Welcome to the July 2005 edition of LIBRARY E-NEWS. This monthly newsletter includes several features containing information about the library. If you would like to join other subscribers in receiving the Library E-News in your e-mail every month, please fill out the following form online or complete a paper registration form at the circulation desk.

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Notices
Upcoming Special Events
Recent Library Happenings
New Titles
Department News
Art on Display
Friends of the Library
Quilt on Display
Spotlight on Books to Movies
Staff Picks
Website of the Month
Previous Issues

July 4th Parade
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library received First Place for a Non-Commercial entry in the annual Stow Fourth of July Parade. Congratulations to float designers Betsy Adams, Bridget Hair, Lydia Gamble, Christina Getrost, Ann Lucco, and Cheryl Nelson. A big thank you goes to Book Mascot Jason Calvert, parade participants Rebecca Ann Calvo, Elizabeth Frisina and Anna Lloyd, and Library Intern Jeff Kidwell.

To see more photos of the float click here.

Coffee with the Editor
The next Coffee with the Editor of the Stow Sentry will be Monday, Aug. 1 at 9:00 a.m. Special guest will be Munroe Falls Mayor Frank Larson.

Community Jazz Band
The next Jazz Band concert will be Wednesday, August 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room. This event is free and open to the public.

Library Board
The next meeting of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room. To read minutes from previous board meetings go to http://www.smfpl.org/trustees.htm.

Wish List
You can help Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library by purchasing an item to add to the collection. Library staff have selected popular books and materials and placed them on the library's Wish List provided by Amazon.com. Simply browse the Wish List and select an item that you would like to purchase for the library. Once you have purchased an item, it will be shipped directly to the library and added to the collection. To access the library's Wish List go to our website at www.smfpl.org. Click on "Make a Donation" on the left under "Resources." Click on "Take me to Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Wish List."

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Mythical, Magical Mondays
Read, Dream, Imagine, the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Program presents Mythical, Magical Mondays from June 13 to August 13, 2005.

• July 11 at 7:00 p.m. - Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince Program
  Who is the half-blood prince? Is the wizarding world really at war? Discuss theories about Book 6, in stores July 16, as well as all of the Potter books, at this book discussion meeting for teen and adult Potter fans ages 11 and up. Answer HP trivia and win prizes too! Registration is required. Please call the Information Desk at 330-688-3295 to register.
• August 8 at 7:00 p.m. - Dream Interpretation
  The more we study about dreams, the more we learn about ourselves. Come and listen as Jessiqua Yost talks about this fascinating subject.
• August 15 at 7:00 p.m. - Intuition
  Want to become more aware of what's around you? Let Jessiqua Yost create a world in which you feel encouraged to cultivate your inner, intuitive resources. Jessiqua has been a student of metaphysics for over 25 years and is a practicing intuitive life coach and certified Reiki healer. With a background in art, music, psychology, and science Jessiqua puts a practical spin on the benefits of blending intuition and logic.

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Panning for Gold Jim Adams explained how to pan for gold and gems, even in the watersheds of Ohio, to a group of 40 people at this program held Monday, June 20.	Tom Phoolery Tom Phoolery entertained an audience of children and their families with an evening of magic Wednesday, June 15.

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The morning group will not meet in September and will start the 2005-2006 season in October 2005. As always, sign up is not required. If you have any questions, please call Chris Caccamo at 330-688-3295

Computer Use
Computers for use by adult and teen patrons are in very high demand! This is a reminder that you can reserve a computer ahead of time. Just call the Information Desk at 330-688-3295 to reserve a computer for a one-hour time limit. Computers may be reserved up to one week in advance. All adult patron compuers are now available by reservation only.

Computer Training
The library offers classes for beginning computer users and more advanced users. They include Introduction to Computers, Introduction to the Internet, and training in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Classes are offered both day and evening at no charge. The computer class schedule for July will be released Monday, July 25 at 9:00 a.m. The class calendar can be viewed at www.smfpl.org/calendar.htm. Please call 330-688-3295 if you have any questions.

Computer Volunteer
Computer volunteer Tom Labbe is available to help patrons with computer questions during the following hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 - 2:30. He is available at the Adult Information Desk.

Local History
The Local History Room is looking for "a few good people." Volunteers are needed to staff the Room on afternoons or evenings once a week. The Local History Room is a unique resource for the community, providing access to Stow's 200-year history via books, maps, news clippings, photo albums and more. Volunteers will welcome visitors and help them find information, as well as perform tasks to further organize the collection. If you are at least 18 and like to sleuth out the occasional mystery, please call Bridget Hair at 330-688-3295.

Chess Tournament Results
Sierra Pieplow is the Grand Champion Winner of the 2005 Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Chess Tournament. Results of the Tournament are:
Ages 12 and up: 1st place - Sierra Pieplor, 2nd place - Jason Newberry, 3rd place - Linus Marchetti.
Ages 10-11: 1st place - Joseph Curley, 2nd place - Kevin Xia, 3rd place - Kevin Pitz.
Ages 7-9: 1st place - Timothy Zhao, 2nd place - Amelia Newberry, 3rd place - Devon Bills.

First place winners Sierra, Joseph, and Timothy are pictured. Congratulations to all the winners!

Joust Read
Joust Read is the theme of the Teen Summer Reading Club which runs through Friday, July 29. Students entering grades 7 through 12 can read a book, magazine, graphic novel or comic book and fill out an entry slip. They are then eligible to win weekly prizes including Chapel Hill Mall gift certificates, coupons for Carvel and Handel's ice cream, paperback books, and more! The more you read, the more chances there are to win a weekly prize or the grand prize. The grand prize drawing will be held at the end of the program. Read at least five books this summer and you are invited to attend the Murder Mystery/Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 5.

Teen Tuesdays
Come to special "Teen Tuesdays" programs throughout July. Programs for ages 11 through 17 are from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sign up begins two weeks before each program at the Teen Information Desk or by phone (call 330-688-3295). Refreshments, courtesy of the Friends of the Library, will be available at all Tuesday programs.

• July 12 - Library Survivor
  Think you have what it takes to outlast your friends? We challenge you to find out in our library version of the TV show! Win prizes!
• July 19 - Cartooning Class
  For ages 9 to 15. Join cartoonist Duane M. Abel for a fast-paced workshop on how to turn simple shapes, numbers and letters into cartoons, and how to create a comic strip. Mr. Abel will have copies of his self-published comic strip book, Zed: Backstage Pass, available for signing at the program.

Chess Club
Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.

For further information on Teen programs please go to the Teen Services web page at www.smfpl.org./TS.htm.

If you are school age and a reader, sign up at the library and begin recording the time read in your reading log. Remember to bring the log with you when you come to the library to get your weekly prize. For every five hours you have read, you will receive a lego block to add to our castle. If you read 30 hours, you will be entered in our grand prize drawing at the end of the summer. To win even more prizes, complete a reading shield and turn it in.

If you are not yet school age, and someone reads to you, parents or siblings can keep track of the time they read to you in your reading log. Be sure to bring your reading log with you each time you visit the library to receive your weekly prize. When you have recorded five hours, you will receive a lego to add to our castle. If you log 15 hours, you will be entered in our grand prize drawing at the end of the summer. To win even more prizes, enter our coloring contests. Over 700 children have already signed up for the summer reading program!

Where Do Your Steps Take You?
Join us for a walking for fitness program this summer at the library. Children twelve and under can sign up in the Children's Room and receive a pedometer to wear for the summer. They will then write down how many steps they take each day, and report their results to the library. We will add up everyone's steps and track our progress around the United States. Pick up information about healthful eating and healthful living each week. Adults may also participate if they have their own pedometer. See how far your steps can take you this summer!

Summer Story Hours
Summer story hours will run through Thursday, July 28. Programs are available for Lapsits, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. There is also a family story hour. No registration is required. Contact the Children's Department at 330-688-3295 for specific times and more information on story hours.

Crafts for Kids
Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through July 25.
Drop in any time each Monday and create a magical craft. Supplies and instructions for simple crafts will be available in the library or to take home. Younger children may need adult assistance. No registration required.

Magical Breakfast Club
Join Miss Betsy for breakfast! Children who have completed grades one through three are invited to a simple breakfast on Thursday mornings in July from 9:15 to 10:15. Miss Betsy will read to you while you eat, then it's your turn to share a book or books you have read. Call 330-688-3295 to register.

Redwall Club
Are you a fan of the popular Redwall series? If so, join us this summer for "Redwall Club." The program is for children ages 14 and under who are able to read the Redwall books on their own. We will discuss a different book each week, do some Redwall trivia, sample some treats from those fabulous Redwall feasts, and more. The club meets on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Meeting dates are July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2.

Fairy Tale Ball
Wednesday, July 13 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. You are invited to the library's own fairy tale ball. Our meeting room will be magically transformed into a magic kingdom where games, music, dancing, and refreshments abound. Families are encouraged to dress for the occasion. For children of all ages and their families. Registration begins June 27.

Pet Show
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library's Fourth Annual Pet Show is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pets must be registered in advance and be up to date with their shots. If you are not bringing a pet, stop by and see the show! Prizes will be awarded to pets. This program is for children of all ages and their families. Registration begins Tuesday, July 5. Each pet must be accompanied by the child owner and a parent. Call 330-688-3295 to register.

Pictured at left is Bucky, proud 2004 Pet Show participant.

Knights, Damsels, and Daring Deeds!
Join us in the beautiful Library Reading Garden and lawn area on Wednesday, July 27 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for dancing, jousting, and other daring deeds. The Society for Creative Anachronism will be providing demonstrations in costume. Don't miss this great finale to our summer activities. The program is for children of all ages and their families. No registration is required.

Traveling Bears
Our bears continue to take interesting trips. Some of the locations bears have visited include Colorado, Myrtle Beach, and New Hampshire. Be sure to check out the "Bears on the Go" bulletin board to see pictures and postcards.

To see a complete list of Children's programming, please go to the Children's Department web page at www.smfpl.org/CS.htm. For further information please call 330-688-3295.

Pick 5 Bestsellers Club
How would you like to automatically be placed on the reserve list for five of your favorite popular authors? Join our Bestsellers Club and that's exactly what will happen! Just pick up a form at the Circulation Desk and join over 300 satisfied members. Are you already a member, but would like to change an author or two? Ask for an "add/delete" form at the circulation desk. It's just that easy!

Honorees
Arabica gift certificates have been awarded to the following patrons visiting Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library recently: Emmett Pickett, the 350,000th checkout of 2005 and Connie Stowers, the 12,000th window checkout of 2005.

Cardholders have their privileges at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library!

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Corner Gallery
During July the Corner Gallery features the art work of Joy M. Rottke. Ms. Rottke began painting in the 1980's in San Diego, California. While living in California she began painting with watercolors and became interested in Chinese Brush painting. She has been a member of the Lung Hsiang Chapter Five of the American Artists of Chinese Brush Painting since 2001. Ms. Rottke moved to Stow in April 2004.

The Friends, one of the largest organizations in Stow, is a citizen support group for Library services and activities. They sponsor booksales as well as the annual Needlework Show and other activities. Friends meet the third Tuesday of every month (except December and July) at 2:00 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room. Friends membership is currently at 495 members.

If you are interested in joining Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Friends of the Library you may call the library at 330-688-3295 for further information, or you may go to the Friends page on the library website (www.smfpl.org/friends.htm) for an online application.

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    July's spotlight shines on Books to Movies. You've seen the movie, have you read the book? Many popular films are based on novels and short stories, from classics to recent publications. Some well-known contemporary authors whose books have been made into movies include Stephen King (The Green Mile with Tom Hanks), Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park with Sam Neill and Laura Dern), Tom Clancy (Patriot Games with Harrison Ford), John Grisham (The Runaway Jury with John Cusack, Gene Hackman,and Dustin Hoffman), and Nicholas Sparks (A Walk to Remember.)

    Classic authors with more than one "book to movie" are Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park), Charles Dickens (A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist), Alexandre Dumas (The Three Musketeers, Count of Monte Cristo, The Man in the Iron Mask), Jack London (White Fang, Call of the Wild), John Steinbeck (East of Eden, Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath), and William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's plays are located in the literature section (822.33) of the non-fiction videos and DVDs.

    I, Robot based on the book by Isaac Isamov; 2001: A Space Odyssey, based on The Sentinel, a short story by Arthur C. Clarke; Forrest Gump with Tom Hanks, based on the book by Winston Groom; and Beautiful Mind, directed by Ron Howard, starring Russell Crowe, based on the biography of John Nash by Sylvia Nasar are other examples of books to movies. Based on the Book at www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/movies is a good site for finding motion pictures based on books. Search by movie or book title, movie release date, or author.

    Book Reporter at http://www.bookreporter.com/features/books2movies.asp is a good site to learn about newly released movies based on books. Films currently in the theaters, such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, based on the book by Ann Brashares, and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, based on the book by Douglas Adams, are not yet available at the library.

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July's staff pick is Lonely, Sad,and Angry: A Parent's Guide to Depression in Children and Adolescents by Barbara D. Ingersoll and Sam Goldstein, recommended by Public Services Assistant Stephanie Coviak. Although this book was published in 1995, it is an informative and helpful resource for families and teachers. There are practical examples on communicating in a positive manner, behavior management, and fun things to do. Ms. Coviak states that this is the most helpful book she's read about depression in children and teens. Other books on this subject are located in the 616.8 section of the non-fiction books.

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July's website is Ohio State Parks at www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks. This website features Ohio's 74 state parks from the Lake Erie islands to the banks of the Ohio River. Use the locator map to click on a state park to learn about its facilities, activities, area history, and local attractions. Click online reservations to reserve a park getaway, lodge, or cottage. Learn about jobs, children's activites, and volunteer opportunities at the parks.

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