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Labor Day

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ossian Meeting Room at Ossian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Snakes and Reptiles with Indiana Wild

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stairs at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
One Book One County, Speaker, Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a special Snakes, Reptiles, and Other Animals program to celebrate our One Book One County title, "True Grit." Indiana Wild will be bringing some animals that you will get to meet up close and personal.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Stairs
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: One Book One County, Speaker, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special Snakes, Reptiles, and Other Animals program to celebrate our One Book One County title, "True Grit." Indiana Wild will be bringing some animals that you will get to meet up close and personal.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member know at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of you or your child.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Food Fun: Perfecting PB&J

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ossian Meeting Room at Ossian Branch
Program Type:
Cooking/Food
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Try perfecting the classic PB&J sandwich! Drop-in event. No registration needed.

Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking/Food
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Try perfecting the classic PB&J sandwich! Drop-in event. No registration needed.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
at the Main Library at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
All Ages

Interested in genealogy or local history? Come to the Indiana Room and share your interests and get help with your research. All ages welcome. 

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: at the Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Interested in genealogy or local history? Come to the Indiana Room and share your interests and get help with your research. All ages welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Choose Your Own Adventure Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Hour Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Can you make it through the art gallery before time runs out? Teams will race to beat the clock, win prizes, and have fun!

Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you make it through the art gallery before time runs out? Teams will race to beat the clock, win prizes, and have fun!

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member know at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of you or your child.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brown Bag Book Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

An eclectic group that reads an eclectic selection of both fiction and non-fiction. Come join us, you just might discover some new stories to love!

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

An eclectic group that reads an eclectic selection of both fiction and non-fiction. Come join us, you just might discover some new stories to love!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bingo with Jason

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Ages 18 plus. Come and enjoy a lively game of Bingo with everyone's favorite librarian named Jason! Registration is required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 plus. Come and enjoy a lively game of Bingo with everyone's favorite librarian named Jason! Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Bring your own device, or play the library's provided consoles and find other players for your favorite multiplayer games!

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Bring your own device, or play the library's provided consoles and find other players for your favorite multiplayer games!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Timeless Tech

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

All skill levels are welcome to the Timeless Tech Club. This is not a computer class. Members help each other, try new things, explore the internet and learn something new in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

All skill levels are welcome to the Timeless Tech Club. This is not a computer class. Members help each other, try new things, explore the internet and learn something new in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ossian Meeting Room at Ossian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cook, Talk, Taste

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Cooking/Food
Age Group:
Adults

Cook, Talk, Taste is the tastiest group in the library. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month from 6-7 pm to talk about cooking, eat delicious foods, and chat with friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking/Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cook, Talk, Taste is the tastiest group in the library. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month from 6-7 pm to talk about cooking, eat delicious foods, and chat with friends.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Please let a staff member know if you have a food allergy. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

WCPL Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

The Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month (excluding May) at 6:30 PM in the Main Library, unless otherwise noted. The May library board meeting is held on the second Tuesday of May at the Ossian Branch Library. 

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month (excluding May) at 6:30 PM in the Main Library, unless otherwise noted. The May library board meeting is held on the second Tuesday of May at the Ossian Branch Library. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Wild West Shooting Range

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stairs at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
One Book One County
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The large stairs at the library will transform into a Wild West Shooting Range. Practice hitting targets with 
the provided Nerf guns for candy and other small prizes. 
 

 

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Stairs
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: One Book One County
Event Details:

The large stairs at the library will transform into a Wild West Shooting Range. Practice hitting targets with 
the provided Nerf guns for candy and other small prizes. 
 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Join us for Teen Book Club!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Join us for Teen Book Club!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Saturday Morning Movie

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Story Hour Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Bring pillows and snacks to watch a kid-friendly movie on the big screen. Movies are free. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in program.

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Bring pillows and snacks to watch a kid-friendly movie on the big screen. Movies are free. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in program.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Street Fair

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bluffton - Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library

Street Fair Week

All Day 9/16 - 9/20
Bluffton - Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ossian Meeting Room at Ossian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Street Fair

All Day 9/17 - 9/18
Ossian Branch
Closing
Branches:
Ossian Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crafting Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. If you need a break after school, check out the Teen Crafting Club to create something new!

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. If you need a break after school, check out the Teen Crafting Club to create something new!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ossian Meeting Room at Ossian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Morse Code Bracelet Bar

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Stairs at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, One Book One County
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Learn more about Morse code while making a bracelet that looks like the various letters used in Morse code at this DIY bracelet bar. 

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Stairs
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book One County
Event Details:

Learn more about Morse code while making a bracelet that looks like the various letters used in Morse code at this DIY bracelet bar. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Golden Gamers

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Are you bored? Do you need some social interaction? Come and enjoy two hours of socializing, games, and snacks. Group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 3-5 pm. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you bored? Do you need some social interaction? Come and enjoy two hours of socializing, games, and snacks. Group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 3-5 pm. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member know at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of you or your child.