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Families can enjoy free online author interviews with popular and award-winning juvenile and young-adult fiction writers this July, courtesy of Mentor Public Library.

Sign up to watch them at libraryc.org/mentorpl.

The authors include:

• Kate DiCamillo at 2 p.m. July 9. DiCamillo is best known for her “Mercy Watson” and “Tales from Deckawoo Drive” series. She’s written more than 30 books — several of which have been turned into movies. One was even adapted into an opera. This program is designed with children in pre-kindergarten through second grade in mind. However, all ages may enjoy it, according to a news release.

• Max Brallier at 2 p.m. July 16. Brallier is the bestselling author of “The Last Kids on Earth” series. He’ll share how he came up with the different…

Discover the stories of Southern women who spied for the Confederacy during the newest Leaders and Legacies of the Civil War lecture at noon, March 13 at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave.

Michelle Seddon of James A. National Garfield Historic Site will explain how these women gathered intelligence, shared that information with Confederate leaders, and what happened to them after the war.

Her talk is free and open to all, but due to limited space, registration is encouraged. Sign up at www.mentorpl.org or by calling the library at 440-255- 8811, ext. 1.

The Mentor Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a Safety Forces Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Mentor Police Station and Mentor Fire Station 5 parking lots located at 8500 Civic Center Blvd.

Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to:

• Meet police officers and firefighters

• See fire engines, police SUVs, and other specialty vehicles

• Tour the police and fire departments

• Watch an auto extrication using the Jaws of Life

• Watch a K9 and drone demo

• Photo opportunities

• Learn equipment and safety information

• Enjoy King Kone ice cream

This is a free event. For additional information, contact Tracey Woodward at woodward@cityofmentor.com.