Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Where Your Mind Can’t Travel
Imagine if someone told you that you couldn’t visit Mentor Marsh or Squire’s Castle or Fairport Harbor Beach. What sort of beauty would you be missing? What memories would you be denied? Books are...
View ArticleThe Joys of Reading Outside in Lake County
I love autumn. Summer can get too hot; winter, too cold; and everything makes me sneeze in the spring. But autumn’s just about perfect. And one of my favorite things to do in the fall is read outside....
View ArticleA Literary Travelogue for Ohio
Ohio’s a beautiful state. It has gorgeous parks, magnificent skylines and that lovely lake to the north. And all of that beauty has produced some bravura writers. This month we’re going to talk about...
View ArticleDon’t Waste the Winter
We know. It’s cold outside. Very cold. Your driveway needs shoveling, the doors of your car are sealed shut, and you haven’t been able to feel the tips of your fingers since November. But winter in...
View ArticleHow Mentor Library Celebrates spring
Skipper from the Lake County Captains checks out a book during one of MPL’s Flash Libraries. Is it finally over? The subzero temperatures? The freezing wind? The snow? (So much snow.) Is winter truly...
View ArticleLet your mind wander, even if you’re staying home
Wonder Woman—secret identity: Olivia Conn—is gearing up for summer reading at Mentor Public Library Going anywhere? That’s the first question people ask when they’re talking about summer vacation. Are...
View ArticleJane still reigns during Austen in Autumn at Mentor Library
Her novels still influence movies, television, books and, most importantly, people’s lives; so—nearly 200 years after she wrote her last story—Mentor Public Library is welcoming everyone to meet Jane...
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