January 2015 Mentor Public Library www.mentorpl.org

2010 Civic Organization of the Year

Dates to Remember

@ Mentor Public Library!

440-255-8811

MPL Book Clubs on page 3.

Winter Story Times begin the week of

January 5.

All MPL locations will be closed

New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1

2014 Year in Review @ Lake

Friday, January 2 at 2:30 p.m.

Ages 7 and up

Kids @ Work!

A Lego Brick Building Club @ Main Saturday, January 3 at 2 p.m.

Teen Book Club New Year Party

@ Lake. Saturday, January 3 at 2 p.m.

Make a Craft @ Main

Monday, January 5, all day. All ages

Monday University @ Main: Yoga 101

Monday, January 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Comics Club @ Main

Tuesday, January 6 at 7 p.m. Ages 8-12

American Girl Book Club @ Main

Wednesday, January 7 at 4 p.m.

Ages 8-12. Meet Kaya

Minecraft Club @ Main

Thursday, January 8 at 4 p.m. Ages 8-12

Thursday, January 22 at 4 p.m.

Mentor Reads James A. Garfield

@ Main.

Thursday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m.

LEGOmania @ Lake

Saturday, January 10 at 2 p.m.

New Year, New You @ Main

Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. Adults

Major Battles of the Civil War @ Main

Famous Ohio Regiments

Wednesday, January 14 at 12 p.m.

Wordplay Creative Writing Club

@ Main.

Wednesday, January 14 at 4:30 p.m.

Grades 3-6

Continued on page 2.

Do you ever imagine yourself residing in an English castle

like Downton Abbey? Are you glued to the set Sunday nights

anticipating the next episode? Then here’s a fun event you

won’t want to miss.

Come dressed as one of your favorite characters from Down-

ton Abbey for the January Book and Brush Club. Enjoy a

slide presentation about Downton Abbey fashions with Sara

Hume, Curator and Assistant Professor from Kent State Uni-

versity Museum. There will also be a discussion of the book Lady Almina and

the Real Downton Abbey by the Countess of Carnarvon.

The book tells the real story behind Highclere Castle, the inspiration and setting

for the Emmy award winning PBS series, Downton Abbey. It also delves into

the life of one of its most famous inhabitants, Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of

Carnarvon and daughter of the wealthy industrialist Alfred de Rothschild. Find

out what other secrets are held in the walls of Highclere Castle.

Come early and watch the PBS documentary Secrets of High-

clere Castle which will be shown in the Village Room at 5:30

p.m.

Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and refreshments

(English, of course) will be served. To reserve your copy of

the book, stop by the reference desk today or call 255-8811,

extension 215 for more information!

Hold It!

Are you picking up a SearchOhio or OhioLINK book you have

on hold? Please stop at our Circulation Desk. To better

secure items belonging to other libraries and universi-

ties, these books are now being kept behind our Circu-

lation Desk.

Mentor Public Library books will continue to be held in our self-serve hold

pick-up area. All media items can be picked up at the Media Room clerk desk.

All Mentor Public Libraries will be

Closed New Year’s Day, January 1, 2015

MPL’s Book & Brush Club presents… The World of Downton Abbey

Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Garfield Room

Headlands Branch

440-257-2000 Main Library

440-255-8811 Lake Branch

440-257-2512

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

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

Monday University: Yoga 101

Monday, January 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Garfield Room

Learn about the history of yoga, the current

popularity of yoga, the health benefits, and

also some simple poses even the newest of

beginners can do. This class is for all skill

levels, including those interested in "chair

yoga.” Please wear comfortable clothing, as

we will move around during the exercises. In

partnership with Awaken Yoga.

Mentor Reads James A. Garfield @ Main

Thursday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Frances Cleveland Room

Join volunteers from James A. Garfield National Historic Site to discuss

a different book about Mentor's most famous son! This month's

selection is From Canal Boy to President: The Boyhood and Manhood

of James A. Garfield by Horatio Alger.

New Year, New You: 10 Steps to Healthy Weight Maintenance

@ Main. Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Garfield Room Want to feel your best every day, have high

energy levels and wake up feeling better than

when you went to bed? Dr. Misty Morris of

Morris Chiropractic will explore different

aspects of health and nutrition and where we

commonly make mistakes that can lead to

weight gain and poor health. This candid

discussion on health and losing weight offers a

variety of easy, fun, and practical methods for

shedding those unwanted pounds.

Major Battles and Topics of the Civil War:

Famous Ohio Regiments I @ Main

Wednesday, January 14 at 12 p.m. in the Garfield Room

Join James A. Garfield National Historic

Site staff and volunteers at Mentor Public

Library on the second Wednesday of each

month for a new talk on “Major Battles of

the Civil War!” This month’s program will

look at the 23rd and 42nd Ohio Regiments.

Program is free of charge; please make a

free reservation by calling Mentor Public

Library at 440-255-8811 x215. Attendees are invited to bring a lunch to

enjoy during the talk.

Dates to Remember @ MPL

Let’s Go LEGO Club @ Headland

Saturday, January 17 at 2 p.m. All ages

Minecraft Club @ Lake

Saturday, January 17 at 2 p.m. Gr 4-8

Frozen! @ Main

Monday, January 19 at 1 p.m.

Ages 4-9

Studio MPL Art Club @ Main

Monday, January 19 at 4 p.m. Gr 1-5

Teens Writing Club @ Main

Monday, January 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Wands and Wizards @ Lake

Monday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Grades 4 and up

eReaders: Downloading Books to Your

Nook@ Main

Tuesday, January 20 at 10 a.m.

Building A Winning Resume @ Main

Wednesday, January 21 at 10 a.m.

Paws to Read @ Main

Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 or 7 p.m.

eReaders: Getting Books For Your

Tablets and Smartphones @ Main

Thursday, January 22 at 10 a.m.

eReaders: Getting Books For Your

Kindles and Kindle Fires @ Main

Saturday, January 24 at 10 a.m.

Wonderland Tea Party With Alice

@ Lake. Saturday, January 24 at 1 p.m.

Ages 5-10

The Origins Of The Final Solution

@ Main

Tuesday, January 27 at 12 p.m. Adults

Unlocking Social Security @ Main

Wednesday, January 28 at 12 p.m.

Mentor Public Library

8215 Mentor Avenue

440-255-8811

Lending, Learning, Leading

www.mentorpl.org

Renew, reserve and research 24/7

on the web at www.mentorpl.org

Talk It Up @ Main

January Book Groups

Lakeside Book Club @ Lake

Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Tiger by John Vaillant

Book Club for Men @ Main

Monday, January 19 at 7 p.m.

Indian Killer by Sherman Alexie

Senior Center Book Discussion

@ Mentor Senior Center Wednesday, January 21 at 1:30 p.m.

Sister by Rosamund Lupton

Headlands Book Club

@ The Headlands Community Center

Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg

Monday Night Book Club @ Main

Monday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky

20/30 Book Club @ Aladdin’s

8870 Mentor Ave

Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m.

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

Book & Brush Club @ Main

Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m.

See page one for description.

For more information on our

book groups, contact the Adult

Information Services desk or call

255-8811, ext. 215.

Adult Programs Continued...

Building a Winning Resume @ Main

Wednesday, January 21 at 10 a.m. in the Garfield Room

Representatives from Ohio Means Jobs will visit to talk about how to build

a winning resume to get the job you want. Bring your resume along for

some hands on advice from the experts.

The Origins of the Final Solution @ Main

Tuesday, January 27 at 12 p.m. in the Garfield Room

In honor of International Holocaust

Remembrance Day, Dr. John Foster of the

Adult Information Services Department will

discuss the origins of Nazi racism and the

crimes of the Third Reich.

Unlocking Social Security @ Main

Wednesday, January 28 at 12 p.m. in the Garfield Room

Curious about Social Security? Join the

Social Security Administration to learn how

to unlock all the secrets of it. We'll cover

when to retire and Social Security benefits,

spousal benefits, tax strategies, and more!

Registration for this event is requested, and

patrons are welcome to bring a lunch to

enjoy.

eReading: Downloading eBooks to your…

Nooks @ Main

Tuesday, January 20 at 10 a.m. in the Garfield Room This lecture-based class will describe how to check out

a book onto your Nook or other non-Kindle device.

Bring your eReader to this session to get help on using

your device. If you have a Nook, Kobo, or generic

eReader, this session is for you.

Tablets & Smartphones @ Main

Thursday, January 22 at 10 a.m. in the Garfield Room

This lecture-based class will describe how to check out a book onto your

tablets and smartphones. Bring your device to this session to get help on

using it. We will also quickly discuss QR codes. If you have a iPad, tablet,

or smartphone this session is for you.

Kindles & Kindle Fires @ Main

Saturday, January 24 at 10 a.m. in the Garfield Room This lecture-based class will describe how to check out a book onto your

Kindle device. Bring your Kindle or Kindle Fire to this session to get help

on using your device. If you are a Kindle or a Kindle Fire owner, this ses-

sion is for 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

Terry Kilbourne

Sonja Maier

Diane Wantz

The Board of Trustees meets at

4 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

Kandi Brooks, President

440-477-6195

FOL_Mentor@yahoo.com

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

Mentor Public Library Lynn Hawkins, Executive Director

lynn.hawkins@mentorpl.org

Children’s Programs @ Mentor Public Library

Teen Programs @ MPL

Teen Book Club @ Lake, Saturday, January 3 at 2 p.m.

Monthly book discussion club for teenagers. To celebrate the new year, there

is no assigned reading this month! Instead, we'll talk about what we've been

reading recently and give each other recommendations. Call the Lake

Branch at 257-2512 to register.

Teen Writing Club @ Main, Monday, January 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Frances Cleveland Room

Come to our monthly creative writing club for teens. Each month focuses on

a different prompt. It’s a fun way to expand your creative writing and get

some great ideas. January’s theme is creating complex characters. Oh, and

did we mention snacks will be served?

Wands and Wizards @ Lake

Monday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Grades 4 and up

Stop by the Lake Branch for

some Harry Potter games

and trivia. Even make your

very own wand! Registra-

tion is required.

Paws to Read @ Main

Wed, January 21 at 6:30 or 7 p.m.

Independent readers will be paired

with a gentle dog who is licensed to be

a good listener! Registration begins

January 7.

Wonderland Tea Party With Alice

@ Lake. Sat, January 24 at 1 p.m.

Ages 5-10

In honor of Lewis

Carroll's birthday,

we will be hosting a

tea party with Alice.

Alice in Wonder-

land! Bring your

own tea cup and

enjoy refreshments, games and a craft.

Registration is begins January 10.

Check our webpage for our children's

clubs. We have monthly clubs for all

interests at the Main Library and our

Branches, including Lego Brick Build-

ing, Minecraft, Wordplay Creative

Writing, Studio MPL Art Club and our

American Girl Book Club.

Some programs require registration.

Register at www.mentorpl.org

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

Regular Story Times will resume

the week of January 5. Check your

preferred library for available times.

2014 Year in Review @ Lake

Friday, January 2 at 2:30 p.m.

Ages 7 and up

A new year has begun, bringing new

memories. Make sure you don't forget

the memories you made in 2014 by cre-

ating your own "Year in Review" book!

We'll look back at our favorite moments

and take a guess about what lies ahead in

2015. Registration is required.

Make a Craft @ Main

Monday, January 5, all day.

Stop by the Children's Department any

time throughout the day (while supplies

last) and get creative with one of our

monthly crafts. No registration neces-

sary!

Frozen! @ Main

Monday, January 19 at 1 p.m.

Ages 4-9

A celebration of the

movie Frozen! Join us

for an afternoon of

crafts, activities and a snack, all ending

with a sing-a-long. Build a snowman

and decorate snowflake cookies.

Registration begins January 5.