Author Archives: MPL Comm Outreach
Building roller coasters at the library
We transformed our Headlands Branch into a theme park during our Curious Kids program. Kids built roller coasters with foam pipe insulation tubes and paper towel rolls. Then they sent marbles down them. They quickly learned that they could adjust their coasters … Continue reading
Major Battles of the Civil War: The Battle of Middle Creek
Our Civil War series continues with a spotlight on The Battle of Middle Creek, a lesser-known conflict with local importance because Mentor’s own James A. Garfield led the Union into the fray. Discover how what happened in Kentucky set Garfield … Continue reading
Explore the Anne Frank House at Mentor Public Library
In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, all are invited to explore the historic Anne Frank House. You can use virtual reality to tour the secret rooms where Anne and her family hid during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam during … Continue reading
Bring your family to Game Night at our Headlands Branch
You’re all invited to Family Game Night at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at our Headlands Branch. Learn how to play a new board game. Practice an old favorite. Most importantly, enjoy spending time with your friends and family. We’ll … Continue reading
Get an introduction to Reiki at Mentor Public Library
You can learn everything you want to know about Reiki during a free introduction at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at our Main Branch. Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is a natural healing technique that uses a gentle laying on of hands or even … Continue reading
