Join Tom O’Grady, instructor at Ohio University, for his presentation on Ohio canals. Beginning in 1825, Ohio began constructing its canal system that eventually included nearly 1,000 miles of channel and towpaths laced with stone locks and culverts, aqueducts, feeder lakes, and slack water ponds. These canals opened Ohio up to world commerce, allowing the export of surplus grains and manufactured goods and the import of items made in New York, London, and Paris.

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.

The Cuyahoga Falls Community Band has been performing for over 100 years. Join them upstairs in the Stow-Munroe Falls Room for a special holiday concert. This free program is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, the Cuyahoga Falls Community Band and the Friends of the Library.

Learn how to support your health and delight your senses by using essential oils with Christina Dawson, doTERRA Wellness Advocate.  Essential oils are powerful aromatic compounds that can be incredibly beneficial for a variety of health concerns including women’s health. This class will cover how essential oils can help women’s issues such as: hormonal imbalance, low energy, stress, aging skin, acne, thinning hair, weight management and joint pain. We will also review the basics of using essential oils and safety guidelines.

Take art history one step further during this Master Inspired Art Workshop. Art Historian Felicia Stadelman presents an interactive art program in which you will learn about the artist Edgar Degas. Degas is the reluctant artist who had difficulty parting with his work. He said, “Creating artwork is easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do.” His studies in pastel address the movement and position of the human body exploring the physicality and discipline of the dancers through the use of contours and unexpected vantage points.

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

Gather your friends and family to test your knowledge during Trivia Night @ The Library.

Work together as a team or play as an individual to answer 50 questions from 5 categories. Prizes will be awarded to the top trivia teams. This program is for Adults, 18 and over. No registration required.

Doors open at 6:30. Trivia starts at 7:00.

Call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4 for more information. 

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, September 11.  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.

Join us for a special Night of Hollywood Fashion.  Richard John is back, presenting an unparalleled collection of memorabilia from Hollywood’s legendary Phyllis Diller. The exhibition features numerous stage worn and personal wardrobe items including gowns, wigs, shoes, hats, and jewelry.

Join us for a special Night of Hollywood Fashion.  Richard John is back, presenting an unparalleled collection of memorabilia from Hollywood’s legendary Phyllis Diller. The exhibition features numerous stage worn and personal wardrobe items including gowns, wigs, shoes, hats, and jewelry.