Our annual Peeps Diorama Contest entries will be due the weekend of March 28-29, and the Peeps Party AKA Contest Reception will be at 7:00pm Tuesday March 31. Complete details coming soon!

Relief printmaking is the oldest type of printmaking in the world, dating back to the Egyptians in 500 BCE. In this class, you will learn the basic process for making linocuts, relief prints from linoleum. The process involves removing the “whites” of a drawing from a block of wood, a piece of linoleum, or some other material. The image left after carving is raised up “in relief.” Apply ink to the surface of the block, and the image can be printed again and again.  Space is limited; please call if you need to cancel.

Relief printmaking is the oldest type of printmaking in the world, dating back to the Egyptians in 500 BCE. In this class, you will learn the basic process for making linocuts, relief prints from linoleum. The process involves removing the “whites” of a drawing from a block of wood, a piece of linoleum, or some other material. The image left after carving is raised up “in relief.” Apply ink to the surface of the block, and the image can be printed again and again.  Space is limited; please call if you need to cancel.

Bring your favorite antique to the library and have it appraised by Jason Adams during this popular library program.  Limit one item per person (no swords or firearms).  Spectators are welcome and do not need to register.  Registration begins at 9 AM on Monday, March 30.  Call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4 to register.  Please call if you need to cancel your reservation. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Make a unique leather cuff bracelet under the instruction of April, The Sassy Trashionista. The cost of this workshop includes the tools, materials, and instruction needed to make one leather cuff. Leather cuff blanks are made by hand in Ohio and feature brass hardware and an adjustable band with buckle to fit virtually any wrist size. Your choice of either black or brown leather. You will be learning the basics of hand stamping into metal. Choose from over 200 design stamps and dozens of fonts to create a customized piece just for you.

Join other Stow and Munroe Falls residents to talk about city issues with Marsha McKenna, editor of the Stow Sentry, in a relaxed and cordial setting.  Refreshments provided.

Join Catherine St. John, owner of Western Reserve School of Cooking, as she teaches basic knife skills. Having good knife skills is essential to being efficient in the kitchen whether you are cooking at home or in a professional kitchen. This class will focus on basic knife cuts with an 8-10” chef’s knife. You will learn how to slice, chop and dice vegetables to make your kitchen work a breeze. Chef Catherine will then make fried rice and potato soup from the cut vegetables.

Join instructor Leona Bowser and create a glass mosaic mandala on a 6-8” round mirror. Mandalas are geometric figures representing the universe with a focus on completeness and unity. You will be balancing visual elements to create the wholeness of the design. All materials will be provided including suggested designs, but participants are welcome to bring their own designs as well. This program is paid for in part by the Friends of the Library.

The Malyuk sisters are back! Come listen to Lisa and Heather Malyuk perform eclectic folk tunes at the library. The duo has received positive acclaim for their interpretation of old-time Appalachian, Celtic, world, and original folk music. Their ever-growing repertoire of energetic reels and jigs, bittersweet waltzes, and old-fashioned sacred music is a must hear. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Join us for a concert featuring the All Thumbs Bassoon Ensemble. The ensemble will play a variety of tunes from the 1960s to the present.

About the band: The All Thumbs Bassoon Ensemble is comprised of several Akron-area bassoon enthusiasts. It is their mission to create beautiful music while educating the public about this mysterious instrument.