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'Geek out @ your library' during Teen Tech Week 2012

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 28, 2012 - 12:58pm

Local teens will be tuning in at the library as Bluffton Public Library celebrates the annual Teen Tech Week March 4-10. They join thousands of other libraries and schools across the country that are celebrating this year's theme, "Geek Out @ your library(R)."

Teen Tech Week is a national initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) aimed at teens, their parents, educators and other concerned adults.

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"In the sea there are crocodiles" next library discussion book

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 16, 2012 - 5:25pm

Join Bluffton Public Library's book discussion group as it follows Enaiatollah Akbari's remarkable five year search for asylum. In the Sea there are Crocodiles, by Fabio Geda, is a true account of Enaiatollah's dangerous escape from Afghanistan and is Bluffton Public Library's next book discussion title.

The discussion will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e in Bluffton.

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February your chance to become an official "Friend" of the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 8, 2012 - 3:24pm

To celebrate Library Lovers' Month, the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library is holding its annual membership drive. For a donation of $5, anyone can become a Friend of the Library.

Membership forms are available at the library's circulation desk. Contributions will help maintain the programs and services the community of Bluffton expects from its library.

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Computer instruction session Feb. 9 at public library

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 4, 2012 - 8:43am

Have you ever downloaded a file and wondered where it went? Ever wondered how to save pictures that arrive as e-mail attachments? Do you have other basic questions that you wish someone could help you with?

Dennis Morrison, a self-taught computer enthusiast, welcomes all your computer questions and will instruct an informal question and answer session at Bluffton Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the library's lower level.

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Buy your public library chili cook-off ticket now and save $2

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 29, 2012 - 5:17pm

Chili lovers can save $2 on Bluffton Public Library's chili cook-off when they purchase tickets in advance of the event, according to Cindi Chasse, library administrator.

This year's cookoff is Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The library you to warm up with great chili and enjoy live music at its second annual "Cook for Books" Chili Cook-Off.

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Library board will meet fourth Tuesday of the month in 2012

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2012 - 7:24am

The Board of Trustees of Bluffton Public Library has announced its meeting schedule for 2012. Meetings will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Riley Board Room at 145 South Main St., Bluffton. No meetings will take place in July or December.

Board members are Elizabeth Hostetler, president; Bob Beer, vice president; Carrie Phillips, secretary; Emily Goldsberry, Amy Lehman-Mikesell, Robert Scott and Nancy Yeager.

Board meetings are open to the public.

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