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03 31, 2022

Help Feed Lake County at Mentor Public Library

By |2022-03-28T18:33:25-04:00March 31, 2022|

More than 27,000 people living in Lake County suffer from food insecurity. That is, they don’t always have confidence that they’ll be able to feed themselves or their family. That’s nearly 12 percent of the people in Lake County who struggle with hunger.

But you can help by supporting United Way of Lake County’s annual Feed Lake County food drive.

From now until the end of April, you can drop off nonperishable food at our Main, Lake and Headlands Branches and help Feed Lake County. You can also donate money if you prefer.  Your donation will be shared with Lake County residents through the more than 50 food pantries in the county.

Support your neighbor by donating food and help Feed Lake County.

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11 1, 2021

Borrow a Family Movie Night Kit from Mentor Public Library

By |2021-11-01T09:54:32-04:00November 1, 2021|

Borrow more than a movie. Borrow an entire Family Movie Night from Mentor Public Library!

Borrow more than a movie. Borrow an entire Family Movie Night from Mentor Public Library!

Looking for something fun during these cold winter nights? You can now borrow a family movie night kit from us!

Each kit has a different theme and everything needed for a cozy night in with the kids, including:

  • a DVD of a family-friendly flick
  • five picture books
  • a bag of microwave popcorn
  • four packets of hot cocoa.

Families can borrow a kit by calling our children’s department at (440) 255-8811 ext. 221. The kit can be picked up the same day from the children’s department in our Main Branch.

We are sorry but we cannot accommodate specific movie or book requests as part of the kit. Enjoy the element of surprise!

Movie kits are available only while supplies last with a reservation, so please remember to call ahead and have your library card number ready.

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08 21, 2021

All Booked Up with Cailey & Meg: Laugh Out Loud!

By |2021-08-21T12:00:26-04:00August 21, 2021|

Need a smile? See what books left us laughing out loud, including:

  1. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
  2. I Am Not a Wolf by Dan Sheehan
  3. Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh
  4. I Could Pee on This (and Other Poems by Cats) by Francesco Marciuliano

Most of the books we discuss can also be borrowed as ebooks using OverDrive or Libby. All you need is your Mentor Public Library card.

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08 15, 2021

How Did the Armies Communicate during the US Civil War?

By |2021-08-15T13:00:12-04:00August 15, 2021|

The US Civil War occurred during a technological revolution. The armies relied on tried-and-true means for communication (flag movements, bugle calls, and the spoken word), as well as revolutionary new technology (hot-air balloons and telegraphs.)

Ranger Amanda Cox from the James A. Garfield National Historic Site explains how the armies gathered and shared intelligence while on the field.

Our Civil War series continues next month at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Ranger David Lintern will discuss a Union General with Lake County ties. We will be meeting in person at our Main Branch! We look forward to seeing you here. Registration is required, and you can sign up on our website.

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

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08 11, 2021

Appy Hour: Free Apps & Databases for Back to School

By |2021-08-11T16:00:28-04:00August 11, 2021|

MPL Librarian Ariel Johnson and Mentor High School Student Technology Leader Steven Dohm introduce you to databases and apps that can help students of all ages when they return back to school.

All of them are free to use with their library card or have a freemium version.

The resources they talk about include:

  • LinkedIn Learning – a database filled with video courses led by professionals that can help you improve almost any skill
  • NoveList Plus – a wonderful resource for finding your next favorite book
  • Kids InfoBits – an online encyclopedia made with kids in mind
  • Points of View Reference Center – an excellent resource for researching all aspects of controversial topics
  • Very Short Introductions – a great place to start researching any topic
  • DuoLingo – a freemium app that will help hone your foreign language skills
  • EasyBib – a bibliography generator that makes citation simple
  • Khan Academy – a spectacular free resource with courses on math, science, computing and more
  • Quizlet – flashcards and games designed to help you master any subject
  • Sleeping Tools

Join us next month for another Appy Hour! The next session will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21. And for more on our digital services and databases, check out our Digital Spotlight.

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