Join the Rock the Mic Club at Mentor Public Library

The kids from our Rock the Mic Club have to create scenes based upon the random photos that appear behind them.

Any script is a just a place to start for our Rock the Mic Club. Everything is open to interpretation and improvisation.

The Big Bad Wolf becomes Macho Man Randy Savage. One of the pigs is a PewDiePie-style YouTuber.

You never know what you’re going to get with our Rock the Mic Club. Sometimes, it's singing or stand-up. But it's always a surprise.

Believe it or not, this began as a retelling of a fairy tale.

On the second Monday of the month, we open the mic up to the kids at our Main Branch.

They can tell jokes, play an instrument, sing, practice for a school report, or perform a monologue.

Meanwhile, they build self-esteem and confidence while having fun.

Whether your child loves to perform or is uncomfortable in front of crowds, he or she is welcome at our Rock the Mic Club.

The club’s next meeting is at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, at Mentor Library’s Main Branch. If you wish to register your child for it, you can sign them up on our website or by calling 440-255-8811 ext. 221.

Kids can rock the mic at Mentor Public Library

It's hard not to smile during the Rock the Mic Club at Mentor Public Library.

Sometimes it's singing or stand-up or sketch comedy. You never know what you're going to get with our Rock the Mic Club.

On the second Monday of the month, we open the mic up to the kids at our Main Branch.

They can tell jokes, play an instrument, sing, practice for a school report, or perform a monologue.

Meanwhile, they build self-esteem and confidence while having fun.

Whether your child loves to perform or is uncomfortable in front of crowds, he or she is welcome at our Rock the Mic Club.

The club's next meeting is at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, at Mentor Library's Main Branch. If you wish to register your child for it, you can sign them up on our website or by calling 440-255-8811 ext. 221.

The kids try their hands at improv during the Rock the Mic Club.

Rock the Mic with Mentor Library’s new club for kids

Kids, get ready to Rock the Mic at Mentor Public Library’s newest club.

We’ll be hosting an Open Mic Night (well, Open Mic Afternoon) for children at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14.

Kids can come and practice speaking in front of their peers, tell jokes, play an instrument, sing, practice for a school report, or perform a monologue.

This club will build self-esteem and confidence while having fun. A snack and drink will also be provided.

Amy Raischal—Ms. Amy, to those who’ve been to Mentor Library story times—used to be nervous about talking in front of people. (You would never know it now.) She’s starting the Rock the Mic Club to help kids who might get the same nerves.

“Most people have the same fear and feel the same way about speaking in front of peers,” she said. “I have found that practicing and preparation help tremendously in this type of situation. The more you practice, the more comfortable and confident you will feel; and that will show when you perform during the actual event.”

During our first meeting, kids can tell us about themselves and help us create our club goals.

They’ll also have a chance to rock the mic!

So work on your best jokes, brush up on that solo, and we’ll see you at the library.