Bluffton Public Library

Tuesday at the library

THE MARCH CLUB NEWSLETTER IS ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY -

The Gardeners of the Bluffton/Pandora Area (GBPA) invite the public to a lecture on seed starting basics, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, in the lower level of the Bluffton Public Library, according to Victoria Zeits.

Marilyn Beltz, member and past president of the Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteers, is the speaker.

Plus arts, maple syrup, music and lots more at the library in March

Creativity is in the air at the Bluffton Public Library in March.

The library hosts a Student Art Showcase, displaying artwork by local students and homeschoolers.

The showcase will begin on Thursday, March 7, with a launch party with refreshments from 6 to 7 p.m.  The artwork will be on display at the library for the rest of the month.

March is National Craft Month, so the library will offer a craft project every Friday for anyone to come in or take home and create.

Public Library hosts Allen County Council on Aging program

Do you wonder what you need to know about Medicare before you sign up? 

Gerry Burton, Senior Services Resource Specialist, Allen County Council on Aging, will present "Medicare 101" on Tuesday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Bluffton Public Library. 

There will be time for questions after the presentation, and participants can find out about other services the Allen County Council on Aging offers.

Please register by Thursday, Feb. 28, at the library, or by calling 419-358-5016.

“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

Bluffton Public Library’s adult book discussion group’s focus in March is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows.

The book discussion, open to the public, is at noon, Wednesday, March 6, 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. 

Wondering what you need to know about Medicare before you sign up? Gerry Burton, Senior Services Resource Specialist will present Medicare 101 on March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bluffton Public Library. There will be time for questions after the presentation and participants can find out about other services the Allen County Council on Aging offers as well!

Please register by February 28 at the library, or by calling 419-358-5016.

Gift to public library from Brownstone Book Fund

The Bluffton Public Library has received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers, according to Jessica Hermiller, library director. 

These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books, and encouraging parents and children to read together.

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