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 Beanstack, the Beanstack app, or stop into the library!
Main Branch
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.
The Friends of Mentor Public Library @ Main
Saturday, July 6, 2024:
9:30am – 11:30am
Fundraising meeting.
The program will be held in the Frances Cleveland Room on the 2nd floor of the Main Library. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information.
Monday University: Aquarama: The Most Elegant Cruise Ship on the Great Lakes @ Main
Monday, July 8, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Tom Pappas joins us to tell stories of the S.S. Aquarama, a refitted troop ship the became one of the most renowned cruise ship on the Great Lakes. From the late 1950s to the early 1960s, the S.S. Aquarama was a fixture on the Lakes, running between Cleveland and Detroit, providing luxury and fun for travellers. Tom Pappas will share stories of the Aquarama in its heyday and it’s eventual retirement in 1962. 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 June 25, 2024.
EBooks and More: Tech Tuesdays at Mentor Senior Center @ Senior Center
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
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 is going to teach you how to get the most out of your library card with eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies and music, and more!
To register, please contact the Mentor Senior Center at (440) 974-5725 or online at www.mentorseniorcenter.com.
A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade) (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series! BYOBT – Bring Your Own Buttered Toast!
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
One on One Tech Appointment @ Main
Tuesday, July 9, 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 June 25. Call 440-255-8811 ext. 247 to make an appointment.
Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War: The Life of Andrew Johnson @ Main
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Southern Democrat Andrew Johnson stayed loyal to the U.S. during the Civil War, becoming Vice President in Abraham Lincoln’s second presidential term. After Lincoln’s assassination, Johnson became the seventeenth President. Learn more about the life, career, and legacy of this complicated figure.
Speaker: Alan Gephardt, James A.Garfield NHS.
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 12, 2024.
Let’s Cook: Thai Portobello Wraps @ Main
Thursday, July 11, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Registration is required and begins June 27. Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school.
For June, LaDonna will be making Thai Portobello Wraps. Join us as we learn to make a vegan version of a popular Thai street food. Made with minced mushrooms, stir-fried with shallots and combined with Thai ingredients like mint, cilantro, ginger and lime. 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 June 27, 2024.
Holiday Movie Bingo: Christmas in July @ Main
Saturday, July 13, 2024
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Holiday Movie Bingo! Your cheesy holiday movie watching just got better. Watch a fun movie while trying to catch the most common tropes and mark them off on your bingo card. (Movie to be announced)
For adults and teens! 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 June 29, 2024.
Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade) (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Queen Consorts: Mary of Teck @ Main
Thursday, July 18, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
In 1910, Mary of Teck became Queen consort as the wife of George V. Although quite shy, she championed her husband during WWI, and thrived in her role. Learn about her life including charity work and her fierce love for the British Monarchy.
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 July 4, 2024.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, July 20, 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. No registration needed.
Saturday Scrapbooking @ Main
Saturday, July 20, 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 June 29, 2024.
Amityville: Horror or Hoax @ Main
Monday, July 22, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Ghost hunter James Willis returns to the library to tell the story of one of the most notorious haunted houses in American 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 July 8, 2024.
Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th) (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Fun on the Dump: The Great Lakes Expo 1936-7 @ Main
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
For two summers in the middle of the 1930s thousands of visitors thronged the lakefront in downtown Cleveland for the Great Lakes Expo. Stories and photos help to bring the story of Cleveland’s big party to life. Presented by Judy MacKeigan, Cleveland Metroparks Historian & Archivist. 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 June 25, 2024.
Egypt with Kevin Magee @ Main
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Egypt is a land of ancient history and spectacular monuments. Explore not just in Cairo where the pyramids and Sphinx are located, but also take a cruise down the Nile to explore the temples, royal tombs, and spectacular sights between Luxor and Aswan, including a side trip through the western desert to Abu Simbel. Presented by Kevin Magee. 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 July 10, 2024.
A Senior’s Guide to Prescription Drug Savings @ Main
Thursday, July 25, 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Ever wonder if you’re getting the best price for your prescription medications? Do you have trouble making sense of the cost of your medicine under your Medicare Part D plan? Join Andy Preston at the Mentor Library on Thursday, July 25 from 6 pm to 7 pm for a special seminar entitled “A Senior’s Guide to Prescription Drug Savings.”
Drawing upon a decade of experience helping others understand the ins and outs of Medicare drug costs and pricing, Andy will discuss how Medicare drug plans work, possible ways to save money on drug costs inside and outside of your Part D plan, and how the government is changing Medicare Part D coverage in the coming years. Bring your questions. 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 July 8, 2024.
Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade) (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, July 30, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
His talk will inspire listeners to draw their own story as well as give them practical tips on the creation of graphic novels.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Air Fryer Demo with LaDonna @ Main
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Own an air fryer but aren’t sure how to use it? Want to buy one and aren’t really sure if it is something you would use. Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring LaDonna Oltmann’s from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school. She will teach us the versatility and easiness of using air fryers. During this demonstration attendees will learn the basic function and uses as LaDonna prepares appetizers, dinner, sides and desserts. Make sure you come hungry and ready to sample. 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 July 17, 2024.
Shade Pollinator Gardens: Meet Us in the Garden @ Main
Saturday, August 3, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Shade Pollinator Gardens – Worried your yard has too much shade to attract our pollen-loving garden companions? Find out what kinds of plants and habitats will attract helpful pollinators and thrive in the shady parts of your garden.Presented by Master Gardener Volunteers of Lake County. 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 July 20, 2024.
Lake Branch
Lake County Master Gardeners: Shade Gardening @ Lake
Monday, July 8, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Shade gardening is an opportunity and a challenge. Learn the fundamentals of shade gardening, and what to consider when selecting your plants. Meet this new gardening challenge! Presented by the Lake County Master Gardeners.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins June 24, 2024.
EBooks and More: Tech Tuesdays at Mentor Senior Center @ Senior Center
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
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 is going to teach you how to get the most out of your library card with eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies and music, and more!
To register, please contact the Mentor Senior Center at (440) 974-5725 or online at www.mentorseniorcenter.com.
Color Me Calm @ Lake
Tuesday, July 9, 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 open.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, July 10, 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.
Therapeutic Yoga for Aches and Pains @ Lake
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Experience simple and effective yoga techniques to aid with common aches and pains for the lower back, knees, hips, neck, and shoulder tension. Come with requests. The class will be held in chairs and accessible to anyone who attends.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins July 2, 2024.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, July 24, 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.
Crafty Adults Make a Coiled Trinket Bowl @ Lake
Monday, August 5, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Participants will learn to make a small coil trinket bowl to take home. The coil technique taught this evening can be applied to many shapes and sizes of baskets.
All supplies will be included for everyone present to make the bowl shown here.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins July 22, 2024.
Computer Classes (Tuesday) @ Lake
Facebook Basics – Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 2-3pm – Learn 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.
Word 1 – Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 6:30-7:30 pm – Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create and open a document, select text & change its formatting, and to save the Document.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins July 23, 2024
Computer Classes (Wednesday) @ Lake
Basic Computer Skills and Webpage Searching – Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 2-3pm – Learn the basics skills needed to use a computer to search the Internet.
Word 2 – Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 6:30-7:30 pm – Learn to use the Quick Access & Mini Toolbars, line/paragraph spacing, alignment, margins & orientation, spell & grammar check, thesaurus, and how to print a document.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins July 24, 2024.
Color Me Calm @ Lake
Tuesday, August 13, 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 open.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, August 14, 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
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.
Studio Headlands
Monday, July 15, 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 July 1, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, July 16, 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.
UnBEElievable Quilling! @ Headlands
Monday, July 22, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Artists from Mul-Wal Creations will show you how to quill a cute, bee-themed summer craft!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins July 8, 2024.
Nature Journaling @ Mentor Lagoons
Tuesday, July 30, 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.
This month’s session will take place at Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve (8365 Harbor Drive).
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!).
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins July 16, 2024.
Bookbinding: An Introduction @ Headlands
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm
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 July 17, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, August 1, 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.
Studio Headlands
Monday, August 19, 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 August 5, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, August 20, 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.
How to Plan a Funeral with Jeff Monreal @ Headlands
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
While it may be difficult, it’s important to receive closure after the passing of a loved one. The start of this is to arrange a funeral service for the person.
Jeff Monreal of Jeff Monreal Funeral Home will explain How to Plan a Funeral in his presentation at Headlands Community Center (9096 Lake Overlook Drive). Pre-planning a funeral takes the pressure off in the initial days after the loss of a loved one or it can also give peace of mind to the loved ones you may be leaving behind if you pre-plan your own funeral. Pre-planning allows the living to make choices for their own end of life celebration. Join us at this introductory and informational session to learn more.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins August 7, 2024.
Nature Journaling @ Headlands
Tuesday, August 27, 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!).
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins August 13, 2024.
Homeschool Advisory Board @ Headlands
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Join us at the Headlands Branch for the opportunity to discuss and influence homeschool programming at our location. Participants can help develop programs and make suggestions for things they’d like to see. Open to any homeschool family.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins August 14, 2024.
Sound & Vibrational Therapy with Tammy Wene @ Headlands
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ages: 15+
The Headlands Branch invites you to empower your mind, body, and soul. Discover the transformative energy of sound and vibrational therapy brought to you by Tammy Wene of Sound and Restore. Vibrational sound therapy can promote relaxation, healing, and wellness. It uses therapeutic singing bowls to create a combination of tones and vibrations that can produce a state of tranquility. Sound healing can make you feel more rested and less anxious after one session.
Join us at Headlands Community Center at 9096 Lake Overlook Drive Mentor, OH 44060. Bring a yoga mat, a blanket, and a pillow. If you do not have a yoga mat, bring a second blanket.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration is open.
The Hub
Grill in Style @ The Hub
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Summertime allows us the opportunity to cook outdoors! Customize an apron for your grilling season!
This program will repeat on July 17th. 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 26, 2024.
Painted River Rocks @ The Hub
Thursday, July 11, 2024
3:30pm – 6:30pm
All Ages
Add a touch of natural beauty to your home or garden with painted messages and whimsical designs.
This program is one day only and does not require registration. It’s a rockin’ walk-in while supplies last!
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. Walk-ins welcome.
The HUB is closed July 18th.
Green Screen Adventures @ The Hub
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
3:30pm – 7:00pm
All Ages
Travel to prehistoric times, to different countries, or even another world with The HUB’s green screen technology!
All ages welcome. Walk-in anytime between 3:30-7:00 p.m. No registration required.
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. Walk-ins welcome.
Welcome Summer! @ The Hub
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Summertime has arrived! Celebrate Summer with a little Sunny decor for your front door!
This program will repeat on July 31st. 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 July 10, 2024.
Green Screen Wizardry @ The Hub
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
3:30pm – 7:00pm
All Ages
Grab your broom and fly to The HUB to take pictures all around the wizarding world using our green screen magic. Just in time for our favorite wizard’s birthday!
All ages welcome. Walk-in anytime between 3:30-7:00 p.m. No registration required.
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. Walk-ins welcome.
Seashell Lighthouse @ The Hub
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day by putting a unique spin on your design with the help of Cricut. Let your lighthouse light your way into The HUB.
This event repeats on August 13th. 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 July 23, 2024.
Balance and Harmony @ The Hub
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Bring a sense of balance and harmony to your home.
Learn how to make a beautiful Yin Yang Wall Hanging using The HUB’s Laser Engraver!
This program will repeat on August 28th . 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 August 7, 2024.
Online
A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade) (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series! BYOBT – Bring Your Own Buttered Toast!
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade) (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th) (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade) (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, July 30, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
His talk will inspire listeners to draw their own story as well as give them practical tips on the creation of graphic novels.
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.