Legion Memorial Library

06/13/2026

Paint Night❤️We created “Ocean Beach Chair” with Michelle the Painter.

06/13/2026

National Sewing Machine Day

“I am certain that a sewing machine would relieve as much human suffering as a hundred lunatic asylums, and possibly a good deal more.” -Margaret Atwood, Alias Grace
“Sewing is a way to quiet the mind, to relax the body, and to feed the soul.” Marie Bostwick’s

06/12/2026

National Loving Day

“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” David Viscott

06/11/2026

National CNA Day

“One of the most important things we can do is to take care of each other.” Oprah Winfrey

06/10/2026

National Herbs and Spices Day

“Every healing begins in the kitchen, one spice at a time.”-Barbara O’Neill or “Let your meals be your rituals, and your herbs your medicine.” Barbara O’Neill

06/10/2026

Deadline for a Bellringer t-shirt is this Friday, June 12th at noon.

Bellringer T-shirt Announcement: To receive a 2026 Bellringer Run T-shirt you must have your race entry or paper form for the t-shirt only (Not running but wish to purchase a t-shirt) in by NOON on Friday, June 12th. This year's shirt is white with a bell, runners, and fireworks. It also includes the phrase "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" in honor of our Nation's 250-year celebration. The Bellringer Run will be held on the 4th of July. It will consist of a 2-mile fun run which will start at 8:30am. You may register online from this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Mellen/FriendsOfTheMellenBellringerRun Paper registration forms are available from the library. Please be sure to use links for registration from the Legion Memorial Library's website or page or "Mellen Bellringer" page. Thank you so much to all who share this information with family, friends, & neighbors! Our Friends & volunteers appreciate the help. We want the days leading up to the race and race day to be fun, happy, and successful.

06/09/2026

“It has a tart rhubarb base for the pucker and a sweet, red kiss of strawberry that brings me back for the next bite. It’s more Oscar Wilde than Marcel Proust, though I confess to having read neither-I just know it when I taste it. Mustn’t forget the milk!” Stephen Tilden

06/08/2026

The deadline for t-shirt order is this Friday at NOON, June 12th. Thank you for sharing this post.

Bellringer T-shirt Announcement: To receive a 2026 Bellringer Run T-shirt you must have your race entry or paper form for the t-shirt only (Not running but wish to purchase a t-shirt) in by NOON on Friday, June 12th. This year's shirt is white with a bell, runners, and fireworks. It also includes the phrase "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" in honor of our Nation's 250-year celebration. The Bellringer Run will be held on the 4th of July. It will consist of a 2-mile fun run which will start at 8:30am. You may register online from this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Mellen/FriendsOfTheMellenBellringerRun Paper registration forms are available from the library. Please be sure to use links for registration from the Legion Memorial Library's website or page or "Mellen Bellringer" page. Thank you so much to all who share this information with family, friends, & neighbors! Our Friends & volunteers appreciate the help. We want the days leading up to the race and race day to be fun, happy, and successful.

06/08/2026

As plans continue to come together, please note that this schedule is subject to change, and additional events may be added.

We would LOVE to see the biggest parade Mellen has ever had!

Now is the time to start planning your float, gather your friends and family, decorate your ATV, side-by-side, bicycle, golf cart, business entry, or community group, and join the fun.

To register a parade entry or for more information, please call or message us at: 715-292-1509

Thank you to everyone who helps make Mellen's 4th of July celebration such a special tradition. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

06/02/2026

Register Today! T-shirt deadline is NOON, Friday June 12th.

https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Mellen/FriendsOfTheMellenBellringerRun

Above is the link to register for this year's Bellringer Run. Pictured below is the design for this year's t-shirt. The t-shirt deadline is NOON on June 12th. Now is the time to register for the run and receive a t-shirt. Now is the time to place an order for at shirt at the library, if you want a shirt but do not plan to run in the race. Prices are the same running or not running. This is a Friends of the Library FUNdraiser. We thank for your support and appreciate all your help in getting the word out about registering soon to get a t-shirt. If you are able and would like to help, please share this post.