Fallsnewspress.com - Taylor'd Word (Aug. 29): Taking containers from blah to bliss

by the Cuyahoga Falls Library Staff

Cleo Lehman of the Leaf & Blossom Garden Club will demonstrate how you can add needed life to your tired summer containers. On Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. get helpful tips on extending the beauty of your outdoor living space without spending a lot of time or money.

Hooked on Books

This afternoon book club meets every first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. The Sept. 3 discussion will be on "Shelter Me" by Juliette Fay.

American Red Cross blood drive

The Cuyahoga Falls Library will be hosting a blood drive in the Sutliff Meeting Room on Sept. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE to schedule an appointment. All blood types and walk-ins are welcome as scheduling permits.

Anime Club

Teens and young adults are invited to drop in and check out the Anime Club on Sept. 8 and 22 at 7 p.m. The club is currently viewing episodes of "InuYasha" and "Soul Eater." For more information, contact Steve DiPerna at sdiperna@CuyahogaFallsLibrary.org. Cuyahoga Falls Library requests parental permission for all young adults under 15 to view films that are recommended for ages 16 and up. Forms are available at the reference desk or online through the library website.

Need volunteer hours?

Students ages 13-18 are encouraged to check out ugive.org. Check out a wide array of volunteer opportunities near you. After you've registered, you can browse projects and volunteer for worthwhile causes. UGIVE is focused on students, so parents, teachers and schools know that the volunteer activities are appropriate for high school students.

Children's programs

Registration for fall story times, Anything Can Happen and Matt Jensen's Juggling Workshop begins on Sept. 11.

New for you at Falls Library

New books hot off the press this week include "Body Work" by Sara Paretsky, "Lost Empire" by Clive Cussler, "Legends of Shannara" by Terry Brooks, "Tan Lines" by Bob Adamov and "The Ghost and the Goth" by Stacey Kade.

Did you know?

For patron use, the library sells 2G flash memory drives for $7.50 at the circulation desk. USB flash drives are more reliable than floppy disks because they have no moving parts and have a more durable design.

Located on the corner of Third Street and Broad Boulevard in Cuyahoga Falls, the library is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Are you a fan of the library? Check out our Facebook page. Make sure to visit our web page at www.CuyahogaFallsLibrary.org for information on upcoming programs, to check your personal account, reserve or renew a book, or search the library catalog.

Fall program brochures are available in the literature racks in the library. All library programs are open to the public. Call 330-928-2117 for more information.