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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
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.

Banana Charm Necklace

Try It Night: Bandana Charm Necklace

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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 create a trendy bandana charm necklace to help celebrate our One Book One County title, "True Grit." All supplies provided. 

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Children's Book Festival

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
at the Main Library at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

Performance, Speaker

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: at the Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Speaker
Event Details:

All ages. Large event featuring musician Jim Gill, author & illustrator Blythe Russo, food trucks, games, 
costumed characters, and more! 


Schedule available at later date. 

 

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Labor Day

All Day 8/30–9/1
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

Snakes and Reptiles with Indiana Wild

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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.

Teen Food Fun: Perfecting PB&J

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
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.

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

Wild West Shooting Range

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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. 
 

 

Teen Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
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!

Street Fair

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library

Street Fair Week

All Day 9/16–9/20
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library

Street Fair

All Day 9/17–9/18
Closing
Branches:
Ossian Branch

Teen Crafting Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
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!

Morse Code Bracelet Bar

2:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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. 

Teen Anime Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
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.

Try It Night: Bandana Charm Necklace

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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. This month create a trendy bandana charm necklace to help celebrate our One Book One County title, "True Grit." 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.

Teen Food Fun: Fall Snacks

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking/Food
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Learn to make a variety of fall snacks. Drop-in event. No registration needed.

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

Teen Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

Children's Book Festival

9:00am–3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: at the Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Speaker
Event Details:

All ages. Large event featuring musician Jim Gill, author & illustrator Blythe Russo, food trucks, games, 
costumed characters, and more! 


Schedule available at later date. 

 

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.

Wild West Shooting Range

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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. 
 

 

Teen Crafting Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
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!

True Grit Moving Showing

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a movie showing of the One Book One County title, "True Grit."

Morse Code Bracelet Bar

2:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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. 

Teen Table Tennis

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. It’s the end of Fall Break—relax with some snacks and some table tennis! Or get competitive about it, because you can turn in a W for a special prize.

Intro to Weaving: Try It Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book One County
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create or try out a new craft each month. This month try your hand at weaving a bookmark. 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.

Teen Anime Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
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.