Mentor Public Library: Explore The Urban Legends Of Ohio

Press release from Mentor Public Library :

May 7, 2021

Ohio is stuffed with frightening folktales and chilling legends. Have you heard of Cry Baby Bridge in Salem? Helltown in Peninsula? The Melon Heads that were rumored to live in Kirtland?

Discover the urban legends that sprang close to home during an online program we’re hosting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26. Librarian Mollie Burns will share local legends that she’s researched. Our talk is free to attend and will be hosted via Zoom. Registration is required to get the link. You can sign up online or call our Lake Branch at 440-257-2512.

If you can’t get enough of local lore, our YouTube channel has authors sharing some of their favorite stories that they’ve researched:

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