Bluffton Public Library

The Bluffton Public Library is seeking donations for its Holiday Gift Silent Auction. Bidding on auction items will begin the evening of Monday, November 3 and will continue through Saturday, November 22.  All packages will include a minimum bid and feature a special “buy now” price.

Suggestions for donations include themed gift baskets or individual items such as: gift cards, children’s items, (new books, toys, games or craft items), admission tickets (valid in 2015), merchandise for all ages, free services, lessons, and lodging. Cash donations are also welcome. 

Several events take place during the second half of September at the Bluffton Public Library. Here's the calendar of events:

Thursday, Sept 18, is Read an eBook Day.  Use the hashtag #eBookday for a chance at a prize from Overdrive, the eBook app for libraries.

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library's fall book sale is Sept. 24 through Sept. 27. All items for sale are on a donation basis. Free refreshments are available while you shop.

Here's the details:

Wednesday, Sept. 24
5:30-6:30 p.m. - members only (not a member yet?) It only costs $5 to become a member.
6:30-7:30 p.m. - sale open to the public

Thursday, Sept. 25
9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 26 
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bluffton area, add a new verb to your vocabulary— “geek.”

Bluffton Public Library announces the launch of its “Geek the Library” campaign beginning with a launch party onSaturday, Sept. 13. The party begins when the library’s doors open at 9:30 a.m. and continues until closing time at 2 p.m. 

Bluffton Public Library announces its Junior Brain Builders fall schedule.

Junior Brain Builders is a fun early learning experience for young children aged 1-3. Each J session lasts for 30-plus minutes and consists of a story, games, songs and building time with construction blocks.

"Our aim is to provide creative activities for the development of social and motor skills in young children," said Esther Birkey, youth services coordinator.

Here's the program schedule:

Ed Yagerman leads a class in “Space Landscapes” at the Bluffton Public Library at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, according to Esther Birkey, youth services director.

Titled “To Infinity and Beyond,” the program is open to teens and adults and takes place in the lower level car park of the library.

WATCH THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

To participate bring a poster board, one can of black spray paint, two cans of colored spray paint and wear old clothes.

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