Bluffton Public Library

On July 5, the Noon Book Group will talk about the book 'Ordinary Grace' by William Kent Krueger. The novel is set in a small town and is about a murder in 1961.

As the name suggests, the Noon Book Group meets every noon on the first Wednesday of each month at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.

The full list of 2023 Noon Book Group titles can be found at the library and at www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org/

Activities at the Bluffton Public Library really heat up in July! The following update includes familiar services as well as special events including a hike at Motter Park and a Plant Swap.

Library Closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day.  Due dates will be adjusted accordingly.

Bluffton Public Library 2023 Summer Read Program
“All Together Now!” continues…through July 31! This year’s theme invites you to explore the power of community through reading, activities, and programs. Summer Read is open to all ages.  By joining in on the summer fun, you’ll earn tickets for prize drawings and have opportunities to connect with others. Paper Reading/Activity Logs will be available for children and teens when they register, and adults can enter to win prizes with every 3 books read.  Remember, the more you read and the more programs you attend, the more tickets you get to enter for the prizes, so come on in and get the whole family registered and involved! 

Register byJune 2

Reserve your spot today to attend the 1890s Bluffton Main Street Walk with Fred Steiner on Tues., June 6 at either 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. 

Steiner will take us on a walking tour along Main St., with stops along the way to share stories of our town's past. So wear your walking shoes, bring your listening ears and find out just what our beloved town was like back in the day!

The Bluffton Public Library update on June 2023 programs and services is jam-packed with dozens of events and programs. Check them out below. You can also subscribe to the library newsletter for monhtly updates

Bluffton Public Library announces its 2023 Summer Read Program, “All Together Now!” starting June 5! This year’s theme invites you to explore the power of community through reading, activities, and programs. Summer Read is open to all ages.  By joining in on the summer fun, you’ll earn tickets for prize drawings and have opportunities to connect with others. Paper Reading/Activity Logs will be available for children and teens when they register, and adults can enter to win prizes with every 3 books read.  Remember, the more you read and the more programs you attend, the more tickets you get to enter for the prizes, so come on in and get the whole family registered and involved! 

Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held at the library June 8-10 on the library’s lower level. Sale proceeds benefit library services, materials, and programs. Your purchase at this sale goes to enriching Bluffton and the surrounding community.
Times are scheduled as follows:

Thurs., June 8: 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Fri., June 9: 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Sat., June 10: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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The Bluffton Public Library is a variety show in May with events and programs of all kinds. Check out some details from the library's May newsletter:

LEGO Library Showcase:  Attention LEGO enthusiasts! The library is honored to be showing local residents’ LEGO sets or their own LEGO creations. The LEGO sets will be on display for the entire month.

Bluffton Public Library will be discontinuing the Beanstack app. If you are currently using Beanstack to log books, please note the site will only be available until the end of the day on May 3, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact the library.  Thank you!

Join the Bluffton Public Library for a celebration of National Library Week, April 23-29, 2023.  The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more.  

Monday, April 24: Hummin’ & Strummin’ at 5:30 p.m. If you haven’t already, now would be a great time to come and enjoy an evening of music.

Tuesday, April 25: Fred Steiner will be presenting 1890’s Bluffton was a Boomtown at 6:00 p.m. in the Richland Room and a Euchre and Chess Demo will be held on the Main Floor at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26: Library Scavenger Hunt available all day.  

Thursday, April 27: Tech Night at 6:00 p.m.  Learn about Libby, SEO Libraries App, Northstar, and ask General questions about your smartphones, tablets, and Kindle devices.

Friday, April 28: Crafts will be available in the Library. 

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