AARP volunteers will provide free tax counseling to seniors, Feb. 7 - April 11.  Appointments are available on Fridays from noon - 4 p.m.  Call the library at 330-688-3295 ext. 3 or stop by the Circulation Desk to sign up after December 25.

Once you've made an appointment, you'll need to bring the following things with you. 

1.  A copy of your tax returns from last year

2.  Your Social Security card

3.  A photo ID

4.  Any forms showing income you've earned, pensions, or Social Security payments made to you

Learn how to make an Egyptian-style bracelet with Belinda Richardson.  Supplies are provided by the library but are limited in number, so registration is required.  All participants will receive a free Egyptian-style wall mirror courtesy of the Acker-Moore Memorial Post.  This program is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

Support the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Foundation as you enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Bob Evans on the first Thursday of the month.  Bob Evans, located at 3489 Hudson Drive in Stow, will be hosting a community fundraiser to benefit the Library Foundation.

Join other libraries around the world in a fun day of gaming at the library! Bring the family (grades K-12) to the library any time between 10am and 4pm to play some classic board games like Sorry, Life, Candyland, and Chutes & Ladders. Learn how to play new games you may not be familiar with, like Settlers of Catan or Labyrinth. Play Magic: The Gathering (bring your own deck), The Great Dalmudi and other fun card games! Play Sequence Dice, Dungeon Dice, Yahtzee & other dice games! A wide variety of games will be available to try out.

Learn how to make an Egyptian-style bracelet with Belinda Richardson.  Supplies are provided by the library but are limited in number, so registration is required.  All participants will receive a free Egyptian-style wall mirror courtesy of the Acker-Moore Memorial Post.  This program is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

Crazy for doowop? Are you a fan of acapella rock? You won't want to miss this live performance by Millennium Forte, a 12 member local teen acappella group formed by Jon Ilcisko and Eli Forbes. Enjoy a fun evening of pop songs of the decades, from The Beach Boys to Bruno Mars. 

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 big-band era with style.  Registration for this free concert begins Nov. 11.  This program will be held in the Stow-Munroe Falls Room and is cosponsored by  Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

Explore King Tut’s tomb and its treasures as M. J. Albacete presents The Tomb of Tutankhamun.  Dr. Albacete’s presentation includes many vivid photographs that document the exploration and tell the story of the finding of King Tutankhamun’s tomb.  King Tut was one of the most famous leaders of an ancient civilization who came into power at a young age.  The discovery of his tomb has made him a very popular figure of ancient Egypt.  Dr. Albacete is the executive director of the Canton Museum of Art. 

Learn all about vegan nutrition during this informative program at the library.  Anya Todd, a licensed dietitian specializing in vegan nutrition will be discussing the basics of vegan nutrition, explaining the components of a balanced diet; the health benefits of a vegan diet; debunking common nutrition myths; and identifying nutrients you may need to supplement.

Meet Stow Sentry Editor, Marsha McKenna