Library News & Events

January 2022 - Library News & Events

These were the most popular books and movies of 2021 at the Wells County Public Library, based on the total number of checkouts! Did your favorites make the list?

Fiction:

“The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah
“The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave
“The Return” by Nicholas Sparks
“Neighbors” by Danielle Steel
“Two Reasons to Run” by Colleen Coble
“Sooley” by John Grisham
“The Sentinel” by Lee Child and Andrew Child
“The Indigo Girl” by Natasha Boyd
“The Red Book” by James Patterson and David Ellis
“The Guest List” by Lucy Foley

Non-fiction:

“Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey
“Killing the Mob: The Fight Against Organized Crime in America” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard
“Where I Come From: Stories from the Deep South” by Rick Bragg
“Girl, Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis
“Taste of Home Most Requested Recipes”
“Taste of Home’s Quick Cooking Annual Recipes”
“Murder of Innocence: True Crime Thrillers” by James Patterson
“Forgiving What You Can’t Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again” by Lysa TerKeurst
“The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America’s Enemies” by Jason Fagone
“The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz” by Erik Larson

Movies:

“The Croods: A New Age”
“News of the World”
“Raya and the Last Dragon”
“Wonder Woman 1984”
“Spider-man: Far from Home”
“The War with Grandpa”
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”
“Godzilla vs. Kong”
“Frozen II”
“Captain Marvel”

Kids:

“Meet Tracker!” by Geof Smith and Jason Fruchter
“Pete the Cat: Snow Daze” by James Dean
“Pete at the Beach” by James Dean
“Bob Books. Set 1: Beginning Readers” by Bobby Lynn Maslen
“Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana” by James Dean
“That’s Not My Squirrel: It’s Nose is Too Soft”
“Rubble’s Big Wish” by Kristen L. Depken and Harry Moore
“Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes” by James Dean and Eric Litwin
“Minecraft: a Guide to Redstone” by Mojang AB
“Guinness World Records”

Teen:

“The Complete Chi’s Sweet Home. Part 1” by Konami Kanata
“Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins
“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
“Throne of Glass” by Sarah J. Maas
“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins
“Midnight Sun” by Stephenie Meyer
“High School Debut. Vol. 1-12” by Kazune Kawahara
“Garfield Cooks Up Trouble” by Jim Davis
“Garfield. Caution: Wide Load“ by Jim Davis
“The Complete Chi’s Sweet Home. Part 2” by Konami Kanata

Kids and Families

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.

Children’s Book Clubs

Grades 1-2 - Bluffton: Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, and Apr. 5
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm

Grades 3-4 - Bluffton: Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, and Apr. 12
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm

Grades 5-6 - Bluffton: Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, and Apr. 12
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm

Registration required.

Puzzle Day
Bluffton: Wednesday, January 12: 10 am-7 pm

All ages. Enjoy several different types of puzzles for kids of various ages in the Children's Room. No registration needed. Drop-in event.

LEGO Club @ Ossian

Ossian: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, and Apr. 14

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.

Winter To-Go Kit
Bluffton and Ossian: Available for pickup starting Jan. 17

Kids and families can pick up a craft/activity To-Go Kit with a winter theme (available while supplies last).

Kids' Club
Bluffton: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, and Apr. 19
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.

JL Kitchen Crew
Bluffton: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, and Apr. 19
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! January's theme is Frittata. Registration requested.

Family Retro Gaming Night @ Ossian
Ossian: Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 17, and Apr. 21
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.

Crafty Kids @ Ossian
Ossian: Jan. 31, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, and Apr. 25
Meets the last Monday of the month from 4:00-5:30 pm

School-age Kids. Drop-in for a different craft each month. No registration needed.

Teens

Monthly Programs/To-Go Kits

Teen Gaming - Monday, Jan. 3: 6-7 pm (January's game is Minecraft)
BookChat (online) - Thursdays on Instagram - "Three Weeks With My Brother." Virtual BookChat will be Thursday, Jan. 27 at 4 pm.
Teen Advisory Board - Wednesday, Jan. 26: 6:00-6:45 pm
January To-Go Kit: pick up a Hot Cocoa Bombs kit at the Teen Zone Desk

Cool Runnings Interactive Movie Experience

Bluffton: Thursday, Jan. 27: 6-8 pm

Grades 6-12. Get in the spirit of the upcoming Olympics and join us in the Teen Zone for an interactive showing of Cool Runnings! Rated PG. Registration required.

Adults

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.

January 1: Dog Treats
February 1: Bird Feeder
March 1: Noodle Month
April 1: Gardening

Monthly Programs

Join us for one of our monthly programs for adults.

Computer Club:
Tuesday, Jan. 11: 1-2 pm
iPad Club:
Tuesday, Jan. 11: 2-3 pm
Theater Thursday ("Murder on the Orient Express" - PG-13): Thursday, Jan. 20: 10 am

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.

Dungeons and Dragons
Bluffton: Wednesdays, Jan. 5 and Jan. 19: 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. Join us for one or both times each month. Registration required.

Retro Gaming Night
Bluffton: Tuesday, Jan. 18: 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.

Book Discussions

Brown Bag Book Club
Monday, Jan. 10: 1:30 pm - reader's choice

General Book Discussion
Thursday, Jan. 13: 6:30 pm - "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

BookChat (online)
Thursday, Jan. 27: 4 pm - "Three Weeks With My Brother" by Nicholas Sparks - on Instagram

Sunday, Jan. 23: 5:00-6:30 pm

Adults (21+). The Parlor City Brewing Company and the Library are teaming up to bring you an evening filled with trivia. Grab a team of up to four people and test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, from pop culture, sports, local history, and other trivia categories. Prizes include: 1st place: t-shirts and $10 Chamber Bucks per member; 2nd place: pint glasses. Sign up at the library or online at wellscolibrary.org. Registration required.

Hand Lettering & Watercolor:
Try It Night

Bluffton: Monday, Jan. 31: 7-8 pm

Adults and Teens. Our newest monthly program will give you a chance to create or try out a new craft or project each month. In January, you'll get to practice handlettering using our lightboxes and create a basic watercolor design around it. No experience necessary; all supplies will be provided. Registration required.

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