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
Let’s Cook – ZAALOUK @ Main
Thursday, August 13, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Adults & Teens
Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from “Let’s Cook!” mobile cooking school. For December, LaDonna will be making Zaalouk. 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 Village Room. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 247 for more information or register online.
Registration for Let’s Cook – Zaalouk begins July 30, 2026.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, August 15, 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.
Library Closed – Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
All Day
All Mentor libraries are closed for Labor Day. We will be reopening Tuesday, September 8.
Button Tree Craft @ Main
Saturday, September 12, 2026
2:00pm – 2:40pm
Teens & Adults
Use paint and buttons to make an Oak Tree on a 5 x 7 canvas. Help us celebrate the planting of our 8 new oak trees. Teens and Adults welcome. Space is limited. Please register to attend.
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 Button Tree Craft begins August 29, 2026.
Board Game Saturdays @ Main
Saturday, September 19, 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: Paprika @ Main
Sunday, September 20, 2026
All Day Event
Spice up your life with Mentor Public Library’s Spice Club! This month’s selection is Paprika. 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
Meet Us in the Garden: Maple Syrup @ Main
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00am – 11:30am
Adult & Teen
Join us as we learn to make maple syrup using sap from your sugar maple trees. We will discuss selecting the tree, how to tap your tree, safely collecting the sap, the correct process for turning your sap into syrup, and how to store the syrup. We will also identify the correct and necessary materials. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins September 19. Presented by Master Gardener Volunteers of Lake County.
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 Meet Us in the Garden: Maple Syrup begins September 19, 2026.
Lake Branch
Tuesday Night Crochet Club @ Lake
Tuesday, August 18, 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.
Pinecone Succulents @ Lake
Thursday, August 27, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
We will be making beautiful succulent frames out of natural pinecone pieces.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Pinecone Succulents on 8/27 begins August 13, 2026.
Library Closed – Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
All Day
All Mentor libraries are closed for Labor Day. We will be reopening Tuesday, September 8.
Environmental Portraits @ Lake
Thursday, September 10, 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Teens & Adults
Portraits taken of people and pets without the benefit or trappings of the studio. Real portraits taken in everyday situations that transcend the simple “record or snapshot”. The presentation includes many examples both before and after post-processing.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Environmental Portraits begins August 27, 2026.
Saturday Scrapbooking @ Lake
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00am – 4:00pm
Adults & Teens
Bring your supplies for a day of cropping with fellow scrapbooking enthusiasts!
This is a free crop. Each person will have a 6-foot table to use. Bring a snack to share, if you wish. Space is limited and registration is required.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for September’s Saturday Scrapbooking begins September 5, 2026.
Introduction to Creative Writing @ Lake
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Teens & Adults
Interested in creative writing? Inspired by Bryn will come speak on the process and benefits of writing creatively and lead attendees through some different writing exercises. All skill levels welcome.
For additional information, contact the Lake Branch – 440-257-2512 or register online.
Registration for Introduction to Creative Writing begins September 8, 2026.
Headlands Branch
100 Bird Challenge @ Headlands
August 2026
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.
Headlands Craft Squad Social
Wednesday, August 12, 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.
Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club @ Headlands
Monday, August 17, 2026
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’ 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 August book is You’ll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for August’s Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club begins August 3, 2026.
Headlands Crafternoon
Tuesday, August 18, 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.
100 Bird Challenge @ Headlands
September 2026
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.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, September 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.
Library Closed – Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
All Day
All Mentor libraries are closed for Labor Day. We will be reopening Tuesday, September 8.
Headlands Craft Squad Social
Wednesday, September 9, 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, September 12, 2026
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 September’s Next Level Video Game begins August 29, 2026.
ROBLOX Saturday @ Headlands
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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 September’s Roblox begins August 29, 2026.
Headlands Crafternoon
Tuesday, September 15, 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.
Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club @ Headlands
Monday, September 21, 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 September book is Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.
For additional information, contact the Headlands Branch – 440-257-2000 or register online.
Registration for September’s Thrills and Chills Teen Book Club begins September 7, 2026.
100 Bird Challenge @ Headlands
October 2026
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.
Headlands Crafternoon
Thursday, October 1, 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
Library Closed – Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
All Day
All Mentor libraries are closed for Labor Day. We will be reopening Tuesday, September 8.
Please check back for upcoming Teen programs
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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