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SHANNON Service Club and Friends of the Library launch 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 16, 2015 - 8:47pm

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.

It’s ambitious, but not as impossible as it first appears.

Bluffton Friends of the Library and SHANNON Service Club joined together this winter to sponsor the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program through the Bluffton Public Library, according to Esther Birkey, youth services coordinator at the library. 

The program encourages early literacy development in the home. It is open to children from birth through the start of Kindergarten.

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Public library announces February programs; unveils recyclable igloo

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on February 4, 2015 - 8:22pm

Bluffton Public Library announces its February 2015 programs, opportunities, and services.  Programs are open to the public, but as noted below, some require registration.  To register during library hours, call 419-358-5016 or stop by the front desk. After hours, email [email protected] or leave a comment on Bluffton Public Library’s Facebook page. To register at www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org, click on the "Register Here" button, which will take you to an online form.

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February at the public library - lots of events planned

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 4, 2015 - 3:58pm

What's happening at the Bluffton Public Library this month?

Now Icon viewers have access to the library's electronic newsletter. The newsletter lists all events planned this month from Paws to Read, Storytime, Jamm', Teas and lots more.

To view the four-page newsletter click here.

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Bluffton library board announces meeting schedule

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on January 27, 2015 - 1:39pm

The Board of Trustees of Bluffton Public Library has announced its meeting schedule for 2015. Meetings will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Riley Board Room at 145 South Main St., Bluffton. No meetings will take place in July or December.

Board members are Elizabeth Hostetler, president; Bob Beer, vice president; Carrie Phillips, secretary;  Amy Lehman-Mikesell, Robert Scott, Emily VonStein, and Nancy Yeager.

Board meetings are open to the public.

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Santa's fire truck and the movie "Elf" on library calendar Monday and Tuesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 21, 2014 - 8:16pm

Two events are planned at the Bluffton Public Library early this week before the library closes Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday for Christmas vacation.

On Monday, Dec. 22, Santa’s fire truck will be at the library at 6 p.m. The event will include a visit from Santa, members of the Bluffton fire department, a big red truck and stories and games.

On Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 3:30 p.m. the movie “Elf” will be shown. Bring some cookies to share if you wish.

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Bluffton Public Library releases January programs

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 21, 2014 - 1:44pm

The Bluffton Public Library offers the following programs during January

In recognition of National Hot Month, Hot Tea Tuesdays will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tuesday in January. A variety of hot tea and other hot beverages will be available for patrons.

Chill Zone meets from 3:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Middle and high school students may hang out at the library for games, movies and crafts.

Teen Games meets from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the lower level of the library. Teens/tweens (11-16) will enjoy indoor games such as balloon stomp, fruit salad, shoe mix.

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