Name: Amazing Race Around the World!
Start: 2024-11-21T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-21T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Bluffton - Main Library

Amazing Race Around the World!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Large & Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. In two-person teams, race across the continents while completing challenges! Maybe you’ll need to make a quick craft, maybe you’ll need to learn a new language, w...

Required

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Large & Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Required

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. In two-person teams, race across the continents while completing challenges! Maybe you’ll need to make a quick craft, maybe you’ll need to learn a new language, who knows what your roadblock will be.

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.

Christmas Trees made out of coffee filters

Try It Night: Coffee Filter Trees

Monday, November 25, 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 will use coffee filters and a variety of supplies to make a cute holiday decoration. 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. This month you will use coffee filters and a variety of supplies to make a cute holiday decoration. 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.

Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Closing

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Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Closing

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Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Teen Gaming Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Teen Food Fun @ Ossian

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ossian Meeting Room at Ossian Branch

Program Type:

Cooking/Food

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Drop-in program, hands-on experience creating graham cracker houses. 1st Thursday on the month.

Library Branch: Ossian Branch

Room: Ossian Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cooking/Food

Event Details:

Drop-in program, hands-on experience creating graham cracker houses. 1st Thursday on the month.

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.

Teen Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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.

Parlor City Christmas

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Annual Parlor City Christmas event happening in downtown Bluffton. At the library will be multiple Goodie Walk stops, carriage rides, and musical entertainment on the steps. More d...

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Parlor

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Annual Parlor City Christmas event happening in downtown Bluffton. At the library will be multiple Goodie Walk stops, carriage rides, and musical entertainment on the steps. More details coming soon.

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Do you wish you had a say in Teen Programming at the Library? Do you need volunteer credit? Join the Teen Advisory Board! You don’t need to sign up...

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Do you wish you had a say in Teen Programming at the Library? Do you need volunteer credit? Join the Teen Advisory Board! You don’t need to sign up--just show up for the TAB meetings on the last We

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Night

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Join us for a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000, starring Jim Carrey) with themed snacks to get into the holiday spirit! Please note that this movie...

Required

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Movie

Required

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Join us for a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000, starring Jim Carrey) with themed snacks to get into the holiday spirit!

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26

Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Closing

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Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

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.

New Year's

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Closing

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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

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.

Teen Book Club

Thursday, February 13, 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.

Stories in Music: Fort Wayne Philharmonic Performance

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Stairs at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Join us for a Stories in Music performance. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to get a reminder for the event via text or email.

Required

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Stairs

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Performance

Required

Event Details:

Join us for a Stories in Music performance. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to get a reminder for the event via text or email.

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.

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

Mini Golf Event

All Day 2/21 - 2/22

Large & Small Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

More details coming soon on our third-annual Mini Golf Fundraiser.

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Large & Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

More details coming soon on our third-annual Mini Golf Fundraiser.

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.

Teen Book Club

Thursday, March 13, 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.

Teen Book Club

Thursday, April 10, 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.

Good Friday/Easter Weekend

All Day 4/18 - 4/19

Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Closing

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Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

All Staff In-Service

All Day

Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site

Closing

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Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26

Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Closing

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Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

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