Event List

Filters
Age Group
Chess board

Chess Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and Teens. Whether you are a chess master or just beginning, this club is for all skill levels and just for fun.

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

Adults and Teens. Whether you are a chess master or just beginning, this club is for all skill levels and just for fun.

junk journal craft book

Junk Journal/Altered Book DIY Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for multiple sessions where you can work on different techniques each time for either transforming a blank journal into a junk journal or taking an existing book and altering it.

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

Join us for multiple sessions where you can work on different techniques each time for either transforming a blank journal into a junk journal or taking an existing book and altering it.

Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Crafting Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 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!

Try It Night: Alcohol Ink Art

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

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.

Junk Journal/Altered Book DIY Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for multiple sessions where you can work on different techniques each time for either transforming a blank journal into a junk journal or taking an existing book and altering it.

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

Join us for multiple sessions where you can work on different techniques each time for either transforming a blank journal into a junk journal or taking an existing book and altering it.

Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Anime Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Whether you’re just getting into anime or you’re an otaku already, this club is for you. Each month will feature a different anime and snacks will be provided.

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

Grades 6-12. Whether you’re just getting into anime or you’re an otaku already, this club is for you. Each month will feature a different anime and snacks will be provided.

Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Gaming Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
at the Main Library 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: at the Main Library
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!

Teen Food Fun: Creative Chocolate Dipping

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ossian Meeting Room at Ossian Branch
Program Type:
Cooking/Food
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Try some off-the-wall chocolate-dipped foods. 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 some off-the-wall chocolate-dipped foods. Drop-in event. No registration needed.

Chess board

Chess Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and Teens. Whether you are a chess master or just beginning, this club is for all skill levels and just for fun.

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

Adults and Teens. Whether you are a chess master or just beginning, this club is for all skill levels and just for fun.

Junk Journal/Altered Book DIY Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for multiple sessions where you can work on different techniques each time for either transforming a blank journal into a junk journal or taking an existing book and altering it.

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

Join us for multiple sessions where you can work on different techniques each time for either transforming a blank journal into a junk journal or taking an existing book and altering it.

Teen Book Club badge graphic over book background

Teen Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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!

Hygge Night

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Drop in to enjoy the cozy fireplace in the Parlor, warm drinks, snacks, and being read to while coloring, painting, or doing needlecrafts. Blankets from home to cozy up with are welcome!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in to enjoy the cozy fireplace in the Parlor, warm drinks, snacks, and being read to while coloring, painting, or doing needlecrafts. Blankets from home to cozy up with are welcome!

President's Day

All Day
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library
Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Crafting Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room 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: Small Meeting Room
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!

Try It Night: Bedazzled Book Cover Art

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

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.

Junk Journal/Altered Book DIY Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for multiple sessions where you can work on different techniques each time for either transforming a blank journal into a junk journal or taking an existing book and altering it.

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

Join us for multiple sessions where you can work on different techniques each time for either transforming a blank journal into a junk journal or taking an existing book and altering it.

Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Anime Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Whether you’re just getting into anime or you’re an otaku already, this club is for you. Each month will feature a different anime and snacks will be provided.

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

Grades 6-12. Whether you’re just getting into anime or you’re an otaku already, this club is for you. Each month will feature a different anime and snacks will be provided.

Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Gaming Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 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!

Teen Food Fun: Jazzin' up S'mores

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ossian Meeting Room at Ossian Branch
Program Type:
Cooking/Food
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Join us for some unusual s'more ingredients. 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. Join us for some unusual s'more ingredients. Drop-in event. No registration needed.

Chess board

Chess Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and Teens. Whether you are a chess master or just beginning, this club is for all skill levels and just for fun.

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

Adults and Teens. Whether you are a chess master or just beginning, this club is for all skill levels and just for fun.

Teen Book Club badge graphic over book background

Teen Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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!

Stories in Music: Fort Wayne Philharmonic Performance

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Stairs at Bluffton - Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be at the library for this free Stories in Music Community Ensemble show! Perfect for the entire family. 

Registration appreciated. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Stairs
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be at the library for this free Stories in Music Community Ensemble show! Perfect for the entire family. 

Registration appreciated. 

 

Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Crafting Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room 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: Small Meeting Room
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!

Teen Zone at the library with WCPL logo

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Are you interested in Dungeons & Dragons but are new to tabletop role-playing games? Use your spring break to learn how to play!

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

Grades 6-12. Are you interested in Dungeons & Dragons but are new to tabletop role-playing games? Use your spring break to learn how to play!