By SHELLY KRUEGER
Bell Library

MENTONE: Upcoming events and programs at Bell Memorial Library are as follows:

Painted Easter Bunny Sign

Paint a bunny on wood and decorate with a bow, butterfly, and a bushy tail, great for your Easter decor. Cost for this program is $4 and you must sign up. Check out our website for a picture of the project and it is also on display at the library. This program is for adults and teens only and is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.

CPR Class

Learn this lifesaving technique used in many emergencies, such as a heart attack. Statistics prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. If you are interested in learning CPR, sign up for this class that runs from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 24. Cost is $10 per person and you’ll receive certification when you complete the class.

Chris Lee, Field Representative for Congresswoman Walorski at Library

If you have a question, concern or comment for Walorski, come to the library between noon and 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, to speak with Field Representative Chris Lee.

Regular Programs

Our movie matinee is at 1:30 p.m Monday, March 21. We will be watching the movie “The Intern.” A well crafted, charming comedy about the friendship developed between two people who are just trying to do what they love. Refreshments are provided.

Zumba for beginners is at 7 p.m. every Monday. This is a new class for beginners. Join us for some Latin dancing fun. Cost is $3 per person per class. For more info follow Eva’s Zumba and Hip Hop Classes on Facebook.

Euchre is the fourth Monday of every month, and the next will be at 6 p.m. Monday, March 28. Coffee is provided but bring your own snacks and drinks. There are prizes for the highest score, most loners, a door prize, and a booby prize. Come join the fun.

Kids Programs

Check out what our children’s coordinator has planned for Boys and Girls Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 17. This program is for kids ages 7-13.

Our children’s story times are held at 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Join us for a story and a craft, for kids ages 3-7.

Lego club meets at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. It is regularly held on the third Saturday of every month.

We now have a fish tank in the children’s room. We need a background to decorate the tank. Kids 12 and under are invited to pick up a piece of paper by the tank in the children’s room and decorate it. Decorations will be used as a background for the fish, so be creative.

Teen Programs

Our teen gaming night is from 5-8 p.m. on the last Friday of the month and is for teens 13 and up only. Bring a friend for some gaming fun.

Teen Anime Movie night is from 5-8 p.m. on the third Friday of the month and is also for teens 13 and up only.

Other Offerings

We have meeting rooms available. For more information or to reserve contact Brenda Cody at (574) 353-7234.

Our internet speed has been updated for faster service. Free Wi-Fi is available.

You can access your library account on our circulation system. Review your account, place holds and renew your materials as long as you do not have any outstanding fines. To access your account, send an email to Stephen Boggs at [email protected]. You will receive an email with a user name and password, which can be changed and instructions on how to complete your user account.

The Bell Library Board meets at 6:30 p.m. the last Monday of the month. The public is welcome to attend. Our newsletters are on our webpage. Check us out at: www.bell.lib.in.us and www.bellmpl.info