OSU Extension Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers In-Person

General meeting.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Resource MFG Recruiting Event (pr) In-Person

Stop in to the James R. Garfield Room today 10am-1pm to see what jobs are available in the area.

James R. Garfield 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

Travel Club-USA In-Person

Registration necessary! Visit a different state each month. Crafts, activities and a snack for each state. Open to ages 6 to 12.

Children's Story Room, Main

It's a Mystery Book Club In-Person

The monthly Meeting of the Mystery Book Club. We read and discuss Thriller, Suspense, True Crime, Noir, Detective & Mystery books. This month we will be reading "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston.

Village Room, Main

NAMI Adolescent Support Group In-Person

Peer led support for middle school aged teens on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Outreach Story Time Broadmoor In-Person

offsite story time for children at Broadmoor

Off Site Program, Main

Staff use In-Person

Training webinar

Frances Cleveland Room, Main

Outreach Story Time Broadmoor In-Person

offsite story time for children at Broadmoor

Off Site Program, Main

Black Tea or White? - The Yin & Yang of Tea In-Person

Registration begins January 22. The Yin & Yang philosophy states that opposite forces are complimentary or interconnected & together achieve balance. In the world of tea, although black & white teas are interconnected by the leaf of the camellia sinensis plant, their fl......More

Registration begins January 22. The Yin & Yang philosophy states that opposite forces are complimentary or interconnected & together achieve balance. In the world of tea, although black & white teas are interconnected by the leaf of the camellia sinensis plant, their flavor profiles are quite opposite, ranging from subtle & delicate to bold & invigorating. We will sample black & white teas & learn about the history, culture, production & health benefits of these "opposing" yet "complimentary" teas.

James R. Garfield Room, Main

Ingredient Deep Dive: Chocolate In-Person

Registration begins January 22. Learn the history and process of making chocolate from cocoa bean to bar. Former chef and current librarian Stefanie Paganini will also guide you through a chocolate tasting so you understand cocoa liquor percentages and taste the rare......More

Registration begins January 22. Learn the history and process of making chocolate from cocoa bean to bar. Former chef and current librarian Stefanie Paganini will also guide you through a chocolate tasting so you understand cocoa liquor percentages and taste the rare cocoa tree varietals not found in everyday chocolate. This program is for adults. Registration is required and limited.

Village Room, Main

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley (Virtual) In-Person / Online

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy ta......More

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times. 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/106795/

Online, 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

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