Friends of the Library Book Sale, May 16-18
The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library are hosting a book sale from May 16-18 on the library’s lower level at 145 S. Main. Sale proceeds benefit library services, materials, and programs. Your purchase at this sale goes to enriching Bluffton and the surrounding community.
SCHEDULE
- Thurs., May 16: 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- Fri., May 17: 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Sat., May 18: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Bluffton Public Library is a vital resource in our community. Therefore, the Friends encourage everyone who uses the library’s services to make a donation and to share their time, energy, and ideas.
It’s easy! A donation of $5 or more makes you a Friend. Visit the library for an application to begin or renew your support.
You can also volunteer or help find new ways to support our library. Monthly meetings are held at the library. However, you do not have to attend meetings to be involved. Please e-mail [email protected] for meeting dates or more information.
The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library group raises funds and provides volunteer support for special events and everyday library activities. Current activities and planning include preparing for fundraising events like the book sales, spring tea and monthly meetings.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR:
- Children’s activities and summer reading programs
- Updates for the Toddler Room and Teen Area
- Adult programming
- Staff development
- Refreshments and materials for library events
COORDINATION OF:
- Book sales
- Annual formal tea in April
OTHER SUPPORT
- Plant and care for library’s annual plantings
- Assist with special events such as Holiday Music Series and Holiday Silent Auction
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
- Production offers a modern take on the story of St. Clare of Assisi
- Bluffton volleyball edged in 5 by Van Buren
- Pirate girls soccer tie O-G
- October 16 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Bluffton Council recap: Officers honored for 25 years of service
- Bluffton Clean Up teams up with Troop 3256 Cub Scouts
- Ada FFA: Feeding the Farmers
- Nov. 7 Fall Community Day at Bluffton University
- Quarry Farm Nature Preserve news for Fall 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- DeWine announces $200M Rural Health Transformation program award
- Herb program with Marge Lafollette, Oct. 15
- Prairie seeding activity at Bluffton University, October 24
- Food for thought: Choline for the brain
- Results for 5K on October 2, Bluffton University Homecoming event
- 15 minutes with Sherry Miller, senior center activities coordinator
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 14
- CANCELLED Main St. closure on October 15
- Frederick Clyde Warren founded True-2-Form Plastics
- Pirate boys soccer beats Wapak in regular season finale
- Pirate girls soccer defeats Liberty Center
- Mennonite pastor to explore ‘good news’ in creation
- Bluffton University earns recognition in U.S. News & World Report rankings
- Obituary for Deborah "Debbie" Welch, 74
- Spirits and exorcism presentation during University Spiritual Life Week Forum
- Dodging bullets: Bluffton oral history 90+ years after Dillinger robbery
- Nora Matthews named BHS Student of the Month for September 2026
- ICAPP analysis on charter status and local autonomy
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 13
- Bluffton area Women in Business meeting October 15
- Leo club glasses collection
- Night at the (Swiss Historical) Museum, October 24
- Woodcarving ornament workshop at Swiss Heritage Center
- Barefoot nature walks at the Nature Preserve
- Pirate volleyball seeded 4th
- Beavers sports roundup, October 6-11
- Bluffton leaf pickup scheduled for last week of October
- Pirate boys soccer shuts out Bellefontaine
- Watch an after school movie at the Bluffton Public Library
- Dunlap awarded OSBA humanitarian award