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Free Tax Service via Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

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Free tax filing services are available in Akron to qualifying area residents through the Ohio Benefit Bank tax clinics.

Most households with an adjusted gross income of less than $60,000 per year can use the Ohio Benefit Bank to file their taxes.

You must make an appointment to take advantage of the services at the Akron-Summit County Main Public Library:

Free One-on-One Help with Kindles, Nooks or Other eReaders

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Did you know that the library offers free, one-on-one instruction for users of eReaders?

Are you hoping to give (or receive) a Nook, Kindle, Kobo, iPad or iPad mini this holiday season? If you (or your gift-ee) doesn’t know how to use one, what then? We can help!

Library patrons can call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4 to set up a 45 minute appointment for help with their eReader or similar electronic device.

Little Video Players to Watch Wherever You Want

Meet the Playaway View® – a video player you can hold in your hand. We’ve got a number of different shows pre-loaded on these clever little devices that you can take anywhere. They have a speaker built in, and you can also plug in your own headphones to listen in private.

 

Drive-Up Window Closed

Monday, Sept 17 and Tuesday, Sept 18 the Drive-Up Window will be closed due to construction.

Photo Contest Winners Announced

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The winners of our annual Amateur Photography Contest for teens and adults have been announced, and all of the 93 entries were on display in the library (through August 16). You can see the winning photos here. Winners received ribbons and cash prizes, courtesy of the Friends of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. Thank you to everyone who entered!

It's A New School Year

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A public library card is free! It gives students access to the library’s online homework databases for thousands of magazine and journal articles, photos, maps, and other information that supplement the school library’s databases, as well as the library’s young adult fiction and nonfiction collection.

Don’t have Internet at home? Or is your computer, laptop, or printer broken? Students need a library card in good standing (fines below $5) in order to access the library’s free high-speed internet terminals and to print out hard copies for assignments.

Computers Silent Auction

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Last Two Days! Auction Ends June 21

Bid now on 28 computers, some setup as complete systems with monitors,  and other items to auction this year. This is a Silent Auction, the items for sale will be on display at the front of the library starting at 9:00PM on June 12th through 8:00PM on June 21th. See our Detailed List of items for sale. Winning bidders will be contacted after the sale.

Employment Application Forms

 

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Children Program

TitleDateTimeOther Info.
Spike vs. Sharkie: The World TourMay 3112:00 am
Children's MovieJun 110:00 amNo registration required.
Libraries Rock! Dance PartyJun 210:30 amno registration; family fun
4-and 5-Year-Old Story TimeJun 410:00 amFor ages 4-5; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJun 510:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJun 511:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Bow Wow Book BuddiesJun 51:00 pmPractice reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs.
Dive into Stories at Maplewood PoolJun 61:45 pmat 4386 Maplepark Drive, Stow
Outback Ray's Amazing Animal ShowJun 66:00 pmFREE tickets available beginning June 2
Outback Ray's Amazing Animal ShowJun 67:15 pmFREE tickets available beginning June 2
Walking Babies Story TimeJun 710:00 amFor walking babies; no registration required
Lapsit Story TimeJun 711:00 amFor lapsit babies; no registration required
Toddler-Preschool Movement TimeJun 810:30 amFree passes required
Pop-Up at Relay For LifeJun 910:00 am
Spike vs. Sharkie: The World TourJun 1112:00 am
4-and 5-Year-Old Story TimeJun 1110:00 amFor ages 4-5; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJun 1210:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJun 1211:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Bow Wow Book BuddiesJun 121:00 pmPractice reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs.
Pop-Up at Munroe Falls Farmers MarketJun 123:00 pm
Meet the Instruments with Woodsy's MusicJun 137:00 pmFor ages 8-12. Registration required beginning June 4
Walking Babies Story TimeJun 1410:00 amFor walking babies; no registration required
Lapsit Story TimeJun 1411:00 amFor lapsit babies; no registration required
Chill Out with Stories at Handel'sJun 146:30 pmat 3048 Graham Road, Stow
Drop-In Craft for PreschoolersJun 1510:00 am
Ready, Set...Kindergarten!Jun 1610:00 amdrop-in activities for 4 and 5 year olds
4-and 5-Year-Old Story TimeJun 1810:00 amFor ages 4-5; no registration required
Chess ClubJun 186:30 pmto 8:30 pm
Toddler Story TimeJun 1910:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJun 1911:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Bow Wow Book BuddiesJun 191:00 pmPractice reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs.
Magician and Illusionist Rick Smith JrJun 206:00 pmFREE tickets available beginning June 16
Magician and Illusionist Rick Smith JrJun 207:15 pmFREE tickets available beginning June 16
Walking Babies Story TimeJun 2110:00 amFor walking babies; no registration required
Lapsit Story TimeJun 2111:00 amFor lapsit babies; no registration required
Spike vs. Sharkie: The World TourJun 2512:00 am
4-and 5-Year-Old Story TimeJun 2510:00 amFor ages 4-5; no registration required
Sneak Preview: Summer Book SaleJun 255:00 pm- 8:00pm
Summer Book SaleJun 2610:00 am- 8:00pm
Toddler Story TimeJun 2610:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJun 2611:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Bow Wow Book BuddiesJun 261:00 pmPractice reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs.
Dive into Stories at Maplewood PoolJun 271:45 pmat 4386 Maplepark Drive, Stow
Pride in Your Library DayJun 2812:00 am
Walking Babies Story TimeJun 2810:00 amFor walking babies; no registration required
Lapsit Story TimeJun 2811:00 amFor lapsit babies; no registration required
The Rockin' RobotsJun 282:00 pmFREE tickets available beginning June 23
Handel's Ice Cream, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting & InflatablesJun 284:00 pmDrop in between 4 and 8 PM
Come DRUM with Us! (Akron Steel Drum Band)Jun 286:00 pmFREE tickets available beginning June 23
Come DRUM with Us! (Akron Steel Drum Band)Jun 287:15 pmFREE tickets available beginning June 23
Drop-In Craft for 6-12 year-oldsJun 2910:00 amDrop-In Craft for 6-12 year olds
Spike vs. Sharkie: The World TourJul 212:00 am
4-and 5-Year-Old Story TimeJul 210:00 amFor ages 4-5; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJul 310:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJul 311:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Walking Babies Story TimeJul 510:00 amFor walking babies; no registration required
Lapsit Story TimeJul 511:00 amFor lapsit babies; no registration required
Children's MovieJul 610:00 amNo registration required.
Make It and Take It CraftJul 710:00 amNo registration required
4-and 5-Year-Old Story TimeJul 910:00 amFor ages 4-5; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJul 1010:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJul 1011:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Bow Wow Book BuddiesJul 101:00 pmPractice reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs.
Pop-Up at Munroe Falls Farmers MarketJul 103:00 pm
Comedy Juggler Matt JergensJul 116:00 pmFREE tickets available beginning July 7
Comedy Juggler Matt JergensJul 117:15 pmFREE tickets available beginning July 7
Walking Babies Story TimeJul 1210:00 amFor walking babies; no registration required
Lapsit Story TimeJul 1211:00 amFor lapsit babies; no registration required
Drop-In Craft for PreschoolersJul 1310:00 am
Toddler-Preschool Movement TimeJul 1310:30 amFree passes required
Spike vs. Sharkie: The World TourJul 1612:00 am
4-and 5-Year-Old Story TimeJul 1610:00 amFor ages 4-5; no registration required
Chess ClubJul 166:30 pmto 8:30 pm
Toddler Story TimeJul 1710:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJul 1711:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Bow Wow Book BuddiesJul 171:00 pmPractice reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs.
Dive into Stories at Maplewood PoolJul 181:45 pmat 4386 Maplepark Drive, Stow
ArtSparks: Loving Literacy for Ages 2-5Jul 186:00 pmRegistration required beginning July 9
ArtSparks: Loving Literacy for Ages 6-12Jul 187:00 pmRegistration required beginning July 9
Walking Babies Story TimeJul 1910:00 amFor walking babies; no registration required
Lapsit Story TimeJul 1911:00 amFor lapsit babies; no registration required
Chill Out with Stories at Handel'sJul 196:30 pmat 3048 Graham Road, Stow
Ready, Set...Kindergarten!Jul 2110:00 amdrop-in activities for 4 and 5 year olds
4-and 5-Year-Old Story TimeJul 2310:00 amFor ages 4-5; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJul 2410:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Toddler Story TimeJul 2411:00 amFor ages 2-3; no registration required
Bow Wow Book BuddiesJul 241:00 pmPractice reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs.
Children's Talent ShowJul 256:30 pmRegistration required - forms available beginning May 15
Walking Babies Story TimeJul 2610:00 amFor walking babies; no registration required
Lapsit Story TimeJul 2611:00 amFor lapsit babies; no registration required

Teen Program

TitleDateTimeOther Info.
Teen Summer Reading starts today!May 319:00 amdetails coming soon
Amateur Photography ContestJun 19:00 amEntries due July 24 & 25
Super Smash Bros TournamentJun 21:30 pmto approx. 4:30pm
Name That Tune!Jun 127:00 pmto 8:00pm
ToshoCon Anime ConJun 156:00 pmto 10:00pm, AT HUDSON LIBRARY
Chess ClubJun 186:30 pmto 8:30 pm
Rock the Library! ConcertJun 227:00 pmto 10:00pm
Sneak Preview: Summer Book SaleJun 255:00 pm- 8:00pm
Summer Book SaleJun 2610:00 am- 8:00pm
Pride in Your Library DayJun 2812:00 am
Handel's Ice Cream, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting & InflatablesJun 284:00 pmDrop in between 4 and 8 PM
Hamilton Throwdown!Jul 107:00 pmto 8:30pm
Chess ClubJul 166:30 pmto 8:30 pm
Teen Author FestJul 211:00 pmto 4:00PM
Finding & Telling Your StoryJul 212:00 pmto 3:00pm; registration required
Battle of the BooksJul 236:30 pmat Twinsburg Public Library
Amateur Photography ContestJul 259:00 pmEntries due July 24 & 25

Adult Program

TitleDateTimeOther Info.
TECH TUESDAYMay 291:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
TECH THURSDAYMay 311:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Antique AppraisalsMay 316:00 pm
Amateur Photography ContestJun 19:00 amEntries due July 24 & 25
Spanish Conversation GroupJun 13:00 pm
Perennial ExchangeJun 47:00 pm
TECH TUESDAYJun 51:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
TECH TUESDAYJun 57:00 pmto 8:30pm
Popcorn & a MovieJun 61:00 pm
TECH THURSDAYJun 71:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Meet the Author: Irv KormanJun 76:30 pm
Pop-Up at Relay For LifeJun 910:00 am
Bridge ClubJun 1112:45 pm
TECH TUESDAYJun 121:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Pop-Up at Munroe Falls Farmers MarketJun 123:00 pm
Popcorn & a MovieJun 131:00 pm
TECH THURSDAYJun 141:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
TECH THURSDAYJun 147:00 pmto 8:30 PM
Sex Trafficking in Northeast OhioJun 147:00 pm
Spanish Conversation GroupJun 153:00 pm
TECH TUESDAYJun 191:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Tex-Mex Madness with Chef Sarah MentzerJun 195:00 pm
Tex-Mex Madness with Chef Sarah MentzerJun 196:30 pm
TECH TUESDAYJun 197:00 pmto 8:30pm
Popcorn & a MovieJun 201:00 pm
TECH THURSDAYJun 211:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Libraries Rock! Music Trivia NightJun 217:00 pmDoors open at 6:30
Summer Book SaleJun 255:00 pmto 8:00pm
Sneak Preview: Summer Book SaleJun 255:00 pm- 8:00pm
Summer Book SaleJun 2610:00 amto 8:00pm
Summer Book SaleJun 2610:00 am- 8:00pm
TECH TUESDAYJun 261:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Pride in Your Library DayJun 2812:00 am
Book Lover Craft for AdultsJun 2810:00 am
TECH THURSDAYJun 281:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Handel's Ice Cream, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting & InflatablesJun 284:00 pmDrop in between 4 and 8 PM
TECH THURSDAYJun 287:00 pmto 8:30 PM
Spanish Conversation GroupJun 293:00 pm
TECH TUESDAYJul 31:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
TECH TUESDAYJul 37:00 pmto 8:30pm
TECH THURSDAYJul 51:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Bridge ClubJul 912:45 pm
TECH TUESDAYJul 101:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Pop-Up at Munroe Falls Farmers MarketJul 103:00 pm
TECH THURSDAYJul 121:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
TECH THURSDAYJul 127:00 pmto 8:30 PM
TECH TUESDAYJul 171:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
TECH TUESDAYJul 177:00 pmto 8:30pm
Meet the Author: Romona RobinsonJul 177:00 pm
TECH THURSDAYJul 191:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Teen Author FestJul 211:00 pmto 4:00PM
TECH TUESDAYJul 241:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
Master Inspired Art Workshop: Mary CassattJul 246:00 pm
Amateur Photography ContestJul 259:00 pmEntries due July 24 & 25
TECH THURSDAYJul 261:00 pmto 5:00 PM.
TECH THURSDAYJul 267:00 pmto 8:30 PM
Adults Night Out with the Alans Live...and Crafts for Kids!Jul 267:00 pm

Computer Class

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Daytime Reading Group

TitleDateTimeOther Info.
The Readers of Broken Wheel RecommendJun 1110:00 amBook discussion
The Readers of Broken Wheel RecommendJun 112:00 pmBook discussion
CommonwealthJul 910:00 amBook discussion
CommonwealthJul 92:00 pmBook discussion

Monday Evening Reading Group

TitleDateTimeOther Info.
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American WestJun 47:00 pmBook discussion
RescueJul 27:00 pmBook discussion

Tuesday Evening Reading Group

TitleDateTimeOther Info.
Frozen Water TradeJun 267:00 pmBook discussion
Life We BuryJul 247:00 pmBook discussion

Requirements for Birth Certificates

Passport

REQUIREMENTS FOR BIRTH CERTIFICATES

To be used as primary evidence of U.S. citizenship for a passport application, certified copies of birth certificates must include the following information:


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