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
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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 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.
Teen Art Contest @ Main
Monday, June 2 – July 31, 2025
All Day Event
Grades: 7-12
Teens entering grades 7-12 will be able to enter the Teen Art Contest in honor of our Summer Reading theme “Color Our World.” One entry per teen. Any medium of art is acceptable.
*Entries must align with the libraries code of conduct. Entering teens must fill out an entry form to be considered. Entries will be voted on by the public on our social media pages. Winners will be announced after summer reading ends and will receive a small prize.
This program is free and open to the public. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information.
Snacks From Around the World @ Main
Thursday, June 5, 2025
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: 7-12
Taste snacks from different European countries.
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 for Snacks From Around the World begins May 22, 2025.
Teen Advisory Board @ Main
Thursday, June 19, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Participants help develop teen programs, make suggestions for the teen spaces, and much more! TAB is open to all teens grades 7-12. A snack will be 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 Garfield Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online.
Registration for June’s Teen Advisory Board begins June 5, 2025.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, June 21, 2025
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 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
Tuesday Night Crochet Club @ Lake
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, share ideas, and learn from each other.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
SAT Practice Test with Huntington Learning Center @ Lake
Thursday, June 5, 2025
12:45pm – 4:30pm
Grades: Going into grades 10-12
Prepare for the SAT Test! Students will take a full length SAT practice test facilitated by Huntington Learning Center. Attendees should bring a calculator and arrive no later than 12:45pm. Test begins promptly at 1pm. Late students cannot be accommodated.
Student or parent contact information will be shared with Huntington Learning Center for the purpose of test results.
By registering for the test, you are also registering for the Score Report Night on June 12 at 6:30pm, where students and their parents will receive their scores. We will review the score analysis, learn how to improve, and explore further test prep skills.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for the SAT Practice Test begins May 8, 2025.
Score Report Night–SAT Test Prep Results @ Lake
Thursday, June 12, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Students who took the SAT Practice Test on June 5 may come with their parents to learn their scores, how to understand their score analysis, and ways to improve their scores before the test. Parents and students will also learn about other free test prep resources available to them. Questions encouraged.
Students are automatically registered for this event when they register for the Practice test on June 5th.
Tuesday Night Crochet Club @ Lake
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, share ideas, and learn from each other.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512.
No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
Candy Sushi Making @ Lake
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Grades: 4-9
Registration opens June 4th. Teens and Tweens can Celebrate National Sushi Day at Lake by making Candy Sushi! We will watch a movie and eat our handmade snacks! Ages 9-15 grades 4-9.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Candy Sushi Making begins June 4, 2025.
Melted Crayon Pendants @ Lake
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Create beautiful pendants for necklaces, bracelets or keychains with melted crayons. Each attendee will make two pendants. All supplies provided, please note that we will use a heat gun with staff supervision. Teens (aged 14+) and adults welcome.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Melted Crayon Pendants begins June 10, 2025.
Headlands Branch
Spring Reading Challenge @ All MPL Branches
March 20, 2025 to June 20, 2025
All Day
All Ages
Grow your mind by growing a tree!
Visit any branch of the library to pick up a reading log (and don’t forget your leaves!). Each prompt you read will grow a leaf on your tree. Can you get your tree to fully foliate before summer starts?
Completed trees can be shown to staff for a special prize and a chance to win a one year membership with Holden Forests and Gardens!
Runs from the Vernal Equinox (March 20) to the Summer Solstice (June 20)! Open to all ages!
Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club @ Headlands
Monday, May 19, 2025
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.
The graphic novel is an engaging genre which highlights not only the narrative but artistic expression as well. 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 second to the last Monday of the month at Headlands Branch from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Registration is required.
This month’s novel is A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend by Emily Horner.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for May’s Thrills and Chills Book Club begins May 5, 2025.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, May 20, 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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.
Nature Journaling @ Headlands (off-site)
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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!).
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For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for May’s Nature Journaling begins May 13, 2025.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, June 5, 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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, June 11, 2025
6:00pm – 7:30pm
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, June 14, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Kids 8+ & Teens
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 June’s Next Level Video Game begins May 31, 2025, 2025.
ROBLOX Saturday @ Headlands
Saturday, June 14, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Kids 8+ & Teens
Each month, we’ll be playing different games from Roblox! In-house computer use will be on a first-come, first-served basis, but you can still join us at the branch on your phone, computer or tablet! If you plan on attending with your own device, please let us know!
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for June’s Roblox begins May 31, 2025.
Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club @ Headlands
Monday, June 16, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
The Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club features 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’ Graphic Novel Book Club for the last two years!
The graphic novel is an engaging genre which highlights not only the narrative but artistic expression as well. The YA novels may have spooky twists and turns as well as delve into the challenging lives of the teenage fictional characters.
This month’s novel is Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for June’s Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club begins June 2, 2025.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, June 17, 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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.
Nature Journaling @ Headlands (off-site)
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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!).
In June, we’ll be meeting at Veterans Park (5730 Hopkins Rd).
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for June’s Nature Journaling begins June 10, 2025.
The Dot Project @ Headlands
Tuesday, July 1-31, 2025
All Day 
Inspired by Peter Reynolds’ book The Dot, we want your help to color our world by adding your own dot to our community mural!
Come by the Headlands Branch anytime to create one or make your own at home to drop off.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000.
No registration necessary.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, July 3, 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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
The Highland Cow @ The Hub
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
4:00pm – 6:30pm
Ages: 6-17
MOOve on over to The HUB to make a miniature highland cow with the help of our laser engraver!
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 or register online.
No registration necessary. Walk-in anytime between 4-6:30 pm.
The HUB is Closed June 19th, 2025
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.