MENTONE, Calif. — Families with preschool-age children and adults looking for a local reading group have upcoming programs at Mentone Library, including storytime on November 9 and a book club on November 14.

Program for younger children

The San Bernardino County Library’s official branch calendar schedules Preschool Storytime on Monday, November 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. It describes stories, music and crafts that help build early literacy skills for children ages 0–5. A further preschool session is listed for November 16.

What about adult readers?

The branch’s November 14 Adult Book Club runs 11 a.m. to noon, featuring Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister. The county lists this activity for adults age 18 and older. The event listing does not guarantee that copies of the featured book will be available for all last-minute attendees.

Where is the library?

Mentone Library is located at 1331 Opal Avenue, Mentone, CA 92359. Its published hours are Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and closed Friday and Sunday. A holiday or staffing issue can still change actual hours.

How can residents participate?

Visit the official events calendar for any registration details, space limits and additional November sessions. The branch also lists a November 18 Movers and Shakers program for younger children and a family movie later that day. Confirm an individual activity before making a special trip.

Sources: San Bernardino County Library, Mentone branch November 2026 event schedule and Adult Book Club listing.

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