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August 2022 - Library News & Events

August Author Nights
Kayleen Reusser

"Born to Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II"

Presentation: Tuesday, Aug. 23: 6:30-7:30 pm
About the book:
Kayleen Reusser, author of books on World War II, has compiled an assortment of stories from interviews with women who served as nurses, cryptologists, and even pilots during the war.

The stories are frank, personal and heartfelt. From helping to tow targets while being shot at with live ammunition to nursing wounded men in France, these women responded wholeheartedly during their country’s time of need and helped to win the war.
Register for Kay Reusser Talk
Janis Thornton

"The 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana"

Presentation: Tuesday, Aug. 30: 6:00-7:00 pm
About the book:
The 1965 Palm Sunday tornadoes reportedly left 137 Hoosiers dead and more than 1,700 injured. The death toll surpassed the combined fatalities in all the other states hit by tornadoes that fateful day -- Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.

After the presentation:
Attendees that remember the 1965 tornadoes will be invited to share their stories from that day as well.
Register for Janis Thornton Talk
Summer Reading Recap
Thank you to everyone that participated in our 2022 Summer Reading Program. With your help, lots of wonderful books were read. Just how many?
  • 83 of our youngest patrons (ages birth to 24 months) completed 1,426 activities
  • 1,240 kids from age 2-grade 6 were signed up and read more than 441,369 minutes
  • 248 teens read a combined 611,896 pages
  • 570 adults read 1,125,989 pages total
Amazing job! As a reward, the children that finished the program got to attend a special pool party. The final one is this Tuesday. Teen and adult finishers have parties this week as well. If you haven't signed up for them yet, call the library.
Kids and Families
Kids Programs @ the library
  • Read to Oria - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:30-4:30 pm (kids can practice reading to our tail waggin' tutor, Oria)
  • Read to Luna - 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from 10 am-noon (kids can practice reading to our therapy dog, Luna)
  • Story Sessions - Wee Read, Toddler Time, Story Hour, and Family Story Time - registration starts on September 12
  • Back to School Night - Thursday, September 8: 6:00-7:30 pm
Register for Kids Program
Saturday Morning Movie Under the Stars
Bluffton: Saturday, August 20: 11 am
 
All ages. Bring pillows and snacks to watch "Sing 2" (PG) on the big screen. Movies are free. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration needed. 
Teens
Teen Programs @ the Main Library
  • Teen Gaming - Monday, August 1: 6-7 pm (Pokemon)
  • Teen Summer Reading Party - Friday, August 5: 6:00-7:30 pm (must complete the Teen Summer Reading Program to attend)
  • BookChat (online) - Thursdays on Instagram - "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang. Virtual BookChat will be Thursday, Aug. 25 at 4 pm. 
  • Teen Advisory Board - Wednesday, August 31: 6:00-6:45 pm
  • Book Boxes for Teens - register to receive a Book Box from August 1-15. Pickup starts August 30. Get more info at wellscolibrary.org/bookboxes.
Register for Teen Events
Adults
Monthly Programs for Adults
  • Zen Mini Garden To-Go Kit - pickup starts August 1
  • Dungeons and Dragons - Wednesday, August 3 and August 17: 5:30-7:45 pm
  • Adult Summer Reading Party - Wednesday, August 3: 5:30-7:00 pm (must complete the Adult Summer Reading Program to attend)
  • Computer Club - Tuesday, August 9: 1-2 pm
  • iPad Club - Tuesday, August 9: 2-3 pm
  • Cook, Talk, Taste - Tuesday, August 9: 6-7 pm
  • Bingo with Jason - Monday, August 15: 6:00-7:30 pm
  • Retro Gaming Night - Tuesday, August 16: 6-8 pm
  • Theater Thursday ("Percy vs. Goliath" - PG-13) - Thursday, August 18: 10 am
  • Board Game Night @ the Ossian Branch (ages 18 & up) - Thursday, August 18: 6-8 pm
  • Polymer Clay: Try It Night - Monday, August 29: 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Indiana Room Open House - Thursday, September 8: 6:00-7:30 pm
Sign up online or call 260-824-1612. 
 
    

Book Discussions

 
Brown Bag Book Club
Monday, August 8: 1:30 pm - anything by Bill Bryson

General Book Discussion
Thursday, August 11: 6:30 pm - "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith

BookChat (online)
Thursday, August 25: 4:00 pm -  "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang - on Instagram
 
Bingo with Jason
Monday, August 15: 6:00-7:30 pm
 
Come and enjoy a lively game of Bingo where the prizes will be candy and other small gifts. Sign up online or call 260-824-1612. 
 
Register for Adult Events
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