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Library program gives a taste of onigiri

By Paula Scott

On November 15, the Bluffton Public Library hosted an onigiri workshop with Satoyo Tachio, Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) coordinator at the Mazza Museum in Findlay. What are onigiri? They are filled or plain rice balls that are easy to pack for lunches or picnics. 

Satoyo provided background on this Japanese food, including the short grain rice that is traditional in Japan, how it is grown and how it is cooked. While an electric rice cooker has become very popular, Satoyo showed photos of the clay pot that is used to make the most delicious rice.

Participants also had the opportunity to make their own onigiri. Satoyo talked about some popular versions including tuna mayo, then provided a table full of ingredients to add to the onigiri. The group began by shaping their rice into a triangular shape, then adding items such as krab, nori (seaweed sheets) and umeboshi (pickled plums).

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Library holiday closings, COVID tests available

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

*Bluffton Public Library will be closed on Friday November 10, in observance of Veterans Day holiday.  Due dates will be adjusted accordingly.  Normal hours will resume Saturday at 9:30 a.m. (Continues.)

Watercolor Workshop: “Perched in Birch”

Register at the library or call 419-348-5016.

The Bluffton Public Library’s November watercolor workshop will have the theme “Perched in Birch.” Participants can complete the workshop on November 9 or 16 at 5:30-7:15 p.m. (Continues.)

November 2023 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library

Check out the following events and programs for the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., for the month of November 2023. In addition to book and reading events, there will be music, watercolors, a health clinic, Soup Day, onigiri (Japanese rice balls), an exchange student presentation, a Precious Moments collection display, chess and the start of the library's annual winter fundraiser.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Dennis Sheidler

To sign up, stop by the library or call 419-358-5016

Bluffton Public Library will be hosting Dennis Sheidler at 6:00 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 24 for his presentation of “Hiking the Appalachian Trail.” 

Dennis Sheidler, at the age of 75, completed the Appalachian Trail through a series of section hikes, from Georgia to Maine. For this presentation, he will be sharing his experiences, along with plenty of photos and time for questions.

October 2023 at the Bluffton Public Library

The Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., has announced the following programs and services for  October 2023. Book groups, chess, dulcimers, Medicare, a mobile health clinic, a “field trip” to Greenhorn, scary Bluffton stories, Appalachian Trail tales, song-circles, children’s storytime, an art display by Wendy Chappell-Dick, and banned books week are all on the library calendar. Read on for details:

Noon Book Group (R) meets Wed., Oct. 4 to discuss The Other Dr. Gilmer by Benjamin Gilmer.  On Wed., Nov. 1 the group will discuss How to Find Your Way Home with author Katy Regan via Zoom. Stop by the library front desk to register and pick up the book! 

Chess Tuesdays! Starting in October, the library will have an area designated on the Main Floor for open chess from 5:30-7:30 p.m every Tuesday the library is open.  Make new contacts - and perhaps be a part of the potential new Chess Club in the works in Bluffton! Bring your own board or use one of the library’s! 

Dulcimers @ the Library: The Bluffton Dulcimer Group will be practicing for upcoming performances the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The public is welcome to come to the library and listen! 

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