August 2011 - Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library

Tuesday, August 30th, 7 - 8 P.M.

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eachers and homeschoolers, as well as preschool and daycare providers are invited to the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library open house! Join us for light refreshments and a tour of all the library has to offer. You’ll find out:

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How to borrow classroom collections, How to have books and other materials delivered to your classroom, The hottest new reads for kids (the Learned Owl Book Shop will have some on hand for purchase if you simply must have your very own copies)

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STOW-MUNROE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY AUGUST 2011

Educator Night

Explore educator databases on math, science and history, our Parent/Teacher collection of curriculum-based resources & kits (with books, audio, puppets and more to check out for your home or classroom), and Pathfinder services for kidfriendly web-based research. Make sure to sign up for a “Teacher Card,” entitling you to extended loans on library materials. Registration appreciated. Please call: (330) 688-3295 ext. 5. Dropins welcome too!

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eBook Buzz Do you use an eReader? You can browse the library’s large and growing collection of eBooks at www.smfpl.org (scroll down to our “download” button on the left). See the last page of this newsletter for a listing of the top-ten most downloaded books for children and adults.

Coming Soon: A video demo to help you download eBooks, music and movies to just about any kind of eReader, with Reference Services Librarian Diana Parker. Watch our website for details!

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CONTENTS 1 Educator Night 1 eBook Buzz 3 New Movies 3 Photography Contest Reception 4 Employee of the Month 5 Volunteer of the Year 6 Battle of the Bulge Survivor 6 Summer Music Series

Enjoy some of your favorite novels while travelling this summer! Check out our popular audiobook collection. 2

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THE BEAVER

MARS NEEDS MOMS

THE CONSPIRATOR

PAUL

THE GRACE CARD

PROM

HOODWINKED TOO! HOOD VS. EVIL

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JANE EYRE

SOMETHING BORROWED

JUMPING THE BROOM

SOUL SURFER

TYLER PERRY'S MEDEA'S BIG HAPPY FAMILY WIN WIN YOUR HIGHNESS

NEW MOVIES Look for these on our shelves. Holds can now be placed on these items.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST RECEPTION All entrants are invited to the Photography Awards Reception on Aug. 25 at 7 P.M. Judges will be on hand for questions. Photos will be on display in the library through Sept. 16. Winning photographers will be contacted about submitting digital copies of photographs for display on the library’s website and online Flickr photostream. Anyone interested in entering the contest should submit entries before 9 P.M. on August 4. Contest details are available at www.smfpl.org and in the literature rack by the elevator in the library.

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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH How would you describe the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library? As a library “for the people”. We have the materials and services that our patrons want. What book would you recommend? Anything by Nora Roberts (prolific romantic suspense writer) or Janet Evanovich (you’ll laugh out loud when you read her). What is your favorite vacation spot? The beach (any beach). Took a wonderful family vacation with kids and grandkids to Virginia Beach a few years ago. I’ll never forget it! What are your hobbies? Reading, crossword puzzles, spoiling my beautiful grandchildren (I’m really good at this). What would people be surprised to know about you? That I don’t like heights or closed-in places like elevators, so I just avoid tall buildings with elevators. Do you have any pets? We don’t have any now, but have had many cats, dogs, birds, and gerbils in the past years.

Barb Richards How long have you been working at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library? I have been working at the library for nearly 26 years. I have had the wonderful experience of working here these many years with great patrons and staff. What is your current job? I am Head of Circulation Services. What other jobs have you had while employed at the library? Circulation Clerk, Assistant Head of Circulation, Head of Shelving and Head of Circulation for the last 23 years (always been in Circulation).

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If you had one SMFPL service to recommend to a patron, what would it be? Hard to choose because we offer so many great services, but...the drive-up window—convenient, quick service in any weather.

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BARB BEILING Volunteer of the Year

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Library Director, Douglas Dotterer, congratulates Barb.

David Renninger, President of the Library Board of Trustees, announces Barb Beiling as Volunteer of the Year.

he employees of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library awarded the first annual Volunteer of the Year award to Barbara Beiling on Pride in Library Day on Wednesday, June 29. Barb has been volunteering at the library since 2001. She is past president of the Friends of the Library and has been the Chairman of the Booksale Committee for many years. Since she started, the Friends and volunteers have put in thousands of hours and raised more than $216,000 for the Library. More importantly, they are really friends to each other. In her thank you note, Barb was sure to point out that all of the volunteers, from the youngest to the oldest, make important contributions. It’s a labor of love, because they all love the library, and the phenomenal StowMunroe Falls Public Library staff. She said her award was earned by a large number of people and she hoped she could convey to them how much she appreciated their efforts. In closing, she said she would like to share her award with them as it has been earned by the efforts of many. Barb, you and all of our volunteers are appreciated. Thank you!

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Meet American Hero Robert Sabetay

Battle of the Bulge Survivor Meet World War II Veteran Robert Sabetay at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 23 as he tells his personal story of how he survived the Battle of the Bulge. Call 330-688-3295 ext. 4 or stop by the Information Desk to register. This program will be held in the Stow-Munroe Falls Room and is cosponsored by Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

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Summer Music Series Continues Four upcoming concerts you won’t want to miss!

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oin us for four more concerts in the Friends of the Library Summer Music Series. The Community Jazz Band is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3. Akron-based alt-rock singer and songwriter Zach and members of his band, The Bright Lights will present their inspiring alternative rock performance on Thursday, August 11. Lisa and Heather Malyuk will bring eclectic folk tunes to life

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on Wednesday, August 17. Our music series wraps up with an old fashioned band concert featuring The Trinity Concert Band on Wednesday, September 14. Register for these concerts up to one month prior to the event at the Information Desk or call 330-688-3295. All concerts are sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. Registration for the Community Jazz Band is not required, but seating is limited so come early to reserve a seat.

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Photoshop 4 7 PM

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Basic Excel 1

Basic Word 1

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Movies 1 PM

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Meet Windows

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Meet the iPad 7 PM

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Getting Started 1 7 PM

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Book Discussion 10 AM & 2 PM

Getting Started 2 7 PM

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Photoshop 5

Basic Excel 2

Advanced Excel 1

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Basic Excel 3

Advanced Excel 2

Basic Word 2

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Photography Awards Reception

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Photosharing 1 7 PM

Basic Excel 4

Advanced Excel 3

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Computer Security 7 PM

Movies 1 PM

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Don’t miss these great programs at your library!

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DIRECTOR Douglas H. Dotterer

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

eBook Buzz —continued from page 1 The top-ten most downloaded books for children and adults, according to Overdrive Media: Adult Fiction 1. The Help, by Kathryn Stockett 2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson 3. Secret Daughter, by Shilpi Somaya Gowda 4. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, by Stieg Larsson 5. Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts 6. Dead Reckoning, by Charlaine Harris 7. A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin 8. The Confession, by John Grisham 9. Buried Prey, by John Sandford 10. The Girl Who Played with Fire, by Stieg Larsson Juvenile Fiction 1. I Am Number Four, by Pittacus Lore 2. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak 3. Breaking Dawn, by Stephenie Meyer 4. Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer 5. The Lost Hero, by Rick Riordan 6. The Alchemyst, by Michael Scott 7. The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan 8. The Red Pyramid, by Rick Riordan 9. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs 10. Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer

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3512 Darrow Rd. • Stow, OH 44224 (330) 688-3295 • www.smfpl.org 7-26-2011

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 2:00 PM in the Stow Room.

LIBRARY FOUNDATION The Stow-Munroe Falls Library Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) organization. The Foundation’s mission is to provide funds for significant projects that enhance the mission of the library and to build an endowment that will carry on the legacy of the library. For more information on the Fine Print Newsletter, email Ann Malthaner at: [email protected]