Overview
- Surveillance video confirmed that a black bear entered the Mammoth Lakes Library early on Wednesday and left before staff arrived.
- Library staff reported the animal helped itself to peanut butter, peach cups, cookies and a jar of honey, and no shelves or books were damaged though the honey jar remained missing.
- The library and Mono County Office of Education posted the footage and linked the incident to the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh, which amplified the story on social media.
- Officials have not explained how the bear gained entry and did not report any removal or enforcement action, highlighting possible weaknesses in building access controls.
- Mammoth Lakes officials used the episode to remind residents to keep food secured, close car windows and use bear-resistant trash containers to reduce future encounters.