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11 13, 2024

It’s a Thanksgiving party, Charlie Brown

By |2024-11-05T15:36:49-05:00November 13, 2024|

A holiday tradition continues at Mentor Public Library! Get in the holiday spirit with a special screening of the Peanuts Thanksgiving classic at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at our Main Branch.

Kids will also get a holiday feast that Chef Snoopy would approve of: popcorn, toast and pretzel sticks.

Families can register for the free program by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811 ext. 3. Registration starts Nov. 13. Those younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.

11 10, 2024

Mona Susan Power discusses ‘A Council of Dolls’

By |2024-10-01T20:01:12-04:00November 10, 2024|

Join award-winning author Mona Susan Power as she discusses her newest novel, A Council of Dolls, during a special online chat at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Her book tells the powerful tale of three Native women spanning a century, in part through the stories of the dolls that they carried.

Power has also written Sacred Wilderness, Roofwalker, and the Pen/Hemingway Prize-winning The Grass Dance. Sign up here to join this free conversation. A recording of the program will be available to watch afterward.

11 8, 2024

Explore the Inconclusive Conclusion of the Korean War

By |2024-10-01T19:39:33-04:00November 8, 2024|

Dr. John Foster will conclude his year-long lecture series on the Korean War by examining the bloody stalemate that persisted between the United States and China from June 1951 to June 1953. This free lecture will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the our Main Branch.

He’ll explore how Dwight Eisenhower’s presidential election changed the course of the Cold War. He’ll also discuss the war’s profound influence and continued influence on the United States and Asia.

Due to limited space, registration is required for Foster’s talk. Sign up online or by calling us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

The three previous lectures in the series can be watched in their entirety on our YouTube channel:

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 IIthe Cold Warthe American RevolutionThe Vietnam Wars, and US Presidents of the 20th Century at the library.

11 6, 2024

Teenage volunteers hosting donation drive

By |2024-11-05T15:28:41-05:00November 6, 2024|

Our VolunTEENS are collecting comfort items that will be distributed to local homeless shelters.

Those items include travel-sized toothpaste, shampoo, hand lotion, lip balm, tissues, hand warmers, socks, razors, and sanitary supplies. Donations will be collected through Nov. 30 at the Information Desk in our Main Branch.

Teenagers (fifteen and older) who want to earn volunteer hours and are interested in joining our VolunTEENs can sign up here. For more information, call our Information Desk at 440-255-8811 ext. 1 and ask for Traci.

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