Upcoming events at Main, Lake, Headlands, & The HUB!
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
Spice club pickup: Ground Mustard @ Main
Sunday, March 17, 2024
All Day Event
Spice up your life with Mentor Public Library’s Spice Club! This month’s selection is Ground Mustard. 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
In the Shadow of the Moon: Total Eclipse 2024 @ Main
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
The total solar eclipse that will dazzle spectators in North America – including Cleveland – on April 8, 2024, is an event not to be missed. Total eclipses offer a chance to do both significant scientific observations and experiments and to observe an act of nature that has inspired, confused, and terrified people over countless millennia. We’ll examine the astronomy of eclipses and their cultural impact throughout history. Presented by Kevin Magee. Space is limited. Please register in advance beginning March 5.
**Please note that eclipse glasses will be distributed at the end of this program and only to those present. Each attendee may receive one pair of eclipse glasses.
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 March 5, 2024.
Air Fryer Demo with LaDonna @ Main
Wednesday, March 20, 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 and Head Chef at Nourish Cafe. 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 Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins March 6, 2024.
Queen Consorts: Queen Alexandra of Denmark @ Main
Thursday, March 21, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
In 1901, Princess Alexandra of Wales wife of King Edward VII, became queen consort after the death of Queen Victoria. Learn about how this fashionable woman, beloved by her people, laid the foundations for the role of queen consort we see today.
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 March 7, 2024.
On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, March 21, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Color Me Calm @ Main
Tuesday, March 26, 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 March 12, 2024.
Eclipse of a Lifetime with Geauga Parks (VIRTUAL) @ Online
Thursday, March 28, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Get ready for the upcoming total solar eclipse that Northeast Ohio will experience on April 8, 2024! Northeast Ohio hasn’t experienced a total solar eclipse since 1806 and won’t see one again for 420 years. We’ll also give you the tips and techniques you’ll need to share the eclipse with your family. Presented by Chris Mentrek from the Geauga Parks District.
This program will be a live Zoom event. Registration begins June 3. Details on how to join the meeting will be sent directly to registrants in an email at the time of registration. Please check your “Spam” folder if you do not see the email. Registration opens on March 14, 2024.
Life During Wartime: Memories of World War II Service @ Main
Monday, April 1, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Local resident and World War II veteran Bob Zonneville joins us to talk about his experiences in the war, including fighting in the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest and the liberation of a concentration camp. Bob will be joined in presenting by local historian Tom Matowitz and John Foster, to talk about the history of the battle and the lives of other Mentorites who fought in the war.
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 March 18, 2024.
The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us.
American Table is a sweeping history of food and culture. Johnson, curator and project director of the American Food History Project, will discuss several stories featured in the volume, with an emphasis on those that intersect most directly with the Smithsonian’s research, collecting, and programming around food history.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Healthy Lawns for a Healthy Watershed @ Main
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn practical tips and easy steps to take care of your lawn and landscape without harmful chemicals and pesticides. We will discuss using natural materials that are safer for your children, your pets and your neighborhood environment. We will tell you the best, and worst, things you can do for your lawn this coming season. Weeds, grubs, pest problems last season? We got you covered! So stop by and leave a better informed weekend warrior. You can have a nice lawn without the chemicals!
All attending will automatically have a chance to win the book “A Beautiful Lawn Organically”, written and recently published by Alec McClennan, founder and owner of Good Nature Organic Lawn Care. Presented by Mel Hauser, Community Outreach Coordinator for Good Nature Organic Lawn. 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 March 19, 2024.
Let’s Cook: Spiced Samosa Patties @ Main
Thursday, April 4, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school and head chef at Nourish Cafe.
For April, LaDonna will be making Spiced Samosa Patties. This simple appetizer recipe is a delicious twist on a traditional Indian favorite. These are crispy little patties that are easy to put together using just a few ingredients and their flavor will bring pizzaz to the party.
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 March 21, 2024.
Wake Up Your Garden: Meet Us in the Garden @ Main
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Gardeners are anxious get started in their gardens in the spring. This class is an overview of gardening tasks to be performed. Clean-up, composting, pruning, fertilizing, soil testing, mole problems, and impatient gardeners will be discussed. 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 March 23, 2024.
Library Tuesdays @ Concord: Learn to Use Your Android Phone
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Want to take full advantage of your Android Phone 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.
This talk will be held at the Concord Community Center: 7671 Auburn Road, Painesville, OH 44077. Register with Concord Community Center at (440) 639-4650.
From Murder to Atonement – Confronting My Son’s Killer with Diane Foley & Colum McCann (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother.
American Mother is the story of a mother who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness. Diane Foley is the mother of Jim, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014, an image that became one of the most iconic of the 21st century. Seven years later, Diane gets the chance to spend three days with the murderer of her son in a Virginia courthouse, inspiring her to tell her life story. What unfolds is one of the most compelling narratives in recent literary history, channeled into searing reality by New York Times bestselling author Colum McCann, who brings us on a journey of strength, resilience, and radical empathy. You are sure to be moved by McCann’s writing and Foley’s uncompromising love, register now!
The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Mentor Public Library.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
One on One Tech Appointment @ Main
Tuesday, April 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 March 26. Call 440-255-8811 ext. 247 to make an appointment.
Legends, Myths, Tall Tales and True Stories – How Clevelanders Remember Euclid Beach Park @ Main
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Generations of Clevelanders remember Euclid Beach Park. How have the stories changed over time? Separate the truth from fiction: Did the Rocket Ships really fly into Lake Erie, Where is Laughing Sam?, did they serve cotton candy and funnel cakes?, was there ever an admission charge? Learn the answers to these and other questions.
Program presented by John Frato. 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 March 26, 2024.
Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War: Music of the Civil War Era @ Main
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Learn about and enjoy performances of different music of the Civil War era! Musicians will not only discuss the period’s music but play it for you on various instruments as well! Come prepared to learn, listen, and enjoy!
SPEAKER: Debbie Weinkamer, Lead Volunteer, James A. Garfield NHS, & others.
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 March 13, 2024.
The Korean War: Invasion @ Main
Thursday, April 11, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
On 25 June 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea, sparking a conflict that would last three years and cost more than 3 million lives. The first lecture in Dr. John Foster’s series on the Korean War will discuss the background to the invasion, the struggle to save the Pusan perimeter, and MacArthur’s daring landing at Inchon that turned the tide of battle.
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 March 28, 2024.
Community Paper Shred Day @ Xpress Shredding
Saturday, April 13, 2024
7:00am – 10:30am
Free annual Shred Day for our community and patrons, courtesy of Mentor Public Library and Xpress Shredding – now in our 14th year of partnership!
Shredding event runs 7:00am – 10:30am. Cars must be in line by 10:30am. The event will be at Xpress Shredding headquarters at 8001 Moving Way (off of Tyler Blvd.) in Mentor. Up to 5 boxes or bags of documents will be accepted for shredding. Please do not bring your paper to the library.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held at Xpress Shredding headquarters at 8001 Moving Way (off of Tyler Blvd.) in Mentor.
Seed Starting Using Winter Sowing @ Main
Saturday, April 13, 2024
10:00am – 11:00am
Jump start your summer plants by learning the winter sowing technique: a low-cost option for starting seeds. Dress for gardening as you’ll plant some seeds at the end of the presentation. Bring a clean, empty milk jug.
Presented by Meg Shay, a Master Gardener Volunteer 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 March 30, 2024.
Getting Fiscally Fit @ Main
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Michael Zawatsky with the Society for Financial Awareness will discuss overcoming our financial challenges, why an emergency fund is so important, the high cost of credit, and gaining control through budgeting. Zawatsky has been helping others meet their financial goals since 1992. He has his CFEd (Certified Financial Educator) designation and is passionate about educating people on financial matters. April is Financial Awareness Month.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 2, 2024.
A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art with Xochitl Gonzalez (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
8:00pm – 9:00pm
We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last.
Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite. In 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn’t.
By 1998 Anita’s name had been all but forgotten―certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student was preparing her final thesis. Anita’s story raises questions about the dynamics of her own relationship, which eerily mirrors that of the forgotten artist.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, April 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.
Scrapbooking Crop-a-thon at the Library @ Main
Saturday, April 20, 2024
9:00am – 9:00pm
Bring your supplies for a full day of cropping with fellow scrapbooking enthusiasts. A light dinner will be provided. There is a non-refundable $10.00 fee to cover food expenses to be paid at registration. Bring snacks to share if you wish.
This program is 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. Registration begins March 30 and must be done in-person at the Information desk.
Computer Classes @ Main
Basic Computers – Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm – Learn the Basics skills needed to use a computer. No computer skills required.
Word 1 – Tuesday, April 23, 2024 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 24, 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.
Word 2 – Wednesday, April 24, 2024 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, April 25, 2024 from 2:00-3:30 pm – Want to take full advantage of your Apple iPhone but don’t know where to start? Join our class and learn all the tips, tricks and information and will help you confidently navigate your mobile device.
Facebook Basics – Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 6:30-8 pm – 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.
These programs are free and open to the public, but registration is required. The programs will be held in the Frances Cleveland room on the second floor of the Main Library. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 8.
Device Help 101 @ Main
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
3:30pm – 4:30pm
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. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins April 10, 2024.
Color Me Calm @ Main
Tuesday, April 30, 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 April 16, 2024.
Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I – An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Lawn Care Calendar: Meet Us in the Garden @ Main
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Lawn Care Calendar – The presentation will give an overview of Turfgrass varieties commonly grown in northeast Ohio, and the conditions that promote a healthy lawn. Guidelines for proper care will be given for each month of our growing season.
Common pest and disease problems will be discussed, along with some suggested pest management practices.
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 April 20, 2024.
Lake Branch
March Madness Classic Movie Bracket Challenge @ Lake
Friday, March 1 – 30
All Day Event
Come to the Lake Branch everyday throughout the month of March to vote for your favorite classic movies. Help us determine which classic movies will survive to the Sweet Sixteen, the Elite Eight, and the Final Four. Will your top seed Classic Movie be crowned the winner? Play along this March and find out!
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
Bad Art Night! @ Lake
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Creativity is messy, it’s ok to make mistakes, and you don’t have to be perfect! Join us at Lake Branch to make the art of your choice. At the end of the night we vote, and the Best “Bad Art” wins a trophy! Registration required.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins March 5, 2024.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, March 27, 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 @ Lake
Monday, April 1, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins March 18, 2024.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, April 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.
Medicare Basics @ Lake
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Registration begins March 27. Whether you need to sign up for Medicare or have had it for years, you probably have questions. Join us to learn details on how Medicare works. This program will be presented by a representative from Pelorus Financial. Bring your questions.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins March 27, 2024.
Comic Book Corsages / Paper Flowers @ Lake
Thursday, April 11, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Just in time for PROM SEASON! Learn to make paper flowers for corsages, boutineers, and bouquets. You can use comic books, your favorite novel, or even photographs!
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins March 28, 2024.
Cell Phone Photograph @ Lake
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Presentor Steve Manchook offers a basic course exploring the advantages and limitations of the popular cell phone camera. This presentation is in two parts, the first half a primer on the technical aspects of the cell phone. The second portion deals with the aesthetic (artistic) aspects of image making including lighting, composition, post-production software, black and white conversions, and more.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins April 2, 2024.
LakeTran Travel Trainers @ Lake
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn to ride the Laketran’s Local Routes, Dial-a-Ride, or Park-n-Ride services. A Travel Trainer will help you decide which LakeTran services will best fit your needs. You will learn how to plan your trips, read bus schedules, and use online real-time tools.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration is open.
Aromatherapy for Health and Healing @ Lake
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy sampling essential oils that can benefit the most common ailments for sleep, first aid, and stress reduction. Learn how to safely use essential oils in your home as a convenient and affordable way to benefit your health. Register to attend.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins April 9, 2024.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, April 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.
Kent State University May 4, 1970: Hear from an Eyewitness and Survivor @ Lake
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where were you on May 4, 1970? If you were alive and are old enough to remember, it is likely you will never forget. On that date at Kent State University, four lives were lost. Their stories live on, not only in books but also in the memories of those who were there.
People like Roseann “Chic” Canfora, Ph.D., Professional in Residence and Assistant Professor in the Media & Journalism department of the College of Communication and Information at KSU.
Dr. Canfora is not only an eyewitness and survivor of the shooting, but currently chairs the May 4 Presidential Advisory Committee and the May 4 Commemoration Committee at Kent State University.
Please join us as Dr. Canfora shares her personal account of the events at KSU on May 4.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online. Registration begins April 17, 2024.
Lake Erie N-scale Society (LENS) Model Train Display @ Lake
Friday, May 3-4, 2024
12:00pm – 4:30pm
Join us at the Lake Branch of the Mentor Public Library for a special model train exhibit brought to you by the Lake Erie N-scale Society (LENS). Members of LENS will be available to demonstrate the model trains and answer any questions you may have. The display will begin at noon on Friday, May 3rd and continue until Saturday, May 4th at 4:00.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
Headlands Branch
Studio Headlands
Monday, March 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 begins March 4, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, March 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.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, April 4, 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, April 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 April 1, 2024.
Planting Medieval Herb Garden Rooted in the Tradition of Hidegard of Bingen @ Headlands (offsite)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Spring is the time to plan the herb garden of your dreams. Join us as we explore herbs of the 12th century and their modern application in your NEO herb garden! Headlands Library is pleased to present Dr. Shanon Sterringer and her presentation “Planting Medieval Herb Gardens Rooted in the Tradition of Hildegard of Bingen.”
We will be holding this inspiring lecture at the newly renovated Headlands Community Center at 9096 Lake Overlook Drive Mentor, Ohio 44060.
Dr. Sterringer has published two books on the topic of Hildegard. A third book (focused on the material recorded in Physica) is in process. Shanon has offered many retreats and educational presentations on the topic of Hildegard and Herbs, including a variety of online classes/seminars and a presentation at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens for the Western Reserve Herb Society. She has presented to the Herb Society of America, the Western Reserve Herb Society at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, and Western Pennsylvania Unit of Herb Society of America.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins April 3, 2024.
Nature Journaling @ Headlands (offsite)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
6:00pm – 7:30pm
The library meets the wilderness! Join us every month at a different Mentor park to forge a deeper connection with yourself and with the marvels of nature living in our own neighborhood. We’ll explore different journaling techniques across a variety of mediums.
No experience necessary – open to all ages and skill levels. Limited instruction will be given, as this is a way for each individual to find ways to create a habit of observing and connecting to nature. All supplies provided (but feel free to bring your own!).
First meeting will take place at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina (8365 Harbor Drive). Registration is required.
By registering, you agree to waiver found on the registration page.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins April 9, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, May 2, 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.
The Hub
Solar Eclipse Slate Coasters @ The Hub
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Commemorate the April 8th Solar Eclipse! Learn how to stencil designs onto slate for a unique set of coasters.
This program will repeat on March 27th. 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 March 6, 2024.
Earth Day Gardening Apron @ The Hub
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Put a little pizazz in your apron and gardening chores with Cricut embellishments!
This program will repeat on April 11th. Attendees may only participate in one session. Registration for both sessions begins March 21, 2024.
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 March 21, 2024.
Bohemian Wall Art @ The Hub
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Enjoy the simplistic beauty of textile art. Learn how to make a Boho style wall hanging using Macramé techniques.
This program will repeat on April 24th. 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 April 3, 2024.
Online
On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, March 21, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Eclipse of a Lifetime with Geauga Parks (VIRTUAL) @ Online
Thursday, March 28, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Get ready for the upcoming total solar eclipse that Northeast Ohio will experience on April 8, 2024! Northeast Ohio hasn’t experienced a total solar eclipse since 1806 and won’t see one again for 420 years. We’ll also give you the tips and techniques you’ll need to share the eclipse with your family. Presented by Chris Mentrek from the Geauga Parks District.
This program will be a live Zoom event. Registration begins June 3. Details on how to join the meeting will be sent directly to registrants in an email at the time of registration. Please check your “Spam” folder if you do not see the email. Registration opens on March 14, 2024.
The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us.
American Table is a sweeping history of food and culture. Johnson, curator and project director of the American Food History Project, will discuss several stories featured in the volume, with an emphasis on those that intersect most directly with the Smithsonian’s research, collecting, and programming around food history.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
From Murder to Atonement – Confronting My Son’s Killer with Diane Foley & Colum McCann (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother.
American Mother is the story of a mother who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness. Diane Foley is the mother of Jim, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014, an image that became one of the most iconic of the 21st century. Seven years later, Diane gets the chance to spend three days with the murderer of her son in a Virginia courthouse, inspiring her to tell her life story. What unfolds is one of the most compelling narratives in recent literary history, channeled into searing reality by New York Times bestselling author Colum McCann, who brings us on a journey of strength, resilience, and radical empathy. You are sure to be moved by McCann’s writing and Foley’s uncompromising love, register now!
The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Mentor Public Library.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art with Xochitl Gonzalez (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
8:00pm – 9:00pm
We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last.
Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite. In 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn’t.
By 1998 Anita’s name had been all but forgotten―certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student was preparing her final thesis. Anita’s story raises questions about the dynamics of her own relationship, which eerily mirrors that of the forgotten artist.
This program will be a live online event. Makes sure to register to receive the meeting link.
Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I – An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt (Virtual) @ Online
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
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.