Explore the history of inaugural balls throughout America’s history during a free program at noon Jan. 8, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. The speaker will be a ranger from the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor. Naturally, they will also highlight President Garfield’s ball at the Smithsonian Institution. The talk is open to all, but due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up at www.mentorpl.org or by calling the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 1.