OCTOBER 2011 OCTOBER TOP How many are your 10favorites? hese are the top ten authors whose books are checked out or T reserved here at the library. Who’s your favorite? We’re comparing notes with other area libraries to see what authors and genres are most popular so we can work James Patterson together to present fun library programming and materials. What authors would you like to see more of? Are there authors Nora Roberts you would like to have come and speak at the library? We can’t promise anything, but the more we know about what our Sandra Brown patrons like, the more information we can give to publishers when they’re scheduling author-visits in our area. We’re David Baldacci working to make programs and activities at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library even more special. Let us know what you Fern Michaels PRINT think at: [email protected]. • Debbie Macomber e STOW-MUNROE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY FALLS STOW-MUNROE Janet Evanovich n Robert B. Parker i Stuart Woods Dean Koontz F CONTENTS 1 Top 10 Authors at SMFPL 3 New Movies 3 Halloween Costume Swap 4 Download eBooks to Kindles 5 Employee of the Month 5 Scrabble Club 6 Questions & Answers 7 Acme Receipts 7 History of Tea & Tea Tasting 7 Trees & Wreaths Upcoming and current titles from our Top 10 Favorite Authors’ List. 8 Program Calendar See page 1 for details. 9 Holocaust Survivor 2 Fine PRINT • OCTOBER 2011 ATLAS SHRUGGED [PART 1] PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN—ON STRANGER TIDES BEGINNERS SARAH’S KEY CARS 2 SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS SPY KIDS 4—ALL THE TIME IN THE THE CHANGE-UP WORLD CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE SUPER LARRY CROWNE WATER FOR ELEPHANTS ONE DAY NEW MOVIES Coming soon! Look for these on our shelves. Holds can now be placed on these items. Halloween Costume Swap Trade your kids’ Halloween costumes instead of making or buying a new one this year! Just bring a costume to our Halloween Costume Swap on Thursday, October 13 at 7 P.M. and exchange it for another one. No registration necessary. • 33 FineFine PRINTPRINT •• OCTOBERSEPTEMBER 2011 2011 Download library books to your Kindle indle users can If you’d like help getting using the Kindle and other now download the library’s eBooks on to types of eReaders. You can eBooks from your Kindle, our reference register at the Information librarians are always happy to Desk or by calling (330) 688- Stow-Munroe help–either in person or on 3295 ext. 4. KFalls Library! the phone. Do keep in mind that the The library has a large and Reference Librarian Diana library eBook service for growing collection of free Parker is teaching a special Kindles is still in testing, so downloadable materials class, “Getting the Most there may be some bugs in available for NOOKs, Sony out of Your eReader,” on the system. Overall, patrons eReaders, Kobos, iPads and Wednesday, October 26 at report that it’s working well. • other tablet readers. Now 10:00 A.M. She will discuss Kindle eReaders accept the library’s selection of free eBooks as well. Patrons with a library card, a Kindle or other eReader device, and internet access can check out available items any time, wherever they may be, from our website: www. smfpl.org. Returning items is easy: once they are due, the borrowed materials disappear from the borrower’s device and become available to the next patron. 4 Fine PRINT • OCTOBER 2011 Fine PRINT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH What is your current job? I am a Children Services Librarian. How would you describe the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library? Busy. I do not know of any library with as many well attended programs as we have. What book would you recommend? My favorite book—having been a teacher—is Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary. What is your favorite vacation spot? My favorite vacation spot is Great Britain. I have been there several times. There is so much to see and do. What are your hobbies? Fixing up my house and cars. I am currently in the Buick Club. I have also had two Corvettes and raced my first one with Tiretown Corvette Club. I collect model cars. What would people be surprised to know about you? I was married in Scotland in Gretna Green. Do you have any pets? I have a great cat. His name is Buddy or sometimes Ollie. If you had one SMFPL service to recommend to a patron, what would it be? “Professor” Paul Eisenzimmer My favorite among so many, is our storytime menu. We have so many families interested in the beginning reading process. We How long have you been working at the Stow-Munroe Falls make it fun. • Public Library? I have been working here for 10 years. I started in Circulation for 4 years. I then moved to the Children’s Department. Scrabble Club Join us for our Scrabble Club for Adults on Wednesday, October 19 at 6 P.M. All skill levels are invited for this friendly, non-tournament style play. Come and make new friends and enjoy your favorite game. Bring a Scrabble board if you have one. Sign up is not required. For all players age 18 and up. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library. This program will be held in the Munroe Falls Room and is cosponsored by Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library. • 5 Fine PRINT • OCTOBER 2011 Questions by Susan Falkman Reference Services Librarian I really enjoy read- ing John Grisham Every year, my back Qbooks, but I’ve read yard fills up with allow to cool and peel. coffee press pot and add them all. Is there anyone acorns. isn’t there The boiling process will 1 1/2 tsp per cup, then Q pour water over the top you can recommend who something useful I can do make peeling the acorns writes like him? with them? much easier. Split the and make the drink, just acorns then set aside in as you would coffee. Add a dry but warm spot for milk and sugar to taste Yes. There are as many Yes. We compiled an the acorns to dry out for and serve. Don’t expect crafts that include acorns “Author Write-Alikes” 48 hours then grind in a anything that tastes as your imagination can resource to help our coffee grinder (just as you remotely like coffee or tea. dream up! However, patrons find their next would coffee). Spread the It is its own kind of drink, if you’re looking for favorite book or author. grounds on a baking tray but pleasant enough for something to do in the A few of the authors who and roast in a warm oven, all that. kitchen, you should know write like Grisham include stirring frequently and that people from all over Read more at http://www. Greg Iles, Lisa Scottoline, checking often to ensure the world, including siouxme.com/acorn.html. Barbara Parker and Scott that they do not burn. You • American Indians and Turow. are aiming for the grounds English settlers, used We also have a book of to be a brown coffee color. acorns in a variety of genre suggestions, so if a To make a drink, use a patron wants to read legal recipes. A quick search thrillers, for instance, we on the internet will can find several different provide recipes for authors who write within breads, tortillas, muffins, that genre. pancakes, grits, cookies, and more. Other websites provide a brief history My favorite author of the acorn as it is used has another book for human consumption. coming out just in Listed below is a recipe for Q Acorn Coffee. Enjoy. time for the holidays. May I request that you purchase Add ~2 lbs acorns to a the book? large pan along with plenty of water. Bring to a boil and continue Yes. We do take purchase boiling, uncovered, for requests. The soonest an 15 minutes. Top-up the item can be requested is water as the acorns cook. 6 weeks before the item is Drain in a colander, then published/released. 6 Fine PRINT • OCTOBER 2011 History of Tea Tea Tasting & Ladies Day Out! Sample the exquisite flavors of Acme teas with tea expert Carol Fultz Receipts on Thursday, October 6 at 1 P.M. The library will be collecting Bring your own tea cup and ACME Fresh Market receipts savor this relaxing afternoon dated September 24, 2011 getaway (tea cups are available through February 11, 2012 to for anyone who does not qualify for the ACME Community bring their own). Call 330- Cashback Program. A collection 688-3295 ext. 4 or stop by the box is located at the downstairs Information Desk to register. Circulation Desk. • This program will be held in the Stow Room and is cosponsored by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and the Friends of the Library. • Tree & Wreath Auction Pat Catan’s and the Friends of the Library are co-sponsoring the bi-annual Miniature Tree and Wreath Auction. All proceeds benefit programming at your favorite library! Anyone wishing to participate by decorating a tree or wreath may pick one up at the library on October 10 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. or from 6 - 8 P.M. If this date or time is nor good for you, please contact Nicole Welsh at (330) 922-0243 or (330) 688-4231 to make alternate arrangements. All items must be returned in their decorated glory no later than November 1st at noon.