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The summer reading program for participants ages 16 and older, “Water Your Mind — Read!” begins June 14 at the Perry Public Library.
For more information, call the library at 440-259-3300 or visit www.perrypubliclibrary.org.

“The Art and Science of Aviation” will take place from 7 to 8:45 p.m. June 14 at the Middlefield Library.
Jim Arnold, licensed pilot, will explain how aircraft fly, cockpit instruments and the principles of flight in layman terms.
This program is sponsored by the East Geauga Friends of the Library. Registration is suggested for this program and can made by calling 440-632-1961.
The Middlefield Library is at 16167 E. High St.

Linda Legeza, Cleveland-based author of “Cooler Full of Fish,” will visit the Mentor Public Library (main) from 7 to 8 p.m. June 14.
The book is a novel about Jeff Grabowski, who has a magic touch with fishing and is using that touch to keep his father’s charter fishing business afloat. But Jeff wants more from his life and begins to search for his true calling.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
To attend, call 440-255-8811, ext. 215, or contact Steve Haas at steve.haas@mentorpl.org.

Get Fit Challenge No. 1 will take place at 10 a.m. June 18 at The Read House, next to Mentor Public Library (main).
Stretch and strengthening will be included.
Registration required. Call 440-255-8811.


--Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com