MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library, 101 W. Main St., announced a Teen Craft Night and more for the week of Jan. 13-17.

Teens and young adults, join us from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, for Teen Craft Night. Teens will have an opportunity to make a reusable 2020 calender using Post-It Notes inside a picture frame. This is open to youth aged 12-18 years at no cost. All materials will be supplied. For more information, please contact Natalie at (574) 353-7234.

 Story Hour is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, and will take place in the Young Adult room. The theme for this week is “Winter Animals.” The story to be read will be “Animals in Winter” by Martha Rustad. Children will be making a bird feeder. 

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Jobs for the 2020 Census offer competitive wages that are paid weekly. Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing fieldwork. Census results are used to determine representation in Congress, and they help inform how billions of dollars are distributed for hospitals, schools, roads, and more. Temporary positions for the 2020 Census feature flexible hours—a perfect fit if you are looking to earn extra money, even if you already have other commitments. Every 10 years since 1790, the United States has undertaken the momentous task of counting its population.

Check out what’s streaming on Hoopla Digital. Log on today to read these audiobooks: “Sell Low, Sweet Harriet” by Sherry Harris, “The Network” by L.C. Shaw and “The Dating Charade” by Melissa Ferguson. Teens and children can browse these titles: “Tough Riddles for Smart Kids” by Jenny Moore and “Watership Down” by Richard Adams. Don’t have a Hoopla Digital account? The library can help! Please see a library staff member for assistance and information on how to get started. Please note, a valid library card is not required to set up an account. 

Bell Memorial Public Library also offers ebook services through Axis 360. Axis 360 gives library users the ability to search, browse, and discover ebooks and/or digital audiobooks available for lending through their public library with ease. Designed to provide a mobile experience for users of the Axis 360 digital media library, the Axis 360 app lets you sync with your local library’s digital collection, allowing you to check out materials in a user interface optimized for your device. The free app allows users to browse, check out and read ebooks or listen to audiobooks in a single app. A valid library card is required to use the service. For more information, please see a library staff member.