Bluffton Public Library has a monthly adult book discussion group; April’s focus is “The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit" by Michael Finkel. In addition to the discussion, the group will meet with the author, via Skype.
The book discussion, open to the public, is at noon, Wednesday, April 3, in the library. The monthly discussion group is open to new members and registration is suggested. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month, and occasionally has the author visit via Skype.
Ohio Northern University's HealthWise program return to the Bluffton Public Library for a Mobile Health Clinic Friday, March 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
This clinic offers free screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipids (please fast for 12 hours prior to your arrival if you wish to participate in the lipids screening) as well as a bone density screening for osteoporosis.
Journalist and author Michael Finkel will be joining the April 3 Noon Book Discussion to discuss his New York Times bestseller, The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit.
Along with his nonfiction works, Finkel has written for a number of well known publications, including National Geographic, GQ, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times Magazine.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the front desk of the library.
To ensure enough seating, please register at the library before Wednesday, April 3.
The Bluffton Public Library has received a donation of six new books from the Bluffton Garden Study Club.
The Bluffton Garden Study Club was an active club from 1955-2018, and the club has generously donated these gardening books in honor of their years together.
The books may be found in the new non-fiction section of the library. Please visit the library and enjoy our newest additions to the collection.
The library is hosting a number of special events in April.
The Friends of the Library Spring Tea will be on Thursday, April 25 at 5:45 p.m., featuring Fred Steiner. Tickets are available at the library’s front desk, starting at the beginning of April, and the cost is $12 (cash or check). This afternoon tea will be held on the library's lower level and acts as an annual fundraiser, hosted by the Friends of the Library, for library programs and services.
