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March 2023 programming overview for Bluffton Public Library

Every month the Bluffton Public Library provides an overview of programming for the Icon and as an online and email newsletter. Check out what's new at the library, starting with programs requiring registration in advance:

Book & Wine Tasting (R)($)
This event is scheduled for Monday, March 27 @ 6:00 p.m. at Greenhorn. We will be "sampling" 4 books paired with 4 Greenhorn wine samples and finger foods. Who knows, maybe you will discover something new! There is a $10 fee at the door (cash only please), and advance registration is required as space is limited. Open to adults 21+. Please register by March 22.

Call for art from homeschooled students in Bluffton area

Calling all homeschool families: the Student Art Schowcase at Bluffton Public Library is back for 2023. 

If you have artwork and are homeschooled, you may pick up an information packet at the library, 145 S. Main.

Organizers note, " We are excited to showcase your artwork with your fellow Bluffton students. Please pick up packets before Feb. 23."

Letter: Friends of the Library 2023 membership drive

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library 
145 South Main Street 
Bluffton, Ohio 45817

Dear Friends and Prospective Members, 

It's time again to think about supporting the Friends of Bluffton Library by renewing your membership. The Friends now have over 40 members, and we look forward to continued growth. 

The Friends of Bluffton Public Library is a service organization--our main goal is raising money for library programs that can no longer be funded by the library board due to cuts in state funding. This past year the Friends have provided money for library programs, needs, and projects. These programs include early literacy and youth programs, adult programs, outreach and continuing staff development. 

Monday nights are for Hummin' and Strummin' at the library

By Paula Scott

Monday night at the library in Bluffton is quite different from other nights. There certainly is no shushing going on. When the Icon stopped by on January 30, the event now billed as “Hummin’ and Strummin’” drew in a group of regulars with guitars, a ukelele and a banjo, as well as a broad repertoire of songs. An equal number came to hum, sing and listen.

Hummin’ and Strummin’ is now a weekly activity from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Mondays at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St. Formerly known as the library jam sessions, the activity has been renamed to reflect that you don’t have to be a performer to join in. The schedule has been expanded to every Monday night the library is open.

February 2023 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library

Here comes February and plenty of new events and programs at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St. 419-358-5016.

READING CHALLENGES
From Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, Bluffton Public Library is participating in “For the Love of Reading,” and “Black History Month” Reading Challenges sponsored by Beanstack.  Earn badges while you fall in love with reading this month or as you learn more about Black history, celebrate authors and illustrators and explore events in our community honoring Black experiences.  Keep Reading Bluffton!

STORYTIME
Family, Pre-K, & Baby Storytime (R): Begins on February 6 to April 26. Register on our webpage, phone call, by QR code https://tinyurl.com/Storytime2023, or stop by the library front desk to register. Storytime is a reading and song-filled half hour to encourage a relationship with reading. Register for Monday evenings @ 6:00 p.m. OR Wednesday mornings at 10:00 & 10:30 a.m.  

BOOK GROUPS
Noon Book Group (R) meets in person Wed. Feb 1 to discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. On Wed., March 1 the group will discuss Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery.  Stop by the library's front desk to pick up the book for the next discussion and to sign up for email updates and reminders. 

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POSTPONED: A Gathering of Readers

Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main, has postponed A Gathering of Readers until Sat., March 25 at 11:00 a.m.

Sip a hot drink and share your 2 most favorite and 2 least favorite books that you read or listened to in 2022.

Register to share your titles; everyone will receive a printed list of all titles on the day of the program. Email Tanya Augsburger at [email protected]/

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