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Saturday Morning Movie: Prancer (1989)

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Story Hour Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
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.

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library
Snowflakes out of Paint

Try It Night: Snowflake Window Clings

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create or try out a new craft each month. This month you'll be using puff paint, wax paper, and a few different techniques to create snowflakes that you can use as window clings. A...

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

Create or try out a new craft each month. This month you'll be using puff paint, wax paper, and a few different techniques to create snowflakes that you can use as window clings. All supplies provided. 

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.

Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Inside the Main Library at Bluffton - Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The entire family is invited for a countdown to Noon with a balloon drop, crafts, snacks, story time under the stars in the Story Hour room, and scavenger hunt in the Children's Ro...

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Inside the Main Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

The entire family is invited for a countdown to Noon with a balloon drop, crafts, snacks, story time under the stars in the Story Hour room, and scavenger hunt in the Children's Room. Fancy festive attire is welcome, but not required.

New Year's

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

New Year's

All Day
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Genealogy Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Inside the Main Library at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
All Ages
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. 

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Inside 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. 

Bingo with Jason text with bingo card image

Bingo with Jason

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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

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

Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Gaming Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Teen Gaming Club is held the first Monday of every month. Bring your own device or play the library's provided console on the big projector screen! Gaming Club is...

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

Grades 6-12. Teen Gaming Club is held the first Monday of every month. Bring your own device or play the library's provided console on the big projector screen! Gaming Club is also open to trading card games and board games.

1st & 2nd Grade Book Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Hour Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A book club for children in 1st and 2nd grades. Independent reading is not a requirement to participate. Book club will start with a discussion of the book read for that month, and...

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

A book club for children in 1st and 2nd grades. Independent reading is not a requirement to participate.

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. 

Inside Out and Back Again

5th & 6th Grade Book Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Hour Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A monthly book club for children in 5th and 6th grades. We will discuss the book, have fun activities, and enjoy snacks themed around the book.Books available for pick-up after you...

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

A monthly book club for children in 5th and 6th grades. We will discuss the book, have fun activities, and enjoy snacks themed around the book.

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 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.

Adult Services area of the library with WCPL logo

Book Discussion

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a book discussion on the second Thursday of each month. Pick up a copy of the book at the Main Library prior to the discussion. Get a list of upcoming books at the libr...

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

Join us for a book discussion on the second Thursday of each month. Pick up a copy of the book at the Main Library prior to the discussion. Get a list of upcoming books at the library.

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.

Teen Book Club badge graphic over book background

Teen Book Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12.  Join us for Teen Book Club! Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book. 

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

Grades 6-12.  Join us for Teen Book Club! Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book. 

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Trivia Night @ the Parlor City Brewing Company

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab a team and test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, from pop culture, sports, local history, and other trivia categories. Groups can be up to four people. You must be 21 ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Grab a team and test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, from pop culture, sports, local history, and other trivia categories. Groups can be up to four people.

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.

Adult Services area of the library with WCPL logo

Brown Bag Book Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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!

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.

3rd & 4th Grade Book Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Hour Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This book club is for children in grades 3 and 4. Join us for book discussion, activities and crafts. Books available for pick-up after you register, be sure to pick-up book prior ...

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

This book club is for children in grades 3 and 4. Join us for book discussion, activities and crafts. Books available for pick-up after you register, be sure to pick-up book prior to meeting. Registration required.

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 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 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.

WCPL Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
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 sec...

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. 

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library Board meets at 5:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month in January, March, May, August, and October. Board officers are elected at the annual meeting i...

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

The Friends of the Library Board meets at 5:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month in January, March, May, August, and October. Board officers are elected at the annual meeting in April.

Moon in Children's Story Hour room with WCPL logo

Club 456

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking/Food, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us as we travel the world!  Explore different countries! Learn about different cultures! Taste traditional foods! And learn to dance or celebrate in different ways! This ...

Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking/Food, Games
Required
Event Details:

Join us as we travel the world!  Explore different countries! Learn about different cultures! Taste traditional foods! And learn to dance or celebrate in different ways! This month...China!

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 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.

Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Cozy Crafting

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Enjoy some hot coca after school! Even better, drink that hot cocoa out of a mug that you’ve just customized to fit your own personal style. This is a drop-in eve...

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

Grades 6-12. Enjoy some hot coca after school! Even better, drink that hot cocoa out of a mug that you’ve just customized to fit your own personal style.

Kids' Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Hour Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids' Club is for children in Kindergarten-3rd grade. Join us for book-related crafts, stories, games, and a chance to make new friends at the library. Registration appreciated.

Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Event Details:

Kids' Club is for children in Kindergarten-3rd grade. Join us for book-related crafts, stories, games, and a chance to make new friends at the library. Registration appreciated.

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 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 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.

Adult Services area of the library with WCPL logo

Free Tax Help

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP will be provided tax help for those scheduled for appointments. To schedule an appointment and get more information, please stop by the Information Desk at the Main Library (B...

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

AARP will be provided tax help for those scheduled for appointments. To schedule an appointment and get more information, please stop by the Information Desk at the Main Library (Bluffton) or call 260-824-1612.

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.

Adult Services area of the library with WCPL logo

Try It Night

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create or try out a new craft each month. All supplies provided. 

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

Create or try out a new craft each month. All supplies provided. 

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.

Mix of retro board games

Golden Gamers

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
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. 

Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
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.