Meet some of Stow’s founding families by taking a tour of Stow Cemetery. Join Local History Librarian Beth Daugherty to learn about our early settlers and their contributions to Stow’s community. See the gravestones of Jonathan Gaylord, Revolutionary War veteran, and his wife Elizabeth, both born in 1745.  Elizabeth was the first burial in Stow Cemetery. Hear about prominent settler, Judge William Wetmore, who brought the first party of settlers to Stow Township in 1804.

Spend a little extra time this year in the kitchen to make your holidays memorable events.  Join licensed personal chef, Sarah Mentzer of Home for Dinner, as she presents Holiday Cooking in the Stow Room at the library. To register, visit www.smfpl.org or call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4.  Please call if you need to cancel your reservation. This free program is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

Spend a little extra time this year in the kitchen to make your holidays memorable events.  Join licensed personal chef, Sarah Mentzer of Home for Dinner, as she presents Holiday Cooking in the Stow Room at the library. To register, visit www.smfpl.org or call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4.  Please call if you need to cancel your reservation. This free program is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

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 October 31.  Call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4 to register.  Please call if you need to cancel your reservation. This free program is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

Enjoy an evening of acoustic alternative guitar music as local musician Sam Curfman entertains us with a variety of songs, from original compositions to Bobby Darin, Billy Joel and maybe a little Elvis! To register, visit www.smfpl.org or call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4. This free program is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Foundation will be having a Mum Sale from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.  All proceeds benefit the Library Foundation.

Planning for college can seem overwhelming and many high school students don’t know where to begin. Join us as Paul Wells, Enrollment Management & Student Services Advisor at Kent State University, presents Getting Started: A Crash Course in College Planning. This session will discuss how to choose a college, compare schools, choose a major, apply for admission, and overcome financial constraints and “sticker shock.” All are welcome to talk openly about common fears students and parents have when choosing a college.

Take art history one step further during this Master Inspired Art Workshop. Art Historian Felicia Stadelman will present an interactive art program in which participants will not only learn about the French impressionist painter Claude Monet, they will also create art inspired by his work. Felicia will guide participants through the step-by- step process of recreating Monet’s painting Water Lilies. Gain insight into his passion, connect with the artist, and ultimately, appreciate the value of his work.

Take art history one step further during this Master Inspired Art Workshop. Art Historian Felicia Stadelman will present an interactive art program in which participants will not only learn about the French impressionist painter Claude Monet, they will also create art inspired by his work. Felicia will guide participants through the step-by- step process of recreating Monet’s painting Water Lilies. Gain insight into his passion, connect with the artist, and ultimately, appreciate the value of his work.

The best part about planting spring bulbs is seeing those lovely green shoots come up after a long, cold winter. Join us as Master Gardener of Summit County, Lee Paulson, teaches you how to get your garden in its best shape ever. He will discuss planting, varieties, landscaping, the history of bulbs, and their role in art and poetry. This free program is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.