The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its annual meeting and election at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, on the main floor of the Library, 145 S. Main St.
Friends members are invited to hear an annual report of finances and vote for officers and board members for the coming year.
For more information, contact Deb Beer or any FOL board member: Bruce Chesser, Sharon Hamilton, Linda Nelson, Olwen Pritchard, Jim Shaffer, Mark Slotter, Judy Diller or Heidrun Awad.
Nature Walk at Motter Metro Park: Enjoy the sights and sounds of an early fall evening in the prairie as you go on a Nature Walk at Motter Metro Park led by Naturalist Dan Hodges of Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. Meet at the park, and be sure to dress for the weather and ground conditions.
This program is geared for adults, but children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. A minimum number must register in order for Bluffton Public Library to hold this program.
The Bluffton Public Library is taking reservations for four history walks down Bluffton’s Main Street, showing how the business district appeared in 1950. The walks take place on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 4 and 5. Reservations are required.
Led by Fred Steiner, each walk will focus on nearly 35 storefronts and their business owners as they existed more than 70 years ago. The tours cover businesses and buildings on both sides of Main Street from Cherry Street to Elm Street.
The Bluffton Public Library is distributing an "It's a Hoot Kids' Take & Make" craft starting September 25 at the youth services desk or via curbside pick-up while supplies last.
The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its annual membership meeting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, at the library, 145 S. Main. Dues paying members of the Friends are able to vote on items such as officers for the coming year and new terms of Board members.
There are openings on the Friends board. Anyone who loves the library is invited to consider serving on the board. "We are particularly interested in persons who have some social media experience to help with our Facebook page," said Deb Beer, current Friends Board president.
