December 2021 - Library News & Events
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The Wells County Public Library is excited to announce that we will no longer have fines on most overdue items.
This includes books, music, magazines, movies, cake pans, equipment, Playaway launchpads, Playaway views, yard games, and board games.
There will be overdue fines for passes ($1 per day;$10 max), hotspots ($5 per day;$10 max), and Inter-Library Loan items ($0.25 per day; $5 max).
This change applies to overdue fines only. Fees still exist for lost and damaged items, as well, various library services.
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Tail Waggin' Tutors
Bluffton: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
from 4-5 pm
Does your child need practice reading? Have them drop in at the library on these dates and times to read to our tail waggin' tutor, Oria.
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Grades 1-2 - Bluffton: Dec. 7
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 3-4 - Bluffton: Dec. 14
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 5-6 - Bluffton: Dec. 14
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm
Registration required.
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LEGO Club @ Ossian
Ossian: Dec. 9
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades K-6. Create LEGO masterpieces, using blocks provided by the library. Registration requested.
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Bluffton: Dec. 21
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades K-3. Book-related crafts, stories, games, and a chance to make new friends. Registration requested.
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JL Kitchen Crew
Bluffton: Dec. 21
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 4-6. Join us as we mix the basic techniques of food preparation and service, stir together some healthy recipes, and concoct lots of fun! Registration requested.
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Family Retro Gaming Night @ Ossian
Ossian: Dec. 16
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6-8 pm
Adults, teens, and school-age kids (with adult). Enjoy board games and "old school" video games on an Atari Flashback, Nintendo, and Super Nintendo Classic. Drop-in event.
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Saturday at the Movies
The Grinch (PG)
Bluffton: Saturday, Dec. 18 at 11 am
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Monthly Programs/To-Go Kits
- Teen Gaming/Manga Club - Monday, Dec. 6: 6-7 pm
- BookChat (online) - Thursdays on Instagram - "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham. Virtual BookChat will be Thursday, Dec. 30 at 4 pm.
- Teen Advisory Board - Wednesday, Dec. 29: 6:00-6:45 pm
- December To-Go Kit: pick up a Paper Bag Snowflakes kit at the Teen Zone Desk
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Elf Interactive Movie Experience
Bluffton: Tuesday, December 16: 6-8 pm
Grades 6-12. Get in the Christmas spirit with some hot cocoa and Buddy the Elf! Join us in the Teen Zone for an interactive movie experience. Elf is rated PG. Registration appreciated.
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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.
- December 1: Cookies & Baked Goods
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Monthly Programs
Join us for one of our monthly programs for adults.
- Computer Club:
Tuesday, Dec. 14: 1-2 pm
- iPad Club:
Tuesday, Dec. 14: 2-3 pm
- Cook, Talk, Taste:
Tuesday, Dec. 14: 6-7 pm
- Theater Thursday ("Little Women" - 2019 version - PG): Thursday, Dec. 16: 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: Wednesday, Dec. 8: 5:15-7:45 pm
Ages 17 and up. Don't know how to play? We can teach you! Just bring yourself and your imagination. We will be playing the 5th edition. Snacks and all supplies provided. Group A and B will be running the same adventure, just on different nights. Registration required.
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Retro Gaming Night
Bluffton: Tuesday, Dec. 21: 6-8 pm
Teens and Adults. Join us for a night of "old school" video games. Play a variety of fun, nostalgic games on an Atari Flashback, Nintendo Classic, Super Nintendo Classic, and other gaming systems. Choose from Air Raiders, Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and more. Snacks and drinks provided. No registration needed.
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General Book Discussion
Thursday, Dec. 9: 6:30 pm - "Christmas at Harrington's" by Melody Carlson
Brown Bag Book Club
Monday, Dec. 13: 1:30 pm - a book with "family," "happy," or "joy" in the title
BookChat (online)
Thursday, Dec. 30: 4 pm - "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham - on Instagram
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