Monthly Archives: November 2018

11 25, 2018

Study rooms now available at our Main Branch

By |2018-11-25T14:43:39-05:00November 25, 2018|

Need a quiet place to study? Check out one of the new study rooms at our Main Branch.

Need a quiet place to study? Check out one of the new study rooms at our Main Branch.

Our Main Branch now has study rooms available to individuals or small groups who need a quiet place to gather and work.

We do have a few rules for the rooms. The big ones are:

  1. The rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You have to be at the library to request their use. No reservations by phone.
  2. To accommodate as many patrons as possible, study rooms are available for a 2-hour period per group.
  3. No operating a business from the room.
  4. The study rooms are kept locked. If you want to use one, tell our librarians. They’ll either open one for you or — if a room is not available — put you on the day’s schedule, if possible.
  5. The rooms are intended for quiet study. Please mute or set your phones to silent, and use headphones when applicable.

Click here for the full list of rules.

The study rooms are just one of the new additions from our recent renovation.

We also added more electrical outlets, moved and refurnished our teen area, and replaced carpeting and furniture that was about 30 years old.

11 20, 2018

US Civil War: Cycloramas as Art, Entertainment & Memorial

By |2018-11-20T06:00:49-05:00November 20, 2018|

Cycloramas were the zenith of art and entertainment in their heyday — 50 feet high and surrounding you from all sides.

These traveling exhibits required specially constructed buildings and were as immersive as modern virtual reality.

Some of the most famous cycloramas depicted Civil War batteries like Gettysburg and Atlanta. In fact, you can still see a Gettysburg Cyclorama at the National Historic Site.

An expert from James A. Garfield National Historic Site discusses the role of Civil War cycloramas as art, journalism, entertainment and memorial.

Our Civil War series continues at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at our Main Branch. Learn how you can research your family’s Civil War genealogy using online database.

By the way, if you’re interested in Civil War history, several talks in our Civil War series can be viewed online in their entirety, including:

11 17, 2018

Makerspace @ The HUB

By |2018-11-17T06:00:14-05:00November 17, 2018|

You can now use the new and emerging technologies

You can use the new and emerging technologies at The HUB’s makerspace to craft what you imagine.

 

What do you want to make?

Earrings? Clothing? Customized drinking glasses? Music videos?

Starting Monday, Dec. 3, you can do that and so much more, because you will have access to the state-of-the-art Makerspace @ The HUB in Mentor High School. It contains:

You can use any or all of these machines to make the project of your dreams. You don’t need to be a student at Mentor High School or even a resident of Mentor. All you need is a CLEVNET card in good standing.

The HUB is open to all from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and is located inside Mentor High School (6477 Center St., Mentor, OH). The Makerspace closes 30 minutes before The HUB.

 

How does it work?

  1. Before you use the Makerspace for the first time:
    1. Read the Makerspace Policy @ The HUB Procedures & Terms of Service
    2. Complete and submit the Makerspace @ The HUB Agreement (PDF/DOC)
  2. Make a reservation by filling out THIS FORM.
    1. Users with reservations will be Submit Buttongiven priority over walk-in users. Staff and equipment availability cannot be guaranteed for walk-in users, so making a reservation is highly recommended.
    2. Reservation requests will be reviewed by HUB staff members in the order that they are received and as quickly as staff availability allows.
  3. A library staff member will contact you to confirm your reservation. When possible, staff will supply an estimate for the cost of your project.
  4. Reply and approve your reservation and cost estimate, if applicable.
  5. Come to The HUB at your reserved time and create your project.
  6. All costs associated with your Makerspace use must be paid before you are permitted to remove your project from The HUB.

 

What do I need to know?

  • Your use of the Makerspace is subject to the library’s Makerspace @ The HUB Procedures and Terms of Service
  • Makerspace use is available to anyone with a valid library card.
    • Users under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian whose valid library card is in good standing.
    • Users under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult while inside the Makerspace.
  • Maximum time in the Makerspace per person per day: 2 hours
  • Cost: The price for Makerspace use varies by machine. See Makerspace Pricing @ The HUB for pricing information. When possible, the Library will provide a cost estimate prior to the patron’s Makerspace use. This is only an estimate, and the exact and final cost will be determined upon completion of Makerspace use.
  • Materials:  In most cases, users are permitted to bring in their own materials for use in the Makerspace. However, staff must approve the material before it’s used. In some cases, materials may be purchased directly at The HUB. See the Machine-Specific Information section below for details.
  • File Format: Supported file types vary by machine. See the Machine-Specific Information section below for details.
  • Project Size: The size of projects you can make at the Makerspace varies by machine. See the Machine-Specific Information section below for details.
  • Payment: Cash and credit card payments are accepted and will be due upon completion of Makerspace use.  Users are not permitted to remove their project from The HUB until all associated costs have been paid.

Machine-Specific information

  • Laser Engraver
    • Equipment: Epilog Laser Mini 24 (50 Watt)
    • Software: CorelDRAW
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Vinyl Cutter
    • Equipment: Roland Desktop Cutter CAMM-1 GS-24
    • CutStudio
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Large Format Printer
    • Equipment:  HP Designjet Z5200
    • HP Click
    • Click HERE for more information
  • Green Screen Studio
    • Equipment: CAMERA
    • Software available at The HUB: iMovie
    • CLICK HERE for more information
  • 3D Printing is available at our Main Branch 
11 14, 2018

Les Roberts shares his love of John Steinbeck, ‘Gatsby’ & Bill Evans

By |2018-11-14T17:20:10-05:00November 14, 2018|

Les Roberts — the author of more than two dozen novels, including the beloved Milan Jacovich series — has a lot of loves.

In this interview, he shares his affection for John Steinbeck (specifically Grapes of Wrath), The Great Gatsby, jazz pianist Bill Evans, a well-selected word, the book as a tangible object, and meaningful connections between people.

Roberts is best known locally as the creator and author of private eye Milan Jacovich — a Stroh’s-sipping, ex-cop and Vietnam veteran with a taste for trouble and klobasa. Jacovich has starred in 19 novels, most of which occur in Roberts’ adopted hometown of Northeast Ohio.

Jacovich fans will definitely want to watch this video, because Roberts shares how he thinks his most famous character will die.

Visit our YouTube channel for more author interviews, including discussions with bestsellers like Karin Slaughter, Paula McLain and Christina Baker Kline, as well as upcoming authors like Stephen Markley and Rebekah Frumkin.

11 4, 2018

Dwight D. Eisenhower: From World War to the Cold War

By |2018-11-04T06:00:30-05:00November 4, 2018|

We concluded our Presidents of the 20th Century series with a focus on Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Eisenhower was a complicated man — a West Point graduate and general who warned about the military-industrial complex; a man who valued duty but also asked to leave his post so he could marry his mistress.

He also oversaw one of our nation’s most fraught periods, including a chilly portion of the Cold War, McCarthyism, and invention of the hydrogen bomb.

Apparently, he was a pretty decent golfer, as well.

Our resident historian Dr. John Foster guides us through this singular president’s life. Foster, in addition to being a reference librarian, also has a doctorate degree in history.

If you missed it the first time or wish to rewatch it, you can view the entirety of our Presidents of the 20th Century series online:

Foster’s next talk will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Concord Township Community Center (7671 Auburn Road in Concord Township.) He’ll discuss the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton.

The talk is free to attend and open to all. If you wish to register, call the Concord Township Community Center at (440) 639-4650.

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