Looking for something new and interesting to read? Then be sure to read "The Dressmaker of Khair Khana" by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, and attend a discussion of this recent New York Times bestseller on Wednesday, Sept.7, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e in Bluffton.
"The Dressmaker of Khair Khana" is a true story about five sisters in Afghanistan making a life for themselves despite the hardships of living under the Taliban.
In honor of National Inventor's Month and the birth of Neil Armstrong, Bluffton Public Library will host a family Space Day at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18.
Special guest Dr. Eric Baumgartner, Dean of the T.J. Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University, will begin the program by sharing his experiences working for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
With over 100 photo submissions, Bluffton Public Library's first amateur photo contest was a great success, but the contest isn't over yet.
Stop by the library on Saturday, Aug. 6, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to vote for your favorite photo. Drawings for a free specialty drink at Common Grounds will be held every 15 minutes. First, second and third place winners will be announced at 11 a.m. Another 24 lucky contest participants will win tickets to exciting places to visit and experience.
In the mood for a mystery? Then Monday's Bluffton Public Library movie with a novel destination is just for you. Monday's 2 p.m. movie title has not been announced by the library staff. The only thing known is that it's a "Mystery destination." The movie is free and open to the public.
Do you like seeing different places and looking at objects of interest? Then Bluffton Public Library's Photo Exhibit is for you.
The library will be hosting an exhibit of all photographs entered into its Novel Destinations Photo Contest on Saturday, Aug. 6. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Richland Room of the library.
