Mentor Public Library to Host Talk on 19th Amendment History

Free program will explore the long fight for women's voting rights.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Mentor Public Library's Lake Branch will host a free program on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. that will highlight the key figures, pivotal moments, and the long and determined road that women traveled to earn their right to vote. The program will be led by Brian Shifflet of North Coast Narratives.

Why it matters

The 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, was a landmark achievement in the fight for gender equality and political representation. This program provides an opportunity for the community to learn about and reflect on this important chapter in American history.

The details

The free program will take place at the Mentor Public Library's Lake Branch, located at 5642 Andrews Road in Mentor-on-the-Lake. Brian Shifflet of North Coast Narratives will lead the discussion, exploring the key figures and pivotal moments in the long struggle for women's suffrage.

  • The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. on March 9, 2026.

The players

Brian Shifflet

A historian with North Coast Narratives who will be leading the program on the history of the 19th Amendment.

Mentor Public Library

The public library hosting the free program on the history of the 19th Amendment.

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The takeaway

This program provides an important opportunity for the community to learn about and reflect on the long and difficult struggle for women's suffrage, a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality and political representation in the United States.