National Eat Your Beans Day “My two great treats in life are baked beans and vanilla ice-cream.” --Jonathan Dimbleby

Programs are planned for 3-5 yr. olds.  Those a bit older & younger are welcome, but not all activities will be suitable for the littlest of our littles.  Programs will last about an hour. July 3rd, Thursday at 9am Celebrating Red, White, and Blue & Making Play Clay

Stop by the library at 106 Iron Street, Mellen to pick up your race packets between 4-6pm on Thursday, July 3rd.  Additional registrations will be taken during this time and on Friday, July 4th from 7-8am.  The Bellringer will begin at 8:30am with the ringing of the City Hall bell.  The start line is near…

National Barbecued Spareribs Day “Barbecue is a celebration of fire and smoke, and the flavors they bring to the table.” ---Chris Lilly

Stop by the library at 106 Iron Street, Mellen to pick up your race packets between 7-8am on July 4th.  Additional registrations will be taken during this time.  The Bellringer will begin at 8:30am with the ringing of the City Hall bell.  The start line is near the Mellen Post Office on Bennett and ending…

The Bellringer will begin at 8:30am with the ringing of the City Hall bell.  The start line is near the Mellen Post Office on Bennett and the finish line is near Northern State Bank on Bennett. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and runners!

National Jam Day “Once it’s jam, it can’t be strawberries anymore.” ---Marilyn Wallace

The Frog Jump will be held on Saturday, July 5th at Gilman Park at 10am.  This is a fun event for family & friends.  The frogs each get three hops.  Each hop is marked by a pebble.  The space between is measured and the longest hop wins the day.  The Friends of the Library's Summer…