Chick-fil-A (pr) In-Person

Orientation/training

Village Room, Main

Take Your Child to the Library Story Time In-Person

Open to all ages. Please register for this special story time...all Miss Kim's favorite books. We will have a special library craft after the story time. Please register only the children.Due to demand, limited seating, and/or cost of supplies, anyone who signs up for a......More

Open to all ages. Please register for this special story time...all Miss Kim's favorite books. We will have a special library craft after the story time. Please register only the children.Due to demand, limited seating, and/or cost of supplies, anyone who signs up for and misses TWO programs without giving at least 24 hours’ notice may be placed on the waitlist for the next program they register for. Click here for more information on the library's program-attendance procedure.

Children's Story Room, Main

LEGO at the Library In-Person

No registration needed. Love LEGO? Flex your creative muscles and join us for LEGO Club. For ages 5 to 12.

James R. Garfield Room, Main

Family Story Time In-Person

Bring your children and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development! Geared towards children aged 2-6, but all ages are welcome. A parade after the story time. No registration is required.

Children's Story Room, Main

Early Intervention Family Story Time In-Person

Registration needed. Register through Broadmoor School. Open to families in the early intervention program. We will offer a story time and a short activity.

Children's Story Room, Main

Monday University: Live a Stress 'Less" Life In-Person

Registration begins January 26th. The more we learn about how our amazing bodies work the more clear it becomes that the number 1 enemy to good health is stress. This class will teach you to recognize when your stress load is getting out of hand and what you can do to c......More

Registration begins January 26th. The more we learn about how our amazing bodies work the more clear it becomes that the number 1 enemy to good health is stress. This class will teach you to recognize when your stress load is getting out of hand and what you can do to calm things down.

Village Room, Main

Lake-Geauga USBC In-Person

Monthly meeting.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Viaquest Volunteers In-Person

https://mentorpl.libcal.com/ajax/calendar/monthly?c=11397&date=2020-03-30&monthly=true&audience=&cats=&camps=5499&callback=s_lc_calendar_monthly

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Tiddlywinks Story Time In-Person

Open to those birth to 36 months. Join us for an interactive story time filled with stories, songs, and rhymes just right for little listeners.

Children's Story Room, Main

Library Tuesdays @Concord: How to Run a Book Discussion that Everyone Will Love In-Person

Have you ever wanted to start a book discussion group but weren’t sure where to begin? Or are you looking to take your current group to the next level? This engaging and practical class is designed for anyone interested in organizing, leading, or revitalizing a book dis......More

Have you ever wanted to start a book discussion group but weren’t sure where to begin? Or are you looking to take your current group to the next level? This engaging and practical class is designed for anyone interested in organizing, leading, or revitalizing a book discussion group.Led by a seasoned librarian with over a decade of experience facilitating dynamic, inclusive, and consistently well-attended library book groups, this class will equip participants with the tools and confidence needed to build a successful book discussion community. This program will be held a Concord Community Center, 7671 Auburn Rd, Painesville, OH 44077. Call (440) 639-4650 for reservations.

Concord Community Outreach, Main

AARP Tax Appointments 10am - 2pm

Appointments with tax aide volunteers for 50 and older middle and low income taxpayers.MUST pick up a pre-appointment packet and complete the applicable forms before the appointment. If the packet cannot be picked up before the appointment, it's recommended to arrive a......More

Appointments with tax aide volunteers for 50 and older middle and low income taxpayers.MUST pick up a pre-appointment packet and complete the applicable forms before the appointment. If the packet cannot be picked up before the appointment, it's recommended to arrive about 20 minutes early to get one and fill it out before going downstairs. On the day of your appointment, bring all of your 2023 documents and your tax returns from the last 2 years, social security card, government issued photo I.D., and completed forms from the pre-appointment packet to your appointment. Arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your appointment.Masks are optional.

Main

Preschool Story Time In-Person

Children attend without an adult. Open to those ages 3-6. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.

Children's Story Room, Main

Back in Time Book Club In-Person

Join us for the monthly meeting of Back in Time Book Club. Books will vary from fiction, mystery and nonfiction, but will all be based on history. This month we are reading The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.

Village Room, Main

The Friends of Mentor Public Library In-Person

Membership meeting

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Girl Scout Troop #71064 In-Person

Troop meeting

James R. Garfield Room, Main

The Fall of Rome: From Republic to Empire In-Person

Registration for this program opens January 29thDr. John Foster of Mentor Public Library presents the first lecture in his 2026 series on the Roman Empire. This opening talk explores how Rome rose from a turbulent republic to a vast empire, and why the early emperors se......More

Registration for this program opens January 29thDr. John Foster of Mentor Public Library presents the first lecture in his 2026 series on the Roman Empire. This opening talk explores how Rome rose from a turbulent republic to a vast empire, and why the early emperors seemed to preside over what Edward Gibbon once called “the happiest and most prosperous” age in human history. Along the way, we’ll meet the emperors, generals, and ordinary citizens who made up the Roman world at its peak.

Village Room, Main

Outreach Story Time Mentor Methodist In-Person

off site story time for children at Mentor Methodist

Off Site Program, Main

OSU Lake County Master Gardeners In-Person

General meeting.

Village Room, Main

Tiddlywinks Story Time In-Person

Open to those birth to 36 months. Join us for an interactive story time filled with stories, songs, and rhymes just right for little listeners.

Children's Story Room, Main

Preschool Story Time In-Person

Children attend without an adult. Open to those ages 3-6. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.

Children's Story Room, Main

One on One Tech Appointment In-Person

Registration begins January 28. Do you want to know how to download an eBook or use one of the library's digital services? Do you need help with a Microsoft product like Word, Excel, or Windows? Are you having trouble with Zoom? Having a problem with your mobile phone o......More

Registration begins January 28. Do you want to know how to download an eBook or use one of the library's digital services? Do you need help with a Microsoft product like Word, Excel, or Windows? Are you having trouble with Zoom? Having a problem with your mobile phone or tablet? Wish you could have some advice?Schedule an appointment with one of our Reference librarians for one-on-one help! Call 440-255-8811 ext. 247 to make an appointment.Please make sure to have any email addresses and passwords you need to log in to the account in question.Before your session:Please have an idea of what you want to learn. It may help to write out questions beforehand.Make sure to bring passwords to access your device and/or accountsBring in any device you need help withWe are unable to troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices, replace physical parts on devices, or participate in credit card transactions.

MPL Commons, Main

One on One Tech Appointment In-Person

Registration begins January 28. Do you want to know how to download an eBook or use one of the library's digital services? Do you need help with a Microsoft product like Word, Excel, or Windows? Are you having trouble with Zoom? Having a problem with your mobile phone o......More

Registration begins January 28. Do you want to know how to download an eBook or use one of the library's digital services? Do you need help with a Microsoft product like Word, Excel, or Windows? Are you having trouble with Zoom? Having a problem with your mobile phone or tablet? Wish you could have some advice?Schedule an appointment with one of our Reference librarians for one-on-one help! Call 440-255-8811 ext. 247 to make an appointment.Please make sure to have any email addresses and passwords you need to log in to the account in question.Before your session:Please have an idea of what you want to learn. It may help to write out questions beforehand.Make sure to bring passwords to access your device and/or accountsBring in any device you need help withWe are unable to troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices, replace physical parts on devices, or participate in credit card transactions.

MPL Commons, Main

MPL Board Committee Meeting In-Person

Joint committees meeting.

James R. Garfield Room, Main

Pajama Story Time In-Person

Families are welcome to join us for our pajama story time! Children may wear their snuggly Pj's while they enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, a craft and a snack. All ages welcome....

Children's Story Room, Main

COOKBOOK CLUB In-Person

Once per month, we host a cookbook club-meets-potluck event that always draws a crowd. Each member picks a recipe from the same book and they bring in the dish to share. Led by local chef LaDonna Oltmanns. The result is a potluck with lots of talk about cooking and reci......More

Once per month, we host a cookbook club-meets-potluck event that always draws a crowd. Each member picks a recipe from the same book and they bring in the dish to share. Led by local chef LaDonna Oltmanns. The result is a potluck with lots of talk about cooking and recipes and how to improve on them. This month's cookbook is Appetites by Anthony Bourdain. Please bring a plate and utensils for yourself and a serving spoon for your dish.Space is limited. Starting January 19, check with the information desk to see if space and a copy of the cookbook are available for this month's meeting. Follow food safety protocols when preparing and serving food. Please have a copy of the recipe available.

Village Room, Main

MARCS In-Person

Monthly meeting.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

HOMEBOUND

Homebound Delivery for residents.

Main

Outreach Story Time My Kids In-Person

off site outreach for children at My Kids

Off Site Program, Main

Firehouse Friends Story Time In-Person

Open to all ages. No registration needed. Join Fireman Dan, from the Mentor Fire Department, as he reads some fire related stories and offers tips on staying safe. Receive a raffle ticket for each time you attend for a chance to win pizza lunch with some firemen in Dece......More

Open to all ages. No registration needed. Join Fireman Dan, from the Mentor Fire Department, as he reads some fire related stories and offers tips on staying safe. Receive a raffle ticket for each time you attend for a chance to win pizza lunch with some firemen in December, 2026.

Children's Story Room, Main

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Virtual) In-Person / Online

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and te......More

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee. The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Mentor Public Library.Join Meeting: https://libraryc.org/mentorpl/107372

Online, Main

The Story of America Club In-Person

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO MEETING. Ages 7-12. Each month we will explore a different historical period of the United States with crafts, activities, and a snack.

James R. Garfield Room, Main

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio In-Person

Informational meeting for parents and girls interested in the Girl Scouts.

Village Room, Main

Concord Commons Condo Association In-Person

Meeting.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Let's Cook - Homemade Crystallized Ginger and Pear Chutney In-Person

Registration is required and begins JANUARY 29 . Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from "Let's Cook!" mobile cooking school. For February, LaDonna will be making Homemade Crystallized Ginger and Pear Chutney. Space is limited......More

Registration is required and begins JANUARY 29 . Join us for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based recipes with LaDonna from "Let's Cook!" mobile cooking school. For February, LaDonna will be making Homemade Crystallized Ginger and Pear Chutney. Space is limited. Registration is required.Due to demand, limited seating, and cost of supplies, anyone who signs up for and misses TWO programs without giving at least 24 hours’ notice may be placed on the waitlist for the next program they register for. Click here for more information on the library's program-attendance procedure.

James R. Garfield Room, Main

Wiggle, Giggle and Shake Story Time In-Person

This program encourages caregivers and kids to have fun clapping, marching and moving to music.. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration necessary.

James R. Garfield Room, Main

Spice club pickup: CRYSTALLIZED GINGER In-Person

Spice up your life with Mentor Public Library’s Spice Club! This month's selection is CRYSTALLIZED GINGER PIECES. 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) d......More

Spice up your life with Mentor Public Library’s Spice Club! This month's selection is CRYSTALLIZED GINGER PIECES. 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

MPL Commons, Main

Lake Erie N-Scale Society In-Person

Monthly meeting.

James R. Garfield Room, Main

Narcotics Anonymous In-Person

District meeting.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Family Story Time In-Person

Bring your children and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development! Geared towards children aged 2-6, but all ages are welcome. A parade after the story time. No registration is required.

Children's Story Room, Main

Rainforest Explorers In-Person

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS FEBRUARY 2nd. AGES 6-12.Escape the cold and enter into a tropical rainforest! We'll explore this fascinating ecosystem through activities, crafts, and snacks.Due to demand, limited seating, and/or cost of supplies, anyone who signs up ......More

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS FEBRUARY 2nd. AGES 6-12.Escape the cold and enter into a tropical rainforest! We'll explore this fascinating ecosystem through activities, crafts, and snacks.Due to demand, limited seating, and/or cost of supplies, anyone who signs up for and misses TWO programs without giving at least 24 hours’ notice may be placed on the waitlist for the next program they register for. Click here for more information on the library's program-attendance procedure.

James R. Garfield Room, Main

Dinner with the Presidents @ Yours Truly Restaurant In-Person

The Children's Department will be at Yours Truly joining the We Made History presidents. If you have dinner at Yours Truly we'll be there with a craft, some books and a chance to spin the trivia wheel.

Off Site Program, Main

Little Mountain Garden Club In-Person

Educational workshop and club meeting.

Village Room, Main

Men's Book Club In-Person

This month's selection will be Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science by Erika Engelhaupt. Copies can be signed out at the Information Desk at the Main Library.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Tiddlywinks Story Time In-Person

Open to those birth to 36 months. Join us for an interactive story time filled with stories, songs, and rhymes just right for little listeners.

Children's Story Room, Main

AARP Tax Appointments 10am - 2pm In-Person

Appointments with tax aide volunteers for 50 and older middle and low income taxpayers.MUST pick up a pre-appointment packet and complete the applicable forms before the appointment. If the packet cannot be picked up before the appointment, it's recommended to arrive a......More

Appointments with tax aide volunteers for 50 and older middle and low income taxpayers.MUST pick up a pre-appointment packet and complete the applicable forms before the appointment. If the packet cannot be picked up before the appointment, it's recommended to arrive about 20 minutes early to get one and fill it out before going downstairs. On the day of your appointment, bring all of your 2023 documents and your tax returns from the last 2 years, social security card, government issued photo I.D., and completed forms from the pre-appointment packet to your appointment. Arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your appointment.Masks are optional.

Village Room, Main

Outreach Story Time Love's Learning Loft In-Person

off site story time for children at Love's Learning Center

Off Site Program, Main

Preschool Story Time In-Person

Children attend without an adult. Open to those ages 3-6. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.

Children's Story Room, Main

Fenton Financial Services, Inc. In-Person

Educational presentation on Medicare.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Leadership Lake County In-Person

Meeting.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Paint by Numbers Night In-Person

REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 3. Each participant will get a paint by numbers kit with all supplies included. You're invited to attend a fun, relaxing evening out. Light refreshments will be available. Space is limited and registration begins February 3.

James R. Garfield Room, Main

Just Run Lake County In-Person

Coordinator meeting.

Village Room, Main