Monthly Archives: April 2015
Studio MPL kids make their own version of Munch’s ‘Scream’
Studio MPL—Mentor Library’s art club for kids—looked to painter Edvard Munch for inspiration last Monday. Munch is best known for his Expressionist painting, The Scream. Using Much’s painting as a reference point, the kids drew their own emotions or (if they … Continue reading
Investment Basics: Where to Start
Even the least money savvy of us have a vague appreciation of investing. It seems like a good idea in the way that it would be better to eat more vegetables or learn a second language. But investing can be … Continue reading
9 Money-Saving Tips from Joe “The Coupon Guy” Daugirdas
Mentor Library kicked off Money Smart Week with advice from Joe “The Coupon Guy” Daugirdas on how to save money. Here are some of his recommendations: 1. Discount stores don’t always have the best deals. Yes, the Marc’s and Walmarts … Continue reading
Puppy love at the library
I know I’ve written about our Paws to Read program, but I’m not missing any opportunities to share photos of kids reading to dogs. It’s beyond cute. It’s cute2! Paws to Read pairs young readers (between the ages of six … Continue reading
Meeting the eagles from Mentor Marsh
Naturalist Becky Donaldson wasn’t able to bring the actual bald eagles who nest in Mentor Marsh with her when she visited our Headlands Branch this Saturday, but she was able to bring a few interesting artifacts (including a skull) and … Continue reading