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.
Main Branch
Yarn Wrapped Pumpkin Craft @ Main
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Adults & Teens
Create yarn wrapped pumpkins using pool noodles for fun pumpkin decor perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. All supplies provided.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins September 28, 2024.
Teen Advisory Board @ Main
Thursday, October 17, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings are opportunities for teens to discuss and influence teen services at MPL. Participants help develop teen programs, make suggestions for the teen spaces, and much more!
TAB is open to all teens grades 7-12. Snacks will be provided and create a Halloween mason jar craft.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins October 3, 2024.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, October 19, 2024
9:00am – 4:30pm
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 lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information. No registration needed.
Spice club pickup: Curry @ Main
Sunday, October 20, 2024
All Day Event
Spice up your life with Mentor Public Library’s Spice Club! This month’s selection is Curry. 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
VolunTEENS @ Main
Monday, November 4, 2024
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Ages: 15+
Need help getting volunteer hours? Volunteer with MPL on Monday, November 4th and December 2nd from 3:30-5:30p. Each meeting we will do something different for the community! Each date requires a limited number of volunteers.
Contact Traci in the reference department (440-255-8811 ext 204) for details on registering. Please fill out the MPL volunteer registration form to be considered. https://mentorpl.org/volunteer/
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information.
Teen Crafts: DIY Trucker Hat @ Main
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 14-18
Express yourself by decorating your own trucker hat in style, using patches and markers. All materials provided. Program is limited to 20 persons.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins October 26, 2024.
Let’s Cook: Food Gifts @ Main
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Registration is required and begins October 31. Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school.
For November, LaDonna will be discussing food gifts. Space is limited.
This program is free and open to the public. The program will be held in the lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online. Registration begins October 31, 2024.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, November 16, 2024
9:00am – 4:30pm
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 lower level of the Main Library in the Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information. No registration needed.
Lake Branch
Celebrating 100 Years of Mentor-on-the-Lake @ Lake
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
11:00am – 5:00pm
All Ages
Stop in at Lake Branch for guessing games, activities and a sweet treat! The city of Mentor-on-the-Lake has reached the 100 year milestone! Originally part of Mentor Township, the village of Mentor-on-the-Lake was established on October 22nd, 1924. Since then, our city has developed a rich history worth celebrating.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
Headlands Branch
Library Inktober! @ Headlands
October 1-31, 2024
All Ages
The rules are simple: stop by the Headlands Branch and grab a list of prompts (and a sketchbook if you don’t have one), then draw whatever comes to mind for one prompt each day for the whole month of October. Miss a day or start late? No problem! Start anytime and draw as much as you want. Inktober is more about creating a drawing habit than anything else, so set your own pace – no one’s judging!
All skill levels welcome! No registration required! Open to all ages. For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, October 15, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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! No registration necessary.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Nature Journaling @ Headlands – Mentor Nature Preserve
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
6:00pm – 7:30pm
All Ages
The library meets the wilderness! Join us every month at a different Mentor park to forge a deeper connection with yourself and with the marvels of nature living in our own neighborhood. We’ll explore different journaling techniques across a variety of mediums.
No experience necessary – open to all ages and skill levels. Limited instruction will be given, as this is a way for each individual to find ways to create a habit of observing and connecting to nature. All supplies provided (but feel free to bring your own!). This month, we’ll be meeting at the Mentor Nature Preserve (8365 Harbor Drive).
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins October 8, 2024.
Drawn In To Graphic Novel Book Club @ Headlands
Monday, October 28, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
This unique book club will feature graphic novels for 12 to 17 year old patrons. Graphic novels are an engaging genre which highlights not only the narrative but artistic expression as well. This group will meet on the last Monday of the month at Headlands Branch from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In addition to reading current graphic novels, attendees will be given a graphic novel journal and encouraged to write and share their own stories with the group.
Our October graphic novel is Coven by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins October 14, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, November 7, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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! No registration necessary.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Next Level Video Game Club @ Headlands
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
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 begins October 30, 2024.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, November 19, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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! No registration necessary.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
Drawn In To Graphic Novel Book Club @ Headlands
Monday, November 25, 2024
6:30pm – 7:30pm
This unique book club will feature graphic novels for 12 to 17 year old patrons. Graphic novels are an engaging genre which highlights not only the narrative but artistic expression as well. This group will meet on the last Monday of the month at Headlands Branch from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In addition to reading current graphic novels, attendees will be given a graphic novel journal and encouraged to write and share their own stories with the group.
Our November graphic novel is Across a Field of Starlight by Blue Delliquanti.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online. Registration begins November 11, 2024.
The HUB
HUB’s Halloween Week Spooktacular @ The Hub
Monday, October 28 – 31, 2024
3:30pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 12-17
Fly your brooms (or vacuums) over to The HUB for a spooky activity each day of Halloween week!
Monday: Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday: Green Screen photo shoot
Wednesday: DIY magic wands
Thursday: Halloween shrinky dinks
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 required.
Everlasting Jewelry @ The Hub
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 12+
A new wave of adornment is making waves: permanent jewelry.
Unlike traditional pieces that can be easily put on or taken off, permanent jewelry typically comprises of delicate chains that are custom fit to the wearer and then connected using a jump ring. This results in a piece that’s a shimmering reminder of a moment, a thought, or a relationship in time.
Bring a friend and learn how to make a permanent bracelet or ring! While supplies last. No Registration Required. Walk-In anytime between 4:00-7:00 pm.
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.
Homemade Lip Balm @ The Hub
Thursday, November 21, 2024
3:30pm – 6:30pm
All Ages
Kiss chapped lips good-bye this winter! Choose from a variety of essential oils and learn how to create your very own lip balm at The HUB. Top it off with a custom label made with our Cricut!
Walk-in anytime between 3:30-6:30 p.m. No registration required. While supplies last.
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.
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)
- Lynda.com
- Khan Academy
Download eBooks & Audiobooks!
Don’t read your books – Listen to them instead! Not only can you download eBooks at MPL, but now you can also download Audiobooks. Audiobooks can now be loaded onto PCs, Macs®, MP3 players, and many other mobile devices directly from your computer at home.
Mentor Public Library has expanded its online services by adding “eAudiobooks,” available to download from the library’s Web site through a new service powered by OverDrive. The service is free to patrons with a Mentor Public Library card. Users will need to install OverDrive® Media Console™ a free software found on the library’s Web site. For more information, go to our Digital Library page or call 440-255-8811 ext. 215.