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Our new group for fabric artists is a stitch! The Castaways Knitting Group has its first meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at our Lak Branch.

Even though knitting is in its name, the group is open to fabric art of all strands: sewing, needle point, crocheting, weaving and more. The club is free to join and open to all skill levels.

The Castaways Knitting Group is not a class. Instead, it’s an opportunity for fabric artist to share patterns, get ideas, learn from each other and have fun. Sign up online or by calling our Lake Branch at 440-257-2512.

• Borrow a weaving loom, pompom maker, or crocheting kit from Mentor Public Library

Kids (ages six to 12) can globetrot without a passport when they join our new Travel Club.

Each month, children will celebrate and learn about a new country with different activities, a craft and a snack. The first meeting of the Travel Club is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at our Main Branch.

The club is free to join. Sign up on our website or call our children’s department at 440-255-8811 ext. 3.

Receiving a new tablet or smartphone for the holidays? Get the most from it!

We’re offering one-on-one tech help on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 10, at our Main Branch. Registration is required. Schedule an appointment by calling the library at 440-255-8811 ext. 1. We can help with:

• accessing library services (like ebooks, streaming music, and streaming video) with your device
• using software like Word, Excel, or Zoom
• figuring out your new phone or tablet.

We are unable to troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices, replace physical parts on devices, or participate in credit card transactions.

Please bring any device you need help with and have an idea of what you want to learn.

Also, everyone can learn about the our digital services during a program at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, at our Main Branch. Discover how to enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, streaming music and video, and online classes for free on smartphones, tablets or computers. Bring your device with you. This program is for anyone with a smartphone, iPad or other tablet. Register online or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

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