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.
Main Branch
Where is the No. 2? Author talk and book signing with Thomas Adams @ Main
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
On Tuesday, December 7, 1909 the railroad car ferry Marquette and Bessemer No. 2 left Conneaut, sailing in to a brutal winter storm from which no one would return. Meet author Thomas Adams and hear his take on one of the enduring mysteries on the Great Lakes.
His book Where is the No. 2? is on sale now! Available wherever books are sold. Books will be available for sale following the talk.
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 for Where is the No. 2? begins April 8, 2025.
Skin Health and Spot Checks with Apex Dermatology @ Main
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Come learn about your skin’s health and get a free skin spot check from Apex Dermatology. Their providers will give a brief talk on general skin health, followed by quick, professional skin assessments to help detect potential concerns early. The providers will be available to answer questions while you wait for your skin check.
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 for Skin Health and Spot Checks begins April 9, 2025.
NOPEC Public Informational Meeting @ Main
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
6:00pm – 8:00pm
NOPEC informational meeting to provide a space for residents to ask questions about NOPEC. We will provide an overview of what NOPEC does and information about the NOPEC anniversary period mailing. Open to the public.
This meeting will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room.
No registration necessary.
Alaska in Three Ports: a Travel Journal @ Main
Thursday, April 24, 2025
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Learn about cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska through the travel journal of a recent explorer. Learn about Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchican through its history, culture, wildlife, and current adaptation to the cruising tourists that double and triple town populations during the summer months.
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 for Alaska in Three Ports begins April 10, 2025.
The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, April 24, 2025
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.
Ten books in, fans cannot get enough of the Orphan X world and Hurwitz can’t wait to tell us all about it.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense to receive the meeting link.
Computer Classes @ Main
Click on the date of the desired class to register. Registration begins April 14, 2025.
Basic Computer Skills and Internet – Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 2-3pm – Learn the basics skills needed to use a computer to search the Internet. No computer skills required.
Word 1 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 6:30-8 pm – Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create and open a document, select text & change its formatting, and to save the Document.
Learn to Use your Android Phone – Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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.
Word 2 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 6:30-8 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.
Learn to Use your iPhone – Thursday, May 1, 2025 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.
PowerPoint 1 – Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6:30-8 pm – Learn how to create and run a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn how to create a basic Presentation, provide basic formatting and background designs, and save the presentation.
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.
Cherry Blossom Watercolor: A Guided Paint Along @ Main
Thursday, May 1, 2025
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Adults & Teens
Celebrate Spring with this guided art session where patrons follow step-by-step instructions from an instructor to create watercolor painting on paper. All art supplies will be provided for you to paint a cherry blossom watercolor scene.
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 for Cherry Blossom Watercolor begins April 17, 2025.
Meet Us in the Garden series: Recognizing and Combatting the Spotted Lanternfly @ Main
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00am – 11:30am
The spotted lanternfly (SLF) (Lycorma delicatula) is a new non-native invasive insect pest to the United States. Learn how to identify SLF, what the stages of infestation are, the damage it causes, and what to do when you see it.
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 for the Spotted Lanternfly program begins April 19, 2025.
The Garfield Legacy: U.S. Cavalry @ Main
Monday, May 5, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
The legacy of the Garfield family is one that has impacted several people. The U.S. Army Cavalry is one spot where this legacy has continued. From the inauguration of President James A. Garfield, to the First World War and beyond, several Garfield family members have served in the Ohio cavalry, leaving an impact that deserves to be recognized.
Presented by John R. Garfield, great-great-great-great-grandson of President Garfield, a senior at Shaker High School who will be doing his senior project at James A. Garfield NHS during the month of May.
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 for The Garfield Legacy: U.S. Cavalry begins April 21, 2025.
Caring for Your Woods: First Steps @ Main
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join representatives from Working Woods at Holden Forests & Gardens to discuss where to start when it comes to woodland stewardship! We’ll cover how to set goals that align with your values and how to begin assessing the state of your forest, as well as provide you with take-home resources to help you take the first (or next) steps to becoming a better woodland steward.
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 for Caring for Your Woods begins April 22, 2025.
How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for How to Use Anxiety to Thrive to receive the meeting link.
Tea 101 @ Main
Thursday, May 8, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn how one plant can produce 6 different types of tea. Guests will sample teas from around the world while exploring the history and legends surrounding the production of tea. 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 for Tea 101 begins April 24, 2025.
Device Help 101 @ Main
Monday, May 12, 2025
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Assistance available for your phones, tablets or laptops from Lakeland Students (Women in Technology group members). 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? Please make sure to have any email addresses and passwords you need to log in to the account in question. Before arriving:
- 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, but registration is required. 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 or register online.
Registration for Device Help 101 begins April 28, 2025.
The King of the Moondoggers: Alan Freed and the Birth of Rock and Roll @ Main
Monday, May 12, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Local historian Dennis Sutcliffe will talk about the life and career of legendary DJ and early rock and roll proponent Alan Freed. Join us for stories of Cleveland’s important place in the history of American popular music.
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 for The King of the Moondoggers begins April 28, 2025.
One on One Tech Appointment @ Main
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
2:30pm – 3:30pm or 3:30-4:30
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.
The program will be held on the first floor of the Main Library in the Village Room.
Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 to register. Registration for a One on One Tech Appointment begins April 28.
Cornelia B. Windiate – Lake Huron Mystery Ship @ Main
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
In 1986 Paul Ehorn and John Steele made an amazing discovery off the Presque Isle, Michigan, coast. It was a pristine three-masted schooner sitting on the bottom in 180 feet of water with its name on it – the “Cornelia B. Windiate.” However, it was in the wrong lake and supposedly sank in Lake Michigan in December, 1875, not in Lake Huron. It was also remarkably intact and is one of the best shipwrecks of this type in the Great Lakes.
In 2003 Joyce Hayward organized an archaeological survey to study and document this ship utilizing recreational technical scuba diving volunteers, one of the first projects of this magnitude. This shipwreck continues to amaze, and speculation continues on the final voyage of this remarkable vessel. Presented by Kevin Magee.
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 for Cornelia B. Windiate – Lake Huron Mystery Ship begins April 29, 2025.
The Friends of Mentor Public Library @ Main
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
6:30pm – 8:30pm
This meeting is open to the public.
The meeting will be held in the Frances Cleveland Room on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller to receive the meeting link.
Let’s Cook: Hummus Pasta @ Main
Thursday, May 15, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Adults & Teens
Registration is required and begins May 1st. Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school. For this meeting, LaDonna will be making Hummus Pasta. 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 for Let’s Cook: Hummus Pasta begins Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:00am – 4:30pm
Adults & Teens
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, May 17, 2025
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 for May’s Saturday Scrapbooking begins May 3, 2025.
Computer Classes @ Main
Basic Email – Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 2:00-3:30 pm – 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.
Excel 1 – Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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 21, 2025 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 21, 2025 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.
Learn to Use your Android Phone – Thursday, May 22, 2025 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 3 – Thursday, May 22, 2025 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.
Click on the date of the desired class to register. Registration begins May 5, 2025.
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us to receive the meeting link.
Air Fryer Demo with LaDonna @ Main
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
4:00pm – 5:30pm
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.
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 for May’s Air Fryer Demo with LaDonna begins May 7, 2025.
Summer Sober Sips @ Main
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
6:00pm – 7:30pm
A Non-Alcoholic Tasting Event where we’ll explore an array of alcohol-free beverages that prove you don’t need alcohol to enjoy flavorful and satisfying drinks. Join us as we raise a glass to wellness, mindfulness, and the joy of discovering delicious alcohol-free options. Presented by Katie Perdue of SoBern Journey. Registration 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 Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online.
Registration for Summer Sober Sips begins May 14, 2025.
Lake Branch
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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 registration necessary.
Dog Training and Behavior Modification @ Lake
Thursday, April 24, 2025
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Explore the fundamentals of dog training and behavior modification, focusing on how dogs learn and why the behave the ways they do. We’ll discuss science-based training techniques and positive reinforcement. We will review strategies to address common behavior challenges such as reactivity, anxiety, and over-arousal. Whether you are a pet owner, trainer, or just curious about canine behavior, this session will provide practical insights to strengthen your bond with your dog and promote lasting behavioral change. Led by a skilled trainer with Sits ‘n Wiggles CLE. Families welcome to attend.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Dog Training begins April 10, 2025.
Mentor on the Lake Movie Matinee Showing “Wicked” @ Lake
Saturday, April 26, 2025
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Teens & Adults
This is a matinee showing of the blockbuster movie Wicked on a big screen in the Paulson Room at the Mentor on the Lake branch. Light refreshments will be served.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Matinee Showing of “Wicked” begins April 12, 2025.
Zumba for Fun and Fitness @ Lake
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Have you ever been curious about Zumba? Zumba is a fun aerobic dance exercise great for heart health and stress relief. Join instructor Ava to learn what all the hype is about! Please dress for exercise and movement. No experience necessary.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for April’s Zumba begins April 15, 2025.
Welcome to Medicare with the Lake County Council on Aging @ Lake
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
6:00pm – 7:00pm
The Welcome to Medicare presentation will provide you with an unbiased look at Medicare basics. Whether you are new to Medicare or have been on Medicare for a while, this presentation is beneficial for everyone. Join the Council on Aging’s Benefits Specialist, Kellie, as she breaks down the complex world of Medicare with this informative and interactive presentation. Bring your questions.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Welcome to Medicare begins
Mentor-on-the-Lake History Buffs @ Lake
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Explore the history of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio. The groups primary goal is to gather and document information that pertains to the cities past. Reminiscing and sharing is also encouraged.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for May’s History Buffs begins April 23, 2025.
Poses In Poetry Yoga @ Lake
Friday, May 9, 2025
2:00pm – 3:30pm
A poetic yoga flow infused with uplifting words and rhymes of the instructor and famous poets. Receive a complimentary journal for inspired self expression.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for May’s Poses In Poetry Yoga begins April 25, 2025.
Gun Safety Awareness @ Lake
Saturday, May 10, 2025
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Teens & Adults
MOL Police Detective Clay Braidic, the Firearm Instructor for Mentor-on-the-Lake police will present a program on gun safety. Topics will include safe gun operation and handling.
At the conclusion of the presentation, the library will conduct a raffle of 12 copies of the graphic novel, Long Way Down, by Jason Reynolds. In this award-winning book, a young man is gunned down, and his younger brother takes a handgun and goes to seek revenge. In the process of finding his brother’s killer the young man encounters several people in his life, both real and imaginary, who convince him not to go through with it.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Gun Safety Awareness begins April 26, 2025.
Outreach: Streaming Movies with Your Library Card: Tech Tuesdays @ the Mentor Senior Center
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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.
Color Me Calm @ Lake
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Registration encouraged but not required.
Adults coloring to relaxing music.
Colored pencils and coloring sheets provided. You may bring your own materials.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for May’s Color Me Calm begins April 29, 2025.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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 registration necessary.
Tuesday Night Crochet Club @ Lake
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, share ideas, and learn from each other.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Tai Chi for Health @ Lake
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
3:15pm – 4:15pm
Tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. This monthly class, lead by Libby Hill, Senior Trainer for Tai Chi for Health Institute, will focus on a series of slow gentle movements, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. All experience levels welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for May’s Tai Chi for Health begins May 7, 2025.
Birdsong for Beginners @ Lake
Thursday, May 22, 2025
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Many people want to learn the songs of the birds around them but believe they don’t have a good enough ear. This program will demonstrate how and where to begin, including musical elements, habitat, and time of the year. No experience necessary. Presented by Dr. Lisa Rainsong, an expert on the music of nature throughout Ohio. If weather allows, Dr. Rainsong will lead the group to Mentor Beach Park for a brief listening exercise.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Birdsong for Beginners begins May 8, 2025.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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 registration necessary.
Headlands Branch
Spring Reading Challenge @ All MPL Branches
March 20, 2025 to June 20, 2025
All Day
All Ages
Grow your mind by growing a tree!
Visit any branch of the library to pick up a reading log (and don’t forget your leaves!). Each prompt you read will grow a leaf on your tree. Can you get your tree to fully foliate before summer starts?
Completed trees can be shown to staff for a special prize and a chance to win a one year membership with Holden Forests and Gardens!
Runs from the Vernal Equinox (March 20) to the Summer Solstice (June 20)! Open to all ages!
Poetry Contest @ Headlands
April 1 – April 30, 2025
All Day
To celebrate National Poetry Month, writers of all ages can submit original poetry to win the title of ‘Library Poet Laureate 2025’ in their age group and a $20 gift card to Half Price Books.
Age Groups:
- Adult (18+)
- Teen/Tween (12-17)
- Children (11 & under)
- Staff
CONTEST RULES:
- Poems in their entirety must be original work by the person entering the contest.
- A signed waiver for adult and minor participants must be on file with staff upon entry (please see staff to acquire this form)
- Poems can be submitted to Branch-Headlands@mentorpl.org or in person at any branch location (please give to Reference or Children staff) by no later than end of day, April 30th
- Emailed poems must be submitted as .doc, .docx, or .pdf
- Poems submitted in person must be typed – no hand-written poetry will be accepted
- Poetry can be written in any style and on any subject, but anything containing imagery deemed inappropriate, vulgar or offensive by library staff will be rejected from consideration
- Participants can submit up to two (2) original works
- Contact details (name, age, phone/email) must be included with submissions
- By entering this contest, you agree to allow Mentor Public Library to publish your poems both online and in a printed anthology for public consumption.
- You may submit anonymously but forfeit the ability to win any prizes
- Staff entries will be judged as any other group and a winner will be announced but staff will not be eligible for monetary reward
Nature Journaling @ Headlands (Mentor Lagoons)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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!).
In April, we’ll be meeting at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve (8365 Harbor Drive).
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for April’s Nature Journaling begins April 8, 2025.
Studio Headlands
Monday, April 28, 2025
6:30pm – 8:00pm
A monthly art club for adults! Explore your creativity in a judgment-free zone. No instruction, no class – just fun! We’ll have a variety of media for you to try but feel free to bring your own as well!
- Watercolor (pans, tubes, pencils and markers)
- Acrylic
- Pastel (chalk/oil)
- Air dry clay
- Perler beads
- Collage
- Art Pens/Pencils
- Spirograph
- Colored Pencils
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for April’s Studio Headlands begins April 14, 2025.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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.
Come Crack Cold Cases @ Headlands Library
Monday, May 5, 2025 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Madeline Deparde, Jack Lumberski, and Catherine Fox were murdered! Their cold cases were never solved. Can you catch the criminals? Join us in March, April, and May at the Headlands Library as we look at each Unsolved Case File, examine the evidence, and identify the murderer.
Adult patrons can join us in person on March 3, 2025 to discuss the case of Madeline Deparde, on April 7, 2025 to explore the case of Jack Lumberski, and on May 5, 2025 to investigate the murder of Catherine Fox from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. or feel free to stop by anytime that day and just pick up a copy of the case file to take home and solve on your own.
We will offer tea or coffee and a pastry while we go through the clues to solve these fictional crimes. Registration is required for IN PERSON sleuthing.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for May’s Cold Case program begins April 21, 2025.
Headlands Craft Squad Social
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
6:00pm – 7:30pm
A monthly meeting of crafters and artists of all skill levels and ages. Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people. Second Wednesday of every month.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
No registration necessary
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, May 20, 2025
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!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
No registration necessary.
Nature Journaling @ Headlands (off-site)
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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!).
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For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for May’s Nature Journaling begins May 13, 2025.
Bookbinding: An Introduction @ Headlands
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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 for Bookbinding begins May 14, 2025.
The Hub
Star Wars Mini-Con @ The Hub
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
4:00pm – 6:00pm
All Ages
Star wars day is flying into the hub early this year for a one of a kind craft, Green screen, and meet-and Greet!
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.
No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Rustic Creations @ The Hub
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Add a touch of nature and handcrafted artistry to your home. Create a unique decorative piece utilizing pallet wood, natural tree branches and The HUB’s Laser Engraver!
This program will repeat on April 30th. 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 for April 23’s Rustic Creations begins April 9, 2025.
- Registration for April 30’s Rustic Creations begins April 9, 2025.
Reflection Series: Tulip Decor @ The Hub
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Encourage the “May flowers” by adding lettering to a thematic galvanized metal sign with help from The HUB’s Cricut! This program is part of our Reflection Series, which focuses on easy creations for adults of all skill levels that are inspiring and perfect to keep or give!
This program repeats on May 1st. 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 for April 24’s Tulip Decor begins April 10, 2025.
- Registration for May 1st’s Tulip Decor begins April 10, 2025.
Flower Bookmarks @ The Hub
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
3:30pm – 6:30pm
All Ages
Spring is upon us and so is the season of flowers. Immortalize some and your name in a bookmark with the help of The HUB’s Cricut Maker!
One per person, 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.
No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Puzzle Piece @ The Hub
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 18+
Family just fits together like a puzzle piece. Decorate your family’s puzzle at The HUB.
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 for May 6’s Puzzle Piece begins April 22, 2025.
- Registration for May 13’s Puzzle Piece begins April 22, 2025.
Reflection Series: Joy in Little Things Woodcraft @ The Hub
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 18+
A reminder to enjoy simple pleasures with laser engraver and Cricut embellishments. This program is part of our Reflection Series, which focuses on easy creations for adults of all skill levels that are inspiring and perfect to keep or give.
This program will repeat on May 15th. 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 for May 8’s Joy in Little Things Woodcraft begins April 24, 2025.
- Registration for May 15’s Joy in Little Things Woodcraft begins April 24, 2025.
Beginner Cricut: Memorial Day Edition @ The Hub
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 18+
Learn the Basics of using The HUB’s Circut and sticker vinyl by making this Memorial Day plaque in this beginner ‘101’ class.
This program repeats on May 27th. 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 for May 20’s Beginner Cricut: Memorial Day program begins May 6, 2025.
- Registration for May 27’s Beginner Cricut: Memorial Day program begins May 6, 2025.
Sea Glass Serenity @ The Hub
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
5:30pm – 7:00pm 
Ages: 18+
Craft a functional piece of art at The HUB! Discover how to create a rustic and serene set of tea light holders using tumbled glass.
This program will repeat on May 28th. 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 for the May 21 Sea Glass Serenity program begins May 7, 2025.
- Registration for the May 28 Sea Glass Serenity program begins May 7, 2025.
Online
The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, April 24, 2025
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.
Ten books in, fans cannot get enough of the Orphan X world and Hurwitz can’t wait to tell us all about it.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense to receive the meeting link.
How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for How to Use Anxiety to Thrive to receive the meeting link.
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller to receive the meeting link.
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us 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.