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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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Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Try It Night: Nautical Rope Bracelet

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 use rope and other supplies to make a nautical looking bracelet. 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.

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

LEGO Drop-In @ Ossian

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

School-age kids can create LEGO masterpieces using the library’s LEGO blocks during this drop-in event. Last Tuesday of the month. 

Labor Day

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

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

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

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

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!

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Senior Snippets: Diamond Art

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Senior Snippets programs will be Diamond Art from 1-2 pm followed by Movie/Book Club from 2-3 pm. Sign up for either of these programs at the Bluffton Parks Department by calling 260-824-6069.

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.

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

LEGO Drop-In @ Ossian

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

School-age kids can create LEGO masterpieces using the library’s LEGO blocks during this drop-in event. Last Tuesday of the month. 

Senior Snippets: Diamond Art

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Senior Snippets programs will be Diamond Art from 1-2 pm followed by Movie/Book Club from 2-3 pm. Sign up for either of these programs at the Bluffton Parks Department by calling 260-824-6069.

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Senior Snippets: Diamond Art

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Senior Snippets programs will be Diamond Art from 1-2 pm followed by Movie/Book Club from 2-3 pm. Sign up for either of these programs at the Bluffton Parks Department by calling 260-824-6069.

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program

Senior Snippets: Diamond Art

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Senior Snippets programs will be Diamond Art from 1-2 pm followed by Movie/Book Club from 2-3 pm. Sign up for either of these programs at the Bluffton Parks Department by calling 260-824-6069.

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!

Calming Coloring @ Ossian

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stress busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program