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Book Clubs for Kids & Teens
Pick up a copy of the book at the library and signup today.
Grades 1-2 Book Club
Bluffton: Tuesday, Jan. 8
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 3-4 Book Club
Bluffton: Tuesday, Jan. 15
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 5-6 Book Club
Bluffton: Tuesday, Jan. 15
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 7-12 Teen Book Club
Bluffton: Thursday, Feb. 7
Meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 pm
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Calming Coloring @ Ossian
Ossian: every Tuesday from 1-3 pm, starts Jan. 8
Adults. Learn the art of relaxation via coloring. Also enjoy a cup of tea, soft music, and soothing scents. All supplies provided or bring your own relaxing craft projects. Drop-in event.
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Book Discussions for Adults
"Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore
Bluffton: Thursday, January 10: 6:30 pm
Any book of your choice
Bluffton: Monday, January 14: 1:30 pm
Join us for the Brown Bag Book Club each month with a different book or category of book to read and share with other book lovers.
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Movies @ the Library
Smallfoot (PG)
Ossian: Saturday, January 12: 10 am
Christopher Robin (PG)
Bluffton: Thursday, January 17: 10 am
Adults. Part of Theater Thursday, which includes door prices and refreshments served each month. Sponsored by the library, the Bluffton Parks Department, and Bluffton Regional.
Christopher Robin (PG)
Bluffton: Saturday, January 19: 10:30 am
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Cardboard and Cardstock Construction Night
Bluffton: Monday, January 14: 6:00-7:30 pm
Grades 6-12. What will you create with cardboard and duct tape or cardstock and crafts supplies? We will provide the cardboard, scissors, duct tape, cardstock, and other craft supplies and you provide the creativity. If you wish to create cardboard armor we will host a pillow fight jousting session at the end. Registration is requested by January 12 for a guaranteed spot in this program.
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Let the Games Begin!
Bluffton: Tuesday, January 15: 6-8 pm
Ossian: Thursday, January 31: 6-8 pm
Adults. We are expanding our board game program to the Main Library in Bluffton. The new group will be meeting on the third Tuesday of the month from 6-8 pm, starting January 15. Ossian's group still meets on the last Thursday of the month from 6-8 pm. Come in for an evening of tabletop gaming! (Board, card, and dice...sorry, no RPGs.) Don't worry if you don't know the rules--we'll teach you! Snacks & drinks provided. Registration appreciated (Bluffton and Ossian events), but not required.
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Block Play Day
Bluffton: Wednesday, January 16: 10 am-6 pm
Kids with a parent. Join us for a fun time of free play with all different types of blocks in the Children's Room. Imagine! Create! Build! This is a drop-in event, no registration needed.
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Kids' Club
Bluffton: Tuesday, January 22: 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades K-3. Book-related crafts, stories, games, and a chance to make new friends. Each month will have a different theme. Registration suggested.
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JL Crew
Bluffton: Tuesday, January 22: 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 4-6. Discover a new country each month as you collect stamps in your "Passport Around the World." Taste popular foods from some of the countries and then learn about their customs, culture, and games. Registration suggested.
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Discovery Day
Bluffton: Tuesday, January 29: 2-7 pm
Children of all ages. Stop at different stations to have fun learning through play in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Games, projects, and experiments will be appropriate for preschool through school-age children. No registration needed--just drop-in.
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Try-it Tuesday
Bluffton: Tuesday, January 29: 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 6-12. This newly-named program meets the last Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy a new fun tech activity each month. January and February will be featuring Bloxels (create your own video game). Registration appreciated.
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Winter Reading:
A Blizzard of Books
All ages: Join our Winter Reading challenge in February and help us donate books to hospitalized children via the Kate’s Kart organization.
It’s super easy to participate. Sign up at the library or online at wellscolibrary.org anytime during the month of February. You’ll get a piece of chocolate or pencil for signing up and if you read at least 300 pages you will get a coupon for a free mini Blizzard provided by Dairy Queen and a chance to win a prize basket.
Then if together as a group we can read the total number of pages listed in the chart on the right, we will get to donate books to Kate’s Kart. The more we read, the more we will donate, so every page read helps us reach our goal!
Community Goal to read 450,000+ pages to donate books to Kate’s Kart
- 100,000 pages read = 25 books donated
- 200,000 pages read = 50 books donated
- 300,000 pages read = 75 books donated
- 400,000 pages read = 100 books donated
- 450,000+ pages read = 125 books donated
Sponsored by The Friends of the Library and Dairy Queen.
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Free Tax Help
@ the Main Library - Bluffton
Mondays, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar. 4, Mar. 11, Mar. 25, Apr. 1, and Apr. 15 from 9:30 am-3:30 pm
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will once again be offering free tax preparation at the Main Library. There are no age or income limits, but this program is very beneficial if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation. They will be staffed with volunteers that are trained and IRS-certified every year. Call the library at 260-824-1612 and ask for the "Reference Desk" to sign-up. You must bring your social security card, last year’s tax return, and appropriate tax documents with you to your appointment. There is also a form you will receive when you register that needs to be filled out before the appointment.
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Tween Tech
Bluffton: Thursday, Feb. 7: 4-5 pm
Grades 4-6. Enhance your tech skills by using coding, robots, computers, and more. Registration appreciated.
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PJ Storytime @ Ossian
Ossian: Monday, February 11: 6:30-7:00 pm
Ages 2-6. Monthly program with stories, activities, and a craft. Registration suggested.
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LEGO Club @ Ossian
Ossian: Tuesday, February 12: 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades K-6. Join us each month to create LEGO masterpieces. Registration suggested.
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Tabletop Games for Kids @ Ossian
Ossian: Tuesday, February 19: 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 1-5. Enjoy a board game night for school-age kids. Registration suggested.
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A Year in Review at the Library (2018)
Download a copy!
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