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Registration underway for Sept. 28 art class at Bluffton Public Library

Are you afraid of creating art?

If so, Janette Reineke offers assistance with her “Fear No Art” lesson. It’s at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Bluffton Public Library.

The retired Bluffton art teacher will lead a lesson from her book “Fear No Art! The Sept. 28 class features a Georgia O’Keefe flower-painting project for participants.

Watercolor Workshop continues on Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Local artist Jeanne Beutler will continue teaching on the lower level of the library. Advance registration is required (and the number of registrants is limited!) Walk away with your own watercolor piece of art, complete with mat!

This month’s piece is titled “Pineapple.” There is a $10 supply fee at the door (cash only please).

Register for an Art Lesson with Janette Reineke, for ages 18 and up. On Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m., Mrs. Reineke will lead a lesson from her latest book, Fear No Art!: featuring a Georgia O’Keefe flower painting. A supply fee of 10 dollars is accepted at the door.

Please register in advance.

The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is Sept. 20-23 on the lower level of the library. Enjoy a warm cup of goodness and some baked goods as you browse our books and other materials for sale. All of the proceeds of this sale go to support Bluffton Public Library’s programs and services.

Hours are as follows: Wed. the 20th from 5-7:30 p.m.; Thurs. the 21st from 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fri. the 22nd from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sat. the 23rd from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September is National Preparedness Month! Are you ready?

Randy Augsburger, local online freelance writer of preparedness articles, will be covering the basics of how to prepare for a variety of emergencies.  Topics will include: The Rule of Threes, and food, water, heat, and power options. Q&A to follow, as time permits.

Please register for this program by stopping in at the library, or call us at 419-358-5016.

There’s a new book club in town! Register your family for the “Expand Your World” Family Book Club now held monthly at Bluffton Public Library. This month’s meeting is on Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. and will center on Africa. Learn about our global citizenship through stories and crafts, and collect book recommendations for further reading. This book club is co-led by Joanna Gratz of Trades of Hope.

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