We're Open Longer on Sundays!

Beginning July 11, 2010 the Main Library will be open on Sundays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm! The extended hours are in response to high traffic and increased demand for computers.

Canine Body Language 101

Wouldn't you love to know what your dog is saying to you? Learn how to speak "Dog" with presenter Robi Kublin, CPDT-KA at the Main Library on Thursday, July 29 at 7:00 pm. Registration is required. People only please! register online...

Name the Hamster!

Help give our furry friend a warm welcome to her new home! Please put your suggested name in the box in the Children's Department from July 12 through August 6. The most popular name will be announced on Tuesday, August 10 at the "End of Summer Party" at The Read House.

Starry Night Book Party

Celebrate the end of summer at our Starry Night Book Party on Friday, August 27 at 7:00 pm. Talk about the books you read this summer and bring one to swap, if you like. Refreshments, courtesy of the Friends of the Library, will be served at this festive occasion under the tent on the Read House lawn. Register online...

Nooks and More Nooks!

Due to overwhelming demand, we've added two more Nooks to our collection! We've also added new titles to all the Nooks, including Spoken from the Heart by Laura Bush and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson. Here's the complete list of Nook titles. Due to the high cost of the Nooks, we cannot send them through our delivery service for pickup at the Branches. Nooks must be picked up and returned at the Main Library Circulation Desk. If you are interested in checking out a Nook, please take a look at the Nook Guidelines and Nook Agreement. You may also reserve a Nook online using our catalog. (Just do a keyword or title search for “Nook.”)

Take Home an iPad!

Apple iPads are now available for you to enjoy at the Main Library! Both iPads have been loaded with a number of fun and useful apps. You may check out an iPad for three days with no renewal. If you are interested in using an iPad, please take a look at our Electronic Device Guidelines and User Agreement.

Library Honored by Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce

The Mentor Public Library was recently named the Mentor Chamber of Commerce 2010 Civic Organization of the Year. Patrons from the library and its two branches sent hundreds of nomination letters to the chamber recommending that Mentor Public Library be chosen for the prestigious award. Read more about the award. You can also read our 2009 Annual Report online.