Borrow some bins and try out a telescope from the library!

While Lake County is under the purple level 4 alert for Covid-19, binoculars can be checked out at the drive-thru of the Main branch or via curbside service at the Headlands branch. You have to complete a short form to borrow them and return them to the same branch. Once Lake County returns to the red level 3 alert, patrons may enter the library buildings again.

​Reserve one of these items or get more info at https://www.mentorpl.org/reserveathing/. You can also call Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811.

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Binoculars

Do you know a new birder who doesn’t yet have a pair of binoculars? Adults can check out a pair for two weeks from the Mentor Public Library using a valid CLEVNET card. The Main branch of MPL loans out a Nikon Prostaff 3s, 10x42 and the Headlands branch on Corduroy Road has a Celestron NatureDX, 8x42. They can not be renewed and the overdue fine is $5 per day. Each bin comes with a fabric tote and instruction booklet.
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Explore the night sky!

Explore the night sky with a telescope
from the Main branch of Mentor Public Library too!
 
 Adults with a valid CLEVNET card can borrow one of two tabletop telescopes for 14 days once they have watched the informational video and signed the telescope agreement. The overdue fine is $5 per day. You may recognize the instructor of the video as Geauga Park District’s own AstroNat, Chris Mentrek. He walks you through the proper use of the telescope so you get the best viewing experience.