Mermaids and parades with Mentor Library

Mentor Public Library broke out its finest beachwear for the Fourth of July parade in Mentor Headlands. Our theme: Dive into reading!

If you missed us on the Fourth, you can see us at the CityFest Parade on Aug. 23.

Jason channels Jimmy Buffett.

Driver/Navigator prepares for the parade route.

That's right. We found a real live mermaid. Her name is Marilyn and she works in the children's department.

Doreen, Gail and Shannon get ready to dive in.

The gangs all here!

Beach bums Cailey, Meredith, Kristin, Marilyn and Catherine get ready for the parade. (And that's lifeguard Kim on duty in the background.)

Our sand castle has a drawbridge (but no sand.)

No water in sight? Easiest lifeguard job ever.

For more photos from the parade and other library programs, visit our Facebook page.