Bluffton - Main Library

9:00am-2:00pm

Bluffton - Main Library
200 West Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-2:00pm

Ossian Branch

9:00am-12:00pm

207 North Jefferson Street
Ossian, IN 46777
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-12:00pm

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Floral Tea Sipping

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

Speaker, Other

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Speaker, Other

Required

Event Details:

Help us celebrate the One Book One County title “Frog and Toad Together” by enjoying a sampling of a variety of floral teas and listening to Master Gardener Melanie Gerber discuss tips on planting a cut flower garden. Registration required.

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Trivia Night @ the Parlor City Brewing Company

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games

Required

Event Details:

Grab a team and test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, from pop culture, sports, local history, and other trivia categories. Groups can be up to four people.

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Cozy Storytime with Frog and Toad

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Story Hour Room at Bluffton - Main Library

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Story Hour Room

Age Group: Children

Required

Event Details:

Dress in your PJs, bring a stuffed animal, and enjoy stories about frogs, toads, and friendship in this program celebrating our One Book One County title.

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.

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True Crime Author Talk: "The Madness of John Terrell"

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

History, Speaker

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History, Speaker

Required

Event Details:

Stephen Terrell will be giving a talk about his newly released book "The Madness of John Terrell: Revenge and Insanity on Trial in the Heartland," which will be out from Kent State University Press in October.

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Vera Cruz History: Author Talk

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Meeting Room at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

History, Speaker

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History, Speaker

Required

Event Details:

Charles Joray will be speaking about the history of Vera Cruz, Indiana, and his recently released book "The Early History of Vera Cruz Indiana: 1838-1910." He will have his books for sale at the end of the program.

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.

True Crime Author Talk: "The Madness of John Terrell"

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Registration

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History, Speaker

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stephen Terrell will be giving a talk about his newly released book "The Madness of John Terrell: Revenge and Insanity on Trial in the Heartland," which will be out from Kent State University Press in October.

Vera Cruz History: Author Talk

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Registration

Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History, Speaker

Registration Required

Event Details:

Charles Joray will be speaking about the history of Vera Cruz, Indiana, and his recently released book "The Early History of Vera Cruz Indiana: 1838-1910." He will have his books for sale at the end of the program.

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

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

President's Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

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

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

Independence Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

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

Labor Day

All Day 8/30 - 9/1

Closing

Branches:

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

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

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