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Meet theAstronaut

Tuesday, May 24 at 7 PM

Meet NASA astronaut

and Cleveland-area

native Mike Foreman

and hear about his

exciting adventures

in space! Michael J.

Foreman (Captain,

USN, RET.) will give a

video presentation on

his latest shuttle flight

aboard STS-129 to the

International Space

Station in November

2009. During the

mission the crew

delivered two Express

Logistics Carriers to

the International Space

Station containing

about 30,000 pounds

of replacement parts

for systems that

provide power to

the station, keep it

from overheating

and maintain proper

orientation in space.

Foreman performed

two spacewalks

during the mission

for a total of 12 hours

and 45 minutes of

extravehicular activity.

He will take questions

after his presentation.

Call 330-688-3295 to

register. This program

is sponsored by Stow-

Munroe Falls Public

Library, The Friends

of the Library and

David and Heathyr

Ullmo of Four Corner

Promotions. •

CONTENTS1 Meet the Astronaut

3 New Movies

3 Record Sales at Book Sale

4 “Get Caught Reading” Month

5 Questions & Answers

6 Employee of the Month

6 Friends’ Annual Meeting

7 Program Calendar

8 Antique Appraisals

8 Railroad Town

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NEW MOVIESLook for these on our shelves. Holds can now be placed on these items.

$14,1023 Fine PRINT • MAY 2011

BIUTIFUL

BLUE VALENTINE

THE DILEMMA

DRIVE ANGRY

GNOMEO & JULIET

GREEN HORNET

I AM NUMBER FOUR

THE MECHANIC

MOA’S LAST DANCE

NEVER SAY NEVER

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

THE RITE

THE ROOMMATE

RECORD SALES AT FRIENDS’ BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Library had a record breaking book sale last month with pro-

ceeds exceeding $14,100. Despite the enormous amount of work going into a

sale of this magnitude, the Friends are al-ready making plans for their next sale on Tuesday, June 28. Barb Beiling, member

of the Friends’ Executive Board, would like to thank all volunteers, patrons who

have graciously donated materials, and all the shoppers who made this sale

the most profitable in the history of the Friends of the Library. Barb said the cus-tomers “have become our friends.” “We

enjoy spending time with them,” she said. “It’s like an old-fashioned store.” Hermine

Meyer, Friends of the Library treasurer, called the amount of donations “amaz-

ing.” It is estimated that 20,000 - 25,000 items were donated for the sale. •

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Get Caught

by Amy GarrettHead of Reference Services

Do you have a favorite author(s)? Have you read everything or almost

everything by that author? Are you looking for something new? You’ve come to the right place!At the Information Desk, we have book / series lists for your favorite authors, as well as Write-a-Likes and book lists for specific genres. What is a Write-a-Like? A Write-a-Like (aka read-alike) is a list where we feature one author and then list authors who write like that particu-lar author. For example, if you love James Patterson, then you might also like Harlan Coben, Michael Connelly, Patricia Cornwell, Robert Crais, Jeffrey Deaver, Tami Hoag or Stuart Woods.Can’t get enough of Nora Roberts? Check out Sandra Brown, Stella Cameron, Diane Chamberlain, Kristin Hannah, Iris Johansen, Karen Robards or Penny Vincenzi! What about Roberts’ alter ego, J.D. Robb? Try Jayne Ann Krentz and her alter ego Jayne Castle or

Charlaine Harris!Do you like Historical Romance? Check-out Johanna Lindsey, Jo Beverly, Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, Georgette Heyer, Mary Jo Putney, Amanda Quick, Virginia Henley, Amanda Scott and more!Westerns have made a HUGE come-back since Robert J. Parker pub-lished Appaloosa. If you’re looking for a good western, you might also try Loren Estleman, Zane Grey, Jake Logan, Max Brand, Tom Edi-son, Louis L’Amour and more!Janet Evanovich is a tough act to follow, but you might like Carl Hi-aasen, Jane Heller, Laura Levine, Donna Andrews, M.C. Beaton, Lynn T. Ocean, Wendy Roberts, David James, Casey Daniels or new author, Darynda Jones!Looking for romantic suspense? Try Suzanne Brockmann, Catherine Coulter, Julie Garwood, Kay Hooper, Sharon Sala, Cherry Adair, Daphne DuMaurier, Lisa Gardner, Heather Graham and Iris Johansen!Many of today’s authors are setting their stories in the world of the

Amish. Have you tried Beverly Lewis, Amy Clipston, Jerry Eicher, P.L. Gaus (mystery) or Shelley Shepard Gray?Do you like to read about things that go bump in the night? Thrillers are very popular here at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library! Check out Robin Cook, Tess Gerritsen, Michael Palmer, John Grisham, David Baldacci, John Sandford, Scott Turow, Lisa Scottoline, John Lescroart, Ted Dekker, Richard North Patterson, WEB Griffin and many many more! A full list is avail-able at the Information Desk.Are you a fan of Jodi Picoult? Have you tried Alice Hoffman, Anna Quindlen, Luanne Rice, Anita Shreve, Eileen Goudge, Louise Er-drich, Nicholas Sparks or Richard Paul Evans?Stop by the Information Desk, check-out our other lists and pick up your favorites today!Don’t have time to sit down and read a book? We have many of these authors available on books on CD, Playaways and via down-load through our website and the Ohio eBook Project! •

Discover Sandra Brown & other popular authors during

“Get Caught Reading Month”

Questionsby Barbara Nelson

Assistant Head of Reference Services

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QWho was the last man on the moon?

U S A p o l l o 1 7 a s t ro -n a u t s Eu g e n e Ce r n a n a n d H a r r i s o n S c h m i t t s p e nt 3 d ays o n t h e m o o n . Th e y l e f t t h e m o o n o n D e ce m -b e r 1 4 , 1 9 7 2 . Th i s wa s t h e l a s t d ay o n w h i c h a ny h u -m a n wa l k e d o n t h e s u r f a ce o f t h e m o o n .

QWhen was the first soldier buried at Arlington National

Cemetery?

A r l i n g to n N at i o n a l Ce m -e te r y wa s e s t a b l i s h e d by B r i g. G e n . M o ntg o m e r y C . M e i g s , w h o co m m a n d e d t h e g a r r i s o n at A r l i n g to n H o u s e d u r i n g t h e C i v i l Wa r. P v t . Wi l l i a m H e n r y C h r i s t m a n , 6 7 t h Pe n n s y l -va n i a I n f a nt r y, wa s t h e f i r s t m i l i t a r y s e r v i ce m a n i nte r re d i n A r l i n g to n N a -t i o n a l Ce m e te r y, M ay 1 3 , 1 8 6 4 . Th e f i r s t grave s i n A r l i n g to n N at i o n a l Ce m -e te r y we re d u g by J a m e s Pa r k s , a fo r m e r A r l i n g to n E s t ate s l ave. J a m e s Pa r k s i s b u r i e d i n A r l i n g to n N a -t i o n a l Ce m e te r y.

QWhat was the first toy advertised on television?

Th e f i r s t toy a d ve r t i s e d o n te l e v i s i o n wa s M r. Po t ato H e a d. Fro m 1 9 5 2 to 1 9 6 3 p a re nt s h a d to s u p p l y re a l p o t ato e s fo r t h e b o d y o f M r. Po t ato H e a d, u n -t i l 1 9 6 4 w h e n H a s b o ro i nt ro d u ce d a h a rd p l a s t i c b o d y. •

QDo fish sleep?

E xce p t fo r s h a r k s , f i s h d o n o t h ave

e ye l i d s b u t t h e y d o e nte r i nto a p e r i o d o f re s t . Fi s h l i k e b a s s a n d p e rc h re s t o n o r u n d e r l o g s at n i g ht . S o m e f i s h l i k e c at f i s h o r J a p a n e s e Fi g ht i n g f i s h re s t o r g o i nto t h e i r d o r m a nt s t a g e d u r i n g t h e d ay a n d a re a c t i ve at n i g ht i n s te a d. M o s t s h a r k s h ave to s t ay i n co n s t a nt m o t i o n a n d t h e y s l e e p by u s i n g o n l y o n e s i d e o f t h e i r b ra i n s at a t i m e.

Read Around the World

Adult Summer Read-ing runs from June 6 to

July 31. Fill out forms for books you read or

listen to and be eligible for weekly prizes. Play

the weekly game at the Information Desk

and also be eligible for a prize. Cosponsored

by Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

Watch for details—coming soon!

Acme Cashback

ProgramThe library received

$1,006.73 from Acme for the 2010/2011

Community Cash Back Program. Thank you, Acme, and thank you

patrons for bringing in your receipts!

Ever wonder what kinds of questions patrons ask our Reference Staff at the Information Desk? Here’s a sampling provided by Barbara Nelson, Assistant Head of Reference Services.

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Fine PRINTEMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Friends’ Annual MeetingJoin the Friends of the Library and meet First Lady Flor-ence Harding as Historian Craig Schermer portrays this most interesting presidential wife. Craig is the former

archivist and historian of the National First Ladies’ Library in Canton. He gives 250 lectures each year in

addition to his theatrical performances. Refreshments will be served at this free event. A brief Friends of the

Library business meeting will be held promptly at 2 p.m. including election and installation of officers. Call 330-688-3295 or stop by the Information Desk to regis-ter. This program will be held in the Stow-Munroe Falls Room and is cosponsored by the Friends of the Library

and Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. •

Amy GarrettHow long have you been working at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library?15-1/2 years

What is your current job?Head of References Services

What other jobs have you had while employed at the library?Assistant Head of Reference Services & Reference Associate

How would you describe the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library?I see our library as a community hub where we provide a variety of programs, information, materials and services for people of all ages.

What book would you recommend?“To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, “Moloka’i” by Alan Brennert and “Stow and Munroe Falls” by Beth Daugherty.

What is your favorite vacation spot?Gettysburg, PA or anyplace with historical significance in the U.S.

What are your hobbies?Reading, hiking, collecting shot glasses from all over the world, and listening to music—right now, I am slowly, but surely working my way through the 1,001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

What would people be surprised to know about you?I was raised in a funeral home in Southeast Ohio. Also, I played trom-bone in the Marching 110 at Ohio University.

Do you have any pets?No, but I’m “Aunt Amy” to a dog and cat.

If you had one SMFPL service to recommend to a patron, what would it be?We offer many great databases and online services that are available even when the library is closed. •

Don’t miss these great programs at your library! • Call 330-688-3295 or stop by the Information Desk to register.

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Book Discussion7 PM

Basic Word 17 PM

Access 410 AMMovies1 PMJazz Concert7 PM

Internet 110 AMFamily Folklore•10:30 AMWriters’ Group•7 PMAdv. Excel 17 PM

Word Power Tools 110 AM

Free Comic Book Day9 AM - 5 PMTouch A Truck10 AM

Photo Sharing 110 AM

Bridge Club•12:45 PM

Getting Started 110 AMBasic Word 27 PM

Movies1 PM

Railroad Town•7 PM

Family Folklore•10:30 AM Adv. Excel 27 PM

Book Discussion10 AM & 2 PM

Getting Started 210 AMFriends' Annual Meeting: Flor-ence Harding•2 PMBasic Word 37 PM

Access 510 AMMovies1 PMScrabble Club6 PM

Internet 210 AMHip Chicks Knit•10 AMFamily Folklore•10:30 AM

Word Power Tools 210 AM

Meet the iPad10 AM

Photo Sharing 210 AM

Antique Appraisals•7 PMiPad Apps7 PM

Getting Started 310 AM

Meet the Astronaut•7 PM

Access 610 AM

Movies1 PMOnline Shopping7 PM

Family Folklore•10:30 AM Adv. Excel 37 PM

Google10 AM

eBook Readers•10 AM

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3512 Darrow Rd. • Stow, OH 44224(330) 688-3295 • www.smfpl.org

4-28-2011

Railroad TownKent & the Erie Railroad

Wednesday, May 11, 20117:00 - 8:00 PM

All aboard for a trip down the Kent and Erie Railroad with Bruce Dzeda. Bruce has taught history for 37 years and has been interested in trains and railroads all of his life. Born in Cleveland just a few houses away from the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, Bruce spent his childhood in East Cleveland in a house next door to the double track mainline of the Nickel Plate Railroad, where the daily parade of steam locomotives and passenger trains captured his attention and affection. Call 330-688-3295 or stop by the Information Desk to register. 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. •

ANTIQUE APPRAISALS

Bring your favorite antique to the library

on Monday, May 23 at 7 PM and have it

appraised by Susan Marocchino during this popular library

program. Call 330-688-3295 or stop by the

Information Desk to register. Spectators are

welcome and do not need to register.

DIRECTORDouglas H. Dotterer

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARYThe Friends of the Library is a citizen support group for Library services and activities. They sponsor book sales as well as the annual Needlework Show and other programming. Friends meet the third Tuesday of every month (except July and December) at 2:00 PM in the Stow Room.

FOUNDATIONThe Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation is dedicated to ensuring a great library system by raising, managing and allocating funds to expand and improve the library. Why a Foundation? Maintaining Stow and Munroe Falls’ top-notch library isn’t possible with public funding alone. The Foundation’s mission is to stabilize the library in times of reduced public funding and secure the ongoing excellence of the library.

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