Monthly Archives: February 2021

02 27, 2021

Library hosting program to help caretakers of people with dementia

By |2021-02-27T12:00:17-05:00February 27, 2021|

People who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease often have habits or behaviors that can befuddle or frustrate their caretakers. For example, some people with dementia ask the same questions repeatedly

In this talk, experienced professionals from the Kemper House – a care facility that specializes in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia – share tactics that will help caretakers deal with repetitive questioning.

By the way, we’ve hosted other programs that can help families dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. They are still available to watch on our YouTube channel.

02 24, 2021

Podiatrist talk helps you get back on your feet

By |2021-02-24T16:00:43-05:00February 24, 2021|

Dr. Andy Orta from Foot and Ankle Specialists of Ohio shares symptoms and treatment options for common foot and ankle problems – from bunions to bad breaks – during an online program we hosted earlier this week.

He discusses soft-tissue conditions, structural deformities, bone and joint conditions, trauma, and nail and skin disorders. Warts and all! The first few seconds of his talk are inadvertently clipped, but you’ll still get his expert insight.

By the way, a YouTube video can be helpful but it’s no substitute for medical consultation. If you have a problem that requires treatment, contact your doctor.

We’ve hosted several talks about health and wellness recently. You can watch many of them online in their entirety, including:

02 20, 2021

All Booked Up with Cailey & Meg: Teen Suspense

By |2021-02-20T12:00:50-05:00February 20, 2021|

Time to turn up the tension! Meg and Cailey share four fresh YA suspense novels. Their recommendations include:

  1. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
  2. The Cousins by Karen McManus
  3. You Will Be Mine by Natasha Preston
  4. All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban

Most of the books they discuss can also be borrowed as ebooks using OverDrive or Libby. All you need is your Mentor Public Library card

02 17, 2021

Discover Vincent van Gogh through the eyes of the artist

By |2021-02-17T16:00:24-05:00February 17, 2021|

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous artists in history. But his life is shrouded in rumors and tall tales.

Discover the true story of van Gogh’s passion and obsessions from art historian Felicia Zavarella Stadelman during this online program that we hosted in February.

By the way, if you’re an art lover, then you should check out some of the Book & Brush talks that we’ve shared on our YouTube channel. Our own Barb Hauer discusses post-Impressionists and celebrates women artists like Helen Dryden and Lee Miller.

Furthermore, if you’re looking for fun artistic projects that you can make at home, watch our Artpocalypse series. Each week, we suggest different crafts, artwork, and even science experiments that you can try.

Finally, if you’re interested in Van Gogh (or almost any other artist), we know a great place where you can borrow books or documentaries about him and his artwork.

02 13, 2021

The Life & Legacy of Frederick Douglass

By |2021-02-13T12:00:44-05:00February 13, 2021|

In the latest from our Civil War series with James A. Garfield National Historic Site and in commemoration of Black History Month, Ranger Todd Arrington discusses the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass.

He rose from slavery to become one of the nation’s most prominent voices for abolition. Learn about his relationships with William Lloyd Garrison, John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, and James A. Garfield.

Our Civil War series continues next month at noon on Wednesday, March 10. Dr. Arrington will return to discuss President Lincoln’s first inaugural address. The talk will be hosted via Zoom. Registration is required, and you can sign up on our website.

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

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