Summer Reading Program for 1st-5th Graders
2025-07-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-22 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Legion Memorial Library, 106 Iron Street, Mellen, WI, 54546, United States

Sugar Cookie Day
2025-07-09
National Sugar Cookie Day
“Sometimes no matter how hard you try, no matter how good you are, you still end up as a sugar cookie.” —William H. McRaven, Author of ‘Make Your Bed’

Asahi Nordic Exercise
2025-07-09 08:30 - 09:30
ASAHI-A Simple And Healthy Idea: This exercise practice is for all ages and all abilities. No special equipment needed. Just come in comfortable clothes you can move in. Movements are completed while standing, although if you’d like to participate seated, you are welcome to do so. We’ll be meeting outdoors in The Friends Place at the library. If the weather is poor or the bugs are too much we will move indoors.

Pick Blueberries Day
2025-07-10
National Pick Blueberries Day
“You’ll never regret eating blueberries or working up a sweat.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard

Summer Reading Storytime for 3-5 yr. olds
2025-07-10 09:00 - 10:00
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 10th, Thursday at 9am
Celebrating the Color Purple
& Making an I Spy Bottle

French Fry Day
2025-07-11
National French Fry Day
“I like French fries, I like mashed. I love potatoes.” —Mary J. Blige

Pecan Pie Day
2025-07-12
National Pecan Pie Day
“I think I’m a lot like other moms out there who feel like if we don’t have the pecan pie we have every year, then it just won’t be Christmas.” —Faith Hill

Bean ‘n’ Franks Day
2025-07-13
National Bean ‘n’ Franks Day
“I don’t normally cook, but if I did it probably would be beans, sausage, bacon and eggs. I never really get to eat that to be honest.” —Wayne Rooney

Mac and Cheese Day
2025-07-14
National Mac and Cheese Day
“I love macaroni and cheese. I could eat it every meal of the day.” —Cobie Smulders

Gummi Worm Day
2025-07-15
National Gummi Worm Day
“What kind of person would have a real craving for gummy worms?” —Steve Carell

Hot Dog Day
2025-07-16
National Hot Dog Day
‘I’m more American than apple pie. I’m like apple pie, with a hot dog in it.” —Stephen Colbert

Peach Ice Cream Day
2025-07-17
National Peach Ice Cream Day
“I never say no to an ice cream.” —Ingrid Betancourt

Summer Reading Storytime for 3-5 yr. olds
2025-07-17 09:00 - 10:00
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 17th, Thursday at 9am
Celebrating the Color Orange
& Making 3-D Masterpieces with Cardboard Shapes

Caviar Day
2025-07-18
National Caviar Day
“Fame is like caviar, you know-it’s good to have caviar but not when you have it at every meal.” —Marilyn Monroe

Paint Night
2025-07-18 18:00 - 21:00
We will get together to paint with The Art Sherpa to create her “Bowl of Cherries”. Connect with the library to register and we will share the supply list.

Urban Beekeeping Day
2025-07-19
Urban Beekeeping Day
“The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.” —Elizabeth Lawrence

Lollipop Day
2025-07-20
National Lollipop Day
“Sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows, everything that’s wonderful, is sure to come your way.” —Lesley Gore

Junk Food Day
2025-07-21
National Junk Food Day
“I love sitcoms, and I grew up on sitcoms. That’s my tasty junk food.” —Felicia Day

Fraud Prevention Workshop
2025-07-21 11:00 - 12:00
Scams & Frauds Workshop with CLICK’s Digital Navigator, Jay Seppanen.

Book Club
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00
Book Club will meet to discuss “Violeta” by Isabel Allende at the Library. Our August book is “The Lioness” by Chris Bohjalian. Let us know if you’re interested in joining us. We order our books through interlibrary loan so there is no need to purchase a book.

Mango Day
2025-07-22
National Mango Day
“Meditation is not just blissing out under a mango tree. It completely changes your brain and therefore changes what you are.” —Matthieu Ricard

Vanilla Ice Cream Day
2025-07-23
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate.” —Thornton Wilder

Last Day to Enter Teen Challenges Contests
2025-07-24
Kids entering 6th Grade this fall through those entering as Seniors were given challenges at the beginning of Summer.
Enter a Book Merge Photo, Book Spine Poem and/or a Recycle Book Art piece. Prizes: 1st Place $15, 2nd Place $10, and 3rd Place $5.
This is the last day to enter. Winners will be announced next week, July 31st.

Drive-Thru Day
2025-07-24
National Drive-Thru Day
“Life’s a drive-thru, bud. Keep moving forward.” —Jared Keeso

Summer Reading Storytime for 3-5 yr. olds
2025-07-24 09:00 - 10:00
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 24th, Thursday at 9am
Celebrating Your Favorite Color
& Painting ‘Summer Memories’

Hot Fudge Sundae Day
2025-07-25
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
“A hot fudge sundae and a trashy novel is my idea of heaven.” —Barbara Walter

Teen Paint Afternoon
2025-07-25 12:30 - 15:30
Come paint with YouTube’s Painting with Skye to create her “Campfire”. Sign-up at the library all supplies will be provided. Wear a paint shirt and bring a can for water to clean your brushes.

Bagelfest Day
2025-07-26
National Bagelfest Day
“Bagel in the morning is the ultimate breakfast for me; they’re just good.” —Lee DeWyze
