Bring any old checks, documents or papers you would like to have shredded.

Limit is 6 grocery sized bags.

This service is provided at no cost to Village residents. Call the Town Hall for more information.

Please join us at the Gates Mills Branch Library for an evening of Magical Entertainment as performed by Rick Smith, Jr. Prepare to be amazed and astounded! This program is for all ages. Registration requested for this free program.

Learn some basic skills in creative cake and cookie decorating at the Gates Mills Branch Library. Get hands-on experience using frosting tips, a pastry bag and colored frosting, plus take home your decorated cookies! All supplies provided. Put your new cake decorating skills to use by entering the Bake-A-Book, Win a Nook contest, taking place Saturday, April 12th in the Parma-Snow Branch's auditorium! Registration requested for this free workshop.

Join us at the Gates Mills Branch Library for a group experience of renewal and reconnection to your creative process! Using active imagination, guided mediation and writing exercises, you'll re-inspire or activate your relationship with your muse. Registration requested for this free program.

Join us at the Gates Mills Branch Library for a discussion of Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein.  this classic Sci-fi winner of the 1962 Hugo Award tells the story of a man born during the first manned mission to Mars.  After the death of his parents, he is raised by Martians until his return to Earth.  Do you grok?  Everyone is welcomed to attend this dicussion.  Call the branch library for more information.

Join us at the Gates Mills Branch Library for a discussion of Man Without a Face:  The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin by Marsha Gessen.  Journalist Gessen has written an eye-opening non-fiction book that reads with all the drama and intrigue of a novel.  This chilling and brave work shines a piercing light into every dark corner of Putin's story.  Everyone is welcomed to attend the discussion.  Call the branch library for more information.

Children ages 4-5 with a caregiver are welcomed to the Gates Mills Branch Library to help your preschooler make the transition into their first year of school. Explore hands-on activity stations together. This program will focus on strengthening observation and fine motor skills. Registration requested for this free program.

The Friend of The Gates Mills Branch Library features an artist in the Gates Mills Branch Library every two months. The Gates Mills Historical Society's historical photos will be featured starting March 1st and the show will run for approximately six weeks during library hours. A free reception with light refreshments will be held on Sunday, March 2nd from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm. Meet members of the Historical Society and discuss their photos of historic Gates Mills. For more information contact the branch library.

Come and met other Gates Mills women in a casual, relaxing evening out. Come alone and you'll return home with new friends from our village. Just bring 20 copies of a favorite recipe to share. If you can, bring an appetizer to share as well. Wine and soft drinks will be provided. Stop by anytime from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. RSVP to Karee Broome by March 14th at kwbroome@me.com or 440 251-2489.