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Amazing Race Around the World!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Large & Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration 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. 

Try It Night: Coffee Filter Trees

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
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. 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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Teen Gaming Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
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! Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book. 

Parlor City Christmas

11:00am - 2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teens
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

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration 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
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Try It Night: Snowflake Window Clings

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
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. 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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

New Year's

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

Teen Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
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! Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book. 

Teen Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
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! Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book. 

Stories in Music: Fort Wayne Philharmonic Performance

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Stairs
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration 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
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Teen Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
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! Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book. 

Teen Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
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! Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book. 

Good Friday/Easter Weekend

All Day 4/18 - 4/19
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

All Staff In-Service

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

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Independence Day

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library