Upcoming events at Main, Lake, Headlands, The HUB, & Online!
Registration for most programs opens 14 days before the program.
A number of program videos from the library can be found online on MPL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Summer Reading 2024
May 30-July 27, 2024
Sign up using the Beanstack app or stop into the library!
Main Branch
A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.
Harness your inner detective and sign up for the investigation. Register now!
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Let’s Cook: Fresh Spring Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce@ Main
Thursday, May 9, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school.
For May, LaDonna will be making Fresh Spring Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce. These fresh spring rolls are a light and healthy appetizer or main dish. Crunchy veggies, green onions and cilantro all wrapped in a rice paper wrap and served with a homemade Thai Peanut Sauce. Space is limited.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 25, 2024.
Monday University: History of Hough Bakery @ Main
Monday, May 13, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
This program traces the history of Hough Bakery, a beloved local business, from its founding in 1903 to its momentous closure in 1992. With photographs and materials from the Hough Bakery archives held by WRHS, explore the growth and expansion of the company in the mid-twentieth century, and remember the magnificent products the bakery produced that live on today in the treasured memories of Clevelanders
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 29, 2024.
One on One Tech Appointment @ Main
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
2:30pm – 3:30pm or 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Do you want to know how to download an eBook or use one of the library’s digital services? Do you need help with a Microsoft product like Word, Excel, or Windows? Are you having trouble with Zoom? Having a problem with your mobile phone or tablet? Wish you could have some advice? Schedule an appointment with one of our Reference librarians for one-on-one help!
Please make sure to have any email addresses and passwords you need to log in to the account in question.
Before your session:
- Please have an idea of what you want to learn. It may help to write out questions beforehand.
- Make sure to bring passwords to access your device and/or accounts
- Bring in any device you need help with
- We are unable to troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices, replace physical parts on devices, or participate in credit card transactions.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held on the first floor at the Information Desk. Registration begins May 1. Call 440-255-8811 ext. 247 to make an appointment.
One Tank Trips with Kristina @ Main
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Who’s ready for adventure?!?! Lucky for you, all kinds of incredible opportunities await, and they are less than one tank of gas away! Presented by Kristina Ambrosia.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 30, 2024.
Medicare Basics @ Main
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
6:00pm – 7:30pm
If you are approaching age 65, or going on Medicare for the first time, this is your opportunity to gain a basic understanding of how Medicare works and how it affects you. You will learn what Parts A, B, C & D cover and what is not covered. You will learn the difference between a Medicare Supplement and a Medicare Advantage Plan.
This class is designed to make Medicare easy to understand and to answer all your questions before you need to register for Medicare. Presented by Laura Mutsko, from Mutsko Insurance Services, LLC.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 29, 2024.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:00am – 4:30pm
Join us every third Saturday for board gaming at the library! You are welcome to bring in your own games to play or use board games from our “Library of Things.” Adults and teens over age 16 are welcome to join the club and show up whenever you’re available as there are always games starting and ending to join in on the fun. Registration isn’t required; just show up and play! You are welcome to bring food and beverages (no snacks on the game tables, please.)
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information.
Saturday Scrapbooking @ Main
Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:00am – 4:00pm
Bring your supplies for a day of cropping with fellow scrapbooking enthusiasts!
This is a free crop. Each person will have a 6-foot table to use. Bring a snack to share, if you wish. Space is limited and registration is required.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 27, 2024.
Aromatherapy with Jennifer Langsdale @ Main
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:30pm – 7:45pm
Explore the use of aromatherapy to impact your emotions and health. Jennifer Langsdale, a professional holistic aromatherapist, will discuss the basics of aromatherapy, safety when using essential oils, and how to begin incorporating it into your life. Essential oils and fragrances will be used as part of this class. Each attendee will take home a sample.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins May 7, 2024.
Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
White lies, dark humor, and deadly consequences await within the pages of Yellowface. With its totally immersive first-person voice, Kuang’s novel is timely, razor-sharp, and eminently readable. Register to join the conversation!
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Computer Classes @ Main
Learn to Use your Android Phone – Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 2:00-3:30 pm – Learn basic information about mobile devices with more specific information about using an Android phone. Bring your device to this session to get help on using it. If you have an Android phone this session is for you.
Excel 1 – Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 pm – Learn how to use Microsoft Excel. Describe a worksheet and its function, create a basic worksheet, apply simple formulas to perform calculations, and explore options for printing a simple worksheet. (Microsoft Word experience necessary.)
Learn to Use your iPhone – Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 2:00-3:30 pm – Want to take full advantage of your Apple iPhone but don’t know where to start? Join our class and learn all the tips, tricks and information and will help you confidently navigate your mobile device.
Excel 2 – Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 pm – Using Microsoft Excel, learn how to create and copy formulas and functions, understand relativity when working with formulas and functions, recognize and troubleshoot errors in formulas and functions, insert, delete and resize rows and columns, and use advanced printing features.
Excel 3 – Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 pm – Using Microsoft Excel, learn how to Hide and Freeze columns and rows, use Print Area and Print Titles, Conditional Formatting, and how to create and format charts.
These programs are free and open to the public, but registration is required. The programs will be held in the Frances Cleveland room on the second floor of the Main Library. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 29, 2024.
Color Me Calm @ Main
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Coloring with relaxing music. Enjoy tea/coffee and a cookie or two.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins May 14, 2024.
Common Gardening Mistakes; Meet Us in the Garden @ Main
Saturday, June 1, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Common Gardening Mistakes and How to Fix Them – We will explore some easy to make, and just as easy to avoid, gardening mistakes. And if we didn’t avoid them, how to remedy the problem. Presented by Master Gardener Volunteers of Lake County. Space is limited. Registration is required.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins May 18, 2024.
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell (Virtual) @ Online
Monday, June 3, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet’s place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement.
You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of this mysterious planet.
About the Author: Matthew Shindell, Ph.D., is a historian of science with a background in science studies. He is Curator of Earth and Planetary Science at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Exploring Lake County Streets @ Main
Monday, June 3, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Lake County stories are at various times interesting, unusual, and surprising. What common word is credited to Painesville? What two deaths sparked a 10-year court battle with the Smithsonian? Arm yourself with fun facts about our county. Presented by staff from Lake History Center.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins May 20, 2024.
A New England Lit Trip Worth Writing Home About @ Main
Thursday, June 6, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Calling all my book nerds! If your dream vacay consists of waxing poetic at Walden Pond, curling up with a Stephen King novel in a cozy cabin in Maine, or spending some time getting to know Mark Twain then I have the perfect one-week New England itinerary for you! Come join me for an hour of information about where to go, what to see, and when to go! This trip route includes visits to no less than eight “bookish spots” worthy of writing home about. Presented by Kristina Ambrosia.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins May 23, 2024.
Monday University: Dorothy Fuldheim @ Main
Monday, June 10, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Dorothy Fuldheim became a journalist and news anchor for the Cleveland Press and WEWS-tv in the late 1920’s. Years later, in 1959, Fuldheim began to formulate her own newscast: Highlights of the News. She interviewed Martin Luther King Jr, The Duke of Windsor, and Barbara Walters in addition to several U.S. Presidents. Presented by Anne McEvoy from Women in History.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins Monday, May 27, 2024.
One on One Tech Appointment @ Main
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
2:30pm – 3:30pm or 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Do you want to know how to download an eBook or use one of the library’s digital services? Do you need help with a Microsoft product like Word, Excel, or Windows? Are you having trouble with Zoom? Having a problem with your mobile phone or tablet? Wish you could have some advice? Schedule an appointment with one of our Reference librarians for one-on-one help!
Please make sure to have any email addresses and passwords you need to log in to the account in question.
Before your session:
- Please have an idea of what you want to learn. It may help to write out questions beforehand.
- Make sure to bring passwords to access your device and/or accounts
- Bring in any device you need help with
- We are unable to troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices, replace physical parts on devices, or participate in credit card transactions.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held on the first floor at the Information Desk. Registration begins May 28. Call 440-255-8811 ext. 247 to make an appointment.
Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War: Lady Against Lady – First Ladies & the Civil War @ Main
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 
12:00pm – 1:00pm
First Ladies Harriet Lane, Mary Lincoln, Julia Grant, and Lucy Hayes all had unique eyewitness accounts to the events before, during, and after the Civil War. Through their stories, we’ll see how this deadly American conflict over slavery impacted the women married to the men in charge.
SPEAKER: A guest Park Ranger from First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton, Ohio.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins May 15, 2024.
Let’s Cook: Ponzu Noodle Salad @ Main
Thursday, June 13, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school.
Ponzu is a soy and citrus based sauce very popular in Japanese cooking. In this class you will learn to make Ponzu and then mix it with simple vegetables and brown rice noodles to create a perfect summer salad.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins May 30, 2024.
Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists – An Author Talk with Freida McFadden (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, June 13, 2024
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching.
About the Author: #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, June 15, 2024
9:00am – 4:30pm
Join us every third Saturday for board gaming at the library! You are welcome to bring in your own games to play or use board games from our “Library of Things.” Adults and teens over age 16 are welcome to join the club and show up whenever you’re available as there are always games starting and ending to join in on the fun. Registration isn’t required; just show up and play! You are welcome to bring food and beverages (no snacks on the game tables, please.)
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information. No registration needed.
Chair Yoga with Jennifer Langsdale @ Main
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Registration is required and begins June 4th. Explore chair yoga with certified instructor Jennifer Langsdale of Wild Nurturer. All experience levels welcome.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins June 4, 2024.
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, June 20, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.
From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States.
About the Author: Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer, twin sister, first-generation American, cisgender mama, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator, and consultant.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
The Korean War: Frozen Chosin @ Main
Thursday, June 27, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins June 13, 2024.
Cleveland Clinic Disaster: Heroes and Heartbreak @ Main
Monday, July 1, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
“It was a sunny spring day when the worst hospital disaster in U.S. history unfolded here. On May 15, 1929, an explosion and fire at the Cleveland Clinic released a deadly cloud of toxic fumes from X-ray films smoldering in the basement. The vaporous killer cost the lives of 123 patients, visitors and staff, and injured many others. The tragedy had a lingering impact on survivors and loved ones across northeastern Ohio. Here are some of their stories and the lessons learned.” Presented by Ginnie Jeschelnig.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins June 17, 2024.
Gardening for Evening Enjoyment; Meet Us in the Garden @ Main
Saturday, July 6, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Gardening for evening enjoyment: planting with moonlight in mind – Gardens extend our living space into the outdoor environment. We can enhance that experience by bringing fragrance and sound as well as beautiful blooms and foliage into the garden through our plant selections. Come and learn more about gardening for evening. Presented by Master Gardener Volunteers of Lake County.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins June 22, 2024.
Lake Branch
Lost Lake Erie @ Lake
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join local author, Jennifer Boresz Engelking, as she talks about her book, Lost Lake Erie. Jennifer reveals entertaining, heartbreaking, and nostalgic stories of lost sites, businesses and industries of Lake Erie. The book will be available for purchase during her book-signing that will follow her talk.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins April 24, 2024.
Streaming Movies with Your Library Card: Tech Tuesdays @ Mentor Senior Center
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
10:00am – 11:00am
Explore a different technology topic with Mentor Public Library’s librarians each month. No prior experience with the topic is needed, but feel free to bring your own devices to follow along.
This month’s topic will cover how to use your Mentor Public Library card to stream movies and shows for free.
To register, please contact the Mentor Senior Center at (440) 974-5725 or online at www.mentorseniorcenter.com.
Gentle Yoga @ Lake
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
10:00am – 11:00am
Explore yoga with certified instructor Jennifer Langsdale of Wild Nurturer. All experience levels welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel. Register to attend.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins May 1, 2024.
Bee Friendly with Natives @ Lake
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Native plants have evolved with our native bees. These plants are not only beautiful, but also provide multiple ecosystem services. Learn how planting with natives provides benefits to you and our bees. Presented by the Lake County Master Gardeners. Please register to attend.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins May 7, 2024.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
10:30am – 12:00pm
Come to the Lake Branch to meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, get ideas and learn from each other while you work.
This group will meet for 1.5 hours the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30am in the Paulson Room at the Lake Branch. While this is not a class, participants can share patterns, get ideas, and answer each other’s questions. Bring whatever knitting, crochet or other fiber art project you are currently working on.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
Living with Lake Erie as Your Neighbor @ Lake
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Living in close proximity to Lake Erie has its pros and cons. While many of the issues lakefront landowners face are outside of their control, there are steps that can be taken that benefit our coastal ecosystems and properties. This program will cover landscaping, building and maintenance choices for a resilient shoreline as well as the technical resources and financial assistance programs available to those living with Lake Erie as their neighbor.
This program is presented by the Lake Soil & Water Conservation District. For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins May 8, 2024.
WWII Normandy Invasion @ Lake
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join reenactor Peter Booth portray a WWII soldier in the first person, describing the combat action in France during the Normandy Invasion. Peter will also share military memorabilia for display.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins May 15, 2024.
Crafty Adults – Starburst Wreath @ Lake
Monday, June 3, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Join us at the Lake Branch to make a Starburst Wreath. Using simple supplies, which are provided, attendees will create something unique they can use to hang on a wall or door.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins May 20, 2024.
Computer Classes @ Lake
Basic Computers – Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm – Learn the Basics skills needed to use a computer. No computer skills required.
Excel 1 – Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 pm – Learn how to use Microsoft Excel. Describe a worksheet and its function, create a basic worksheet, apply simple formulas to perform calculations, and explore options for printing a simple worksheet. (Microsoft Word experience necessary.)
Basic Email – Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 10-11:30 am – Learn how to use your email account. Send email, reply to email, send attachments, labels emails, and archive emails. We will use Gmail as our sample email program.
Basic Internet Skills – Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm – Learn the basics of searching the Web. Mouse and typing skills required.
Excel 2 – Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 pm – Using Microsoft Excel, learn how to create and copy formulas and functions, understand relativity when working with formulas and functions, recognize and troubleshoot errors in formulas and functions, insert, delete and resize rows and columns, and use advanced printing features.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins May 21, 2024.
Bad Art Night! @ Lake
Thursday, June 6, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Creativity is messy, it’s ok to make mistakes, and you don’t have to be perfect! Join us at Lake Branch to make the art of your choice. At the end of the night we vote, and the Best “Bad Art” wins a trophy! Registration required.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins May 23, 2024.
Deer Oh Deer @ Lake
Monday, June 10, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Learn which plants deer love to eat and which they will avoid. This program will address the problem of increasing deer herds and the encroachment of development into natural areas. Presented by Lake Couny Master Gardeners.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins May 28, 2024.
Facebook Basics: Tech Tuesdays @ Mentor Senior Center
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
10:00am – 11:00am
Explore a different technology topic with Mentor Public Library’s librarians each month. No prior experience with the topic is needed, but feel free to bring your own devices to follow along.
This month’s topic will cover how to use Facebook. This hands-on class will demonstrate basic Facebook features, tips, and tricks. Please come to class with your Facebook login information and password.
To register, please contact the Mentor Senior Center at (440) 974-5725 or online at www.mentorseniorcenter.com.
Color Me Calm @ Lake
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Adults coloring to relaxing music.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration is already open.
Emergency Readiness & Scam Awareness for Seniors @ Lake
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn about emergency readiness. Plus ways to prevent scams, and what to do if you are a victim.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins May 28, 2024.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
10:30am – 12:00pm
Come to the Lake Branch to meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, get ideas and learn from each other while you work.
This group will meet for 1.5 hours the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30am in the Paulson Room at the Lake Branch. While this is not a class, participants can share patterns, get ideas, and answer each other’s questions. Bring whatever knitting, crochet or other fiber art project you are currently working on.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
No More Cable: How to cut cable and start streaming @ Lake
Monday, June 17, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Streaming services are all the rage right now, with so many different options to choose. With cable prices skyrocketing, which streaming services are best for you and your family? Learn about streaming movies and shows over the internet, the many different services out there, and even some free services your library provides.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins June 3, 2024.
Paper Quilling Craft Program @ Lake
Monday, June 24, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn the basics of quilling – a fun, easy and beautiful paper craft. Patrons will create four gift tags featuring different flowers, to take home. All needed supplies will be provided. Local artists from Mul-Wal Creations will guide instruction.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins June 10, 2024.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
10:30am – 12:00pm
Come to the Lake Branch to meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, get ideas and learn from each other while you work.
This group will meet for 1.5 hours the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30am in the Paulson Room at the Lake Branch. While this is not a class, participants can share patterns, get ideas, and answer each other’s questions. Bring whatever knitting, crochet or other fiber art project you are currently working on.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
Headlands Branch
UFOs Past, Present, & Future @ Headlands Community Center
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Thomas Wertman is a Ufologist from MUFON of Ohio. He has been the MUFON of Ohio Director as well as the Chief Field Investigator for over a decade. He has been on a number of television shows and documentaries about UFOs or UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomenon) as designated by the US Government.
Ohio is ranked 8th in the country for UFO sightings. Director Wertman will share stories about his hundreds of investigations in the US and Canada.
Before our May 15th presentation being held in the newly remodeled Headlands Community Center at 9096 Lake Overlook Drive, Patrons can check out Director Wertman’s podcast UFOdyssey and visit the MUFON of Ohio website http://www.mufonohio.com/ for the latest updates on UFO activity hovering above in our Ohio sky.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins May 1, 2024.
The Basics of Sports Photography @ Headlands
Saturday, May 18, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Our speaker will be John H. Reid III. John has been self-employed his entire life primarily as a professional photographer. John will be speaking about techniques that can be used to take photos of your children/ grandchildren/ friends playing sports.
John was the team photographer for the Cleveland Browns for 35 years. He was also a NFL contract photographer and photographed 800 NFL games including 11 championship games and 1 Super Bowl. He was also a MLB contract photographer and photographed 5 World Series and 4 All Star Games. John is a member of the Americans Society of Media Photographers (ASMP).
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins May 4, 2024.
Studio Headlands
Monday, May 20, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
A monthly art club for adults! Explore your creativity in a judgment-free zone. No instructor, no class – just fun!
We’ll have a variety of media for you to try (from watercolors and acrylics to oil pastels and clay) but feel free to bring your own as well!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins May 6, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, May 21, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Calling all crafters! Come to the Headlands Branch for a fun afternoon of crafting! Bring your current project, meet others with similar (or radically different) interests & maybe learn a new thing or two! Open to fiber/textile artists, beaders, paper crafters, etc. All skill levels and ages welcome! No registration necessary.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Nature Journaling @ Headlands Beach State Park
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:00pm – 7:30pm
The library meets the wilderness! Join us every month at a different Mentor park to forge a deeper connection with yourself and with the marvels of nature living in our own neighborhood. We’ll explore different journaling techniques across a variety of mediums.
No experience necessary – open to all ages and skill levels. Limited instruction will be given, as this is a way for each individual to find ways to create a habit of observing and connecting to nature. All supplies provided (but feel free to bring your own!).
Meeting will take place at the Headlands Beach State Park (9601 Headlands Rd.).
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Bookbinding: An Introduction @ Headlands
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Ages: 18+
You already visit the library to checkout books, now learn how to make your own! Learn basic bookbinding techniques and create a sketchbook to take home. All supplies will be provided – some of which are very sharp!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins May 8, 2024.
Headlands Treasures Hunt
Saturday, June 1 – July 31
All Day Event
That’s right, it’s a treasures hunt!
Your summer adventure starts in your own neighborhood! The best treasures we have in our area are our parks. Stop by the Headlands Branch to pick up a map of these parks to explore. Visit as many as you can (mark off on your treasures map) and return to the Headlands Branch before August 1st for a prize and a special chance to win a $25 gift card!
No registration required – stop in to participate! For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Creating Herbal Salves @ Headlands
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
As a follow-up program after Dr. Shanon Sterringer’s presentation “Planting Medieval Herb Gardens Rooted in the Tradition of Hildegard of Bingen,” we will be gathering at Headlands Community Center (9096 Lake Overlook Drive Mentor, OH 44060) to create home remedies in the form of herbal salves using beeswax, olive oil, and essential oil at our program entitled, Creating Herbal Salves.
Dr. Shanon Sterringer holds a PhD in Ethical and Creative Leadership (focused on the model of St. Hildegard of Bingen) (2016); a Doctorate of Ministry from St. Mary’s Seminary and Graduate School of Theology (2012), two master’s degrees (MA in theology and MA in ministry), and a BA in Medieval History. She is the founding pastor of the Hildegard Haus (an inclusive Christian community) in Fairport Harbor, OH and the owner of The Green Shepherdess, a fair-trade shop and local art studio, also in Fairport Harbor. She has traveled to the Rhine Valley several times since 2015 (most recently in January 2023) to walk in the footsteps of St. Hildegard. She has dedicated the last ten years of her life to studying Hildegard’s charism, most particularly as it relates to holistic health and spirituality. While on sabbatical in 2019, Shanon spent most of the year learning about herbs while working for a local herbalist Lynn Abbey at Blue Lake Botanicals in Willoughby, Ohio.
Dr. Sterringer has published two books on the topic of Hildegard. A third book (focused on the material recorded in Physica) is in process. Shanon has offered many retreats and educational presentations on the topic of Hildegard and Herbs, including a variety of online classes/seminars and a presentation at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens for the Western Reserve Herb Society. She has presented to the Herb Society of America, the Western Reserve Herb Society at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, and Western Pennsylvania Unit of Herb Society of America.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins May 22, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, June 6, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
All Ages
Calling all crafters! Come to the Headlands Branch for a fun afternoon of crafting! Bring your current project, meet others with similar (or radically different) interests & maybe learn a new thing or two! Open to fiber/textile artists, beaders, paper crafters, etc. All skill levels and ages welcome! No registration necessary.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Studio Headlands
Monday, June 17, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
A monthly art club for adults! Explore your creativity in a judgment-free zone. No instructor, no class – just fun!
We’ll have a variety of media for you to try (from watercolors and acrylics to oil pastels and clay) but feel free to bring your own as well!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins June 3, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, June 18, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
All Ages
Calling all crafters! Come to the Headlands Branch for a fun afternoon of crafting! Bring your current project, meet others with similar (or radically different) interests & maybe learn a new thing or two! Open to fiber/textile artists, beaders, paper crafters, etc. All skill levels and ages welcome! No registration necessary.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Nature Journaling @ Mentor Lagoons
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
6:00pm – 7:30pm
All Ages
The library meets the wilderness! Join us every month at a different Mentor park to forge a deeper connection with yourself and with the marvels of nature living in our own neighborhood. We’ll explore different journaling techniques across a variety of mediums.
No experience necessary – open to all ages and skill levels. Limited instruction will be given, as this is a way for each individual to find ways to create a habit of observing and connecting to nature. All supplies provided (but feel free to bring your own!).
This month’s meeting will take place at Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina (8365 Harbor).
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins June 11, 2024.
The Hub
Makerspace 101 @ The Hub
Monday May 13, 2024
5:00pm – 6:00pm
All Ages
Learn all about the incredible machines in The HUB’s makerspace at this informational tour. See examples of what you can make with our laser engraver, vinyl cutter, t-shirt press, and more!
This program repeats on May 13th. One session per person.
This program is open to the public. The program will be held at the HUB at Mentor High School (6477 Center St). Call the library at 440-205-6011 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 22, 2024.
Patriotic Luminaries @ The Hub
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Summer nights will light up with these patriotic luminaries! Just in time for Memorial Day!
This program will repeat on May 16th. Attendees may only participate in one session.
This program is open to the public. The program will be held at the HUB at Mentor High School (6477 Center St). Call the library at 440-205-6011 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 25, 2024.
Custom Coordinates @ The Hub
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
There is no place like home! Learn how to make a unique sign that pinpoints your favorite location!
This program will repeat on May 29th. Attendees may participate in one session only.
This program is open to the public. The program will be held at the HUB at Mentor High School (6477 Center St). Call the library at 440-205-6011 for more information or register online. Registration begins May 8, 2024.
Memory Board @ The Hub
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 18+
Life is an adventure! Learn how to make a photo display board for your favorite memories.
This program will repeat on June 26th. Attendees may participate in one session only.
This program is open to the public. The program will be held at the HUB at Mentor High School (6477 Center St). Call the library at 440-205-6011 for more information or register online. Registration begins June 4, 2024.
The HUB is closed June 19th.
Gifts From The Sea Necklace @ The Hub
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Thursday, June 27, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 18+
Make it and wear it for all your memorable summer adventures.
This program will repeat on June 27. Attendees may only participate in one session.
This program is open to the public. The program will be held at the HUB at Mentor High School (6477 Center St). Call the library at 440-205-6011 for more information or register online. Registration begins June 6, 2024.
Online
A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.
Harness your inner detective and sign up for the investigation. Register now!
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
White lies, dark humor, and deadly consequences await within the pages of Yellowface. With its totally immersive first-person voice, Kuang’s novel is timely, razor-sharp, and eminently readable. Register to join the conversation!
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell (Virtual) @ Online
Monday, June 3, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet’s place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement.
You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of this mysterious planet.
About the Author: Matthew Shindell, Ph.D., is a historian of science with a background in science studies. He is Curator of Earth and Planetary Science at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists – An Author Talk with Freida McFadden (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, June 13, 2024
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching.
About the Author: #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, June 20, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.
From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States.
About the Author: Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer, twin sister, first-generation American, cisgender mama, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator, and consultant.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Donations!
Do you have books, movies, magazines, etc. that need a good home? Mentor Public Library is now taking donations! Donations can be dropped off at the Main Library. There is a drop box outside the main doors where items can be deposited. Call the library at 440-255-8811 for more information.