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.
Mentor Library’s attendance guidelines.
Main Branch
Meet Us in the Garden: All About Alliums @ Main
Saturday, September 5, 2026
10:00am – 11:30am
Alliums – onions, garlic, shallots, leeks – are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow for the home gardener. They are both beautiful and delicious. In this session you’ll learn about the different alliums, what you need to propagate them, when to harvest them, and how to cure them for storage. 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 All About Alliums begins August 22, 2026.
Library Closed – Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
All Day
All Mentor libraries are closed for Labor Day. We will be reopening Tuesday, September 8.
Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Register now to gain exclusive insight from one of the most visionary voices in modern fiction.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for Writing the Nightmare with Daniel Kraus to receive the meeting link.
One on One Tech Appointments @ Main
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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! Call 440-255-8811 ext. 247 to make an appointment.
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. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 to register.
Registration begins August 26, 2026.
Monday University: Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine of Euclid In-Person
Monday, September 14, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Tucked away under stately trees in Euclid sits Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine, a peaceful sanctuary steeped in history that draws thousands of people from around the world each year. The land was farmed by the Harms family, and in 1870, the Blessed Mother appeared to Julia Harms in the spot where a statue of Mary stands today. In 1926, a replica of the original Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine was built on the property, featuring a grotto with water flowing over a stone on which Mary stood when she appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France.
Join author Jennifer Boresz Engelking as they share stories of reported shrine healings, including a child regaining the ability to walk, and of the dedicated Sisters who have called the shrine home, including the Sisters of the Good Shepherd (1920–52) and the Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity (1952–present).
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 Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine of Euclid is open.
The Art of Fighting: Building Better, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parkery (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Join us for a paradigm-shifting, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict.
In The Art of Fighting, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight. She rejects the idea that conflict is abnormal or that good groups don’t fight. All groups change and evolve; indeed, it’s because people disagree that good groups flourish.
Register today to learn how to turn everyday arguments into profound moments of connection and trust!
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for The Art of Fighting with Priya Parkery to receive the meeting link.
Let’s Cook: Al Pastor Tacos @ Main
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school. For September, LaDonna will be making Al Pastor Tacos. Space is limited. Registration is required.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online.
Registration for September’s Let’s Cook: Al Pastor Tacos begins September 1, 2026.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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 MPL Commons on the 1st floor of the Main Library. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information.
No registration needed.
Spice club pickup: Paprika @ Main
Sunday, September 20, 2026
All Day Event
Spice up your life with Mentor Public Library’s Spice Club! This month’s selection is Paprika. 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
Computer Classes @ Main
Excel 1 – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 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, September 23, 2026 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.
iPad Basics (For Non-iPhone Users) – Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 pm – Learn the basics of navigating your device, using common apps, adjusting settings, and more. Please bring your iPad, Apple Pencil (if you have one), and your Apple ID email address and password so you can fully participate in the class.
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.
Click on the date of the desired class to register. Registration begins September 7, 2026.
Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 7:00pm – 7:30pm (English)
Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 8:30pm (Español)
These events will each be 30 minutes in length.
Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.
Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz’s own hit song, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner.
Register today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!
- This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz (In English) to receive the meeting link.
- This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz (In Español) to receive the meeting link.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition @ Main
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Join your family and friends for a Puzzle Competition at Mentor Public Library. Teams of 2 to 4 people will use skill and speed to see which team completes its 500-piece puzzle first during the two-hour event. Sorting boards will be allowed.
Registration is required, and entry is limited to 10 teams.
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 Jigsaw Puzzle Competition begins September 5, 2026.
Medicare Basics @ Main
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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 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 for September 30th’s Medicare Basics begins September 15, 2026.
Candidates and Issues Event @ Main
Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Prospective voters who want to learn more about candidates and issues on the November ballot are welcome to attend this Candidates & Issues forum. It is being hosted by The League of Women Voters of Lake County in partnership with Mentor Public Library.
- A list of the certified candidates for the November election in Lake County.
- A list of the certified questions and issues on the November ballot.
The forum is free to attend and open to the public.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It never supports or opposes a political party or candidate.
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.
Meet Us in the Garden: Maple Syrup @ Main
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00am – 11:30am
Adult & Teen
Join us as we learn to make maple syrup using sap from your sugar maple trees. We will discuss selecting the tree, how to tap your tree, safely collecting the sap, the correct process for turning your sap into syrup, and how to store the syrup. We will also identify the correct and necessary materials. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins September 19. 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 Meet Us in the Garden: Maple Syrup begins September 19, 2026.
Lake Branch
Library Closed – Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
All Day
All Mentor libraries are closed for Labor Day. We will be reopening Tuesday, September 8.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
10:30am – 12:00pm
Adults
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.
Environmental Portraits @ Lake
Thursday, September 10, 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Portraits taken of people and pets without the benefit or trappings of the studio. Real portraits taken in everyday situations that transcend the simple “record or snapshot”. The presentation includes many examples both before and after post-processing.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Environmental Portraits begins August 27, 2026.
Gentle Yoga with Deep Relaxation @ Lake
Friday, September 11, 2026
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Gentle yoga that moves at a slower pace leading into guided meditation to experience deep relaxation through yoga nidra.
September session focuses on low back relief. Wear clothing that is easy to move in and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for September’s Gentle Yoga with Deep Relaxation begins August 28, 2026.
Tuesday Night Crochet Club @ Lake
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Patrons gather to crochet and make other fiber arts.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Tai Chi for Arthritis @ Lake
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
3:15pm – 4:15pm
Libby Hill, Master Trainer for Tai Chi for Health Institute, will lead you in a series of slow gentle movements that will help reduce pain, increase strength, and improve balance. All experience levels welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for September’s Tai Chi for Arthritis begins September 2, 2026.
Intermediate Instant pot demo with LaDonna @ Lake
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn intermediate functions of an instant pot as LaDonna (local chef) prepares appetizers, dinner, sides and desserts. Be sure to come hungry. Space is limited. Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring LaDonna Oltmann’s from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school. Learn the basics of how to use your instapot in a safe way to make versatile meals for all to enjoy.
Make sure you come hungry and ready to sample.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for September’s Intermediate Instant pot demo with LaDonna begins September 2, 2026.
Saturday Scrapbooking @ Lake
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00am – 4:00pm
Adults & Teens
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.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for September’s Saturday Scrapbooking begins September 5, 2026.
Paper Quilling @ Lake
Monday, September 21, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Mul-Wal. Design is to be announced.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Paper Quilling begins September 7, 2026.
Introduction to Creative Writing @ Lake
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Teens & Adults
Interested in creative writing? Inspired by Bryn will come speak on the process and benefits of writing creatively and lead attendees through some different writing exercises. All skill levels welcome.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Introduction to Creative Writing begins September 8, 2026.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10:30am – 12:00pm
Adults
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.
Yoga for Common Aches and Pains @ Lake
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Give a real yoga therapist your aches and pains and we will see how we can counter them with simple chair yoga postures and breathwork! This yoga class will be tailored to the students who attend! We’ll be using chairs, so no yoga mat needed. Presented by certified yoga therapist Jennifer Kovalchik Langsdale of Wild Nurturer.
Patrons attending exercise programs with the library will be asked to complete a waiver once a year.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for September’s Yoga for Common Aches and Pains begins September 9, 2026.
Taverns Of Lake County @ Lake
Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Early Lake County taverns played a vital role in the settlement of the Western Reserve.
In this engaging program, you’ll discover the quirky names of these early taverns, hear tales of adventurous stagecoach rides along rugged frontier roads, and meet the colorful people of yesterday who shaped the character of Lake County.
Presented by the Lake County Historical Society. Part of AM250.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Taverns Of Lake County begins September 17, 2026.
Basic Email @ Lake
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Learn how to use your email account. Send and Reply to email. Send Attachments. Labels & Archive email.
Laptops will be provided for the class.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Basic Email begins September 22, 2026.
Excel 1 @ Lake
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6:30pm – 7:00pm
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. Explore options for printing a simple worksheet.
Laptops provided for the class.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Excel 1 begins September 22, 2026.
Word 1 @ Lake
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create Documents. Create a Document. Open an Existing Document. Select Text & change its Formatting. Save the Document.
Laptops provided for the Class.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Word 1 begins September 22, 2026.
Excel 2 @ Lake
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel. 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. Use advanced printing features.
Laptops provided for class use.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Excel 2 begins September 22, 2026.
Gentle Yoga with Deep Relaxation @ Lake
Friday, October 9, 2026
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Gentle yoga that moves at a slower pace leading into guided meditation to experience deep relaxation through yoga nidra.
October session focuses on neck and shoulder release. Please wear clothing that is easy to move in and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Gentle Yoga with Deep Relaxation on 10/9/26 begins September 25, 2026.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
10:30am – 12:00pm
Adults
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.
Haunted Put-In-Bay @ Lake
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Behind Put-n-Bay’s breathtaking scenery and wild nightlife is a side of the island that will make your hair stand on end. Presented by author and historian William G. Krejci. Books will be available for purchase and signing after presentation.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Haunted Put-In-Bay begins September 30, 2026.
No Rules, Just Art @ Lake
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Adults & Teens
Creativity is messy, it’s okay to make mistakes, and you don’t have to be perfect! Join us at Lake Branch to make the art of your choice.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for No Rules, Just Art on 10/15/26 begins October 1, 2026.
Tuesday Night Crochet Club @ Lake
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Patrons gather to crochet and make other fiber arts.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Tai Chi for Arthritis @ Lake
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:15pm – 4:15pm
Libby Hill, Master Trainer for Tai Chi for Health Institute, will lead you in a series of slow gentle movements that will help reduce pain, increase strength, and improve balance. All experience levels welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Tai Chi for Arthritis on 10/21/26 begins October 7, 2026.
Yoga & Aromatherapy for Stress Relief @ Lake
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:15pm – 7:30pm
Enjoy simple soothing yoga postures you can do safely at home or at the office the help relieve stress and tension, while combining these postures with essential oil samples that are scientifically proven to calm the nerves and aid with stress relief. We will experience this class seated in chairs. Class is taught by Jennifer Kovalchik Langsdale, certified Yoga Therapist, and owner of Wild Nurturer in Concord.
Patrons attending exercise programs with the library will be asked to complete a waiver once a year.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Yoga & Aromatherapy for Stress Relief on 10/21/26 begins October 7, 2026.
Pioneer Plates: Cooking and Baking in the Mid-19th Century @ Lake
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Step into the kitchens of the mid-19th century and discover the cooking and baking traditions that shaped everyday life. From hearth cooking to early baking innovations, explore the tools, ingredients, and techniques of the era – and learn how social, economic, and technological changes influenced the way people prepared food.
Presented by Angie George of North Coast Narrative. Part of AM250.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Pioneer Plates on 10/27/26 begins October 13, 2026.
Castaways @ Lake
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
10:30am – 12:00pm
Adults
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
100 Bird Challenge @ Headlands
September 2026
All Day Event
All Ages
Starting April 1st (just in time for spring migration!), pick up a count list at the Headlands Branch to track how many types of bird you see. When you make it to 100, come back and pick up a small commemorative prize!
Challenge runs year-round, so turn in your count list whenever you finish. And if you hit 100, pick up another list when you’re done to find 100 more! Ohio has well over 200 species either as year-round residents or spring/fall migrants – so take advantage of how fortunate we are to live somewhere with such a variety of wildlife!
No registration required – open to all ages and skill levels!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Library Closed – Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
All Day
All Mentor libraries are closed for Labor Day. We will be reopening Tuesday, September 8.
Headlands Writers’ Group
Monday, September 14, 2026
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Brought to you by patron demand! The Headlands Branch is excited to offer a monthly writers’ group for adults (18 +) on the second Monday of each month. Join other writers in a quiet setting for time to write.
The evening will begin with a guided pre-writing exercise and thirty minutes of free writing followed by small group sharing and constructive criticism.
***Registration is required.*** Seating is limited to 12 participants. All people and genres welcome.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for September’s Headlands Writers’ Group begins August 31, 2026.
Headlands Crafternoon
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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.
Headlands Craft Squad Social
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (Rescheduled)
6:00pm – 7:30pm
All Ages
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.
100 Bird Challenge @ Headlands
October 2026
All Day Event
All Ages
Starting April 1st (just in time for spring migration!), pick up a count list at the Headlands Branch to track how many types of bird you see. When you make it to 100, come back and pick up a small commemorative prize!
Challenge runs year-round, so turn in your count list whenever you finish. And if you hit 100, pick up another list when you’re done to find 100 more! Ohio has well over 200 species either as year-round residents or spring/fall migrants – so take advantage of how fortunate we are to live somewhere with such a variety of wildlife!
No registration required – open to all ages and skill levels!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, October 1, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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.
Come Crack Cold Cases @ Headlands
Monday, October 5, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Can you Come Crack a Cold Case? Join us at the Headlands Branch as we look at each Unsolved Case File, examine the evidence, and identify the criminal.
Adult patrons can join us in person on the first Monday of every month (except September), January to December, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or feel free to stop by anytime that day or after and just pick up a copy of the case file to take home and solve on your own. We will offer tea, instant coffee, or water and a donut while our “detectives” 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 October’s Come Crack Cold Cases begins September 21, 2026.
Headlands Writers’ Group
Monday, October 12, 2026
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Brought to you by patron demand! The Headlands Branch is excited to offer a monthly writers’ group for adults (18 +) on the second Monday of each month. Join other writers in a quiet setting for time to write.
The evening will begin with a guided pre-writing exercise and thirty minutes of free writing followed by small group sharing and constructive criticism.
***Registration is required.*** Seating is limited to 12 participants. All people and genres welcome.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for October’s Headlands Writers’ Group begins September 28, 2026.
Headlands Craft Squad Social
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
6:00pm – 7:30pm
All Ages
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
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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.
Quill-o-ween! @ Headlands
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Celebrate Halloween by learning to quill and make a fun craft with help from the sisters from MulWal Creations!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for Quill-o-ween! begins October 14, 2026.
The Hub
Mystical Potion Bottles @ The Hub
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Get ready for spooky season with these fantasy potion bottles with help from The HUB’s Cricut
This program will repeat on September 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 Mystical Potion Bottles on September 8 begins August 25, 2026.
- Registration for Mystical Potion Bottles on September 15 begins August 25, 2026.
Decorative Bread Board @ The Hub
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 18+
Learn how to craft a Decorative Bread Board from paint stir sticks and bring your design to life with The HUB’s Laser Engraver!
This program will repeat on September 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 Decorative Bread Board on 9/23 begins September 9, 2026.
- Registration for Decorative Bread Board on 9/30 begins September 9, 2026.
Rustic Mini Memo Board@ The Hub
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 18+
Bring a bit of rustic charm into your space using real forest sticks, fabric, and other makerspace materials at The HUB! It’s the perfect place to pin quick little notes on your fridge door or desk!
This program repeats on October 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 Rustic Mini Memo Board on 9/24 begins September 10, 2026.
- Registration for Rustic Mini Memo Board on 10/1 begins September 10, 2026.
Ghostly Macrame @ The Hub
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Discover how to craft a hauntingly beautiful Macrame Ghost wall hanging with a little spooky magic from The HUB’s Cricut Maker!
This program will repeat on October 14th. 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 Ghostly Macrame on 10/07/26 begins September 23, 2026.
- Registration for Ghostly Macrame on 10/14/26 begins September 23, 2026.
Spooky Ghost Paintings @ The Hub
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Add hauntingly festive touches to an otherwise plain autumn landscape printed with The HUB’s poster printer and decorate a frame to display it!
This program will repeat on October 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 Spooky Ghost Paintings on 10/20/26 begins October 6, 2026.
- Registration for Spooky Ghost Paintings on 10/27/26 begins October 6, 2026.
Ghosty Garland @ The Hub
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Learn how to create a whimsical Halloween garland using scraps of fabric and The HUB’s Cricut Maker!
This program will repeat on October 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 Ghosty Garland on 10/21/26 begins October 7, 2026.
- Registration for Ghosty Garland on 10/28/26 begins October 7, 2026.
Cute and Cozy Coasters @ The Hub
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Kick off the coziest time of year with a handcrafted stand to hold a pair of cork coasters, perfect for your favorite warm drinks! Plus, customize your coasters with The HUB’s laser engraver!
This program repeats on October 29. 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 Cute and Cozy Coasters on 10/22/26 begins October 8, 2026.
- Registration for Cute and Cozy Coasters on 10/29/26 begins October 8, 2026.
Online
Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Register now to gain exclusive insight from one of the most visionary voices in modern fiction.
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for Writing the Nightmare with Daniel Kraus to receive the meeting link.
The Art of Fighting: Building Better, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parkery (Virtual) @ Online
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Join us for a paradigm-shifting, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict.
In The Art of Fighting, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight. She rejects the idea that conflict is abnormal or that good groups don’t fight. All groups change and evolve; indeed, it’s because people disagree that good groups flourish.
Register today to learn how to turn everyday arguments into profound moments of connection and trust!
This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for The Art of Fighting with Priya Parkery to receive the meeting link.
Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz (Virtual) @ Online
Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 7:00pm – 7:30pm (English)
Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 8:30pm (Español)
These events will each be 30 minutes in length.
Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.
Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz’s own hit song, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner.
Register today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!
- This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz (In English) to receive the meeting link.
- This program will be a live online event. Make sure to register for Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz (In Español) 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.