FROM BPL NEWSLETTER__The following events will be held at the Bluffton Public Library during the months of November and December 2026.

Fall Storytime will be held on Wednesdays through November 18. Join Miss Beth for stories, games, crafts and lots of fun while developing early literacy skills. Little Ones Storytime will be held Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for birth to under three-year-olds. Pre-K Storytime will be held Wednesday mornings at 10:45 a.m. for three- to five-year-olds.

Join Joy from Corson Communications on Mondays, November 16 and December 21 at 6:00 p.m. for Family Storytime in ASL. Learn and experience American Sign Language through stories, games and interactive play. All are welcome, and no registration is required. 

Playgroup is held most Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Make a playdate, and the library will provide the space and toys.

Hummin' & Strummin' Song Circle will be held Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 6:00 p.m. This is a relaxed, song-circle-style music session. Anyone is welcome to join or listen in and come and go as you need. Bring your instrument, voice, or listening ears.

The library has an area designated on the Main Floor for open chess from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday the library is open. Bring your own board or use one of the library’s. All ages are welcome.

Showcase your collection or exhibit your cause in the community showcase. Show us what you collect, create, or are passionate about, or help provide awareness or resources for others in the community. Ask at the front desk for more details.

Coming in December: 

The Riley Creek Strummers will perform at the library Tuesday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. A lovely hour of holiday singing and music that's played on dulcimer, guitar, and more. The event will be held on the main level of the library! 

Santa's firetruck is coming to the library in December. The Bluffton Fire Department is helping Santa get his sleigh ready for his annual trip around the world. Date announcement soon (Santa’s got a busy holiday schedule too). Registration will open Monday, November 16.  

Bluffton Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Due dates will be adjusted accordingly. Normal hours will resume Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 

Bluffton Public Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and remain closed November 26 through November 28. Due dates will be adjusted accordingly. Regular hours resume on Monday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m. 

Services Update 

The American Heart Association’s program “Libraries with Heart” offers patrons who visit the Bluffton Public Library a chance to check their blood pressure at the library or borrow kits to monitor their blood pressure at home, just like they can check out a book.  

Download the SEO Libraries app to manage your library account. Library card at your fingertips. Place items on hold. Check due dates. Browse the catalog. Download it at the Apple App Store or on Google Play. 

Don’t forget that the Ohio Digital Library remains open 24/7 from your computer or mobile device!