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Revisit the History of the Vietnam Wars with Lecture Series from Mentor Library

Posted on February 21, 2021 by MPL Comm Outreach

Our resident historian Dr. John Foster will discuss the history of The Vietnam Wars during a special year-long lecture series from the library. The series begins with a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. It will examine the … Continue reading →

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Discover the history of Ireland’s Bloody Sunday

Posted on February 2, 2021 by MPL Comm Outreach

Dr. John Foster, our resident historian and one of our adult reference librarians, shares a free lecture about one of the most infamous days in Irish history, Bloody Sunday. He describes the events, what led up to them, and their terrible consequences. … Continue reading →

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Have a ball exploring past presidential parties

Posted on January 21, 2021 by MPL Comm Outreach

How does Washington D.C. welcome new residents to the White House? With a ball, of course! Explore the history of inaugural balls throughout America’s history with Allison Powell, a ranger from the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor. Discover: … Continue reading →

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Major Battles of the Civil War: Mill Springs

Posted on January 15, 2021 by MPL Comm Outreach

In the latest from our Civil War series with James A. Garfield National Historic Site, Ranger Rebecca revisits the Battle of Mill Springs, one of the first decisive Union victories in the key battleground of Kentucky. She also explains the dangers of being … Continue reading →

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Revisit (safely) the influenza pandemic of 1918

Posted on January 3, 2021 by MPL Comm Outreach

Revisit (safely) one of the most fatal pandemics in human history. Discover why the illness was so deadly, where it might have originated – not Spain, despite being called the Spanish flu – why doctors still study it today, and … Continue reading →

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