Bluffton Public Library to host holiday festivities throughout December
This December, Bluffton Public Library guests will enjoy holiday music performed by local musicians, free refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus, and other special holiday programs.
Holiday music performances include: the Dulcimer Gatherin’ on Monday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m and Jim Boedicker & Ed Zickafoose on Monday, Dec. 10, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Free refreshments will be provided during these special events, courtesy of the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library.
Reindeer training camp
For children who are especially excited about celebrating Christmas, the library Teen Advisory Group will be hosting Reindeer Training Camp on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. for children ages 2-7.
Children attending the camp will play reindeer games, sing carols, read stories and make an ornament. Registration is requested for this program. Parent accompaniment is also requested for children less than 6 years of age.
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