Bluffton Public Library

Symphony storytime on March 22

Lima Symphony Orchestra will be presenting storytime programs throughout the months of March and April, including a 5:30 p.m. program on March 22 at the Bluffton Public Library. The LSO presents these programs at area libraries free of charge.

Upcoming programs will feature the theme of “emotions.”

Events and resources featured

The BPL Update for March 2022 has been issued with a calendar and details about the events and resources to be found at Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.

Resources that can be enjoyed throughout the month include:

New Beanstack Challenges 

  • American Sign Language (Ohio Deaf History Month, March 13-April 15)
  • Women Changemakers (Women’s History Month)
  • Oscar-Worthy Reads.

Beanstack challenges you to read during the month and keeps track of your reading on www.blufftonpubliclibrary.beanstack.org.

The State of Ohio has a reminder for those of us with little readers: “Valentine’s Day is so sweet, just like the Imagination Library!” a free program that mails kids one book each month until their 5th birthday. 

All children in Ohio between birth and age 5 are eligible to be enrolled in the program at no cost to their family. Through a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and local affiliates, this program is available at no cost to families.

The Bluffton Public Library invites individuals and famlies to enjoy reading challenges and activities with Beanstack. Who's it for? Readers ages 0-109.

In February, the are two categories:

For the Love of Reading

This month, share the love of reading with fun activities and book recommendations. Check out some of our favorite reads for all ages here at Beanstack! Log your reading and complete activities to earn badges all month long.

Black History Month 2022

Bluffton Public Library events, activities, and resources

The Bluffton Public Library has released its February Update, a detailed listing of activities and services available at the library, 145 S. Main St.

See the link above for complete details. The February flyer-calendar is attached. Activities and resources include:

CHILDREN

Winter & Spring Storytime with Ms. Sharlene (registration required)

Extra Storytime Crafts

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

 

PRE-K to 12TH GRADE

At 6 p.m. on January 25, Anne Coburn-Griffis and Sophie the Pig of The Quarry Farm Natue Preserve will join the Bluffton Public Library for a fun animal book discussion. The event is open to adults and teens.

The book to be discussed is The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery. Register at the library by January 18 to check out your copy of the book.

This program is planned to be held in person at the library, 145 S. Main St.

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