Bell Memorial Public Library
"When I got my library card, that's when my life began" ~Rita Mae Brown
Join us for these FREE Programs
Questions about Library Programs?
AGES:
Kids 3-2nd grade
Jr. 3rd-6th grade
YA 7th-12th grade
Adults 19+
Adult & Children Contact: Pat
plancet@bell.lib.in.us
Junior & YA
Contact: Rachel
rjohnson@bell.lib.in.us
or call 574-893-3200.
Color Us Happy
Community Coloring Page
All of October
All ages welcome!
Tea & Canvas
October 7 from 5-7pm
Cost: $15
Registration is required.
Payment is required when registering
Limit of 15 people
Facilitator: Lisa Bemish
Movie Monday
October 13 at 1pm in the Large Conference Room.
Evelyn, an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady Ninny. Together, they bond over stories from the past about two intrepid women of Whistle Stop Café.
Popcorn and water will be provided.
Book Club
Tuesday, October 14 in the Large Conf. Rm. from 5:30-7pm, we will be discussing the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
On his 11th birthday, orphaned Harry Potter learns he’s a wizard and enrolls at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He befriends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and learns about his connection to the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. The trio discovers Voldemort is trying to steal the Sorcerer’s Stone, a magical artifact hidden in the school to regain his power and immortality. They must brave dangerous obstacles to reach the stone first.
Programs
Story Hour
Every Friday at 10am in the Children's Room
Preschool age kids can enjoy a story and a craft.
Open Craft Night
Thursday, October from
2-6:30pm in our Maker Space
All ages welcome! Kids under 8 need adult supervision.
Beginning ASL Class
This is a free class where we will learn basic ASL, including the alphabet, numbers, commonly used signs/phrases. This class is for those who need a refresher or are first time learners. The goal is to be able to hold a basic conversation with a Deaf person. Deaf culture will be introduced as well. There will be a limit of 15 people. Registration is required. We will meet in the Large Conference Room from 6-7pm Wednesdays:
10/1 10/22
10/8 10/29
10/15 11/5
The Brain Board
Runs all of October
Check the Board, Solve the puzzle, win a prize!
Tasty Tales N Treats
Tuesday, October 28 from 5:30-6:30pm in the Large Conference Room. Ages 8+
Featured book: Vampire Breath by R.L. Stine
Projected on the BIG screen! Creepy castles, dusty coffins, and one very thirsty vampire!
Treat: Spooky Frappuccino's!
Pumpkin Jack-In-The-Box
Tuesday, October 7 from 4:30-6pm in our Maker Space. Ages 8+
Library Board Meeting
The last Monday of every month at 6:30pm in the Large Conference Room
Monday Movie Night
Monday, October 13 at 5:30pm in the Large Conference Room.
LEGO Star Wars: Terrifying Tales
Poe Dameron and BB-8, who crash-land on the planet Mustafar. They seek help at Darth Vader’s former castle, which is now being renovated into a Sith-themed luxury hotel by a greedy Hutt named Graballa. Popcorn and water will be provided.
Make your own Emoji Agamographs
Thursday, October 16 from 2-6pm in our Maker Space. All ages welcome, kids under 8 need to have adult supervision.
3D LEGO Challenge
Tuesday,
October 21-Friday October 31
All ages welcome!
Under 8 needs adult supervision.
Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft
Thursday, October 23 from 5:30-6:30pm in our Maker Space. Ages 13+
Event is first come first serve, space is limited.
Trick or Treat
Friday, October 31 from 5:30-7pm
The Library at your fingertips
Download the Libby and Hoopla apps for access to ebooks, audios and more!
Contact us if you need your Libby account activated.
Stephen Boggs: Director sboggs@bell.lib.in.us
Phone: (574)893-3200
Fax: (574)353-1307
"The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library." ~Albert Einstein
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is starting a program to help kids learn about generosity and philanthropy. It's never to early to start helping others! it is not about the donation but instead about learning how you can help.
Donations will go towards Junior Achievement, Boomerang Backpacks, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Find the banks with information in our lobby.