News Release

MENTONE — Sign-up for Bell Memorial Public Library of Mentone’s 2022 summer reading program starts Thursday, June 2.

The theme is Oceans of Possibilities. It runs from Monday, June 6, to Friday, July 15. It’s free and open to all ages, and prizes will be awarded.

All activities are free for anyone wishing to participate. They include Family Fun Fridays in the makers’ space and Movie Wednesdays in the YA Room, including an interactive movie.

Craft kits will be available each week for children to do in-house or take home, and outdoor activities will be planned for all ages.
For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Sharon Kindig at [email protected], YA Programming Coordinator Natalie Salazar at [email protected] or Adult Programming Coordinator Billie Abalos at [email protected].

Other activities

Seniors (ages 55 and older) are invited to attend Movie Monday at the Library on Monday, May 16.

The movie will begin at 1 p.m. in the large conference room. It is a Hallmark film called “You Had Me at Aloha” starring Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith.

The movie is rated PG. Popcorn and water will be provided free for anyone wishing to attend. Please contact Billie at 574-893-3200 for more information.

Teen Book Club will meet from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, in the Young Adult Room. Any teen interested in joining should contact Natalie at 574-893-3200.

New books

New books arriving at the library soon include the following:

“An Alaskan Secret” by Heidi McCahan;
“The Believer” by Ann H. Gabhart;
“The Flames of Hope” by Tui T. Sutherland;
“A Foster Mother’s Promise” by Ruth Logan Herne;
“Grave Secrets” by Susan Gee Heino;
“Her Easter Prayer” by Lee Tobin McClain;
“High-Risk Rescue” by Elizabeth Goddard;
“The Jesus I Know” by Kathie Lee Gifford;
“Jill” by Julie Pace;
“Keeping Them Safe” by Linda Goodnight;
“Mistaken For His Amish Bride” by Patricia Davids;
“Sister Stardust” by Jane Green;
“Still Just a Geek” by Wil Wheaton;
“This Will Not Pass” by Jonathan Martin.