May 2016 Mentor Public Library www.mentorpl.org

2010 Civic Organization of the Year

On Your Mark, Get Set Read! @ Mentor Public Library

May 26-July 31, 2016

We’re gearing up for another summer of fun

reading activities for kids, teen and adults. The

festivities will kick off Thursday, May 26, when

the Children’s Department will host a family

concert by Tom Sieling!

Mr. Sieling is a widely acclaimed singer and

songwriter from New York. His free family

program, Take a Tromp Through the Swamp,

is a humorous and action-packed participation

concert for the whole family.

Take a Tromp Through the Swamp with Tom Sieling

Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. in The Village Room

Family concert, no registration is necessary!

Children from birth to sixth grade can also start signing up for On Your

Mark, Get Set, Read on May 26. Visit any MPL location to register and

get your reading log where you can keep track of the amount of time you

read or are read to for a chance to win some great prizes. We also have a

whole summer of great programs for all ages including our Move It Mon-

days at the Read House beginning June 6. Visit our website calendar or

pick up a schedule at any MPL location for more details.

Teens can sign up for Get in the Game, READ! starting May 26 for a

chance to receive raffle tickets for reading or attending a library program.

Programs throughout the summer will include art contests, mini drones

and digital fitness!

Exercise Your Mind, Read! for adults will include informa-

tive programs, concerts and chances to win prizes for reading

and attending library programs! More information on the adult

and teen programs can be found on the library website or at

the Adult Information Desk.

Take a spin on the

NOPEC Energy Bike Thursday, May 26 from 4-7 p.m.

@ Main

The Northeast Ohio Public Energy

Council will be at the Main Li-

brary to help kick off this year’s

Summer Reading program. Stop

by and take a ride on the “Energy

Bike” and learn what it takes to

generate power and get conserva-

tion and energy efficiency tips!

Huge Turnout for Shred Day!

Wow was this Shred Day a busy one!

Thanks to our partner Xpress Shredding

we collected, shredded and recycled

34,000 pounds or 17 tons of paper on

Saturday, April 16 for our 6th annual

Community Shred Day during National

Library Week! That number represents

a double amount from any previous year.

MPL Shred Day:

Saved 69,700 kWh of energy

Saved153 barrels (6460 gallons) of oil

Saved 918 million BTUs of energy

Saved 56 cubic yards of landfill space

Saved 119,000 gallons of water

Saved 289 trees

Mentor Library extends a big thank-you

to Xpress Shredding and to our commu-

nity for responsible recycling.

All Mentor Public Library locations will be closed

Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

Headlands Branch

440-257-2000 Main Library

440-255-8811 Lake Branch

440-257-2512

Monday University – Stories to Inspire @ Main

Monday, May 9, 6:30 pm – 8:00 p.m. in the Garfield Room Mildred Dennis will tell inspirational tales from her book,

Less Than An Eagle, More Than A Duck & Other Stuff. This

program is free and open to the public. Register online or

call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 215 for more

information.

Leaders and Legacies of the Civil War @ Main

Wednesday, May 11, 12– 1 p.m. in the Garfield Room The Capture & Imprisonment of Confederate President Jefferson

Davis. Jefferson Davis fled the Confederate capital of Richmond as Union

forces closed in during the spring of 1865. His escape, capture, and

imprisonment make for a fascinating story that will be examined in this

program. Register online or call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 215 for

more information.

Civil War Encore – Battle of Chickamauga, September 1863 @ Main

Thursday, May 12, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Garfield Room

Convinced that Braxton Bragg is on the run,

Union General William Rosecrans learns, just

in time, that Bragg has turned his army around

and is preparing to attack. The two-day battle

turns into a rout as half of Rosecrans’ army

flees the battlefield. A brilliant stand, however,

by Union General George Thomas, “The Rock

of Chickamauga”, saves the Federal army from total disaster. Presented by

David Lintern. Register online or call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 215

for more information.

Ohio Means Jobs Job Fair @ Main

Wednesday, May 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Village Room

Bring your resume and meet with representatives from Ohio

Means Jobs who will be looking to fill positions with Lake

County. Call the library at 440.255.8811, ext. 215 for more

information.

Safe and Satisfying Birth @ Main

Tuesday, May 31, 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Garfield Room

Trisha Lawrie, a certified childbirth educator, will discuss how to have a

safe and satisfying birth. She will cover techniques to avoid C-sections and

other types of medical intervention. Register online or call the library at

440.255.8811, ext. 215 for more information.

Adult Programs Register online at www.mentorpl.org or call

Information Services at 255-8811, ext. 215 to register.

May Book Groups

It’s A Mystery Book Club @ Main

Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Working Stiff by Judy Melinek

Colorful Characters Book Club

@ Lake. Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m.

Join our newest book and coloring

club! Enjoy coloring and refresh-

ments while discussing a good book.

Maine by Courtney Sullivan

Men’s Book Club @ Main

Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m.

Gray Mountain by John Grisham

Senior Center Book Club

@ The Mentor Senior Center Wednesday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m.

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

By Gabrielle Zevin

Headlands Book Club

@ The Headlands Community Center

Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Housekeeper and the Professor

By Yoko Ogawa

Monday Night Book Club @ Main

Monday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Looking for Me by Beth Hoffman

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.

Teen Book Club @ Lake

Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m.

Join a lively discussion with other teens

while enjoying snacks! This month’s book

is I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson.

Pick up a copy at the Lake Branch.

Write On: A Writing Club for Teens

@ Main. Monday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Get creative with our fun monthly writing

club for teens. Each month will focus on a

different theme. All writing levels are wel-

come and snacks will be served!

Clashing Controllers @ Lake

Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Get your game on! Challenge your friends

at this monthly video game party. Snacks

will be provided!

Marshmallow Madness @ Lake

Monday, May 23 at 5 p.m.

Play a variety of marshmallow games

while enjoying the gooey taste of marsh-

mallows. Registration is required.

FIFA 2016 Tournament @ Main

Saturday, May 28 at 1 p.m.

Get your game on! We will

be holding a FIFA 16 (PS4

version) tournament at the

library. Five-minute

halves, with a play bracket.

Controllers and snacks

provided. The winner will

receive a $25 Gamestop

gift card!

Techno Tweens @ Headlands

Saturday, May 28 at 1 p.m. ages 10-14

Come and challenge your friends to a

quest in Roblox. Join your friends for

some gaming fun! Registration is required.

Computer Classes @ Main All classes will be held in the

Frances Cleveland Room and registration in required.

Basic Computers – Tuesday, May 17 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Learn the basic skills needed to use a computer. No computer skills required.

Word 2 – Tuesday, May 17 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Learn to use the Quick Access & Mini Toolbars, line/paragraph spacing, align-

ment, margins & orientation, spell & grammar check, thesaurus, and how to

print a document.

Basic Internet Skills – Wednesday, May 18 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of searching the Web. Mouse and typing skills required.

Word: Labels & Mail Merge – Wednesday, May 18 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Using Microsoft Office 2013, learn how to create mailing labels and preform a

mail merge to create labels, envelopes, and form letters.

Basic Email – Thursday, May 19 from 10:30–12 p.m.

Learn how to use your email account. Send email, reply to email, send attach-

ments, labels emails, and archive emails.

Facebook Basics – Thursday, May 19 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Learn how to use Facebook. This hands-on class will demonstrate basic Face-

book features, tips, and tricks. Please come to class with your Facebook login

information and password.

Word: Flyers, Pictures, and Drawing Tools – Thursday, May 19, 6:30-8 p.m. Learn how to use Microsoft Word 2013 to create flyers, manipulate pictures,

and to effectively use Word’s Drawing Tools.

Friends of Mentor Public Library $5 Bag Sale @ The Read House

Members Preview Night Thursday, May 19 from 4-7:30 p.m.

Public Sale

Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

$5

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, June 13 from 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

The Village Room Give the gift of life. All donations will stay in Lake County to serve our area hos-

pitals. Call 1-800-give-life or go to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an ap-

pointment. A free gift and $9.99 Midas oil change coupon will be offered to do-

nors while supplies last. Walk-ins are also welcome as the schedule permits.

Thank you!

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

FOL_Mentor@yahoo.com

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

lynn.hawkins@mentorpl.org

Happy Un-birthday To you!

Sunshine Rhyme Time @ Lake

Tuesday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 5 and under

Wordplay Creative Writing @ Main

Grades 3 – 6

Wednesday, May 11 at 4:30 p.m.

Happy Un-Birthday @ Main

Thursday, May 12 at 4 p.m. Ages 3 – 8

We will be celebrating your un-birthday

with games, music, crafts and cake.

Registration begins April 28.

Lego Clubs

LEGOmania @ Lake

Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m.

Let’s Go LEGO Club! @ Headlands

Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m.

Studio MPL Art Club @ Main

Monday, May 16 at 4 p.m.

Grades 2-6. Registration is required.

Paws to Read @ Main

Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 or 7 p.m.

Read to a gentle dog who is licensed

and trained to be a good listener.

Registration begins May 4.

Ninja Rhyme Time @ Lake

Tuesday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 5 and under

Color Me Headlands @ Headlands

Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m.

Bring the family for a calm, coloring even-

ing!

Summer Reading Kick-Off @ Main

Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m.

Join us in the Village Room for our Sum-

mer Reading Kick-off concert. Take a

a Tromp Through the Swamp with Tom

Seiling. Open to all ages. No

registration necessary!

Homemade Bubbles and Wands @ Lake

Friday, May 27 at 3 p.m. Ages 4 - 9

Make homemade bubbles and wands.

Registration begins May 13.

Children’s Programs @ Mentor Public Library

Register at www.mentorpl.org

Or call 440-255-8811, ext. 220/221.

Spring Story Times at the Main Library

continue through May 6, while

story times at Headlands will be ongoing.

Check our online calendar or contact any

MPL location for days and times.

Make a Craft @ Main

Monday, May 2. All day

Comics Club @ Main

Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m.

American Girl Book Club @ Main

Wednesday, May 4 at 4 p.m. Ages 6-12

Meet Marie Grace & Cecile

Minecraft Clubs

@ Main - Ages 8-12

Thursday, May 5 at 4 p.m.

@ Lake - Gr 4-8

Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m.

Fiesta, Fiesta @ Lake

Thursday, May 5 at 4 p.m. Ages 5 and up

Join us at the Lake Branch for some festive

fun on Cinco De Mayo. Enjoy some chips

with salsa and create a mini piñata to take

the fun home, too!

Free Comic Book Day @ Main

Saturday, May 7. All day

Pick up a free comic book courtesy of

Comics and Friends while supplies last.

Mother’s Day Appreciation @ Headlands

Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Make a special Mother’s Day card while

supplies last.

Winnie the Pooh Tea Party @ Main

Saturday, May 7 at 12 p.m. Ages 3-12

A special Winnie the Pooh tea party in the

Garfield Room. Registration begins

April 22. Please only 1 adult per family.

Rock the Mic Club @ Main Ages 8-12

Monday, May 9 at 4 p.m.