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August 2016
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2010 Civic Organization of the Year
New MPL Drive-thru Opens!
You now have a way to pick up your books, videos
and more from MPL without even leaving your car.
The drive-thru at our Main Library opened on Thurs-
day, July 28.
You can now put items on hold—either by calling the
library or on our website, www.mentorpl.org—and
specify that you want to pick them up at the drive-
thru.
The drive-thru will open each day at the same time as the Main Library
and will close 15 minutes before the library does each evening. This will
ensure that all patrons in the drive-thru line get their items before the
building closes.
Along with the drive-thru, we’ve made some changes to the traffic flow
around our Main Library. The drive-thru lane is now exit only. Also, driv-
ers will only be able to turn right from the drive-thru onto Mentor Avenue
to prevent traffic backup.
To celebrate its opening, the library will give a free MPL mug, pedometer
and memory stick to the first three patrons who use the drive-thru each
day from July 28 through 31.
Words on Wheels
MPL Homebound Service
Congratulations to our Words on
Wheels patron Doris Lanese for
having checked out over 1000
items through our home delivery!
Every month the library delivers
books, movies and music to pa-
trons throughout Mentor, Mentor-
on-the-Lake and Mentor Head-
lands. Homebound patrons who
are unable to come into the library
for their materials have the oppor-
tunity to request items or have our
professional staff choose materials
based on their interests. This ser-
vice, called Words on Wheels, al-
lows you to continue checking out
the latest books, movies, audio-
books and CDs, even if you can-
not come to pick them out your-
self.
Words on Wheels is available to
all age groups (children through
senior citizens) who are temporari-
ly or permanently homebound. We
deliver to both individual resi-
dences and group homes, bringing
the library to you!
Interested in signing up for Words
on Wheels? It's as simple as a
phone call. Please contact Mere-
dith Tomeo at (440) 255-8811,
ext. 204 to inquire about delivery.
Resource of the Month
3M Cloud Library “eBooks: Always Free – never get
a fine again.”
MPL has joined
with 4 other li-
braries in sharing
their eBook con-
tent through 3M
Cloud Library. Download an eBook
with Cloud Library and see what shar-
ing can get you. Download the App or
stop by the Reference desk if you
would like assistance setting up an
account.
Friends of MPL
$5 Bag Sale!
@ The Read House
Friends Members Preview Night
Thursday, August 18, 4-7:30 p.m.
Public Sale
Saturday, August 20
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Headlands Branch
440-257-2000 Main Library
440-255-8811 Lake Branch
440-257-2512
National Coloring Day-Stress Free Zones @ Main
Tuesday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the MPL Commons Area In celebration of National Coloring Day the Mentor
Public Library will provide bookmarks and coloring
sheets in Adult, Young Adult and Children’s areas to
color and take home. While supplies last. All are
welcome.
Get Calm Color On @ Main
Tuesday, Aug 2, 9, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Cleveland Room In celebration of National Coloring Day we are bringing back Adult Coloring.
Coloring pages and supplies will be available for your use. Coffee and a seasonal
drink will be provided. So come join us or come back-your seats are waiting. Just
follow the sound of soft music to find us. Call-in registration only.
The Battle of the Bulge @ Main
Wednesday, August 3 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Garfield Room Dr. John Foster of the Mentor Public Library Adult Information Services
Department presents the third of his series of lectures on Major Battles of World
War II. On December 16, 1944, a massive German offensive slammed into US
positions in the Ardennes Forest. The resulting bulge in the American lines would
give its name to the last great battle on the Western Front. From stubborn resistant
to devastating counterattack, the story of the Battle of the Bulge is one of heroism
and endurance in the depths of the European winter. This program is free and
open to the public. Registration is required.
Monday University: Canning and Preserving @ Main
Monday, August 8 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Garfield Room
Judi Strauss will present techniques for preserving your
summer harvest. This program is free and open to the
public. Registration is requested.
Leaders and Legacies of the Civil War: Photography @ Main
Wednesday, August 10 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Garfield Room
Civil War Photography, Part II - Photography was still in its early stages during
the war, but the images the war produced have shaped and haunted us since. Learn
about the history of photography and the men who brought us some of the most
famous photos in our history. (Part I was presented in August 2015.)
Civil War Encore – Battle of the Wilderness @ Main
Thursday, August 11 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Garfield Room Determined to defeat Lee’s army, Grant begins his
“Overland Campaign” in May 1864 with a march on
Richmond. Lee accommodates Grant’s desire for battle by
surprising him in “The Wilderness.” Lee’s bold move gives
him equal odds against an army twice his size. Presented by
David Lintern.
Adult Programs Register online at www.mentorpl.org or call
Information Services at 255-8811, ext. 215 to register.
August Book Groups
It’s A Mystery Book Club @ Main
Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Churchill’s Secretary
By Susan Elia MacNeal
Colorful Characters Book Club
@ Lake. Friday, August 5 at 10 a.m.
Enjoy coloring and refreshments
while discussing a good book.
The Visitors by Sally Beauman
Men’s Book Club @ Main
Monday, August 15 at 7 p.m.
A Life Worth Living
by Robert Zaretsky
Senior Center Book Club
@ Mentor Senior Center
Wednesday, August 17 at 1:30 p.m.
The Last Runaway
By Tracy Chevalier
Headlands Book Club @ The Headlands Community Center
Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m.
The Other Typist by Susanne Rindell
Book & Brush Club @ Main
Wednesday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m.
The Swan Thieves
By Elizabeth Kostova
For more information, contact the
Adult Information Services desk or
call 255-8811, ext. 215.
Teen Programs Register online or call 255-8811
extension 215 to register.
Time Travelers Club - Retro Video
Games @ Lake
Wednesday, August 3 at 6 p.m.
Join us each month as we try out games,
crafts and other activities that were popu-
lar in the past. This month we check out
the Nintendo Entertainment System and
play 8-bit video games. Please register.
Duck Tape Crafts @ Lake
Wednesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. Grade 7 & up
Join us at the Lake Branch and try out
some fun duct tape crafts! Registration is
requested for this free program
Clashing Controllers @ Lake
Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Get your game on! Challenge your
friends at this monthly video game party.
Snacks will be provided!
Adult Programs continued... Register online at www.mentorpl.org or call
Information Services at 255-8811, ext. 215 to register.
Google Tips and Tricks – Computers & Cookies @ Main
Tuesday, August 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Garfield Room
Google is the most popular search engine out there, but most people do not use
it to its full capacity. Come have a cookie and learn tips and tricks to make
your searching experience easier and more fruitful. We will provide coffee &
cookies for participants! Registration is requested.
Getting Started with Medicare @ Main
Tuesday, August 16 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Village Room Are you approaching age 65, or going on Medicare for the first time? This is
your opportunity to see how it works with our guest speaker Laura Mutsko
from Mutsko Insurance of Mentor. Bring your questions. Registration is
requested.
Tea From your Garden @ Main
Saturday, August 20 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Village Room Sarah Hurt, herbalist, tea designer and owner-
operator of Sage and Spice Botanical, LLC from
Cleveland, will discuss making teas from the herbs
you grow right in your kitchen window or out your
back door. It is time to harvest so learn how to make
some good use of those fragrant healthful plants you
have been babying all summer.
Aging with a Plan: How a Little Thought Today Can Vastly Improve Your
Tomorrow @ Main
Thursday, August 25 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Village Room Sharona Hoffman is the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, professor of
bioethics and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve
University School of Law. Hoffman is the author of the book “Aging with a
Plan: How a Little Thought Today Can Vastly Improve Your Tomorrow.” She
will present information on how to prepare yourself for the future. No matter
what age you are, it is never to early or too late to become prepared. A time for
questions and a book signing will follow her presentation.
Jazzercise for Beginners @ Main
Tuesday, August 30 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In the Village Room Ever want to try out Jazzercise? Join us at the library for a
beginners class! An instructor from Jazzercise Mentor
will lead the class. We will be moving a lot, so please
remember to dress comfortably. Registration is required
for this class.
Volunteers Needed
The Children’s Depart-
ment is in need of youth or
adult volunteers to assist
with upcoming Children’s
programs.
If you are a current Mentor Public Li-
brary volunteer willing to lend a hand, or
interested in becoming a volunteer,
please contact Julie Williams, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 440-255-8811 x 242.
The Mentor Public Library welcomes
volunteers ages 14 and over. Volunteers
18 and over will be asked to complete a
background check prior to providing any
volunteer service. A full list of opportu-
nities can be found at
www.mentorpl.org/volunteer.
American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Main
Monday, August 8, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Village Room
Call 1-800-give-life or go to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appoint-
ment. Walk-ins are also welcome as the schedule permits.
MPL Cover to Cover
Mary Detling, Editor
The Cover to Cover is published
monthly by the Mentor Public
Library. It is provided free-of-
charge to library patrons and
interested citizens.
Board of Trustees
Amy Frank-Hensley, President
Kurt Helfrich, Vice President
Nancy Grendze, Secretary
Kerilyn Boergert
Sonja Maier
Terri Mervo
Diane Wantz
The Board of Trustees meets at
5 p.m. on the third Wednesday of
each month in the James R. Garfield
Room at the Main Library (lower
level). The public is welcome to
attend.
Friends of the Library
Carole Mononen, President
440-255-3035
Bi-monthly meetings at Main at
5:30 p.m.: Jan 12, Mar 8, May 10,
July 12, Sep 13, Nov 8
Main Library
8215 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, OH 44060
Phone: 440-255-8811
Fax: 440-205-1153
Mon - Thu …..…...….9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri & Sat…….…..…..9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun ………....……...11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lake Branch
5642 Andrews Road
Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 44060
Phone: 440-257-2512
Fax: 440-257-6886
Mon & Wed.…..…...1 p.m.-9 p.m.
Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat...9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Headlands Branch 4669 Corduroy Road
Mentor, OH 44060
Phone: 440-257-2000
Fax: 440-257-2859
Mon & Wed.…..…...1 p.m.-9 p.m.
Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat...9 a.m.-5 p.m.
www.mentorpl.org
Lending, Learning, Leading
Mentor Public Library Lynn Hawkins, Executive Director
Drone Zone at the Library @ Main
Tuesday, August 9 at 4 p.m. Ages 8-12
Wednesday, August 10 at 4 p.m.
Thursday, August 11 at 4 p.m.
There are drones in the library! Take control
of a mini drone and try your hand at our ob-
stacle course and race track. Parent attend-
ance required. Registration begins July 26.
Legomania @ Lake
Saturday, August 13 at 2 p.m. for all ages
All ages are invited to build with the li-
brary’s Lego bricks. Children under 8 must
be accompanied by an adult.
Preschool Dance Party: Remix @ Main
Monday, August 15 at 1 p.m. Ages 3-6
It’s time for a preschool dance party! Bring
your parents and join us for an afternoon of
dancing, moving and grooving. Registration
begins August 1.
Ice Age: Volcano Meltdown @ Lake
Monday, August 15 at 5 p.m. Ages 7-12
Have you ever wanted to know what it felt
like to live in the ice age? We’ll make a mini
exploding ice volcano outside! Dress for
mess. Registration begins August 1.
Paws to Read @ Lake
Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 or 7 p.m.
Independent readers will be paired with a
gentle dog who is licensed and trained to be
a good listener. Registration begins Aug 1.
Let’s Go Lego Club @ Headlands
Saturday, August 20 at 2 p.m. for all ages
All ages are invited to build with the li-
brary’s Lego bricks. Children under 8 must
be accompanied by an adult.
Secret Garden Social @ Lake
Monday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Ages 7 and up
Create a secret garden all your
own! We’ll have food, games
and a craft all about the Secret
Garden.
Zany Zoo Animals Rhyme Time @ Lake
Tuesday, August 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Swing over to the Lake Branch for a roaring
good time! We’ll share stories, songs and a
neat craft!
Color Me Headlands @ Headlands
Wednesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. All ages
Bring the family and join us for a calm even-
ing of coloring.
Children’s Programs @ Mentor Public Library
Register at www.mentorpl.org
Or call 440-255-8811, ext. 220/221.
Make a Craft! @ Main
Monday, August 1, while supplies last!
National Coloring Day @ Main
Tuesday, August 2, all day, all ages
In celebration of National Coloring Day the
Children’s department will provide book-
marks to color and take home.
Fairy Yoga @ The Read House
Tuesday, August 2 at 2 p.m.
Ages 5-13
Enjoy a magical afternoon
learning about yoga with a fairy
theme. Registration required. Comics Club @ Main
Tuesday, August 2 at 7 p.m.
Ages 8-12. Registration is required.
American Girl Book Club @ Main
Wednesday, August 3, Meet Samantha
Ages 6-12 at 4 p.m.
Each month we’ll talk about a different doll.
Be sure to read the selected book before you
come. Registration is necessary.
Minecraft Clubs @ MPL
Main-Thursday, Aug 4 at 4 p.m. Ages 8-12
Lake-Saturday, Aug 20 at 2 p.m.
Registration is required.
End of Summer Reading Party
@ The Read House
Thursday, August 4 from 6-8 p.m.
Join us for refreshments and some fun carni-
val games to celebrate the end of Summer
Reading. Prize winners will be announced!
No registration needed.
Get Ready, Get Set, Blow Up and Read!
@ Headlands
Saturday, August 6, 2 p.m. Gr K-5
Saturday, August 13 at 2 p.m.
Join us for some outside fun while blowing
things up as part of our Summer Reading
Program. Get some fresh air and do science
experiments that are fun for everyone. Regis-
tration is required.
Pirate Rhyme Time @ Lake
Tuesday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Age 5 and younger
Arrrr! Talk like a pirate at this special story
time.
