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 Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.

Village Room, Main

Tiddlywinks 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. No registration needed.

Children's Story Room, Main

Magic Tree House America In-Person

Register children ages 5 to 12. Activities from the Magic Tree House series set in the U.S. AM250 programDue 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 th......More

Register children ages 5 to 12. Activities from the Magic Tree House series set in the U.S. AM250 programDue 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.

Village Room, Main

One on One Tech Appointment In-Person

Registration begins May 27. 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 ta......More

Registration begins May 27. 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 May 27. 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 ta......More

Registration begins May 27. 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

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 theme is Egg Roll Wrappers. Please bring a plate and utensils for yourself and a serving spoon for your dish.Space is limited. Starting May 18, check with the information desk to see if space is 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

HOMEBOUND

Homebound Delivery for residents.

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

Watercolor: Paint Lawnfield In-Person

REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 28th. AGES 8-12. Children will learn basic watercolor techniques to paint President Garfield's house, Lawnfield. AM250 Program.Due to demand, limited seating, and/or cost of supplies, anyone who signs up for and misses TWO programs without giving......More

REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 28th. AGES 8-12. Children will learn basic watercolor techniques to paint President Garfield's house, Lawnfield. AM250 Program.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

Eraser art: DIY Stamp Workshop for Teens In-Person

REGISTRATION BEGINS Thursday May 28th. Design, carve, and create! Turn ordinary pink erasers into custom stamps that show off your unique style. All supplies provided - just bring your creativity. REGISTRATION BEGINS Thursday May 28th.

Village Room, 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.

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

2026 Pop Culture Show In-Person

An outreach program at the Mentor Rec Center

Off Site Program, 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

Majestic Mondays In-Person

Registration required a week before the event for those entering first through sixth grade. Visit a different national park each week. AM250 program

Main Lawn, Main

Men's Book Club In-Person

This month's selection will be The Cause: The American Revolution and It's Discontents by Joseph Ellis. Copies can be signed out at the Information Desk at the Main Library.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Tiddlywinks 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. No registration needed.

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. No registration needed.

Children's Story Room, Main

Life-Sized Battleship (water balloon style) In-Person

Attention: You may get wet during this program. Please dress accordingly and please bring a towel.Registration begins June 2nd. Ages 7-12. Have you ever played the game Battleship? Now you can play where you're in the game! Children will be on two teams and act as the s......More

Attention: You may get wet during this program. Please dress accordingly and please bring a towel.Registration begins June 2nd. Ages 7-12. Have you ever played the game Battleship? Now you can play where you're in the game! Children will be on two teams and act as the ships as the other players throw a water balloon and try to sink their battleships!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.

Main Lawn, Main

Manager Meeting - zoom Online

Meeting of the Mentor Public Library management team.Join Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88913888307

Main

Tiddlywinks 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. No registration needed.

Children's Story Room, Main

Mentor Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting In-Person

This is the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Mentor Public Library Board of Trustees. This meeting is open to the public.

Village Room, Main

NAMI Adolescent Support Group In-Person

Meeting.

Frances Cleveland 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