September 2022 - Library News & Events
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One Book One County is a community read program for Wells County held in September and October every year. The program is designed to create a countywide discussion by encouraging all residents to read the same book.
This year’s title is “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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ABOUT THE BOOK - Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.
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GET A COPY OF THE BOOK - Pick up at the library or access the eBook or eAudiobook on the Libby or Hoopla app or at idl.overdrive.com.
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Hobbit Tea and Travelogue
Bluffton: Thursday, September 15: 6:30-7:30 pm
Adults and Teens. Join us for a cup of piping hot tea, Hobbit-themed finger foods, and riddles, while enjoying a travelogue presentation from Cheryl and Betty Maloney about their trip to New Zealand (the real Middle-Earth), featuring several popular stops made famous from "The Hobbit" movies and books.
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The Hobbit Walk
Month of September in Bluffton and Ossian
Pick up a walking log at the Information desk, Teen Zone desk, or the Ossian Branch and track your walking for the month of September. If you hand in a log, you’ll be entered to win a Middle-Earth map and Chamber Bucks. As a group, we are trying to see if we can walk the entire distance that Bilbo Baggins traveled in “The Hobbit.”
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Guess the Treasure
Month of September in Bluffton and Ossian
See if you can guess the number of treasures in our jars at the front desks. Grand prize will be a gift certificate for a pedicure at Bella Vita Salon in Bluffton, so you can make over your “Hobbit feet.”
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Movie Showings
- Saturday, September 17: 11 am-1 pm - "The Hobbit" (The 1977 Animated Classic)
- Tuesday, September 27: 5-8 pm - "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" showing (for teens)
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Hobbit Garden: Try It Night
Bluffton: Monday, Sep. 26: 6:30-8:00 pm
Adults. Make a Hobbit or Fairy Garden with found objects, small items, and plants. All supplies provided. Open for teens and adults.
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Book Discussions
- Monday, October 10: 1:30 pm - Brown Bag Book Club for adults
- Thursday, October 13: 6:30 pm - General book discussion for adults, Teen Book Club, and Grades 5-6 Book Club (all meet in different rooms).
Registration required. Get book when you register.
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Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Bluffton: Wednesday, October 12: 7:00-7:40 pm
All ages. Bring the entire family for a special "Stories in Music" program with musicians from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Each performance will be attached to a children's book or story. Music played an important role in "The Hobbit" and is a part of many other stories in the library. No registration needed, but feel free to sign up to receive an email or text reminder.
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Back to School Night
Bluffton and Ossian:
Thursday, Sep. 8: 6:00-7:30 pm
Enjoy a scavenger hunt, get a treat and learn more about library services. Any child that completes the scavenger hunt that evening with an adult will be entered into a drawing for a prize. Our Tail Waggin' Tutor friend, Oria, will also be at the Main Library (Bluffton) that evening. No registration needed.
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Fall Story Sessions
The next round of Story Sessions will start the week of October 3. Registration starts on Monday, September 12. This includes Wee Read, Toddler Time, Story Hour, Family Story Time, Ossian Wee Read, and Ossian Storytime. Get a complete list of events on our Library Event Calendar.
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Crafty Kids @ Ossian
Ossian: Monday, Sep. 12: 3:30-5:30 pm
School-age kids. Drop-in for a craft. No registration needed.
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LEGO Drop-in @ Ossian
Ossian: Tuesday, Sep. 27: 4-7 pm
Grades K-6. Create LEGO masterpieces, using blocks provided by the library. No registration needed.
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Monthly and Special Programs
- Teen Gaming - Monday, Sep. 12: 6-7 pm (Minecraft)
- "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" Showing with themed snacks - Tuesday, Sep. 27: 5-8 pm
- Teen Advisory Board - Wednesday, Sep. 28: 6:00-6:45 pm
- BookChat (online) - Thursdays on Instagram - "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson Virtual BookChat will be Thursday, Sep. 29 at 4 pm.
- Teen Book Club - Thursday, Oct. 13: 6:30-7:30 pm ("The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien)
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Each To-Go Kit is free and contains a treat, activities, and/or craft supplies. Pick up starting the date mentioned. Available while supplies last.
- September 1: Live Like a Hobbit (in conjunction with One Book One County)
- October 1: Pumpkin Bead Key Chain
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Monthly Programs
Join us for one of our monthly programs for adults.
- Computer Club:
Tuesday, Sep. 13: 1-2 pm
- iPad Club:
Tuesday, Sep. 13: 2-3 pm
- Cook, Talk, Taste:
Tuesday, Sep. 13: 6-7 pm
- Theater Thursday ("Cruella" - PG): Thursday, Sep. 15: 10 am
Sign up online or call 260-824-1612.
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Calming Coloring
Ossian: Tuesdays from 1-3 pm
Enjoy a stress-busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and the soothing scent of lavender at the Ossian Branch. Drop-in program.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Bluffton: Wednesdays, Sep. 7; Oct. 5 & 19: 5:30-7:45 pm
Ages 17 and up. Don't know how to play? We can teach you! Just bring yourself and your imagination. Registration required.
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Indiana Room Open House
Bluffton: Thursday, September 8: 6:00-7:30 pm
Are you interested in genealogy or Indiana history? Stop by the Indiana Room’s Open House to learn more about the books, newspapers, family histories, obituaries, and more that are available in the Indiana Room and on the library’s website. Treats will also be available.
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General Book Discussion
Thursday, Sep. 8: 6:30 pm - "The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough
Brown Bag Book Club
Monday, Sep. 12: 1:30 pm - "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean
BookChat (online)
Thursday, Sep. 29: 4 pm - "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson - on Instagram
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Board Game Night @ Ossian
Ossian: Thursday, Sep. 15: 6-8 pm
Meets the third Thursday of the month from 6-8 pm Adults (18+). Join us for a night of tabletop games at the Ossian Branch. Registration appreciated.
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Curious how much money your library card saves you? Visit the Library Value Calculator to see all your savings by having or getting a library card!
It's the most powerful tool in your wallet - show it off! Share a photo of yourself with your library card from Sep. 1-23 for a chance to win $100.
Post to Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #GetLibraryCarded or post as a comment or wall post on Facebook to the I Love Libraries page. Be sure not to reveal any personal information on your library card (just show the front) and don't forget to tag WellsCountyPublicLibrary. One person will receive a $100 Visa gift and poster of their choice from ALA Graphics. Get more info.
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Digital Library
Database Spotlight
Library Newsletter
Holiday Closing
Main Library and the Ossian Branch will be closed on Saturday, September 3 and Monday, September 5 for Labor Day
In-Service and Street Fair Closure
Main Library (Bluffton): Sep. 19 (close at 5 pm)
and Sep. 20-24 (closed)
Ossian Branch: Sep. 21-22 (closed)
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