The Friends' Mission
The purpose of this organization shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in books, libraries and literacy; to focus public attention on library functions and services; to facilitate donations of books and other materials; and to encourage donations and bequests to the Friends of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library endowment fund.
The Friends of the Stow-Munroe Falls Library is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
Officers
- Interim President - Joan Brower
- Interim Vice-President - Penny Lutz
- Treasurer - Judy Cohen-Baer
- Interim Recording Secretary - Diane Bussan
- Past President - Barbara Nelson
- At Large Members - Joan Arborgast, Barb Beiling, Joanna Butler, Janet Dodson, Dave Hadley, Mary Lashomb, Hermine Meyer, Ian Oppenheim, Mary Paugh, Joanna Rocco, Ed Weisman
Activities and Events
- Meetings are held at 2 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month with the exception of December and July
- Book Sales in spring, summer, and fall
- Puzzle Sale in December
- Donation Days in spring and fall
- Daily sorting and boxing of donated materials
- Annual Membership Meeting
Examples of Supported Programs and Projects
- Children's Programs - Winter and Summer Reading Programs, Bubble Lady, Bunny Hop, Norio Haunted House Building, Touch a Truck
- Teen Programs - Peeps Diorama Contest, Anime Club, High School and Middle School Book Clubs, Meet the Author programs
- Adult Programs - Cooking Series, Antiques Appraisal, Musical Concerts (Malyuk Sisters), Speakers (Terry Pluto), Book Discussion Groups, Summer Reading Program Grand Prizes
- Flagpole
- Story Time Room Renovation
- Library Building Replica at Safety Town (in conjunction with the Library Foundation)
- Children's Room Grand Opening
- Pop-Up Book Sales