Jason Lea

Learn about the pioneer families interred within Cleveland’s historic Riverside Cemetery during a fascinating and free talk at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, at our Lake Branch.

The speaker will be Jamie Lynne Owens, the co-author of the book Cleveland’s Riverside Cemetery and a fifth-generation staff member of the Cleveland landmark.

Her talk is open to all. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or by calling us at 440-257-2512.

By the way, if you’re interested in local history, we’ve hosted several programs about it – many of which can be viewed in their entirety on our YouTube channel – including:

• the Untold History of Mentor, Ohio
• Eliot Ness: The Cleveland Years
• the History of the Garfield Family & Mentor Library

We’re offering five free technology classes this October at our Main Branch, including introductions to Android smartphones and Microsoft Excel.

The classes include:

• Excel I at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22. In this class, people will learn how to 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; and explore options for printing a simple worksheet. (Microsoft Word experience necessary.)
• Learn to Use your iPhone at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. This session is perfect for people who recently received an iPhone but don’t understand how to operate it. Bring your smartphone with you to the class.
• Excel II at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. 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.
• Learn to Use your Android Phone at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. This session is perfect for people who recently received an Android smartphone but don’t understand how to operate it. Bring your smartphone with you to the class.
• Excel III at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. Learn how to hide and freeze columns and rows, use print area and print titles, conditional formatting, and how to create and format charts.

All of the classes are free. However, registration is required. RSVP online on our event calendar or call us at (440) 255-8811 ext. 1.

We also offer several online computer classes through the LinkedIn Learning database. The courses are free to watch with a public library card. For more information, visit www.mentorpl.org/linkedinlearning.

Teenagers are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board.

Each board meeting is an opportunity for adolescents to discuss and influence teen services at the library. Participants help develop teen programs and make suggestions for teen spaces. They will also enjoy snacks and a craft while they brainstorm.

The board is open to all teens in seventh through 12^th grade. The next meeting is 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, at our Main Branch.

Sign up online or by calling us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

Families can enjoy a boo-tiful night when we host a free spooky movie screening at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, outside our Main Branch.

We will also provide popcorn and hot chocolate. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Bring blankets and chairs to sit on. The screening is open to all ages, and no registration is necessary.

Learn how essential oils can ease you to sleep during a program at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at our Lake Branch.

First, you’ll create your own signature pillow spray to improve your slumber. Then you’ll enjoy a guided yoga session filled with poses to do before bed.

The program is free to attend. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or by calling us at 440-257-2512.