Jason Lea

Visit our Free Little Art Gallery the next time you stop by our Main Branch!

A Free Little Art Gallery is like a Little Free Library, except it’s filled with art. You’re welcome to enjoy the artwork on display. If you see something you like inside, you’re welcome to take it home. And if you’ve created something that you want to share, you may leave it in our gallery for someone else to have.

Please only take one piece of artwork per person. We want to share the joy of art with as many library patrons as possible!

Our gallery was both the idea of and beautified by Mentor High School student Chloe Palmer. She approached us about adding a Free Little Art Gallery to our library, and how could we refuse? Thank you, Chloe, for your gift, your creativity, and for encouraging us all to spread joy through art!

“The purpose of the art gallery is to provide a space for young artists to widen their view of art.” – Chloe Palmer

Ufologist Thomas Wertman will share stories from his hundreds of UFO investigations during a free program that we’re hosting.

Wertman is the director of the Ohio Mutual UFO Network and has also served as its Chief Field Investigator for more than a decade. He’s investigated UFOs and UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomenon) throughout the United States and Canada.

Wertman will discuss the past, present and future of UFO investigations at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at the Headland Community Center (9096 Lake Overlook Drive, Mentor.) His talk is free to attend. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or call our Headlands Branch at 440-257-2000.

MUFON is a nonprofit organization that studies reported UFO sightings. It has chapters and representatives in dozens of countries and all 50 states.

Discover amazing adventures that await nearby!

Speaker Kristina Ambrosia will share nearby getaways that are only one tank of gas away. The program is 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at our Main Branch.

The program is open to all. Due to limited space, registration is required. RSVP online or by calling us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

Inhale the sweet scent of nostalgia while learning about the history of Hough Bakery during a free program at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at our Main Branch.

Discover how a family-owned business grew to be one of the largest bakeries nationwide before its sudden closure in 1992. See exclusive photographs and materials from the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Hough Bakery archives.

This program is open to all. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

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