Bell Memorial Public Library, 101 W. Main St.,Mentone.

MENTONE — Preschool story hour at the Bell Memorial Public Library takes place every Friday at 10 a.m. in our children’s’ room. The theme for Friday, May 3 is “Jack and the Beanstalk.”  Stories to be read are:  “Jack and the Beanstalk” by Liesl Shurtliff and “The Giant and the Beanstalk” by Diane Stanley. Children can make a growing beanstalk for their craft.

Teens can join the library on Thursday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. for a night in the Twilight Zone. Participants will watch episodes of the Twilight Zone and enjoy snacks. For more information, please contact Elyza at (574) 353-7234.

New books coming soon to the library include “Beyonders” by Paul Jenkins, “Captail Marvel 1” by Kelly Sue Deconnick, “Five Feet Apart” by Rachael Lippincott, “Hot Shot” by Fern Michaels, “Laika” by Nick Abadzis, “The Little Teashop on Main” by Jodi Thomas, “Man Easters 1” by Chelsea Cain, “Packing for Mars” by Mary Roach, “Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hell cat!, Volume 1” by Kate Leth, “The Science of Star Wars” by Mark Brake, “Season of Glory” by Lisa Tawn Bergren, “Shrill” by Lindy West, “T-Minus” by Jim Otta viani, “The Unwinding of the Miracle” by Julie Yip-williams and “A whole New World” by Liz Braswell.