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Play Music on the Porch Day will be celebrated in Bluffton starting at Bluffton Public Library on Sat., Aug. 30 at 10:00 a.m. near the library’s main entrance. Bring an instrument, your singing voice and/or your listening ears and a lawn chair to enjoy family friendly music. (If it’s a rainy day, folks may gather inside in a designated area.) This event has been held at the Bluffton Public Library for the past 10+ years and will be the start of the second annual Bluffton Porchfest, organized by Eric Reneker. Check out Bluffton Porchfest music events throughout the day. Copies of the day’s schedule will be available at the Bluffton Public Library front desk/posted on the main entry doors  and on the Facebook page Play Music on The Porch Day - Bluffton, OH (PorchFest).

“Books & Blooms” Acrylic Paint Class with Bluffton Art Company (R)($) will be held Tue., Aug. 12 at 6:00 p.m. with Hannah Warwick of Bluffton Art Co. Come to the program prepared to create your own acrylic painting. Cost is $15 per person and will be taken at the door (cash only, please). Register in person or online. Open to adults, and teens and children with an accompanying adult.

Watercolor Workshop: Garden Gnome (R)($) will be held Thu., Aug. 14 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Local artist Jeanne Crumrine will teach on the lower level of the library. Walk away with your own watercolor art, complete with mat! There is a $10 supply fee at the door (cash only please). Register in person or online. Open to adults, and teens and children with an accompanying adult.

Noon Book Group (R) meets Wed., Aug. 6. The group will discuss Girl in Disguise by Greer Macallister. The book that will be discussed on Sep. 3  is The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston. Stop by the library front desk to register and pick up the book, and to receive email updates! 

Not@Noon Book Group (R) will meet Thu., Aug. 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the library with the same monthly title as Noon Book Group. For the months of  August and September, this group will be held at this evening time slot the Thursday evening after Noon Book Group.

Hummin' & Strummin' Song Circle will be held Mondays,  Aug. 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 6:00 p.m. This is a relaxed, song-circle style music session and anyone is welcome to join or listen in. Bring your acoustic instrument, voice, or listening ears! 

Open Chess on Tuesdays! The library has an area designated on the Main Floor for open chess from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday the library is open. Bring your own board or use one of the library’s!  All ages are welcome!

Mobile Health Clinic: The next Mobile Health Clinic will be held on Thu.,  Aug. 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening.) Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors. *Note: Mobile Health Clinic Weather Policy: If the Bluffton or Ada school district has a weather delay or cancellation, Mobile Health Clinic will be cancelled that day.

1st Day of School Storytime: Monday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m. or Wednesday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. (choose one).  Join us for a special Storytime to celebrate the start of Kindergarten through books, songs, and rhymes. No registration necessary for these sessions.

Back to School Days at the Library! Welcome back to another year of school - full of learning and fun (and homework, too)!  Starting August 25-29, visit the library and pick up a little something to help you celebrate, sign up for a library card, and take a tour through the library.    

Playgroup is held most Fridays at 10 a.m. Make a playdate and the library will provide the space and toys!

Registration opens on Wed., Aug. 27 for Fall Storytime (Baby Storytime and Pre-K Storytime):  These sessions will be held every Wednesday morning from September 10 through November 12, with Baby Storytime starting at 10:00 a.m., followed by Pre-K Storytime at 10:30 a.m.

Display Case: Railroad History in conjunction with the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society’s History Day.

SERVICES UPDATE

COVID-19 Test Kits
At-Home COVID Tests are available at the Library.  If you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call to schedule curbside pickup. 

Don’t forget that the Ohio Digital Library remains open 24/7 from your computer or mobile device!