Adults

Book to Movie Discussion Group(R): It's time to decide which is better: the book or the movie!

Watercolor Workshop: Hummingbird (R)($) will be held Thurs., June 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Local artist Jeanne Beutler will teach on the lower level of the library. Walk away with your own watercolor piece of art, complete with mat! There is a $10 supply fee at the door (cash only please), and advance registration is required as space is limited.

Open to adults and teens/children (with a participating adult).

Reserve your spot today* to attend the 1890s Bluffton Main Street Walk with Fred Steiner on Tues., June 6 at either 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. Fred Steiner will take us on a walking tour along Main St., with stops along the way to share stories of our town's past. So wear your walking shoes, bring your listening ears and find out just what our beloved town was like back in the day!

*This program is open to all ages; those age 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Reserve your spot today* to attend the 1890s Bluffton Main Street Walk with Fred Steiner on Tues., June 6 at either 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. Fred Steiner will take us on a walking tour along Main St., with stops along the way to share stories of our town's past. So wear your walking shoes, bring your listening ears and find out just what our beloved town was like back in the day!

*This program is open to all ages; those age 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

4 Guys & a Gal, a Bluffton High School acapella group, will be performing at the library on Monday, May 15 @ 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by Hummin' & Strummin'.

Attention Homeschoolers! A presentation all about the June/July “All Together Now” Summer Read is available for all ages!

Pease register for either Friday, May 19@ 10:00 a.m. or Friday, May 19 @ 2:00 p.m.

Please notice: The library is closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 to observe Memorial Day. Due dates are adjusted accordingly.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Mobile Health Clinic:  Fri., May 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening) and osteoporosis. Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors. Please notice: Covid-19 vaccinations are not available at these clinics.

Fred Steiner presents Historic Bluffton Visitors, Saloons, & Other Lore on Wed., May 24 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Public Library. Please register in advance. ​Bluffton was a regular stop for interesting groups of itinerant visitors making the rounds in the Midwest during the 50-year-span from 1880 to 1930. These people included drifters, peddlers, people from the Romani culture, each selling goods, providing entertainment, and/or looking for day work or handouts.

Medicare 101: Allen County Council on Aging will present Medicare 101 on Tues., May 23 at 6:00 p.m. There will be time for questions after the presentation, and participants can find out about other services offered by the Allen County Council on Aging. Please register by May 20.