Upcoming events at Main, Lake, Headlands, & The HUB!
Registration for most programs opens 14 days before the program.
A number of program videos from the library can be found online on MPL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Mentor Library’s attendance guidelines.
Main Branch
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00am – 4:30pm
Adults & Teens
Join us every third Saturday for board gaming at the library! You are welcome to bring in your own games to play or use board games from our “Library of Things.” Adults and teens over age 16 are welcome to join the club and show up whenever you’re available as there are always games starting and ending to join in on the fun. Registration isn’t required; just show up and play! You are welcome to bring food and beverages (no snacks on the game tables, please.)
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the MPL Commons on the 1st floor of the Main Library. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information.
No registration needed.
Spice club pickup: Pumpkin Pie Spice @ Main
Sunday, October 18, 2026
All Day Event
Spice up your life with Mentor Public Library’s Spice Club! This month’s selection is Pumpkin Pie Spice. Pick up a free take home kit with a small sample of the spice and suggested recipes to try.
Spice kits are available at the reference desk (MAIN library) during library hours. One kit per family, while supplies last. We would LOVE to see photos of your creations at #SpiceUpMentor
Lake Branch
No Rules, Just Art @ Lake
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Adults & Teens
Creativity is messy, it’s okay to make mistakes, and you don’t have to be perfect! Join us at Lake Branch to make the art of your choice.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for No Rules, Just Art on 10/15/26 begins October 1, 2026.
Tuesday Night Crochet Club @ Lake
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Patrons gather to crochet and make other fiber arts.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Tuesday Night Crochet Club @ Lake
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Patrons gather to crochet and make other fiber arts.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Gingerbread Village Garland @ Lake
Thursday, November 19, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Ages: 8-17
Children, Tweens, and Teens can make a Gingerbread Village Garland for the holidays from recycled paint samples!
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Gingerbread Village Garland begins November 5, 202
Headlands Branch
100 Bird Challenge @ Headlands
April 2026 to March 2027
All Day Event
All Ages
Starting April 1st (just in time for spring migration!), pick up a count list at the Headlands Branch to track how many types of bird you see. When you make it to 100, come back and pick up a small commemorative prize!
Challenge runs year-round, so turn in your count list whenever you finish. And if you hit 100, pick up another list when you’re done to find 100 more! Ohio has well over 200 species either as year-round residents or spring/fall migrants – so take advantage of how fortunate we are to live somewhere with such a variety of wildlife!
No registration required – open to all ages and skill levels!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Sweet and Sour Clay Charm Keychains
Saturday, October 17, 2026
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: 10-17
Make a cute clay charm keychain! Participants can make a pickle or strawberry charm keychain out of polymer clay. We will play food-themed board games while waiting for clay to bake.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for Sweet and Sour Clay Charm Keychains begins October 3, 2026.
Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club @ Headlands
Monday, October 19, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Ages: 14-18
The Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club will feature a mixture of fictional graphic novels and young adult novels for ages 14 to 18 in the ninth through twelfth grades. This list of books was chosen by our young patrons.
The YA novels may have spooky twists and turns as well as delve into the challenging lives of the teenage fictional characters.
This group will meet on the third Monday of the month at Headlands Branch from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Registration is required.
Our October book is The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for October’s Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club begins October 5, 2026.
Headlands Crafternoon
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
All Ages
Calling all crafters! Come to the Headlands Branch for a fun afternoon of crafting! Bring your current project, meet others with similar (or radically different) interests & maybe learn a new thing or two! Open to fiber/textile artists, beaders, paper crafters, etc. All skill levels and ages welcome!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
No registration necessary.
Headlands Crafternoon
Tuesday, November 5, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
All Ages
Calling all crafters! Come to the Headlands Branch for a fun afternoon of crafting! Bring your current project, meet others with similar (or radically different) interests & maybe learn a new thing or two! Open to fiber/textile artists, beaders, paper crafters, etc. All skill levels and ages welcome!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
No registration necessary.
Headlands Craft Squad Social
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
6:00pm – 7:30pm
All Ages
A monthly meeting of crafters and artists of all skill levels and ages. Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people. Second Wednesday of every month.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
No registration necessary.
Next Level Video Game Club @ Headlands
Saturday, November 14, 2026
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: 8+
Do you enjoy playing games like Smash Brothers, Mario Kart and Nintendo Sports? Come join us at the Headlands Branch as we take turns playing video games for the Nintendo switch. You can also bring your own portable device, and just hang out and meet new people!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for November’s Next Level Video Game Club begins October 31, 2026.
Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club @ Headlands
Monday, November 16, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Ages: 14-18
The Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club will feature a mixture of fictional graphic novels and young adult novels for ages 14 to 18 in the ninth through twelfth grades. This list of books was chosen by our young patrons who have regularly attended the Headlands’ Thrills & Chills Book Club for the last year!
The YA novels may have spooky twists and turns as well as delve into the challenging lives of the teenage fictional characters.
This group will meet on the THIRD Monday of the month at Headlands Branch from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Registration is required.
Our November book is The Crooked Hand Tree by J.S. Parker. ***Copies available at Headlands Branch.***
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for November’s Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club begins November 2, 2026.
Headlands Crafternoon
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
All Ages
Calling all crafters! Come to the Headlands Branch for a fun afternoon of crafting! Bring your current project, meet others with similar (or radically different) interests & maybe learn a new thing or two! Open to fiber/textile artists, beaders, paper crafters, etc. All skill levels and ages welcome!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
No registration necessary.
Chess Night @ Headlands
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Join us for a casual, open chess meet-up for all ages that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community members interested in chess.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for November’s Chess Night begins November 4, 2026.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, December 3, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
All Ages
Calling all crafters! Come to the Headlands Branch for a fun afternoon of crafting! Bring your current project, meet others with similar (or radically different) interests & maybe learn a new thing or two! Open to fiber/textile artists, beaders, paper crafters, etc. All skill levels and ages welcome!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
No registration necessary.
The HUB
Fabric Pumpkins @ The Hub
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm
All Ages
Learn how to use The HUB’s Laser Engraver to turn simple fabric scraps into charming, little pumpkins that bring cozy Autumn vibes to any corner of your home.
Walk-in anytime between the hours of 4:00-7:00pm. All ages welcome. While supplies last. No registration required.
This program is open to the public. The program will be held at the HUB at Mentor High School (6477 Center St). Call the library at 440-205-6011 for more information.
No registration necessary.
Craft Buffet @ The Hub
Thursday, November 19, 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm
All Ages
Back by popular demand! Enjoy an evening of open-ended creativity at The HUB, using leftover craft supplies from past programs and projects. Get a head start on holiday gift making; we’ll provide the materials, you bring the imagination! While supplies last.
All ages welcome. This is a walk-in program, so stop by any time! No registration required.
This program is open to the public. The program will be held at the HUB at Mentor High School (6477 Center St). Call the library at 440-205-6011 for more information
No registration necessary.
Recommended Teen Books
- Teen’s Top 10 – YALSA – A “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year!
- “Best of the Best” Fiction for Young Adults – YALSA
- Printz Awards – An award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
- TIME’s 100 Best Young-Adult books of All Time – TIME compiled a survey to honor the best best books for young adults. (Produced in January 2015)
Test Prep Websites – SAT/ACT
Looking to Prepare for your SATs or ACTs? Try the following websites for tutorials and practice tests.
- Practice Tests and Training – Click on Access Learning Express Anonymously (Provided by Ohio Means Jobs)
- LinkedIn Learning
- Khan Academy
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