Bestselling author Douglas Brunt will his discuss his nonfiction debut, The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel, during an online conversation at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1.
It reveals the hidden history of Diesel — the world-famous inventor of the diesel engine — and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
Sign up to join the conversation here! A recording of the program will be available to watch afterward.
Bob Zonneville — recipient of two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star — discusses his first-hand experiences while serving in World War II, including the Battle of Hurtgen Forest and liberating two concentration camps.
Zonneville is joined by our own Dr. John Foster and local author/historian Tom Matowitz to discuss the history of the battle and the lives of other Mentor residents who fought in the war.
This special program is free to attend. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.
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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.
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!
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:
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.
