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
Library Tuesdays @ Concord: Chickamauga: The Bloodiest Days in the West @ Concord
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
10:00am – 11:00am
From the 18th to the 20th of September, Union and Confederate forces clashed near Chickamauga Creek in northern Georgia in what would be the bloodiest battle in the western theatre of the Civil War. When it was over, the two armies had suffered more than 28,000 killed and wounded and Bragg’s Confederate Army of Tennessee held the field. The career of Union General William Rosecrans had come to grief, but complete disaster was staved off by the heroic actions of George Thomas, forever after remembered as “the rock of Chickamauga.” Dr. John Foster of Mentor Public Library presents the story of one of the bloodiest days of the American Civil War.
Come join us at the Concord Township Community Center – 7671 Auburn Rd. Concord Ohio. Register at 440-639-4650.
One on One Tech Appointment @ Main
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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 begins September 24th.
Medicare Basics @ Main
Tuesday, October 8, 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 Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins September 23, 2024.
Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War: Life After President Garfield @ Main
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
12:00pm – 1:00pm
The terrible tragedy of President Garfield’s assassination in 1881 shattered his wife Lucretia’s world. First Lady for only four months, she was suddenly thrust into the spotlight during his suffering after the shooting, staying constantly by his side. She was admired and respected by her fellow Americans and people abroad as she publicly exhibited strength and courage. However, her shy and private nature resumed after her husband’s death when she returned to Mentor, Ohio.
Through her own words, learn more about Lucretia Garfield’s dedication to her husband’s memory and discover how she occupied her remaining 36-1/2 years. The Widow Garfield at the turn of the 20th Century will explain how her children achieved their own destinies and why James had said that Lucretia “rose up to every occasion.”
SPEAKER: Debbie Weinkamer, Lead Volunteer, 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 is open.
Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and many more!
Join us as Moreno-Garcia chats with us about Latin American Genre fiction, her writing process and journey, as well as her newest book The Seventh Veil of Salome.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Superfood Powders for your Health (with Heinen’s) @ Main
Thursday, October 10, 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm 
Join Heinen’s Chief Registered Dietitian Melanie Jatsek, for a light-hearted, inspiring talk on the power of functional food powders like turmeric, beet root, and mushroom to support your health from head to toe. Lean how to easily incorporate these powders into simple, delicious, everyday recipes that the whole family will enjoy!
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 September 26, 2024.
Yarn Wrapped Pumpkin Craft @ Main
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Adults & Teens
Create yarn wrapped pumpkins using pool noodles for fun pumpkin decor perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. All supplies provided.
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 September 28, 2024.
Monday University: A Conversation between Mary Lincoln and Lucretia Garfield @ Main
Monday, October 14, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Two American women – from different generations – sharing their differences and commonalities. Mary Lincoln and Lucretia Garfield meet over tea and discuss their paths to the White House and beyond. You will be surprised about the experiences they had in common! Hear them expound on interesting topics such as their educations and how they met their husbands, with private stories about marriage and their children. Discover how they dealt with life in the Executive Mansion ~ and assassination.
These two educated, intelligent women also examine their early lives and how they grew into independent widows. One becomes the “Vanishing First Lady,” while the other remains one of the most misunderstood First Ladies.
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 September 30, 2024.
Make Your Own Foaming Hand Soap @ Main
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
6:30pm – 7:15pm
Lean to make your own moisturizing hand soap with just a few household supplies.
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 October 1, 2024.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, October 19, 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.
Scrapbooking Crop-a-thon at the Library @ Main
Saturday, October 19, 2024
9:00am – 9:00pm
Bring your supplies for a full day of cropping with fellow scrapbooking enthusiasts. A light dinner will be provided. Bring snacks to share if you wish.
Registration is in person at the Main Library Information Desk only. There is a non-refundable $10.00 fee to cover food expenses to be paid at registration.
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 September 28, 2024 @ Main Information Desk.
Spice club pickup: Curry @ Main
Sunday, October 20, 2024
All Day Event
Spice up your life with Mentor Public Library’s Spice Club! This month’s selection is Curry. Pick up a free take home kit with a small sample of the spice and suggested recipes to try.
Spice kits are available at the reference desk (MAIN library) during library hours. One kit per family, while supplies last. We would LOVE to see photos of your creations at #SpiceUpMentor
Puzzle Drop Off @ Main
October 21 – 24, 2024
All Day Event
Drop off your gently-used puzzles (300+ pieces) in original boxes with no missing pieces at the Main Branch from Monday, October 21, through Thursday, October 24, to participate in the Puzzle Swap on Saturday, October 26.
Bring them to the Front Desk and get a swap ticket for each puzzle. Then, use those tickets on Saturday’s puzzle swap to get new-to-you puzzles to take home.
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves with Lori Gottlieb (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch—and some of these patients are therapists. In her remarkable book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb tells us that despite her license and rigorous training, her most significant credential is that she’s a card-carrying member of the human race. “I know what it’s like to be a person,” she writes, as a crisis causes her world to come crashing down.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is revolutionary in its candor, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them. Register now to start your journey!
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, October 22, 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, October 22, 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.)
Excel 2 – Wednesday, Wednesday, October 23, 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, October 24, 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 October 7, 2024.
Fall Puzzle Swap @ Main
Saturday, October 26, 2024
10:00am – 12:30pm
Drop off your gently used 300+ piece puzzles in original boxes at the Main Branch from Monday, October 21 through Thursday, October 24. Receive a ticket for each donated puzzle. At the Fall Puzzle Swap, you can use your tickets to get new-to-you puzzles to take home!
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.
Color Me Calm @ Main
Tuesday, October 29, 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 October 15, 2024.
Queen Consorts: Elizabeth, the Queen Mother @ Main
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Following the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936, George VI became King. His wife Elizabeth, became queen consort. Learn about her devotion to her husband and how she helped save 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 Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins October 15, 2024.
Air Fryer Demo with LaDonna @ Main
Wednesday, October 30, 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.
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 October 16, 2024.
Putting the Garden to Bed: Meet Us in the Garden @ Main
Saturday, November 2, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Fall clean up, composting, soil testing, amending the soil, mulch for winter protection – all of these activities help your garden have a good winter nap. Pruning will also be reviewed.
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 October 19, 2024.
The Ohio State Reformatory @ Main
Monday, November 4, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Since its opening in 1896, the reformatory expanded its training programs and became a self-sustaining institution – the largest of its kind in the United States. Over the years, the institution’s focus of rehabilitation and education morphed a maximum-security prison filled with the most dangerous criminals in the U.S., with a death row but no death chamber. It closed on December 31, 1990, but preservation and restoration efforts are ongoing, and it continues to be as infamous today as in its heyday, appearing in numerous television shows and feature films, including the movie, The Shawshank Redemption. Lean more about this historic location. Presented by Mollie, a librarian at the Lake Branch.
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 October 21, 2024.
Zumba For Everyone @ Main
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Use music to increase your movement in this fun exercise class. Zumba is a full body, cardio dance class. It’s latin inspired and fun for all skill levels.
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 October 22, 2024.
Cleveland and John F. Kennedy: From Campaign to Commemoration @ Main
Thursday, November 7, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
President John F. Kennedy famously hailed from Boston, but did you know that Clevelanders played important roles in every step of his rise to power and in the investigation of his tragic assassination? This presentation explores how JFK found powerful political allies in the city of Cleveland and why many regular Clevelanders found the charismatic politician so empowering. When his death produced an equally strong reaction in the city, and people looked for explanations, Clevelanders were there to investigate.
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 October 24, 2024.
A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr. (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, November 7, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir, The Paranormal Ranger, of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica–En conversación con Javier Zamora (Virtual) @ Online
Saturday, November 9, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
(Solamente en Español) – (Event ONLY in Spanish)
A talk by this author will be offered in English on Nov 14, 2024 @ 4pm.
Sintoniza una conversación especial con el autor más vendido del New York Times Javier Zamora mientras conversa con nosotros sobre su fascinante historia de supervivencia y perseverancia, tal como se cuenta en sus memorias premiadas Solito.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
One on One Tech Appointment @ Main
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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 begins October 29th.
Craft Your Perfect Mocktail: A Mixology Experience! @ Main
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Ages: 21+
Unleash your inner mixologist and discover the world of crafting delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails. A guided art of combing flavors, fresh ingredients and creating stunning mocktails that will impress your taste buds and your guests. Presented by Katie Perdue, SoBern Journey.
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 October 29, 2024.
Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War: : Oliver O. Howard and the Freedmen’s Bureau @ Main
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
12:00pm – 1:00pm
The Freedmen’s Bureau was a short-lived but critically important government agency charged with aiding formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. The Bureau helped freed people build schools, purchase land, locate family members, and more. Learn more about this agency and its director, Union Gen. Oliver O. Howard!
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 October 16, 2024.
On Childhood Migration from Central America–In Conversation with Javier Zamora (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, November 14, 2024
4:00pm – 5:00pm
A Spanish version of this talk is available on https://libraryc.org/mentorpl/archive.
Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Let’s Cook: Food Gifts @ Main
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Registration is required and begins October 31. Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school.
For November, LaDonna will be discussing food gifts. 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 Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins October 31, 2024.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, November 16, 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, November 16, 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 October 26, 2024.
Lake Branch
Crafty Adults Halloween Potion Bottles @ Lake
Monday, October 7, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Get ready for Halloween by creating your very own potion bottle. Bottles will be provided and participants will get supplies to decorate the bottles. Will you design a container for spooky Snake Venom or scary Vampire Blood?
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins September 23, 2024.
Outreach: Health & Technology: Tech Tuesdays @ Mentor Senior Center
Tuesday, October 8, 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 “Health & Technology” Learn different wearable health technology and how it can work for you. Learn how to search for accurate health information through your library’s website.
This program is in partnership with the Mentor Senior Center. Attendees must be members to attend. To register, please contact the Mentor Senior Center at (440) 974-5725 or online at www.mentorseniorcenter.com.
Color Me Calm @ Main
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Color to relaxing music, all supplies provided. Make new friends.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins September 24, 2024.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, October 9, 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.
Lake County Master Gardeners: Putting Your Garden to Bed @ Lake
Monday, October 14, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Help your garden have a good winter nap! Discuss pruning, fall clean up, composting, and much more to help your garden be ready next spring. Presented by Lake County Master Gardeners Volunteers.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins September 30, 2024.
Aromatherapy and Yoga for Better Sleep @ Lake
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Create your own signature pillow spray to help aid with a better night’s sleep. Attendees will also understand how essential oils are scientifically proven to aid with helping sleep. This is paired with a guided yoga lesson of poses to do before bed for the ultimate relaxation. Register to attend.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins October 1, 2024.
Cleveland’s Riverside Cemetery @ Lake
Monday, October 21, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn about the pioneer families within the walls of this historic cemetery. Jamie Lynne captures their accomplishments, hardships and journeys. Presented by Jamie Lynne Owens.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins October 7, 2024.
Celebrating 100 Years of Mentor-on-the-Lake @ Lake
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
11:00am – 5:00pm
All Ages
Stop in at Lake Branch for guessing games, activities and a sweet treat! The city of Mentor-on-the-Lake has reached the 100 year milestone! Originally part of Mentor Township, the village of Mentor-on-the-Lake was established on October 22nd, 1924. Since then, our city has developed a rich history worth celebrating.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, October 23, 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.
Poses In Poetry Yoga @ Lake
Friday, November 1, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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 begins October 18, 2024.
Color Me Calm @ Lake
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Color to relaxing music, all supplies provided. Make new friends.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins October 29, 2024.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, November 13, 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.
Medicare Check Up with Lake County Council on Aging @ Lake
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:00pm – 7:00pm
The Council on Aging’s Benefits Specialist, Kellie Blauman, will be hosting a Medicare Check Up Presentation. This presentation will cover some Medicare basics and discuss changes we are expected to see with Medicare in 2025.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins October 31, 2024.
Basic Computers & Internet Searching @ Lake
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Learn the Basics skills needed to use a computer and to search the internet.
No skills required.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins November 5, 2024.
Microsoft Word 1 @ Lake
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create documents, open an existing document, select text & change its formatting, and save the document
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins November 5, 2024.
Facebook @ Lake
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
10:30am – 12:00pm
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.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins November 6, 2024.
Excel 1 @ Lake
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel. (Microsoft Word experience necessary.) Describe a worksheet and its function, create a basic worksheet and learn how to save it to disk, apply simple formulas to perform calculations, apply simple formatting, and explore options for printing a simple worksheet.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins November 6, 2024.
Word 2 @ Lake
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn to use Microsoft Word. We will be focusing on the Quick Access & Mini Toolbars, line/paragraph spacing & alignment, margins & orientation, Spell & Grammar Check, Find & Replace, Thesaurus, and printing a document.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins November 6, 2024.
Headlands Branch
Library Inktober! @ Headlands
October 1-31, 2024
All Ages
The rules are simple: stop by the Headlands Branch and grab a list of prompts (and a sketchbook if you don’t have one), then draw whatever comes to mind for one prompt each day for the whole month of October. Miss a day or start late? No problem! Start anytime and draw as much as you want. Inktober is more about creating a drawing habit than anything else, so set your own pace – no one’s judging!
All skill levels welcome! No registration required! Open to all ages. For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Candy Corn Quilling @ Headlands
Monday, October 7, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Get a head start on Halloween decorating with this fun and beautiful paper craft!
This program repeats on October 14th. Attendees may only register for one session.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins September 23, 2024.
Candy Corn Quilling @ Headlands
Monday, October 14, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Get a head start on Halloween decorating with this fun and beautiful paper craft!
This is a repeat program from October 7th. Attendees may only register for one session.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins September 30, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, October 15, 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, October 21, 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 is open.
Nature Journaling @ Headlands – Mentor Nature Preserve
Tuesday, October 22, 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, we’ll be meeting at the Mentor Nature Preserve (8365 Harbor Drive).
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins October 8, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, November 7, 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, November 18, 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 opens on November 4, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, November 19, 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.
Bookbinding: An Introduction @ Headlands
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
2:00pm – 4:00pm
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 November 13, 2024.
The Hub
Conference Night @ The Hub
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Stop by the library’s table during Parent Teacher Conferences at Mentor High! Learn about The HUB and the other great services provided by Mentor Public Library through our partnership with Mentor Schools.
Spooky Jars @ The Hub
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Creep and crawl over to The HUB and get into the Halloween spirit by decorating some spook-tacular jars with the help of our Cricut!
This event repeats on October 8th. 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 September 17, 2024.
Sweetest Day Gnome @ The Hub
Thursday, October 10, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Let someone special know that there’s “gnome-body” like them with a custom Sweetest Day gift made at The HUB!
This program will repeat on October 10, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:00PM. 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 September 19, 2024.
Mystical Crystal Grid @ The Hub
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Incorporating the Flower of Life Pattern into your home can help foster harmony and unity into your life.
Learn how to make Crystal Grid which can be an effective tool for manifestation and spiritual development.
This program will repeat on October 23rd. 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 October 9, 2024.
Red Nosed Reindeer @ The Hub
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
The holiday season is here at The HUB! Personalize your own red nosed reindeer to light up your home this holiday season with the help of our Cricut Maker!
This event repeats on November 12th. 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 October 22, 2024.
Christmas Magic @ The Hub
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
You’re never too old to believe in the magic of Christmas! Learn how to create a holiday sign to welcome guests into your home this season!
This program will repeat on November 13th. 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 October 23, 2024.
Gratitude Gift Candle @ The Hub
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Show your appreciation with a scented candle and gift bag, personalized with The HUB’s laser engraving and Cricut machines!
This program will repeat on November 14th. 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 October 24, 2024.
Homemade Lip Balm @ The Hub
Thursday, November 21, 2024
3:30pm – 6:30pm
All Ages
Kiss chapped lips good-bye this winter! Choose from a variety of essential oils and learn how to create your very own lip balm at The HUB. Top it off with a custom label made with our Cricut!
Walk-in anytime between 3:30-6:30 p.m. No registration required. 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.
Online
Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and many more!
Join us as Moreno-Garcia chats with us about Latin American Genre fiction, her writing process and journey, as well as her newest book The Seventh Veil of Salome.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves with Lori Gottlieb (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch—and some of these patients are therapists. In her remarkable book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb tells us that despite her license and rigorous training, her most significant credential is that she’s a card-carrying member of the human race. “I know what it’s like to be a person,” she writes, as a crisis causes her world to come crashing down.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is revolutionary in its candor, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them. Register now to start your journey!
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.