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Public library seeks shipping material

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2012 - 11:25am

In anticipation of joining the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) consortium, Bluffton Public Library is asking the public for donations of shipping materials.

Heavy duty rubber bands, bubble wrap and padded envelopes (7 inch by 9 inch or larger) are being collected by the library.

For more information, please contact the library at 419-358-5016.

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Public Library offers "night at the museum: big game hunt" June 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 11, 2012 - 10:07am

Bluffton Public Library and Clymer's Wildlife Museum in Columbus Grove are teaming up to offer a special event on Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. The "Night @ the Museum: Big Game Hunt" event is open to adults and children ages 12 or older.

Guests will hear exciting firsthand accounts of adventurous big game hunts around the world and have a guided tour of this unique museum filled with bears, a giraffe, lions and other wild game.

Free admission tickets are available at Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton.

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Over $600 in prizes in library summer photo contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 27, 2012 - 6:22am

Bluffton Public Library is proud to announce its second annual amateur photo contest. Whether you're an avid or novice photographer or somewhere in between, you are encouraged to participate!

The photo contest, proudly sponsored by Greg's Pharmacy, will award more than $600 in prizes! This year's special feature is a $50 cash prize awarded for the best night scene in addition to two new youth categories, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded for all age categories (adult, high school and youth).

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Bluffton Public Library offers the secret to a relaxing summer - three special programs

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 18, 2012 - 6:18pm

Bluffton Public Library has an exciting series of relaxing programs planned for June. The "Relax, Recharge, Rejuvenate" program series will feature three opportunities to escape the daily routine, enjoy an evening out and learn about ways to relax.

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Calling all dreamers - library launches summer reading program

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 17, 2012 - 12:33pm

Beginning Monday, June 4, readers of all ages will explore the night this summer as Bluffton Public Library presents the "Dream Big - Read!" and "Own the Night" summer reading programs. Activities include programs on relaxation, wishes, nocturnal animals, ghosts and fairy tales.

The 2012 summer reading program is open to everyone from babies to adults with programs, prize drawings, storytimes and more. Those participating in the program will receive reading goals to accomplish in order to obtain prizes and/or prize ticket entries.

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Bluffton Public Library summer reading program open to all ages

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 14, 2012 - 6:12pm

By Jake Dowling, Icon summer intern
Soon school will be out, but families can still read at the Bluffton Public Library this summer. BPL is hosting its annual summer reading club from June 4 to July 31.

"This year our theme is "Dream big, Read!" which is all about night time," said Rikki Unterbrink, library youth services coordinator.

Youths in grades kindergarten to fifth, will have a theme called "Dream big, Read!" while teens ranging from grades sixth to high school seniors, will have a separate but related theme called "Own the night."

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