Ride FREE* on METRO fixed-routes with your library card on the first Thursday of every month. Visit akronmetro.org for schedules and more information.
*Up to two children, age 5 and under, can ride free with an adult showing a valid library card. Free rides are not valid on METRO SCAT/Paratransit, Call-A-Bus, or NCX.
Help support Bulldog Bags, Inc. Full-size tubes of toothpaste and toothbrushes are needed. Please bring your donation to the Checkout Desk.
BULLDOG BAGS, INC. is an all-volunteer managed, community non-profit organization that addresses food insecurity in children in the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District. The organization grew out of a movement by members of the Stow-Munroe Falls community, including school district and city officials, who recognized that some children in the SMFCSD did not have adequate meals on the weekend.
The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is open to walk-in traffic. Drive-Up Window and Curbside Pickup Service are also available.
Drive-Up Window and Curbside Service ends 15 minutes prior to closing.
Do you only want to see physical books, DVDs, Blu-rays, or CDs in your search results? Or are you only interested in eBooks? Download our library catalog search tips to find the items you're looking for.
The United Way’s 2-1-1 is a powerful tool available to address needs in real time. This free, non-emergency telephone number can connect you to vital health services and human resources. Call specialists are waiting 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide information about the full range of available community services.
Dial 211 for the Summit County Community Resource Directory, or visit www.211summit.org
Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability.
Know the facts:
• Accidental overdoses kill over 11 people every day
in Ohio.
• Opiate pain pills, fentanyl, and heroin are all opioids.
• One in five Ohio residents knows someone struggling with heroin addiction.
• Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects
of an opioid overdose.
Consider the source
Click away from the story to investigate the site, its mission and its contact information.
Read beyond
Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get clicks. What’s the whole story?
Check the author
Do a quick search on the author. Are they credible? Are they real?
Supporting sources?
Click on those links. Determine if the information given actually supports the story.
Check the date
Can You Spot Charity Scams?
Following a tragic event, there is often an outpouring of support for victims, and there are those who will attempt to take advantage. Before you open your wallet, consider these tips:
Avoid pressure tactics
Be wary of emotional appeals, such as “urgent” or “critical” from unfamiliar organizations.
Watch out for similar names
Some phony charities use names that closely resemble those of respected, legitimate organizations.
Avoid paying cash
3512 Darrow Rd.,
Stow, OH 44224 
(330) 688-3295
www.smfpl.org
