And, check out the Public Library's April calendar
Book discussions, jammin’ at the library, mobile labs and lots more is on the Bluffton Public Library April calendar, according to Jessica Hermiller, library administrator.
Here’s a preview of events planned in April:
On Saturday, April 3 at 11 a.m., Paws to Read with Tango. Tango is a certified therapy dog who loves to help children read. Children may take turns reading some of their favorite stories to her.
Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. Butterflies of Allen County, the second in our Allen County Nature Series by Beth Theisen, Naturalist for the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District. Call (419)358-5016 or come by and register by April 3.
WEE ONES
Designed for babies and toddlers with a parent or caregiver; siblings welcome - next session on April 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 10 at 5:45 p.m. A Spring Tea, featuring Judy Clemens, local author. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are currently for sale at the library for $12 per person.
April 16-21, the State Library of Ohio Mobile Lab will be visiting the Bluffton Public Library. All sessions and classes are free. No registration required. It will be available during business hours for open sessions, with the following classes offered at 4:30 pm:
April 16 - Overdrive, eBooks, eAudio, video, and more!
April 17 - Social Media 101
April 18 - Google for Business and Non-profits
April 21 - YouTube for Beginners
Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m. Jammin' @ the Library. An informal time for acoustic musicians to gather and share their love of music. Lower Level Meeting Room. No registration required.
Tuesday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. Yarn Circle. Join fellow knitters and crocheters for an informal hangout while you work on our current project, or get some help from our host, Kimberly Hansen of Etsy's YarninCozy. Please call (419) 358-5016 or come by and register at the circulation desk by April 22.
Storytime (Ages 3 to 5)
Please feel free to drop in on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. or Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
April 7-8: Get on Board!
April 14-15: Easter Special
April 21-22: Birds
April 28-29: Monkeyin’ Around
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, September 28, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, September 21-27
- Alan K. Yoder, O.D., 86, owned Family Eye Care Clinic of Bluffton
- I-75 lane restrictions in Hancock County, Sept. 28-Oct. 2
- Travis Michael Swank, 40, was a salesman
- NetVUE panel highlights chaplaincy, vocation and meaningful work
- Bluffton Presbyterian hosts community-wide Socktober drive
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, September 26
- September 26 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- State Patrol investigates serious injury crash involving ambulance
- Weekend Doctor: What is a DO?
- Distance runner Chappell-Dick to be inducted in EMU Hall of Honor
- October Business Collective with Bluffton Food Pantry
Friday, September 25, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, September 25
- Clay, community, and the classroom
- Pirate volleyball loss vs. Crestview
- Pirate girls soccer win vs. Allen East
- Janine Elizabeth (Minnich) Millager, 87, was a lab technician
- Send October 2026 calendar events to the Icon
- New time for Planning and Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow meetings, Sept 29
- Pirate boys golf 10th at sectionals
- Fall Festival activities are all over Bluffton, Sept. 26
Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Marilyn Florence (Brunn) Osting, 94, was a nurse
- Paul Richard Wingate Jr., 79, worked for the Lima Ford Engine Plant
- Ada Icon headlines, Sept. 24
- Roundabouts celebrated for crash reduction
- Scarecrow competition for Bluffton businesses
- Hello, Goodbye: Diphenhydramine for allergies
- 5th Annual MHCO Gala will Roll Out the Red Carpet
- Funeral notice for Mary Louise Reddick
- ODNR urges caution during fall wildfire season
- Nursing student to share clinical research at First Tuesday in the Library