BPL UPDATES__Live reptiles will be center stage at the Bluffton Public Library wrap up event for the 2026 Summer Reading program.
The event will be held at Buckeye Park at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, and will feature live reptiles presented by the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District.
Arrive at the park at 1:30 p.m. for a popsicle and prepare to meet the reptiles. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If the weather is bad, the event will move to the library.
BPL UPDATES_A program on the Newark Earthworks and historical indigenous architecture will be presented on Wednesday, July 22 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Public Library.
The program will be presented by Sarah Hinkelman, Site Superintendent, Newark Earthworks and Flint Ridge. She will talk about historical architecture built by indigenous people over 2000 years ago. The structures are in what is now known as Newark, Ohio.
BPL UPDATES__The Bluffton Public Library is calling all puzzle lovers to a Speed Puzzle Competition.
The event will be held on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the library. Participants must be in teams of two to four players and will compete to solve a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Each team will have up to one hour to complete the puzzle.
Along with bragging rights, the winning team will receive a prize. The prize is sponsored by Kira's Flipside Grill.
BPL UPDATES_The Galley Book Group - Mixed Titles will meet on Wed., July 15 at Noon at the Bluffton Public Library.
This discussion will be of an assortment of Galley books provided by the publishers, scheduled to be published between May and August 2026. Register for the discussion, read a book from the box as soon as you are able, return so others can read it, and repeat as desired until the discussion date. At the discussion, the group will briefly talk about each book read, rate the titles, and discuss whether it is book-discussion-worthy.
BPL UPDATES__Small groups are invited to an escape room experience at the Bluffton Public Library. On Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, starting at 10:00 a.m., visitors can experience a "Jurassic Adventure" Escape Room in the library's lower level.
This program is family-friendly and suitable for ages 8 and up. It’s perfect for groups of three to five friends. The library asks that those under age 12 attend with someone age 18+ throughout the challenge.
