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03 18, 2024

Library & Xpress Shredding’s annual Shred Day returns

By |2024-03-18T10:27:06-04:00March 18, 2024|

Have sensitive documents like tax forms or medical records to get rid of? Get them shredded during Xpress Shredding and Mentor Public Library’s annual Shred Day.

Shred Day will be held from 7 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, in the parking lot of Xpress Shredding’s headquarters – which is located at 8001 Moving Way, right off of Tyler Boulevard in Mentor. (Please do not bring your documents to the library.)

The free service is available to Mentor residents and library patrons. People can drop off as many as five document-storage boxes or bags of paper. Shred Day will be held rain or shine. Vehicles must be in line by 10:30 a.m.

03 17, 2024

Connie Schultz Discusses ‘Lola & the Troll’ and the 3rd Grade Teacher that Changed her Life

By |2024-03-15T11:53:49-04:00March 17, 2024|

Connie Schultz discusses her new picture book Lola and the Troll. She also talks about:

  • the delight of working with illustrator Sandy Rodriguez
  • how Lola wouldn’t have existed without Casey McIntyre
  • the third grade teacher that changed Connie’s life
  • her grandkids’ favorite picture book

In addition to Lola, Schultz has also written the essay collection Life Happens, political memoir …and His Lovely Wife, and novel The Daughters of Erietown.

03 16, 2024

Discover the History of America’s Favorite Foods

By |2024-03-13T14:30:06-04:00March 16, 2024|

Discover the cultural history of America’s favorite foods during an online conversation with Smithsonian Institution Curator Paula Johnson  at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2.

Johnson will discuss the new book, Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People and Innovations That Feed Us. She’ll explain how immigration, migration, advertising, and extraordinary individuals like Brownie Wise and James Beard shaped what American families ate.

Sign up to join the conversation here. A recording of the program will be available to watch afterward.

03 15, 2024

Crafty Construction Programs

By |2024-03-05T12:09:29-05:00March 15, 2024|

Looking for something constructive to do during Spring Break? Kids can build sweet Peeps houses and teens can construct their own miniature libraries during a pair of programs on Wednesday, March 27, at our Main Branch.

At 1 p.m., children (ages seven to 12) can use graham crackers, frosting, candies and Peeps to make a fun Easter decoration. Register here.

Then at 2 p.m., teens (grades seven through 12th) can build their own tiny libraries to keep. Register here.

Both programs are free, and the library will provide all the supplies. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up at the hyperlinks above or call us at 440-255-8811.

03 14, 2024

Free Magic Show during Spring Break

By |2024-03-04T15:16:01-05:00March 14, 2024|

Looking for something that your children can enjoy when they’re off school this Spring Break? We’re hosting a Free Magic Show for families at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, at our Main Branch.

Mr. Zap – a popular local magician – will perform a stupendous show filled with juggling, jokes, magic and puppets.

The show is free to watch and open to all kids, ages 12 and younger, along with their adults. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 3.

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