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First Reformed Church

Historical Walking Tour - 4 pm

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

History, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults. Guided walking tour to view the outside and inside of several churches in Bluffton. Tours led by Jim Sturgeon with the Wells County Historical Society. 

First Reformed Church

Historical Walking Tour - 6 pm

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

History, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults. Guided walking tour to view the outside and inside of several churches in Bluffton. Tours led by Jim Sturgeon with the Wells County Historical Society. 

Rope Bracelets

Try It Night: Nautical Rope Bracelet

Monday, August 25, 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 use rope and other supplies to make a nautical looking bracelet. All supplies provided. 

Indiana Wild logo

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. 

Drag and Rex book inside image

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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WCPL Board Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
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

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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.

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.

WCPL Board Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
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. 

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 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.

WCPL Board Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
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

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 10/22–10/25
All Ages
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come shop the Book Sale during library hours.

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.

WCPL Board Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
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. 

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.

Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

WCPL Board Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
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. 

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Bluffton - Main Library, Ossian Branch, Off Site, Virtual Library

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

WCPL Board Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
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

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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.