Jason Lea

We have a program that encourages young readers by letting them borrow a furry friend to read with!

Paws to Read pairs children with trained therapy dogs. The pups make an ideal audience—supportive, adorable and happy to listen to the reader—and all they ask for in return is the occasional belly rub. Paws to Read is open to any kids who can read independently.

We’re hosting Paws to Read sessions at 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at our Headlands Branch.

Each child gets 30 minutes to read with their therapy dog. Registration is required, and we have a finite number of therapy dogs volunteering; so, unfortunately, there’s a limit on how many kids can participate. Call us to sign up now at (440) 257-2000.

Prospective voters who want to learn more about candidates and issues in Mentor, Mentor-on-the-Lake and Concord Township on the November ballot are welcome to attend a pair of Candidates & Issues forums. They are being hosted this October by The League of Women Voters of Lake County in partnership with Mentor Public Library.

Click here to see the certified candidates for the November election in Lake County. Click here to see certified questions and issues on the November ballot.

The first forum will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, at Mentor Public Library’s Lake Branch. It will focus on candidates and issues in Mentor-on-the-Lake.

The second forum will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch. It will focus on candidates and issues in the City of Mentor, Concord Township, and Mentor Exempted Village School District.

The forums are free to attend and open to the public.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It never supports or opposes a political party or candidate.

We’re hosting a painting workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, at our Main Branch.

The instructor will be Stephanie Royko, a local art teacher. Painters—from rookies to veterans—will learn to paint their own version of Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night with pastels.

The workshop, including art supplies, costs $20 to attend and is payable at registration. People can sign up for the workshop at our Main Branch. There is only room for 12 people in the workshop; so, if you’re interested, you’ll want to register soon before the program fills.