Upcoming Events

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Flowers in several vases

Color Your World with Flowers: Try It Night

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parlor at Bluffton - Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Parlor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will have a flower bar set up where you can pick out flowers and get tips on arranging them in a small vase in this special Summer Reading-themed Try It Night. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 

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
Register Now
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. 

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
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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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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

Toddler Time

9:45am–10:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is a story program including stories, songs, activities and a craft for children ages 2 to 3 and a caregiver. Registration is required. Please notify us of any food allergies or concerns.

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. 

Storytime @ Ossian

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 2 ½ year olds to pre-K with an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs & activities. Registration required.

Story Hour

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Hour is a program for 4, 5, and 6 year-old children.  Typically the program lasts approximately 25-35 minutes with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft.

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. 

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.

Toddler Time

9:45am–10:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is a story program including stories, songs, activities and a craft for children ages 2 to 3 and a caregiver. Registration is required. Please notify us of any food allergies or concerns.

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. 

Story Hour

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Event Details:

Story Hour is a program for 4, 5, and 6 year-old children.  Typically the program lasts approximately 25-35 minutes with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft. Please notify us with any allergies or concerns.  Registration required.

Family Story Hour

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime is a story program including stories, songs, activities and a craft for children ages 1 to 5 and a caregiver.

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. 

Wee Read

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wee Read is a time for babies 0-24 months to bond with caregivers through interactive play, stories and songs. Registration is required. Register online or by calling 260-824-1612. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Wee Read @ Ossian

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth to 2 ½ years with an adult. Story program for our youngest patrons. Registration requested.

Storytime at the 4-H Park

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Event Details:

All ages of kids. Drop in for stories and a craft anytime during the hour at the Wells County 4-H Fair. Meet near the playground beside the log cabin. 

 

Toddler Time

9:45am–10:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is a story program including stories, songs, activities and a craft for children ages 2 to 3 and a caregiver. Registration is required. Please notify us of any food allergies or concerns.

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. 

Storytime @ Ossian

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 2 ½ year olds to pre-K with an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs & activities. Registration required.

Story Hour

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Hour is a program for 4, 5, and 6 year-old children.  Typically the program lasts approximately 25-35 minutes with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft.

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. 

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.

Toddler Time

9:45am–10:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is a story program including stories, songs, activities and a craft for children ages 2 to 3 and a caregiver. Registration is required. Please notify us of any food allergies or concerns.

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. 

Story Hour

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Event Details:

Story Hour is a program for 4, 5, and 6 year-old children.  Typically the program lasts approximately 25-35 minutes with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft. Please notify us with any allergies or concerns.  Registration required.

Family Story Hour

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime is a story program including stories, songs, activities and a craft for children ages 1 to 5 and a caregiver.

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. 

Wee Read

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wee Read is a time for babies 0-24 months to bond with caregivers through interactive play, stories and songs. Registration is required. Register online or by calling 260-824-1612. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Wee Read @ Ossian

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth to 2 ½ years with an adult. Story program for our youngest patrons. Registration requested.

Toddler Time

9:45am–10:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is a story program including stories, songs, activities and a craft for children ages 2 to 3 and a caregiver. Registration is required. Please notify us of any food allergies or concerns.

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. 

Storytime @ Ossian

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ossian Branch
Room: Ossian Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 2 ½ year olds to pre-K with an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs & activities. Registration required.

Story Hour

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Hour is a program for 4, 5, and 6 year-old children.  Typically the program lasts approximately 25-35 minutes with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft.

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. 

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.

Toddler Time

9:45am–10:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is a story program including stories, songs, activities and a craft for children ages 2 to 3 and a caregiver. Registration is required. Please notify us of any food allergies or concerns.

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. 

Story Hour

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Library Branch: Bluffton - Main Library
Room: Story Hour Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Session
Event Details:

Story Hour is a program for 4, 5, and 6 year-old children.  Typically the program lasts approximately 25-35 minutes with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft. Please notify us with any allergies or concerns.  Registration required.