Bluffton Public Library announces its March 2015 programs, opportunities, and services.  Programs are open to the public, but when noted below, require registration. 

There are several ways to register for a program: 1) call 419-358-5016; 2) stop by the front desk; 3) email [email protected]; 4) leave a comment on Bluffton Public Library’s Facebook; or 5) visit our website at blufftonpubliclibrary.org and click on the "Register Here" button, and fill out an online form.

Don't miss out on our new magazine subscriptions!  Bluffton Public Library now receives: Mental Floss, Wired, Do It Yourself, Mary Jane's Farm, Make:, and Bust.  As with all magazines, the latest issue is limited to in-library use, but you may check out past issues for the same length of time as a book!

Join us for our winter sessions of Storytime (ages 3-5).  Remember to register via phone, email, on our website, or at the front desk.  You may choose to register for Mondays at 6:30pm or Tuesdays at 10am.

Chill Zone continues Tuesday afternoons (Mar. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st) from 3:30pm to 4:30pm).  Middle and High School students are welcome to hang out at the library for games, movies and crafts every Tuesday.  Teen Games is also the first and last Wednesdays of every month at 3:30pm (Mar. 4th and 25th.)  The Anime Club meets at 6 pm on Mar. 18th.   

On March 3rd at 6pm, the Gardeners of the Bluffton-Pandora Area group continues to meet on the lower level of the library.  Come to a meeting for more information about this group.  

The Adult Book Discussion is back on the first Wednesday of the month (Mar. 4th) at 12pm.  We will be discussing the book The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, --limited space and copies are available, so advance registration is requested.  Next month's book is Gabrielle Zevin's The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry.

YogaFit(c), a yoga-based exercise class, is offered at Bluffton Public Library on Wednesdays at 6:30pm by BFR Sports & Fitness.  For March, sessions are on the 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. Please contact BFR to register.

Brain Builders is back! This problem-solving, LEGO-building club is for children in K-5th grade.
Join us for some building fun after school from 4:00-5:00pm on Mar. 5th and 19th.  Registration is required.

Want to play a part in being the Easter Bunny this year?  BPL is looking for items to put into Easter baskets to bring in the springtime!  Bring your donations in Feb. 10 through Feb 28, and they will be incorporated into six Spring/Easter baskets (two for each age group of 2-5 years old, 5-12 years old, and 13 years old and up.)  Then, starting March 6th, these six, fun Easter Baskets will be auctioned off much like during our Holiday Silent Auction.  The Auctions runs through March 30th or until all of the baskets are sold at "Buy Now" Prices.  Auction proceeds will go towards our popular Audio/Visual collection (audio books, CD’s, DVD's, books on digital player, etc.)  

On Mar. 7th and 21st at 10 a.m. stop by the library to visit with a certified therapy dog.  Teddy and Tango love hearing stories and just getting a friendly cuddle.  Teddy will also be in Mar. 11th and 18th at 3:30pm for Teddy Time.  Afraid of dogs? Stressed out? Need some company while you do homework?  Teddy is here to help!

Mar. 8th-14th marks National Teen Tech Week.  The youth services department of BPL will observe this occasion with designated programs.  Notable events include: “Books to Movie” on Mar. 13th at 3:15pm and
Teen/Adult Craft Day (Make a Phone Cover!) on Mar. 12th.

Adults can craft, too!  Each week, BPL will provide at least one new craft to make at your leisure.  Be sure to come back each week and see what craft we are offering.  Take some time to be creative, and maybe your creation will be shared on our website and social media!  BPL is also seeking scrapbooking items like paper, decals, scraps, etc. to be used in future craft programs in the library.

On Mar. 9th and 23rd from 6 to 7:30 pm join us for Jammin' at the Library-- an informal time for acoustic musicians to come together "Song Circle" style and share their love of music. This program takes place on the main floor of the library during the winter months.  

BPL announces its first Adult Spelling Bee!  The competition begins Mar. 26 at 6pm at the library.  Ages are 13 and up-- so teens, you can compete against your parents, grandparents, teachers-- anyone!  Are they smarter than a teenager?  As for you adults-- this is not the spelling bee you remember from grade school.  Support community literacy, show your teens how it's done, and try for our CASH PRIZE!  Registration for this competition is two dollars: one dollar of that fee goes towards the United Way (a literacy-supporting non-profit) and the other dollar gets added towards the CASH GRAND PRIZE).  To express your interest in participating, email [email protected], stop in at the front desk, or call 419-358-5016.  Registration forms and study packets will be available starting Feb. 27th, and the last day to sign up is Mar. 16th-- so mark your calendars!  You won’t want to miss this.

The Gluten & Food Allergy Support Group continues to use the library as its meeting place.  In March, their meeting is on the 23rd at 6pm.  Come to any meeting to join this group.

On Mar. 25 at 1pm, Mennonite Memorial Home will offer an informational program housed on the lower level of the library.  The Bluffton area community is invited to learn about the new Delay the Disease wellness program offered by MMH in April.  This program is designed to empower people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), optimize their physical function, and help delay the progression of symptoms.   If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s, come to this session to learn more about this free program.

BPL also encourages patrons to stop by to view March’s community displays.  Come view our celebration of student art collected from local schools (and students, come find your own!)  BPL will also display art books around the library available for checkout.  Also in March, the children’s display case near the Preschool Discovery room will show Conrad’s Matchbox Car Collection.  If your child can guess the amount of items in this collection of both vintage and modern cars, they will receive several free cars of their own!  Age restrictions may apply.