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01 15, 2021

Major Battles of the Civil War: Mill Springs

By admin|2021-01-15T06:00:05-05:00January 15, 2021|

In the latest from our Civil War series with James A. Garfield National Historic Site, Ranger Rebecca revisits the Battle of Mill Springs, one of the first decisive Union victories in the key battleground of Kentucky.

She also explains the dangers of being a nearsighted Civil War general and describes how Mill Springs recently became a National Monument.

If you enjoy this, we have a pair of history of programs coming soon that you’ll love!

First, you can explore the history of inaugural balls during an online program we’re hosting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The speaker will be Allison Powell, a ranger from Garfield National Historic Site. Naturally, she’ll also highlight President Garfield’s ball at the Smithsonian Institution.

Then, our Civil War series continues next month at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 10. In honor of Black History Month, we’ll discuss the life of Frederick Douglass. The talk will be hosted via Zoom. Registration is required, and you can sign up on our website.

Finally, if you’re interested in Civil War history, several talks in our Civil War series can be viewed online in their entirety, including:

Antietam: The Deadliest Day in US History
The Atlanta Campaign
Gettysburg
The Fourteenth Amendment
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Life & Legacy of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

01 14, 2021

Learn practical steps to manage your stress

By admin|2021-01-14T06:00:13-05:00January 14, 2021|

Everyone feels stressed at times, but sometimes stress can become overwhelming.

If stress is disrupting your health and happiness, take the first step in controlling it by learning practical stress management techniques from certified health and wellness coach Lydia Skiljan.

She offers breathing, mindfulness, meditation, and self-care practices that you can do to reduce your stress and control how you react to it. (Here’s a handout for one of her breathing exercises.) During her talk, she’ll guide you through meditation and recommend other helpful resources.

Relieve stress with yoga

Skiljan is a health professional with more than 25 years of experience. She even prepared a reading list of people who are interested in researching the topic more. They include:

01 9, 2021

All Booked Up With Cailey & Meg: Resolution Reads

By admin|2021-01-09T12:00:58-05:00January 9, 2021|

We’re back for 2021! And, in the spirit of the new year, Meg and Cailey share four books that might help with your New Year’s Resolution, including:

Beating the Lunch Box Blues by J.M. Hirsch
Joy at Work: Organizing your Professional Life by Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshien
Sleep: Harness the Power of Sleep for Optimal Health & Wellbeing by Petra Hawker
Money Hacks by Lisa Rowan

Most of the books they discuss can also be borrowed as ebooks using OverDrive or Libby. All you need is your Mentor Public Library card. By the way, here are some other ways your library card can help you keep your New Year’s Resolution.

01 3, 2021

Revisit (safely) the influenza pandemic of 1918

By admin|2021-01-03T06:00:41-05:00January 3, 2021|

Revisit (safely) one of the most fatal pandemics in human history. Discover why the illness was so deadly, where it might have originated – not Spain, despite being called the Spanish flu – why doctors still study it today, and how it may have indirectly led to World War II.

Ms. Hoffman from our Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch also shares stories from the pandemic’s victims, including one with a family connection.

Visit our YouTube channel for more full programs on US history.

12 23, 2020

Mentor Library’s Cold War series concludes with focus on 1989

By admin|2020-12-23T19:00:18-05:00December 23, 2020|

Our resident historian Dr. John Foster concludes his year-long series on the history of the Cold War with a focus on the climactic year of 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell. Across a divided continent, people strove for freedom and tried to figure out what life would be like without the Iron Curtain. Learn how this pivotal moment still impacts European history.

Cold War: The Berlin Blockade

In addition to being a reference librarian, Foster has a doctorate degree in history. He has taught history at both high school and college levels. Previously, he has led series on the Battles of World War II, the American Revolution and US Presidents of the 20^th Century at the library.

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