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03 15, 2023

How the US Civil War Changed Fashion

By |2023-03-08T15:47:02-05:00March 15, 2023|

Ranger Rebecca Grimke from James A. Garfield National Historic Site explains what fashion looked like before the Civil War and how the war changed it. At least one of these changes still affects the fashion world today!

Our Civil War series with the Garfield National Historic Site continues at noon on Wednesday, April 12, at our Main Branch. Lucretia Garfield (as portrayed by Debbie Weinkamer) will explain how her efforts to preserve her husband’s correspondence led to the creation of the first presidential library. You can sign up online for the program or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

By the way, if you’re interested in Civil War history, several talks in this series can be viewed online in their entirety, including:

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03 6, 2023

Makerspace Monday: Home Decor

By |2023-01-06T16:15:43-05:00March 6, 2023|

You can use The HUB’s laser engraver to create unique decor for your kitchen, living room, or even the laundry room.

The makerspace also has a large-format printer, vinyl cutter, Cricut, green-screen studio, 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!

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03 4, 2023

All Booked Up with Cailey & Meg: Book Club Books

By |2023-02-19T16:05:36-05:00March 4, 2023|

In addition to their many other responsibilities, Cailey and Meg both run book clubs for Mentor Public Library. So what books did their clubs love? Whom do they recommend for YOUR club? They offer four suggestions that you’ll love to read AND discuss.

  1. The Song of the Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning
  2. One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
  3. Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig
  4. The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

Most of the books we discuss can also be borrowed as ebooks using Hoopla or Libby.

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02 20, 2023

Makerspace Monday: Engraving Glass

By |2023-01-06T15:47:24-05:00February 20, 2023|

We’ve shown you projects that involve engraving wood and fabric, but did you know that The HUB’s laser engraver can also carve glass? Customize bottles, jars, or champagne flutes for special occasions at The HUB.

The makerspace also has a large-format printer, vinyl cutter, Cricut, green-screen studio, 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!

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02 18, 2023

All Booked Up with Cailey & Meg: ALA Youth Media Award winners

By |2023-02-14T14:34:51-05:00February 18, 2023|

Cailey and Meg share their favorites from this crop of Youth Media Award winners from the American Library Association. (It’s basically our Oscars.) Their recommendations include:

  1. Just a Girl by Lia Levi
  2. Freewater by Amina Luqman Dawson
  3. Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
  4. The Words We Keep by Erin Stewart

Most of the books we discuss can also be borrowed as ebooks using Hoopla or Libby.

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