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04 11, 2024

Discover the benefits of aromatherapy

By |2024-04-02T15:46:28-04:00April 11, 2024|

Learn about aromatherapy and enjoy sampling essential oils during a free program at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at our Lake Branch.

Those who attend will discover how to use essential oils safely and how aromatherapy can help with common ailments, including stress reduction.

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

04 10, 2024

Tree Tale Tellers coming to Mentor Library

By |2024-04-02T15:06:28-04:00April 10, 2024|

We’re celebrating Arbor Day with a special story time featuring the Tree Tale Tellers from Holden Forests & Gardens. They’ll entertain children with stories and facts about the importance of trees and other plants.

It will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at our Main Branch. The story time is free to attend and open to kids of all ages. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 3.

For more adventures with Holden, you can now borrow a membership from us for up to a week. It’s good at both Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Gardens! Get all the details here.

04 9, 2024

Nature Journaling Trip to Mentor Lagoons

By |2024-04-01T17:53:57-04:00April 9, 2024|

We’re hosting a nature journaling adventure for all ages at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Marina.

We will provide all supplies, though you’re welcome to bring your own. The program is free to attend and open to all. Registration is required. People can sign up online or call our Headlands Branch at 440-257-2000.

Each month, we’ll lead a trip to a different Mentor park where people can marvel at nature and explore a variety of journaling techniques. We’re heading to Headlands Beach State Park in May!

04 8, 2024

Makerspace Monday: Engraved Bracelets & Tags

By |2024-01-23T11:08:44-05:00April 8, 2024|

You can use The HUB’s Cricut to engrave bracelets and dog tags. What do you want to say?

The HUB’s makerspace also has a large-format printer, vinyl cutter, laser engraver, green-screen studio, heat press, and more state-of-the-art tech that can be used with library staff supervision.

Click here for more information on The HUB’s makerspace, including how to make a reservation. And click here for more makerspace and 3D printing ideas!

04 8, 2024

Library hosting free computer classes in April

By |2024-04-02T16:52:01-04:00April 8, 2024|

We’re offering six free computer classes this April at our Main Branch, including introductions on how to use computers, Android smartphones and iPhones

The classes include:

  • Basic Computers at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. This is our introductory class for computers, so no experience is required.
  • Word 1 at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create documents. This basic class requires no previous experience with the software, but you’ll need to know how to use a computer.
  • Learn to Use your Android Phone at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. This session is perfect for people who recently received an Android smartphone but don’t understand how to operate it. Bring your Android with you to the class.
  • Word 2 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Learn more advanced techniques for Microsoft Word. Discover how to adjust your document’s spacing, alignment, margins and orientation and how to use spell and grammar check, mini toolbars, thesaurus and other tools.
  • Learn to Use your iPhone at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. Likewise, this class is designed for people who got an iPhone but don’t understand how to operate it. Bring your iPhone with you to the class.
  • Facebook Basics at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. Learn how to use Facebook. Please come with your login information, including password.

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

The library also offers 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.

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