ended.

The group will meet again beginning in September 2008.

Monday Evening Book Discussion
The evening book discussion group with Barbara Nelson meets through August 2008. Discussions will be on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Copies of the book will again be available at the Reference Desk prior to the discussion date.

Daytime Book Discussions
The daytime book discussion groups with Chris Caccamo will meet the second Friday of the month from October through May at either 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Books will be available at the Reference Desk prior to the discussion date.

Computer Training
The library offers classes for beginning computer users and more advanced users. They include Introduction to Computers, Introduction to the Internet, and training in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Classes are offered both day and evening at no charge. The class calendar can be viewed at www.smfpl.org/calendar.htm.

No classes in July
There will be no computer classes taught at the library in July.

New Computer Class Signup Procedure
You no longer have to sign up for computer classes weeks ahead of time! Instead, stop by the Reference Desk one half hour before class time and sign up. Be sure to have your Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library card with you! It is that easy!

Teen Summer Reading
Teen summer reading runs through August 2 for students in grades 7 to 12. Win adventure prizes for reading books or graphic novels or listening to audiobooks. Play the adventure game and be entered in a grand prize drawing. Find hidden passports for instant prizes. There are many ways to have fun and win! Stop by the Teen desk for a flyer.

Cliffhanger Matinee
On Saturday, July 12 from noon to 4:30 p.m., spend an afternoon watching some famous big screen adventurers get in a whole lot of trouble with Nazis and evil treasure hunters! Call the library at 330-688-3295 for movie titles. Free popcorn and pop!

Chess Tournament
On Saturday, July 26 from 9:00 a.m. to approx. 3:00 p.m, play chess against a variety of opponents and compete for trophies in your age bracket! The tournament is for ages 5 to 16. Bring a bag lunch, drinks will be provided. Registration begins Monday, July 7 at the Teen Information Desk.

Teen Newsletter
The Teen Services Department is seeking submissions by teen patrons for the next issue of the Teen Newsletter. Submit stories, artwork or reviews. To view a sample issue, follow the link on the Teen Services page. Items can be turned in at the Reference Desk or E-Mailed to the Teen Librarian at the following address:

Please go to the Teen Services web page at www.smfpl.org./TS.htm for information about current Teen activities. To see photos of Teen events go to www.smfpl.org/tsphotos.htm.

Summer story times
Summer story times will run through July 25. There is no registration for any story time classes during this session. Sessions for children up to 36 months with a caregiver will be on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Sessions for three and four-year-olds with a caregiver will be Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Five and six year olds may attend sessions on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. without a caregiver. Participants will enjoy songs, stories, and books. Older children may complete a simple craft.

Bed Bugs
Children are invited to come to a program about bugs on Wednesday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. They will hear stories about lightning bugs and moths and other bugs that love the dark. There will be crafts, snacks and games for the entire family. Come in your pajamas and enjoy bedtime at the library. The program is for children of all ages and their families. No registration is required. Pick up a Spike the Turtle pass 30 minutes before the start of the program.

Movie Night
Catch the summer reading bug by attending movie night at the library on July 16 at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy a classic Disney bug movie on the big screen. Bring your favorite pillow or blanket and get comfortable on the floor. Refreshments will be provided. Movie Night is for children of all ages and their families. No registration is required. Pick up a Spike the Turtle pass 30 minutes before the start of the program. Please call 330-688-3295 or go to the Children's Department web page at www.smfpl.org/CS.htm for further information about Children's activities and programs.

Pick 5 Bestsellers Club
Join the Bestsellers Club online by selecting up to five of your favorite authors. Your name will automatically be placed on the reserve list for these popular authors. Although we can't guarantee how near the top of the list you'll be, it's one less thing you have to think about! After completing this form, we'll add your name to the waiting list and let you know when your book is ready to check out. Your membership in the Bestsellers club will be effective with next month's new releases. It's that easy. Don't have a computer or are you too busy to get to your computer? Our staff would be happy to help. Fill out a form, turn it in and become a member. Are you already a member, but would like to change an author or two? Ask for an "add/delete" form at the circulation desk. It's just that easy! Here's a few authors whose new books could be waiting for you!

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The seashell art of Kay Greenwald Winer will be on display in the Corner Gallery and by the front door throughout June.

Colored pencil and pencil and ink original drawings by Elenor Camerata are on display in the display case by the Corner Gallery. Also on display are Rigadoon Glass pieces by Amy Jean Nichols.

All displays may be viewed during regular library hours.

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The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizaton. The Foundation is dedicated to ensuring a great library system by raising, managing and allocating funds to expand and improve the library.
Why a Foundation? Maintaining Stow and Munroe Falls' top-notch library isn't possible with public funding alone. The Foundation's mission is to stabilize the library in times of reduced public funding and secure the ongoing excellence of the library. The next Foundation meeting is Tuesday, July 15 at 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

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The Friends of the Library is a citizen support group for Library services and activities. They sponsor booksales as well as the annual Needlework Show and other activities. Friends meet the third Tuesday of every month (except December and July) at 2:00 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room.

New officers for the Friends for 2008 are (left to right): Peg Niemeyer, Corresponding Secretary; Barb Beiling, President; Peggy Shaffer, Secretary; and Hermine Meyer,Treasurer. Nicole Welsh, the new Vice-President, is not pictured.

If you are interested in joining the Friends of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, you may call the library at 330-688-3295 for further information, or you may go to the Friends page on the library website (www.smfpl.org/friends.htm) for an online application.

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This month's patriotic quilt is by Lisa Buzzeo. It will be on display over the main checkout desk throughout July.

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From Amazon.com:

"David Sedaris's ability to transform the mortification of everyday life into wildly entertaining art," (The Christian Science Monitor) is elevated to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever in this remarkable new book. Trying to make coffee when the water is shut off, David considers using the water in a vase of flowers and his chain of associations takes him from the French countryside to a hilariously uncomfortable memory of buying drugs in a mobile home in rural North Carolina. In essay after essay, Sedaris proceeds from bizarre conundrums of daily life-having a lozenge fall from your mouth into the lap of a fellow passenger on a plane or armoring the windows with LP covers to protect the house from neurotic songbirds-to the most deeply resonant human truths. Culminating in a brilliant account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, David Sedaris's sixth essay collection is a new masterpiece of comic writing from "a writer worth treasuring" (Seattle Times).

Place a hold on When You Are Engulfed in Flames by going to the library's online catalog at http://opac.smfpl.org.

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