Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Avengers assemble at Mentor Library

Oliver (while undercover as Captain America) unleashes justice on villains using a water cannon.
The Avengers assembled Monday at our Read House and it was—in a word—adorable.

Kids hulked their way through brick walls, tracked down Hydra agents and Silly-Stringed ne'er-do-wells into submission.
We have fun programs scheduled for grownup Avengers fans too. On July 23, comics scholar Valentino Zullo talk about the Avengers' history and impact on comics and entertainment. You can register for the talk on our website.
Black Widow (secret identity: Bailie) can smash just as well as any Hulk.
Every Monday in July, we’re going to have super fun with crafts, games, science and more from 1 to 2 p.m. at our Read House.

Each week has a different theme:
  • July 6, superhero sidekicks
  • July 13, Captain America
  • July 20, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • July 27, Captain Underpants
Join us for one or all of them. No registration is necessary. Just come over and have fun!
Rowan practices her hammer tossing with Mjolnir.
By the way, there's still time to sign up for our summer reading program.

For every hour a child reads or is read to, they receive a raffle ticket that can help them win one of dozens of cool prizes—from telescopes and microscopes to Lego sets and Superhero Barbie. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

If a child reads 20 hours by Aug. 1, they will be entered into a special raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Toys ‘R Us.

Mentor Library also has a summer reading program (and prizes) for teens and adults, as well. For more information about summer reading, call 440-255-8811 or visit our website.
Rocco clears the stage with a swing of his powerful fists.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Join the Avengers during Marvelous Monday at Mentor Library

Join the Avengers this Marvelous Monday at Mentor Library's Main Branch.
Are you ready to become a Junior Avenger?

Show your mettle (that's not an Iron Man pun) during Marvelous Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. today at Mentor Library's Read House.

Kids can:
  1. Hulk-bust their way through bricks
  2. Find all the Hydra agents with Black Widow
  3. Practice their Mjolnir tossing
  4. Pin the star on the Captain America shield
  5. Tie up the villains (with Silly String) like Spider-Man
    Are you ready to smash?
For each task you complete, you'll get a sticker; and if you complete all of your objectives, then you'll get a pin designating you a Junior Avenger!

Parents don't have to register their kids for Marvelous Monday. They can just come to the library! In fact, you can join us every week in July. Each week, we'll have a different theme.

And while you’re at the library, you can sign up for summer reading. For every hour a child reads or is read to, they receive a raffle ticket that can help them win one of dozens of cool prizes—from telescopes and microscopes to Lego sets and Superhero Barbie. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

If a child reads 20 hours by Aug. 1, they will be entered into a special raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Toys ‘R Us.

Mentor Library also has a summer reading program (and prizes) for teens and adults, as well. For more information about summer reading, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.
See you at the library!

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Going under the stars at the library

Ms. Marilyn demonstrates how the earth rotates around the sun. (The sun, in this instance, is played by Matthew.)
We had a very special story time recently at Mentor Library.

There were no picture books. Instead, all the illustrations were drawn in the sky.

After all, before there was any Mo Willems or Eric Carle—before there was even a Gutenberg—people used the stars to tell stories. They looked upward and watched pinpricks of light move across the sky.

But they didn't picture hydrogen fusing into helium at astonishing temperatures. They saw lions and bears and hunters and princesses.
Eva Rajic uses one of the library's iPads to find different constellations.
Ms. Marilyn used the stars (and some technology) to tell the stories of Leo the Lion, Ursa Major and Minor, Castor and Pollux, and more.

Then the kids got crafty. They made their own telescopes, constellations and even created the different phases of the moon with Oreos.
Annaliesse and Grady use marshmallows and toothpicks to recreate the Big and Little Dippers.
We're having fun story times, programs and events all summer at all three of our branches.

And while visiting, you can sign up for our summer reading program. For every hour a child reads or is read to, they receive a raffle ticket that can help them win one of dozens of cool prizes—from telescopes and microscopes to Lego sets and Superhero Barbie. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

If a child reads 20 hours by Aug. 1, they will be entered into a special raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Toys ‘R Us.

Mentor Library also has a summer reading program (and prizes) for teens and adults, as well. For more information about summer reading, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.
Joseph decorates his telescope at Mentor Library.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Are you game for Clashing Controllers?

Teens face off in the finals of our Mario Kart 8 tournament.
On the third Wednesday of every month, teens gather at our Lake Branch to face off in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and other games.

We call it Clashing Controllers, and we want to know if you're game enough to join in.

You don't have to be a hardcore gamer to have fun (though we get a few of those too.) All you need is to want to have a good time.
It's all in good fun until someone uses a blue shell.
The next Clashing Controllers session starts at 6:30 p.m. on, Wednesday, July 15. We'll be playing Super Smash Bros and you're invited.

While you're here, you can sign up for summer reading too.

For every book you read or library program you attend between now and Aug. 1, you get a raffle ticket and a chance to win cool prizes like Captains Tickets or gift cards to Panera, Target, Amazon and more.

You can even register online.

So if you're going to play video games, you might as well play with friends and possibly win something for playing.

See you at the library. We'll save a spot for you.
Earn your own Certificate of Awesomeness at Clashing Controllers.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Celebrating Junie B. Jones with a Mixed-Up Fashion Show


We’re celebrating our favorite literary heroes this summer at Mentor Public Library.

On Thursday, we had a special mixed-up fashion show just like our hero, Junie B. Jones.

We've now sung along with Pete the Cat and danced with Junie. And we’ll be celebrating more of our heroes all summer—Dr. Seuss, The Magic Tree House, Wimpy Kid. Who’s your hero?

We’re talking about heroes of all types this summer.

And, yes, we realize when we say “heroes” most people think of tights and flights, but not every hero wears a cape.

For example, we’re recognizing community heroes like police officers, firefighters and teachers during our Family Story Times on Thursdays this summer. (In fact, you can join us from 7 to 7:30 p.m. on June 11 for a Teddy Bear Clinic with a local nurse.)

By the way, there’s still time to sign up for our summer reading program too.

Everyone who participates in summer reading—either by reading books or attending library programs—has a chance to win prizes. Those prizes include gift cards from Toys ‘R’ Us and Lake County Captains tickets, as well as gift cards from other local businesses. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

For more information on Mentor Library’s summer reading program, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Story Time with Mentor Firefighters & Smokey the Bear

Kids read to Smokey the Bear when Smokey and his friends from Mentor Fire Department visited on Thursday.
We don't often get bears visiting Mentor Public Library; but, then again, most bears aren't Smokey.

Smokey the Bear and his friends from Mentor Fire Department visited for a special story time on Thursday at our Main Branch.

They read books to kids about fire safety, including a personal favorite, No Dragons for Tea.
The moral of the story is, "If you invite a dragon to your home for tea, you're probably going to need a new home."
Then the kids had a chance to try on the firefighter's gear and read to Smokey the Bear.

Mentor firefighters joined us as part of our Local Heroes series.

Our summer reading program this year is dedicated to heroes, so we’ve got programs dedicated to Supergirls, Avengers, and more.

But not every hero wears a cape. A nurse, firefighter or 911 operator can be every bit as heroic as Spider-Man or Wonder Woman (or even more heroic, seeing as they’re real.)

That’s why we’re celebrating local heroes during our Family Story Times every Thursday in June and July. (The story times are 7 p.m. at our Main Branch. No registration necessary.)
Firefighter Nathan Peters was kind enough to let the kids try on some MFD gear.
Two weeks ago, Nurse Amanda talked to the kids about health during a Teddy Bear Clinic, and there will be more heroes each week including:
  • 911 operator Suzy & Red E Fox on June 25
  • Dentist Nicole, July 2
  • Recycling with Bonnie & Beth, July 9
  • Policewoman Marilyn, July 16
  • Naturalist Leslie, July 23
  • Yoga instructor, July 30
If you can’t join us Thursday evening, we also offer several other story times at all three of our branches.
Now it's Smokey's turn to read to the kids... or, at least, show them the pictures.
And while you’re at the library, you can sign up for summer reading. For every hour a child reads or is read to, they receive a raffle ticket that can help them win one of dozens of cool prizes—from telescopes and microscopes to Lego sets and Superhero Barbie. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

If a child reads 20 hours by Aug. 1, they will be entered into a special raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Toys ‘R Us.

Mentor Library also has a summer reading program (and prizes) for teens and adults, as well. For more information about summer reading, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.

Friday, June 19, 2015

Get ready to Guard the Galaxy during Marvelous Monday

Do you have what it takes to join the Guardians of the Galaxy?

Find out during Marvelous Monday at Mentor Library's Read House. From 1 to 2 p.m. on June 22, kids can test their skills to see if their Guardians material.

The kids will:
  1. Test their agility with an obstacle course
  2. Practice their aim with Rocky Raccoon
  3. Fight their way free from some galaxy goop like Drax
  4. Get gardening with Groot
  5. Test their memory with Star Lord
  6. Compete in Musical Chairs with songs specifically selected by Star Lord
Parents don't have to register their kids for Marvelous Monday. They can just come to the library! In fact, you can join us every week in June and July. Each week, we'll have a different theme.

And while you’re at the library, you can sign up for summer reading. For every hour a child reads or is read to, they receive a raffle ticket that can help them win one of dozens of cool prizes—from telescopes and microscopes to Lego sets and Superhero Barbie. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

If a child reads 20 hours by Aug. 1, they will be entered into a special raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Toys ‘R Us.

Mentor Library also has a summer reading program (and prizes) for teens and adults, as well. For more information about summer reading, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Celebrating super science on Saturdays

Kids added paint to their baking soda volcanoes on Saturday.
Sure, gamma rays might not actually turn you into The Hulk and cosmic rays might not transform you into The Human Torch, but there's still plenty that's super about science.

We've dedicated our summer reading program to heroes, and that includes super science.

On Saturday at our Headlands Branch, we learned about chemical reactions by creating classic baking soda volcanoes. We even added some paint to make it more colorful.

The kids learned that combining baking soda (NaHCO3) and vinegar (HCH3COO) creates, among other things, the gas carbon dioxide. Hence, the volcano fizzes and erupts.

They also make a mess!
An awesome, turquoise mess...
We have more Super Science Saturdays coming this summer at our Headlands Branch.

At 2 p.m. on July 11, we're making a hoop glider and detonating a rocket. Then, on Aug. 1, we'll be making slime and "elephant toothpaste." Kids (entering kindergarten through fifth grade) are free to join in the fun.

And while you’re at the library, you can sign up for summer reading. For every hour a child reads or is read to, they receive a raffle ticket that can help them win one of dozens of cool prizes—from telescopes and microscopes to Lego sets and Superhero Barbie. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

If a child reads 20 hours by Aug. 1, they will be entered into a special raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Toys ‘R Us.

Mentor Library also has a summer reading program (and prizes) for teens and adults, as well. For more information about summer reading, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.
One of our young scientists demonstrates how the carbon dioxide from the chemical reaction fills the balloon.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Take on the Ice Cream Challenge at Mentor Library


Hey teens, do you love ice cream? Of course, you do. You're human! (If you meet someone who hates ice cream, they're probably a robot, zombie or lactose intolerant.)

Want to create your own ice cream flavors? Want to win cool prizes for creating the greatest ice cream flavor to ever touch a taste bud?

You know you do.

So why not compete in the Ice Cream Challenge at 1 p.m. at Mentor Library's Main Branch?

Work by yourself or with a team to design and name your signature ice cream flavor. Then, we'll put your creations through a taste test and vote for the best.

Worst case scenario: You'll get to make and eat some ice cream. Best case scenario: You'll get to make and eat some ice cream; and then you'll get a prize for it!

You can register for the Ice Cream Challenge on Mentor Library's website or by calling (440) 255-8811 ext. 216.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Story times with local heroes

Raghav lets Annabelle and Liam know that their bee is healthy and should be buzzing for years to come.
Our summer reading program this year is dedicated to heroes, so we've got programs dedicated to Supergirls, Avengers, and more.

But not every hero wears a cape. A nurse, firefighter or 911 operator can be every bit as heroic as Spider-Man or Wonder Woman (or even more heroic, seeing as they're real.)

That's why we're celebrating local heroes during our Family Story Times every Thursday in June and July. (The story times are 7 p.m. at our Main Branch. No registration necessary.)

Last Thursday, Nurse Amanda joined us for story time and then helped with a Teddy Bear Clinic. She made sure everybody's stuffed animals were fluffy and healthy.
Nurse Amanda reads a story before the Stuffed Animal Clinic.
Each week, we'll be joined by a different local hero:
  • Fireman Nate on June 18
  • 911 operator Suzy & Red E Fox, June 25
  • Dentist Nicole, July 2
  • Recycling with Bonnie & Beth, July 9
  • Policewoman Marilyn, July 16
  • Naturalist Leslie, July 23
  • Yoga instructor, July 30
If you can't join us Thursday evening, we also offer several other story times at all three of our branches.
Violet and Mae check the reflexes of Violet's teddy bear.
And while you’re at the library, you can sign up for summer reading. For every hour a child reads or is read to, they receive a raffle ticket that can help them win one of dozens of cool prizes—from telescopes and microscopes to Lego sets and Superhero Barbie. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

If a child reads 20 hours by Aug. 1, they will be entered into a special raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Toys ‘R Us.

Mentor Library also has a summer reading program (and prizes) for teens and adults, as well. For more information about summer reading, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.
Nurse Amanda makes sure Asher's octopus is doing just fine.
For more photos from Mentor Library's story times, visit our Facebook page.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Cleveland storyteller shares stories about the women of Millionaire's Row

Cassie Chadwick, a legendary swindler who tried to steal from the Cleveland Trust and Andrew Carnegie's estate, is both famous and infamous.
Cleveland storyteller Dan Ruminski returned to Mentor Library Monday to share stories about the women of Millionaire's Row—the famous, the infamous and those who were a bit of both.

Laura Mae Corrigan was a bit of everything in her time: waitress, society reporter, (if her reputation is merited) seductress, social outcast, arbiter of London society, millionaire, and even war hero.

She was born in Wisconsin to a family with no money or social standing to speak of; but, through her cunning, rose to the heights of wealth and society.

She married "Playboy" Jimmy Corrigan, the son of industrial millionaire James C. Corrigan. (The father's Corrigan-McKinney Steel Company would eventually become Republic Steel. Most of what you need to know about the younger James Corrigan is condensed in his nickname.)

Laura Mae left her previous husband, a doctor whom she met while working as a society reporter in Chicago, to marry Jimmy. Her status as both unmoneyed and a divorcee made her persona non grata among the Cleveland and New York City elite.

She and her husband moved to Europe and were accepted (if not embraced) by the European elite who were too happy to trade title for money.

After her husband died, she was left exceedingly wealthy with a value that accrued $800,000 a year in interest alone.

But instead of simply throwing parties, she used her wealth to good effect.

During World War II, she created and funded an aid group called La Bienvenue. After the war, she was honored with King's Medal by the British and the Croix de Guerre, Legion of Honor, and Croix de Combattant from the French.

Not bad for a party girl of ill repute.

You probably recognize Julia Drury's last name but may not realize why. Hint: If you visit Playhouse Square, you'll find Francis Drury Theater. It's named after her husband who was an early patron of our local arts scene.

They lived in the last of the great mansions of Millionaire's Row. (The home is actually still standing and owned by the Cleveland Clinic.) But Francis fancied himself a gentleman farmer and moved his family to a farm in Gates Mills—which, back then, counted as "the country."

However, Julia pined for the city. Even after going on a yearlong, all-expenses-paid trip to Europe to buy art for their country home, Julia still preferred her Cleveland mansion.

Ruminski said she loved the house so much she may still be there. There have been several ghost sightings at the Drury Mansion, and Ruminski suggested that Julia may still be disinclined to leave the house she loved so well.

Give Cassie Chadwick her due. She had guts. After all, there weren't any cowards trying to extort Andrew Carnegie's estate.

Chadwick had worked as a clairvoyant and had already been divorced twice when she opened a brothel that occasionally catered to Cleveland's elite. However, it was she who came to the attention of wealthy widower, Dr. Leroy Chadwick.

She then began her largest con, convincing the world (or at least its bankers) that she was Carnegie's illegitimate daughter.

She used the Carnegie name to coax more than $10 million in loans from banks. Meanwhile, the banks assumed they would be made whole when Carnegie died. Of course, nobody dared ask Carnegie directly for fear of embarrassing him.

Ultimately, Chadwick's ruse was discovered when a bank tried to pull her loan and she couldn't pay it. She was sentenced to 14 years for fraud but died in prison before she could complete her sentence.

For more stories from Millionaire's Row, check out Dan Ruminski's book, Cleveland in the Gilded Age.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Make Mondays marvelous at Mentor Library

Violet and Roman came to Marvelous Mondays dressed as The Incredibles.
Why have a typical Monday when you can make them marvelous at Mentor Library?

Every Monday through June and July, we're going to have super fun with crafts, games, science and more from 1 to 2 p.m. at our Read House.

This Monday, kids came dressed as their favorite hero to make their own masks and play games.

Then, on Monday, June 15, kids will use rubber bands to help their favorite superhero fly.

Each week will have a different theme:
  • June 22, Guardians of the Galaxy
  • June 29, the Avengers
  • July 6, superhero sidekicks
  • July 13, Captain America
  • July 20, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • July 27, Captain Underpants
Join us for one or all of them. No registration is necessary. Just come over and have fun!
Oliver suited up as Iron Man for Marvelous Monday at Mentor Library.
And while you're at the library, you can sign up for summer reading. For every hour a child reads or is read to, they receive a raffle ticket that can help them win one of dozens of cool prizes—from telescopes and microscopes to Lego sets and Superhero Barbie. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

If a child reads 20 hours by Aug. 1, they will be entered into a special raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Toys 'R Us.

Mentor Library also has a summer reading program (and prizes) for teens and adults, as well. For more information about summer reading, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.
Supergirl (alias: Mya) tests her super aim.
For more photos from Marvelous Mondays, visit Mentor Library's Facebook page.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Book clubs for kids at Mentor Library

Katie, Mckenzie and Tabitha make a quilt together during the most recent meeting of our American Girl Book Club.
Trying to find a way to motivate your child to read this summer? Maybe they'd have more fun if reading was group activity.

While most people think of book clubs as for adults, Mentor Library has clubs for all ages.

If your kid likes superheroes, Adventure Time or Spongebob, then they might love our Comics Club.

Our Comics Club is for any 8- through 12-year-old who likes to read, talk about or draw sequential art. We love everything from Amelia Rules to Batman to Bone.)

Our Comic Club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at our Main Branch. Our next meeting is July 7.

At a typical meeting, the kids talk about a special theme. Then we introduce the kids to graphic novels and comics that can be found in the library’s collection.

We close out each meeting with free time for the kids to draw or read.
Luke and Caleb show off their super gear after the Comics Club meeting.
If your kid enjoys American Girl—the books or the dolls—then they'll love our American Girl Book Club.

They meet on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a different American Girl book and make a new craft. Many of them even bring their dolls with them, if they like. (Of course, the dolls aren’t required.)

Our next meeting is 4 p.m. on July 1 in the children’s section of our Main Branch on Mentor Avenue. The girls will be meeting Addy.

You can register your child for the book club on our web site or by calling (440) 255-8811 ext. 221.
Claire reads to Ruckus during a Paws to Read session at Mentor Library.
If your child is an animal lover, then they'll enjoy Paws to Read.

Paws to Read pairs young readers (between the ages of six and 12 years old) with therapy dogs, who listen to the children as they read. It provides your child with a sympathetic, furry audience and helps them be more comfortable while reading.

Registration for the next sessions start July. There will be two 30-minute sessions on July 16 at our Main Branch; one beginning at 6:30 p.m., the next at 7 p.m. We only have so many therapy dogs; so, unfortunately, there’s a limit on how many kids can participate each month.

Additionally, those spots tend to fill up quickly, so contact the children’s department at Mentor Public Library soon if you think you child could benefit from Paws to Read.
And remember to read with your child too.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Celebrate Literary Heroes this Summer at Mentor Library


We're celebrating heroes of all types this summer at Mentor Library.

And, yes, we realize when we say "heroes" most people think of tights and flights, but not every hero wears a cape.

For example, we're recognizing community heroes like police officers, firefighters and teachers during our Family Story Times on Thursdays this summer. (In fact, you can join us from 7 to 7:30 p.m. on June 11 for a Teddy Bear Clinic with a local nurse.)

We're also sharing our favorite literary heroes this summer. In the video above, Ms. Lisa explains why Pete the Cat is her hero. (It's not just his groovy buttons or cool white shoes.)

That's just the beginning! We're having a special mixed-up fashion show like Junie B. Jones on Thursday, June 18. After all, what's June without Junie?

And we'll be celebrating more of our heroes all summer—Dr. Seuss, The Magic Tree House, Wimpy Kid. Who's your hero?

By the way, there's still time to sign up for our summer reading program too.

Everyone who participates in summer reading—either by reading books or attending library programs—has a chance to win prizes. Those prizes include gift cards from Toys ‘R’ Us and Lake County Captains tickets, as well as gift cards from other local businesses. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

For more information on Mentor Library’s summer reading program, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Story times this summer at Mentor Library

Kids color during Rhyme Time at MPL's Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch.
Whether you love Tiddlywinks, Rhyme Time, our Family Story Times or all of the above, you'll be happy to hear that we have a full slate of story times scheduled for this summer at Mentor Public Library.

Come to one or come to them all. See which one your kids love the most. We have:
  • Rhyme Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. most Tuesdays at our Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch. Children from six months to five years old (along with a guardian) can enjoy songs, stories and a craft based on a special theme.
  • Tike Time from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays at our Mentor Headlands Branch. Kids from six months to four years old (with a big person) can sing songs, listen to stories and rhymes, and make crafts.
  • Preschool Story Time, which takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at our Main Branch. This is for kids from three to five years old. Children are expected to sit in the story time without a guardian.
  • Tiddlywinks, which happens every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at our Main Branch. These story times are for children 36 mos. and younger, accompanied by an adult.
  • Mother Goose on the Loose story times, which take place on Friday mornings at 10 a.m in the Read House. There are two separate, 4-week sessions: June 12-July 3 and July 10-July 31. These are for children, 36 months and younger, accompanied by an adult. This story time (unlike our others) requires registration because of limited space.
  • Family Story Time, which takes place on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m. at our Main Branch and 7 p.m. on Monday at our Headlands Branch. This is for all ages with crafts and stories that are also used in preschool story times.
During summer reading, our Thursday evening Family Story Times will be dedicated to Community Heroes like police officers, firefighters and teachers. A nurse will hold a Teddy Bear Clinic during our first Community Heroes story time on June 11.

Also, if you want to know what books we read during our summer story times, we post them on our website so you can re-read them to your child later.

Finally, we have several super programs scheduled this summer from Marvelous Mondays to celebrations of literary heroes like Pete the Cat and Junie B. Jones. For more information, check out Mentor Library's online event calendar. And while your family's here, they can sign up for summer reading.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Play Book Bingo at Mentor Library

Play Book Bingo at Mentor Library and get more chances to win Summer Reading prizes.
Are you signed up for summer reading yet? We have programs for all ages—kids, teens and adults.

Kids can earn raffle tickets to win prizes for each hour they read or are read to. Meanwhile, teens and adults can earn their own raffle tickets by reading books and attending library programs. Prizes for teens and adults include Captains tickets (donated by The News-Herald) and gift cards for Chipotle, gas, Starbucks, Target and more. The grand prizes are $50 Amazon gift cards.

If teens and adults want to earn an extra raffle ticket—and, consequently, increase their chance of winning something—they can play Book Bingo.

It's easy to play. All you need to do is pick up a board at our Main Branch and start reading!

Read a book from one of our displays; read a book with a road trip; read nonfiction, a romance, a book with a black cover until you have Bingo; and then get your bonus raffle ticket from our reference desk. For every Bingo you earn, you'll get an extra entry into our prize drawing. If you fill in your entire card, you'll get an entry into a bonus drawing.

So read, play Book Bingo and have a super summer!

Monday, June 1, 2015

The winners of this year’s photo contest are…

This photo by 2-year-old Trey of his dog, Basil, was one of our contest winners.
You hit us with your best snapshots, and now we’re back to congratulate the winners of our kids’ photography contest!

And the winners are:
  • “Squirrel in a Tree” by Joey, age 9
  • “The Ducks!” by Drew, age 11
  • untitled photograph of Basil the dog by Trey, age 2.
"Squirrel in a Tree" by Joey G.
Congrats to our young photographers who will receive Target gift cards for winning.

And thanks to everyone who participated in our photo contest. We loved seeing and sharing your beautiful photos!
"The Ducks!" by Drew G.
By the way, summer reading has begun. It’s free, fun and open to everyone.

Everyone who participates in summer reading at Mentor Library (that includes teens and adults) has a chance to win prizes, and the more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.

For more information on Mentor Library’s summer reading program, call 440-255-8811 or visit your nearest branch.