“It’s a Mystery” Book Club @ Main
The “It’s a Mystery” book club meets to discuss Thriller, Suspense, True Crime, Noir, Detective & Mystery novels.
From 6:30-8:00 pm on Wednesday…
- September 2, we will meet to discuss What Have You Done by Shari Lapena.
- October 7, we will meet to discuss Midnight Feast by Lisa Foley.
- November 4, we will meet to discuss Extinction by Douglas Preston.
For more information, contact Mary P. at the library at 440.255.8811 ext. 247 or email Mary Pelton. What are we reading? Click to see the It’s a Mystery 2026 Book List.
Back in Time Book Club @ Main
The Back in Time book club meets the second Tuesday of the month. Books will vary from fiction, mystery, and nonfiction, but will all be based on history.
From 2:00-3:30 pm on Tuesday…
- September 8, we will discuss The Barbizon by Paulina Bren.
- October 13, we will discuss Sisters of the Rising Sun by Heather Morris.
- November 10, we will discuss Code Girls by Liza Mundy.
For more information, email Traci Hoffman or call Traci H. at the library at 440.255.8811 ext. 247.
Tuesday Night Book Club @ Mentor-on-the-Lake
Join us at the Lake Branch for our monthly book club! Visit or call the Lake Branch to get your copy of this month’s book.
From 6:30-8:00 pm on Tuesday…
- September 8, we will discuss Horse: a novel by Geraldine Brooks.
- October 13, we will discuss The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay.
- November 10, we will discuss Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard.
For more information, contact 440-257-2512 or email a Lake Staff member.
Cookbook Club @ Main
Once per month, we host a cookbook club-meets-potluck event that always draws a crowd. Each member picks a recipe from the same book (voted on by the group) and they bring in the dish to share. Led by local chef LaDonna Oltmanns. The result is a potluck with lots of talk about cooking and recipes and how to improve on them. Please bring a plate and utensils for yourself and a serving spoon for your dish. Space is limited. Books available to pick up at the Main Library reference desk.
From 6:30-8:00 pm on Wednesday…
- September 9, we will discuss Stanley Tucci cookbooks.
- October 14, we will discuss Something from Nothing by Alison Roman.
- November 11, we will discuss Cook Eat Repeat: Ingredients, Recipe and Stories by Nigella Lawson.
For additional information, contact the Amy Senning at the library at 440.255.8811 ext. 247.
Book Club for Men @ Main
Join male readers to discuss books of interest.
From 7-8:30 pm on Monday,…
- August 17, we will be reading The Last Stand: Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn by Nathaniel Philbrick.
- September 21, we will be reading Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford.
- October 19, we will be reading Proto: How One Language Went Global by Laura Spinney.
Light refreshments will be served. Book Club for Men is free and open to the public. For a copy of the book or for more information, contact John F. at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 or email John Foster.
Senior Center Book Club @ Mentor Senior Center
Join Mentor librarian Cailey to discuss popular reads and books of interest each month. Copies of the book will be available for pick-up at the Lake Branch of the Mentor Public Library. Personal copies may also be used. This group meets at the Mentor Senior Center the third Wednesday of the month.
From 1:30-3:00 pm, on Wednesday…
- August 19, we will be discussing Loving Frank by Nancy Horan.
- September 16, we will be discussing Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See.
- October 21, we will be discussing The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer.
This program is in partnership with the Mentor Senior Center. Participants must be members to register. To register, call the Senior Center at 974-5725 or visit www.cityofmentor.com.
For more information contact Cailey at 440.255.8811, ext. 202 or email Cailey Hutchins.
Science Fiction Book Club @ Headlands
Interested in reading some new (or classic) speculative fiction? Join us at the Headlands Community Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for an in-depth discussion of some thought-provoking titles!
From 6:30-8:00 pm on Wednesday…
- August 19, we will be discussing The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal.
- September 16, we will be discussing Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes.
- October 21, we will be discussing The Space Between Worlds by Michaiah Johnson.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration for the Science Fiction Book Club is required.
Romancing the Book Club @ Headlands
Do you love romance? Whether you already love romance novels or are seeking a new relationship with the genre, we would love for you to join us! We meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 6pm.
Meetings are not just an opportunity to discuss the latest book – they are also a chance to dive into your favorite tropes and discover new, exciting reads that might just add a touch of spice to your reading list.
From 6:00-7:30 pm on Monday…
- August 24, we will be discussing The Little French Bridal Shop by Jennifer Dupee.
- September 28, will be discussing Truly, Madly: Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, and the Romance of the Century by Stephen Galloway.
- October 26, we will be discussing What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration for the Romancing the Book Club is required.
Monday Night Book Discussion @ Main
Join librarian Stefanie P. for a discussion of bestsellers, popular reads, and books of interest. The book club regularly meets on the 4th Monday of the month at the Main Branch of the library.
From 6:30-8:00 pm on Monday…
- August 31, we will be discussing One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus.
- September 28, we will be discussing How to Read a Book by Monica Wood.
- October 26, we will be discussing The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
For more information contact Sarah at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 or email Sarah Holmes.
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Book Discussion Kits
Plan your adult book discussion group’s season of readings around our sets of books and discussion materials. Check out a set with multiple copies from the library so everyone can be on the same page at the same time. Go to the Clevnet catalog and see what Book Discussion Kits are available. (If you need additional copies, visit Information Services for assistance in locating more.)
Book Discussion Guides
Need help finding questions for your book club? One of our librarians has created a number of Book Discussion Guides for you to pick through.
Take a look at Mentor Library’s Bookmarks & Book Discussion Guides.