January 2012 - Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library

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STOW-MUNROE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY JANUARY 2012

BEST 2011 Favorites from our Reference Department

Looking for a good book to read? Well, the secret is out! As you already know, books are our best friends and we do a lot of reading around here. Our reference librarians have compiled a list of their favorite books from 2011. Stop by to see us and check out some of these titles during your next visit to the library. Amy Garrett

Barbara Nelson

Bloody Crimes: The Chase for Jefferson Davis and The Death Pageant for Lincoln's Corpse by James Swanson

Faith by Jennifer Haigh

Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops?: the lost toys, tastes and trends of the 70’s and 80’s by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper and Brian Bellmont

The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg

Moon Over Manifest (Newbery Award Winner) by Clare Vanderpool

Bruiser (Teen) by Neal Shusterman

Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking Book (Published by DK) The Covered Bridges of Ohio by Jack Perry

Iron House by John Hart Me, Myself and Why by MaryJanice Davidson The Snowman by Jo Nesbo Leave Her to Heaven by Ben Ames Williams Fall of Giants by Ken Follett

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Teen) by Ransom Riggs I Am Number Four (Teen) by Pittacus Love

CONTENTS 1 Best Books 3 Family Folklore 3 Questions 4 Meet David Renninger 4 Questions 5 Employee of the Month 5 Regina Brett 6 New Movies 6 Morningstar 7 Best Books s for u n i Jo Book . t a e gr sionssite s u c Dis ur web See o tails. e for d

8 Program Calendar 9 Baking & Eating Gluten Free 9 The Connect Zone Library Closing: The library will be closed Sunday and Monday, January 1-2.

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Family Folklore

by Susan Falkman

Reference Services Librarian

Thursdays: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Jan. 12 - May 24, 2012 Did you hear all kinds of family stories at holiday gatherings this year? Join the Family Folklore class to get these stories in writing. If you don’t, they will be lost forever. It is important to document the legacy for generations to come. Sharing the stories with the class is the best two hours you can spend on a Thursday morning! Meetings are held on Thursdays starting January 12 in the Conference Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. Participants may join the group at any time during the four month session if the class is not full. Registration begins December 19. Call (330) 688-3295 ext. 4 to register. Class size is limited. Your willingness to share is the only prerequisite.•

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s it true that garlic is good for my heart?

Ye s. G a r l i c c a n l o we r cholesterol levels and aid the body in dissolving c l o t s. G a r l i c a l s o h a s numerous other uses o u t s i d e o f t h e k i t c h e n . To read up on the healing p r o p e r t i e s o f n a t u re’s “s t i n k y r o s e” a n d o t h e r n a t u r a l r e m e d i e s, c h e c k o u t s o m e o f o u r b o o k s, such as Cholesterol Cu r e s , b y t h e e d i t o r s o f Pr e v e n t i o n H e a l t h B o o k s, Healing Remedies by Joan a n d Ly d i a Wi l e n , a n d Fo o d Cu r e s b y J o y B a u e r.

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hy is it a tradition to eat pork on New Year’s?

Ac c o rd i n g t o e p i c u r i o u s. co m , “ t h e c u s t o m o f eating pork on New Ye a r ’s i s b a s e d o n t h e idea that pigs symbolize p ro g re s s. T h e a n i m a l p u s h e s fo r w a rd, ro o t i n g i t s e l f i n t h e g ro u n d b e fo re m o v i n g”. B e c a u s e p i g s o n l y m o ve fo r w a rd, n o t b a c k , i t re m i n d s p e o p l e t o l o o k fo r w a rd t o t h e N e w Ye a r rather than back at the p re v i o u s o n e.

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an kitty litter really help me if I’m stuck in the snow?

Ye s. N u m e ro u s we b s i t e s p o i n t o u t t h e m a ny benefits of kitty litter in t h e w i n t e r. Fo r o n e, a b a g of litter in the trunk adds we i g h t t o t h e b a c k e n d o f t h e c a r a n d t h e re fo re h e l p s p re ve n t s l i d i n g. Kitty Litter also helps melt s n o w a n d c a n p ro v i d e t r a c t i o n w h e n p o u re d b e h i n d a n d a ro u n d a s t u c k t i re.

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Meet President of the Library Board

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ho are some of your favorite authors?

Les Roberts, James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Robert Parker and Pat Conroy. My favorite book is probably The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy.

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Water for Elephants, which I highly recommend.

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ow long have you been on the Board of Trustees? I have been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2004. I’ve served as Secretary and as VicePresident. Right now I serve as President of the Board.

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hat was your worklife like?

I was a Nationwide Insurance Agent in Stow for 25 years before I retired in 2004.


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ell us a little bit about your family.

I have three children and one granddaughter. They live in North Carolina, Oregon and Texas. The distance is greater than I would like, but they are great places to visit!

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hat do you like about Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library? I do have a passion for reading. I love our library because it is a very warm and welcoming place to spend time, whether it is for a specific purpose or just browsing. I check the New Releases section on a regular basis.

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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH How would you describe the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library? The library is a great place to work and an excellent resource to the community. What book would you recommend? The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls is my favorite. I’d recommend it to anyone. It’s such a great true story. What is your favorite vacation spot? The beach—I went to Costa Rica several years ago and the beaches in the small town of Puerto Viejo were amazing. They were secluded and there wasn’t anyone for miles. That spoiled me a bit. What are your hobbies? Gardening, canning, cooking, reading, and helping my parents on their farm. What would people be surprised to know about you? I won an award for Best Actress in a one act play from my high school thespian society. Also, I have a special place in my heart for 80’s hair metal. I’ve seen Poison four times, most recently with Motley Crue.

Jess Alloggia How long have you been working at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library? I have been working here since September of this year. What is your current job? I am the Outreach Librarian. I also coordinate our Homebound Services.

Regina Brett Meet the Author

Join us on a memorable journey with Cleveland Plain Dealer writer and award-winning author Regina Brett as she presents insights from life’s experiences at the StowMunroe Falls Public Library on Tues., January 10 at 7 p.m. Her newest book, Be the Miracle, will be available for signing and purchase. Call 330-688-3295 (ext. 4) or stop by the Information Desk to register. This program is sponsored by Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

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Do you have any pets? I have three dogs and two cats that reside with my parents. If you had one SMFPL service to recommend to a patron, what would it be? I’d recommend our Homebound Service. It is a great way to access the library if you are unable to get around. Whether a person is elderly, sick or mending a broken leg, we have fantastic volunteers that take the library to patrons’ homes!

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NEW MOVIES Coming soon! Look for these on our shelves. Holds can now be placed on these items. 50/50 ABDUCTION BUCKY LARSON—BORN TO BE A STAR CONTAGION COURAGEOUS DOLPHIN TALE DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK DREAM HOUSE DRIVE FINAL DESTINATION 5 THE GUARD HANGOVER PART II I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT IDES OF MARCH KILLER ELITE MONEYBALL REAL STEEL SAVING PRIVATE PEREZ SHARK NIGHT THERE BE DRAGONS THE THING WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER THE WHISTLEBLOWER

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vailable for use in-house and at home with your Stow-Munroe Falls Library Card! Saving for retirement, college, or a new home? Morningstar Investment Research Center is a comprehensive online investing database. It provides independent opinion and data on more than 23,000 stocks and mutual funds.

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Jess Alloggia Dangerous Summer by Ernest Hemingway The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

Thea Bilowich Moonlight Mile by Dennis LeHane

Chris Caccamo Jim Tully: American Writer, Irish Rover, Hollywood Brawler by Paul J. Bauer, Mark Dawidziak and Ken Burns The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

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The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown Paula Kael: A Life in the Dark by Brian Kellow

Beth Daugherty Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand Big in China by Alan Paul Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Susan Falkman Juliet by Anne Fortier Late, Late at Night by Rick Springfield A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Christina Getrost Beauty Queens (Teen) by Libba Bray Pegasus (Teen) by Robin McKinley Across the Universe (Teen) by Beth Revis The Eighty Dollar Champion: Snowman, The Horse that Inspired a Nation by Elizabeth Letts This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein (Teen) by Kenneth Oppel The House Baba Built: An Artist’s Childhood in China (Children’s) by Ed Young

Diana Parker When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James Ambrow Keon (eBook format) by Jean Lorrah

Jim Williams Autobiography of Mark Twain, Vol. I A Jane Austen Education by Bill Deresiewicz Brothers, Rivals, Victors by Jonathan Jordan The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt (Winner of the 2011 National Book Award for Nonfiction) The Better Angels of our Nature: Why Violence has Declined by Steven Pinker Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Connect Zone Baking & Eating Gluten Free with Holly Phillips Join Holly Phillips, Betty Crocker Baker’s Challenge Grand Prize Winner and owner of Mrs. P’s Gluten Free Bakery, as she presents ‘Baking & Eating Gluten Free’ on Wednesday, January 25 at 7 P.M. Watch her step-by-step cooking demonstrations and taste the sample recipes. Call 330-688-3295 ext. 4 or stop by the Information Desk to register. Please call if you need to cancel your reservation. This program is co-sponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library.

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overlooking the reading garden. Ample electrical outlets and armchairs with “tablet arms” provide a comfortable space to work on a laptop or tablet computer without wasting battery power. The new seating also allows for relaxing, non-electronic reading with a view of the outdoors.

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The 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.