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Bluffton Public Library has busy August planned

On Saturdays, August 1st, 15th, and 29th at 10am stop by the library to read a book to a certified therapy dog.  Teddy loves hearing stories or just getting a friendly cuddle from children, teens, college students, or whoever.  This program supports literacy, the humane treatment of animals, and healthy stress relief practices.

The Dulcimers @ the Library continue to meet at the library on Tuesdays-- now starting at 1pm.  Come to any meeting to join. 

Public library's August digital newsletter now on the Icon

August is a busy month for the Bluffton Public Library.

There's a Bigfoot night, three visits from Teddy of Paws to Read, an opportunity to make a boat, create some spray paint art, and lots more.

To view the library's August digital newsletter to see all that's happening in the library click here.

Pandora author, Lloyd Harnishfeger, talks about his books on July 23

Pandora author, Lloyd Harnishfeger, will talk about his publishing experiences and will have a book signing at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at the Bluffton Public Library. 

A discussion time will follow his presentation. His books may be purchased and signed. 

Harnishfeger is the author of 10 books and numerous periodical articles. For this talk, the author will focus on four of his novels:

Oh, the things going on in the public library in July...read on

Q: What does spray paint art, defying gravity, woodcarving and disaster preparedness 101 have in common?

A: Each topic is a program at the Bluffton Public Library in July.

That’s just the beginning.

Want to know all the interesting programs on the calendar?  All the answers are in the July BLP Update – also known as the Bluffton Public Library electronic newsletter.

Oh, and we forgot to mention a book signing by Pandora author Lloyd Harnishfeger on July 23.

Bluffton Public Library announces July program schedule

Bluffton Public Library continues its Summer Read program into the month of July.  Participants of all ages are encouraged to keep reading and attending library programs that support learning, fun, and local heroism!  BPL has designated themes for each week of this year’s program in order to support and advocate for its community, and in July, the weekly themes are:
● July 6-11: “Superheroes, Sidekicks, and Villains” week
● July 13-18: “Superhero Training” week
● July 20-25: “Unmask Your Talent” week

Storytime comes to the Farmers' Market Saturday AM

Old Mac Donald's Farm comes to the Bluffton Farmers' Market on Saturday.

Bluffton Public Library's Storytime for children ages 3 to 5 will take place at the market from 9 to 9:40 a.m., according to Esther Birkey, youth services coordinator at the library. On Saturday all ages are welcome to listen.

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