Meet author Bill Rapp, who was stationed in Berlin with the Foreign Service when the wall came down. His stories of this joyous and tumultuous time will surprise and engage you.

In addition to his career with the U.S. government, Rapp is a novelist. His thriller, "Berlin Breakdown" is set against the backdrop of the wall's historic fall. His other mystery/thriller titles include, "A Pale Rain," "Angel in Black," and "Burning Altars." Books will be available for purchase and autographing at this event.

Licensed personal chef Sarah Mentzer demonstrates how to make hearty and delicious breakfasts. Participants will get to sample her creations and have recipes to take home.

Journalist and author Robin Yocum will hold a writing workshop on Wednesday, February 20 at 7 p.m. Both aspiring and accomplished writers are encouraged to attend this short workshop, which will touch on the writing process, plot construction and character development.

Join us in the library’s Magazine Lounge for a special performance featuring Harpist Joseph Rebman from 2 to 3 p.m. Joseph is pursuing a degree in Harp performance at the Cleveland  Institute of Music, studying under Yolanda Kondonassis. He has performed with many Orchestras, including Northern Kentucky, Clermont, Kent, Baldwin-Wallace, and Sandusky.

Learn to find, check out and download free eBooks and audiobooks to your Kindle from the Ohio EBook Project collection. The process works for all types of Kindles, including the new Kindle Fire HD. 

Registration limited; call (330) 688-3295 Ext 4 to sign up. 

Learn to find, check out and download free eBooks and audiobooks to your tablet from the Ohio EBook Project collection. This process uses the Overdrive Media Console app. It works on

• iPads and the iPad Mini
• Android Tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab
• NOOK Tablets, including the NOOK Color, the NOOK Tablet, the NOOK HD and the NOOK HD+. 

Registration limited; call (330) 688-3295 Ext 4 to sign up. 

Meet your state representative in a relaxed, casual setting. All questions and concerns are welcome. Representative Roegner meets with constituents in the library’s Conference Room on Monday, January 28 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Our Family Folklore group provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for people to share family stories and keep them for future generations. This casual gathering is open to everyone. This isn’t a writers’ group, but a heartwarming way to keep cherished stories alive. A willingness to share is the only requirement.

The group meets every Thursday from January 17 through May 30 at 10:30 a.m. To register, call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4.

Join us for coffee and doughnuts with Stow Sentry Senior Editor, Marsha McKenna. Questions, story ideas and general conversation are encouraged at this informal gathering.

No registration is necessary to attend. Please feel free to drop in. 

Licensed personal chef Sarah Mentzer demonstrates how to make hearty and delicious breakfasts. Participants will get to sample her creations and have recipes to take home.