Don't miss this opportunity to meet Romona Robinson, award-winning anchor, speaker, and author. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation.  This free program is sponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library.

Join us as the Bethany Concert Band returns to the library with a medley of Christmas and Hanukkah tunes.  This 30-piece band recalls the style of the big-band era.  This free program is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

Come and celebrate Arbor Day and Spring at the Stow Tree Festival on Saturday, April 28 from 10AM - 12PM at Silver Springs Lodge in Silver Springs Park! Miss Evie will be telling stories and our SMFPL Pop-Up Library will be on hand to check out library materials right at the festival. This free family event also includes crafts, cookies and a tree planting at 11:30AM. We'll see you there!

Join us at the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting as Julie Frey, Director of Museum Services and Curator at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, discusses her book, The Seiberling Legacy. The book explores the Seiberlings’ participation and influence in business and technology, health, culture, environment, community, transportation, housing and military service.

Peeped into any good books recently? Or are you more of a movie Peep? How about Famous Peeps In History or in Music? Let your imagination run to Peeps! Create a diorama in a box depicting your favorite book, movie, historical scene, or anything you like, using marshmallow Peeps®. (Just keep it family-friendly and suitable for all audiences.)  For kids (4-11), teens (12-18) and grownups too!

Everyone is invited to attend our reception to see all the entries submitted in our annual PEEPS DIORAMA CONTEST by children, teens, and adults; at the party you can vote for your favorite in the “PEEPLES” CHOICE AWARD! Complete rules and entry forms for the contest are available below or at the Children’s or Adult Information desks.

The movie version of Ready Player One, the popular book by Ernest Cline about a teen trying to win a global virtual reality scavenger hunt, premieres on March 30th. Are you a “gunter”? Even if you have never read this exciting science fiction book, you’ll want to hunt some virtual “easter eggs” with us on Wed. March 28th from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Teens in grades 7 and up and adults are invited to drop in and try out retro video game systems like Nintendo and Sega, as well as some newer systems and even virtual reality equipment you can use with just your smartphone!

Learn how to do Japanese Calligraphy from KSU Japan Outreach Coordinator Mr. Haruhide Osugi! In this hands on workshop Mr. Osugi will talk about Japanese culture and teach the basics of Japanese calligraphy to teens and any interested adults. This is an extension activity for our teen Anime Club but anyone is welcome to stop by to participate. No registration necessary.

Chef Sarah Mentzer returns for a special series, States on a Plate! The final leg of our journey takes us to the Deep South, where the weather is warm and the food is delightful. Enjoy some southern hospitality and amazing eats. Registration begins at 9 AM on Monday, September 10. To register, call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4 or visit www.smfpl.org. Space is limited; please call if you need to cancel. This free program is sponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library.

Chef Sarah Mentzer returns for a special series, States on a Plate! The final leg of our journey takes us to the Deep South, where the weather is warm and the food is delightful. Enjoy some southern hospitality and amazing eats. Registration begins at 9 AM on Monday, September 10. To register, call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4 or visit www.smfpl.org. Space is limited; please call if you need to cancel. This free program is sponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library.