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And, check out the Public Library's April calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 26, 2014 - 10:57pm

Book discussions, jammin’ at the library, mobile labs and lots more is on the Bluffton Public Library April calendar, according to Jessica Hermiller, library administrator.

Here’s a preview of events planned in April:

On Saturday, April 3 at 11 a.m., Paws to Read with Tango. Tango is a certified therapy dog who loves to help children read. Children may take turns reading some of their favorite stories to her.

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Talk on invasive plants at the library April 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 25, 2014 - 9:08am

Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora Area will hold a program on "invasive plants," at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, at the Bluffton Public Library.

The program titled "Bullies and Invasives," is free and open to the public. Mark Mohr, naturalist from Johnny Appleseed Parks, will discuss which plants are invasive and how to identify them. Mohr will also explain the best methods for removal and ways to avoid importing them to your landscape.

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If I made a St. Patrick's Day bookmark

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 13, 2014 - 9:46pm

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Bluffton Public Library is holding a coloring competition for youth ages 3 to 9.

Pick up a St. Patrick’s Day bookmark for the Youth Services desk or children’s activity center.

When your entry is completed place it in the rainbow box on the Youth Services Deck.

Bookmarkers will be displayed on the Youth Activity Room window and a winner will be announced on Monday, March 17.

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Knitters and crocheters meet Feb. 25 at library

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 24, 2014 - 2:46pm

Icon viewers are invited to join a yarn circle with Kimberly Hansen of Etsy’s YarinCozy. The event is at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Bluffton Public Library.

Beginning to advanced knitters and crocheters are welcome. Please bring your own material. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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New Bluffton Public Library director wants the library to be the "community connection"

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2014 - 4:23pm

Jessica Hermiller always wanted to be librarian - ever since she was a page at Lima Public Library at age 14. The Lima native grew up and got her wish, first in Pennsylvania, and then on Jan. 2, she became director of the Bluffton Public Library at 145 S. Main.

She replaces Cindi Chasse who retired in December. Hermiller may be known best as the daughter of Mike and Tammy Bradshaw. Tammy works at The Food Store, also on Main Street, Bluffton.

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Spring storyhour sessions start Feb. 3 at Bluffton Public Library

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 24, 2014 - 12:39pm

Beginning Feb. 3, storytime for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 will be held at the Bluffton Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Sessions will continue until the end of April.

Themes this spring include the Olympics, numbers, monkeys, and more! Each storytime session is approximately 30 minutes long and includes stories, songs, and other related activities. Storytime is a free, fun way to help children develop early literacy skills and their imagination.

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