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03 28, 2019

The Geopolitical & Intellectual Origins of the Revolutionary War

By admin|2019-03-28T06:00:03-04:00March 28, 2019|

You’ve heard “no taxation without representation,” but the intellectual roots of the American Revolution dig deeper than a Schoolhouse Rock summation.

Our resident historian Dr. John Foster discusses how trans-Atlantic warfare, John Locke and the Levelers all contributed ideas and attitudes that influenced the American Revolution.

This program is the first in a 4-part series about the Revolutionary War. Foster’s next talk will be a military history of the American Revolution at 6:30 on Thursday, May 16, at our Main Branch.

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 and US Presidents of the 20th Century.

Finally, if you’re interested, most of Foster’s previous historical talks can be viewed in their entirety on our YouTube channel.

03 12, 2019

Perfect perennials for continuous color

By admin|2019-03-12T06:00:34-04:00March 12, 2019|

Learn how to use perennials like rhododendron to create continuous color in your garden.

Learn how to create color in your garden all year during a free gardening program at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at our Main Branch

A volunteer from the Master Gardener program will demonstrate how to add continuous color to your garden with perennials.

The program is free to attend. We only ask that you register beforehand. You can sign up online or call us at (440) 255-8811 ext. 247.

By the way, any green thumbs should check out the special collection from Holden Forests & Gardens’ Corning Library available at our Main Branch.

In addition to a gorgeous arboretum in Kirtland, Holden also has a spectacular collection of gardening, horticulture, environmental and botany books at Corning Library within its arboretum.

Dozens of Corning Library’s books are now available to borrow at our Main Branch. Thanks to a partnership between libraries, you can use your cards to check out books from this special collection. Our typical lending rules apply.

03 10, 2019

Discover the American Revolution

By admin|2019-03-10T06:00:15-04:00March 10, 2019|

Learn about the origin of the American Revolution during a special talk on March 21 at Mentor Public Library.

The American Revolution was the defining moment in American history. But how did it come about?

Our resident historian Dr. John Foster will discuss the ideas and interests that sparked the American Revolution during a special talk at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, at our Main Branch.

This program is the first in a 4-part series about the Revolutionary War.

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 and US Presidents of the 20th Century.

This special program is free and open to all. You can register to attend online or by calling us at (440) 255-8811 ext. 247.

Finally, if you’re interested, most of Foster’s previous historical talks can be viewed in their entirety on our YouTube channel.

02 21, 2019

The Coming of the French Revolution

By admin|2019-02-21T06:00:51-05:00February 21, 2019|

Our resident historian Dr. John Foster discussed the origin of the French Revolution during a lecture earlier this week.

We’ve posted the talk online in its entirety for this unable to attend. (By the way, sorry for the technical glitches. We hope you enjoy the video anyhow.)

Foster explains:

how France’s enormous debt precipitated the Revolution
how the Third Estate (that is, everyone but nobility and clergy) wrested power from the nobility and clergy
how public perception of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette is, in some ways, unfairly skewed
what ultimately doomed King Louis XVI
the relationship between the American and French revolutions.

Speaking of which, each year Foster gives a series of lectures about American history. His previous topics include the Battles of World War II and US Presidents of the 20th Century. This year, he’ll discuss the American Revolution.

The series begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, at our Main Branch. The topic is the origins of the Revolution.

Finally, if you’re interested, most of Foster’s previous historical talks can be viewed in their entirety on our YouTube channel.

02 20, 2019

Lake Branch expanding thanks to generous donation

By admin|2019-02-20T17:26:18-05:00February 20, 2019|

Mentor Public Library Executive Director Cheryl Kuonen (left) and Board of Trustees President Diane Wantz thank Charles N. Higgins Jr., the trustee of the

Mentor Public Library Executive Director Cheryl Kuonen (left) and Board of Trustees President Diane Wantz (right) thank Charles N. Higgins Jr., a trustee of The Francis M. Paulson Irrevocable Trust of 1990, for the trust’s support of the library.

Mentor Public Library’s Lake Branch will receive a substantial upgrade and expansion this year – in large part thanks to the generosity of Francis “Bud” Paulson.

The Francis M. Paulson Irrevocable Trust of 1990 provides for the creation of the Beryl B. Paulson Memorial Endowment Fund, and the fund is donating $250,000 toward the project.

Lake Branch’s expansion will include the construction of another meeting room. This addition will be permanently known as The Beryl P. Paulson Annex and Meeting Room in honor of Paulson’s wife.

The new meeting room will make it possible for the Lake Branch to host more and bigger programs.

Beryl Paulson and Francis “Bud” Paulson passed away in 2005 and 2017, respectively. They actively used and supported Mentor Public Library throughout their lives.

Francis Paulson served on the library’s Board of Trustees from 1958 to 1966. His tenure included several important events for Mentor Public Library, including:

The expansion of the library’s Main Branch on Mentor Avenue
The establishment of the first branch in Mentor-on-the-Lake
The acquisition of the Headlands Branch from the Fairport Harbor Public Library
The separation of Mentor Public Library from the school system.

“The Paulsons’ gift is overwhelming in its generosity,” Mentor Public Library Executive Director Cheryl Kuonen said. “Every library is a reflection of its community, and extraordinary gifts like the Paulsons help the library accomplish extraordinary things.”

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