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Discover the history of notorious Cleveland mobster Shondor Birns
Rick Porrello – the author of The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia, To Kill the Irishman and Superthief – will talk about his new book on the life and crimes of notorious Cleveland mobster, Alex Shondor Birns, during … Continue reading
Brad Ricca talks crime, comics & Cleveland
Author Brad Ricca visited us earlier this October as part of our Mentor Mystery Month. He shared with us to the incredible story of Mrs. Grace Humiston, the detective and lawyer who turned her back on New York society life to become … Continue reading
Supersized fun at our Headlands Branch
Kids can play super-sized versions of games like Snakes & Ladders, Tic-Tac-Toe, and Memory at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at our Headlands Branch. The program is free. We only require that you register beforehand. You can sign up online … Continue reading
Light therapy lamps available to borrow from Mentor Public Library
You can now borrow light therapy lamps from us to brighten your day. Light therapy lamps have been used to help people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD,) which is exacerbated by a decrease in sunlight during fall and winter … Continue reading
Special book sale at the library this November
We’re hosting a special book sale this month at our Main Branch. You can buy books from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. It’s a $5 bag sale on Saturday. … Continue reading
