Tra-La-Laa! Captain Underpants at Mentor Library

Angelina soars through the air!

Tra-La-Laa!

We dedicated our final Marvelous Monday—our summer-long celebration of heroes—to Captain Underpants and his "creators" George Beard and Harold Hutchins.

Kids made capes with their own Professor Poopypants-endorsed monikers. (For example, I'm Chim-Chim Banana Brain.) They also used toilet-paper rolls to stop the nefarious Turbo-Toilet 2000 and completed a Captain Underpants-approved obstacle course.

Chase lofts a roll at the dreaded Turbo Toilet 2000.

This may have been the final Marvelous Monday, but everyone still has until Saturday, Aug. 1, to log their summer-reading hours and books. (On that note, please remember to log your hours if you're a kid or books if you're a teen or adult at any of our branches by this Saturday. We want to make sure you get credit for all the reading you did!)

And we still have fun programs coming up:

• If you're feeling crafty, you can make Comic Book Coasters featuring your favorite superheroes this Thursday, June 30, at our Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch.
• Celebrate science during our final Super Science Saturday of the Summer on Saturday, Aug. 1. We'll be making slime and elephant toothpaste!

Families can also join us for our End of Summer Reading party from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, at Mentor Public Library’s Read House. Kids can meet animal superhero Keith Gisser and the rescued reptiles of Herps Alive. There will also be games, crafts and kids can see if they won one of the prizes from Mentor Library’s summer reading program.

Ms. Amy gives Sierra her superhero cape.

For more photos from our Captain Underpants Marvelous Monday, visit Mentor Library's Facebook page.

Cowabunga! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Mentor Library

Angelina, Sofia, Olivia, Marko and Kristian strike a radical pose during our TMNT-themed Marvelous Monday.

No need to be shell-shocked. We just dedicated this Marvelous Monday to four adolescent, reptilian, martial-arts enthusiasts.

Yes, that's right. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Kids made their own shells, domino masks and balloon katana at the Read House on Monday and the results were—I have to say—radical!

Aven and Bryn look ready to knock out some Foot Clan lackeys.

They also demonstrated their ninja bonafides by completing an obstacle course and perfecting the art of tossing sewer lids.

When they were finished, they chowed down on—what else?—pizza.

Owen grabs a snack (with a little help from his mom.)

We've had a great summer of Marvelous Mondays, and there's still one left. Join us at 1 p.m. on July 27 at the Read House for games and crafts. This week's hero is none other than Captain Underpants.

No registration is required. Just come out and have a good time.

Violet and Roman try to decide which color mask they want.

And there’s still time to join the more than 1,400 kids who have signed up for summer reading at Mentor Public Library.

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.

Colton decorates his shell shield.

For more photos from Marvelous Mondays, visit Mentor Library’s Facebook page.

Feeling patriotic at a Captain America-themed Marvelous Monday

If the theme of the party is "Captain America," you have to know the captain (who sometimes goes by Oliver) is going to show up.

We had another Marvelous Monday earlier this week at the Read House.

This time, our theme was Captain America. So kids tested their aim—have to be handy with a shield, after all—as well as their intelligence.

And there were some patriotically themed snacks too!

We have two more Marvelous Mondays left. The theme is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on July 20 and Captain Underpants on July 27.

The games, crafts and activities start at 1 p.m. at our Read House. No registration necessary. Just come over and have fun!

Maddie only needs a single shot to knock the villains out.

And there's still time to join the more than 1,400 kids who have signed 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.

Colton grins while completing Captain America's intelligence test. Kids had to figure out what each box concealed.

For more photos from Marvelous Monday, visit Mentor Library's Facebook page.

More Marvelous Mondays at Mentor Library

Jamison soaks villains during Marvelous Monday at Mentor Library.

It's hard to believe, but these sweet summer days are already waning.

There are only three Marvelous Mondays left! Then again, to phrase it more positively, there are three more weeks of Marvelous Mondays coming.

And you're invited to all of them. No registration is necessary. Just come to our Read House from 1 to 2 p.m. and have fun!

Each week has a different theme with different games, crafts and activities:

• July 13, Captain America
• July 20, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• July 27, Captain Underpants

Rowan shows off the Batman paper puppet she made.

And there's still time to join the more than 1,400 kids who have signed up for summer reading at Mentor Public Library.

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.

Vincent (with some help from Maria) plays a matching game, trying to pair heroes with their archnemeses.

For more photos from Marvelous Mondays, visit Mentor Library’s Facebook page.

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.

• You can see more of the fun on our Facebook page.

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.

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!

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.

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.