The Mission of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is to provide excellence in library service to all who seek access to information and recreational, educational, and cultural materials of any format. It also aims to promote the well-being of the community through programs and cooperative efforts with other community agencies, public and private. The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library will help create a community where ideas, culture, and knowledge thrive by providing materials, equipment and services to all people.

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Library Cards & Loans Report

Sign up for a Full-Service Library Card in person at the front Checkout Desk. If you are over 16, we will need to see a photo ID with proof of your current address. If you've just moved to the area, a utility bill in your name, along with a photo ID will do. Patrons under 16 must have the signature of their parent or guardian to obtain a card.

Local History Report

The mission of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Local History Archives is to preserve the history of the communities of Stow and Munroe Falls, Ohio. Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library will preserve and maintain these materials for future generations using accepted preservation methods, and provide access to the materials under safe and secure conditions.

Stow Press Report

The aim of the paper was to "Keep up with Stow", featuring news on local government, schools, businesses, churches, youth sports, and clubs. Unfortunately, the paper was not financially viable and stopped publication after only one year. The Ohio History Connection (previously known as The Ohio Historical Society) digitized the newspapers, providing the library with both microfilm and digital files.

Walking Tour Report

Stow, Ohio was first settled in 1804. Known as Stow Corners, the intersection of what are now Darrow Rt. 91) and Kent (Rt. 59 Roads, was the center of community life for many years. Stow Corners held a post office in the home of Titus Wetmore, a stagecoach stop, a tavern, a school, and several residences in the early 19th century.

Z. Blockston

Jun 24, 2022

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Best quick start guide ever. Traveling for work and in dire need of fresh media for the trips. I have 3 new apps I can dive into for the foreseeable future. Really excited to have my library card back.

Gladys Ashenfelter

May 12, 2022

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Lots of excellent resources - one of my favorite places. The librarians are always friendly and helpful. I ran into trouble setting up Zoom in the conference room and the librarians figured it out and I was up and running.

Andrew Komyati Historical Headlines

May 09, 2022

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Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is one of my favorite CLEVNET libraries.

David B.

Apr 24, 2022

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Always seems pleasant and tidy, and being able to access the Cleveland Catalogue from down here is very nice.

Lisa Rene' DeBenedictis

Feb 26, 2020

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This is a WONDERFUL library. STOW/ MONROE FALLS LIBRARY stands as the heart of a community that treasures literacy, author events, children's chess clubs and tutorials. The children's events and teen art projects are well attended and creative. This library offers everything from yoga and meditation classes, to live monthly classical music performances.

Their monthly free events include: jazz concerts, exotic food and cultural demonstrations, civic and historical outreach presentations, and holiday celebrations designed to entertain and enlighten diverse, multigenerational audiences. They boast bi-weekly one-on-one technology tutorials with librarians who are specifically trained to teach people of every age and competency computer and research skills. The Librarians and event coordinators on staff are exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable about their community and erudite about literacy.

Mia Borrero

Jun 27, 2019

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This library looks like a chic hotel. Everything is so organized and there is a whole floor for children and tween titles. You can even check out musical instruments. There is even an art gallery!

Michael Hillman

Nov 15, 2018

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Great local library! My seven year old son loves to come here. And he is not one who likes to read! The children's area is fantastic. Has a very large selection of picture books and books for young readers. These are also several areas that are kid friendly to get the little guys comfortable and in the mood for a book. I will admit the majority of my time is spent in the kids area.

So I can't really comment on the rest of the library. But based on this area, the rest has to be just as good. I love coming here with the family. Definitely quality family time!

Andreas Johansson

Feb 10, 2017

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Great library! They have a ton of kids programming. We go there at least once a week to get our weekly rotation of 40 books. Decent selection of Blu-ray movies, and the latest titles in books and magazines. Fresh decor in the kids department really makes a big difference. Friendly staff, with helpful advice and expert knowledge on all things books. Also does passport applications.

Anna Polcar

Jun 02, 2016

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I love coming here with my kids. Their upstairs kids section is a great place for kids to blend reading and play, and because it's separate from the rest of the library, the librarians aren't constantly shushing the kids like I've experienced at other libraries. This is a great environment for kids to learn to love reading.