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Bluffton Public Library plans Saturday “Geek the Library” launch

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2014 - 5:55pm

Bluffton area, add a new verb to your vocabulary— “geek.”

Bluffton Public Library announces the launch of its “Geek the Library” campaign beginning with a launch party onSaturday, Sept. 13. The party begins when the library’s doors open at 9:30 a.m. and continues until closing time at 2 p.m. 

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Junior Brain Builders ready for some fun at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2014 - 5:12pm

Bluffton Public Library announces its Junior Brain Builders fall schedule.

Junior Brain Builders is a fun early learning experience for young children aged 1-3. Each J session lasts for 30-plus minutes and consists of a story, games, songs and building time with construction blocks.

"Our aim is to provide creative activities for the development of social and motor skills in young children," said Esther Birkey, youth services coordinator.

Here's the program schedule:

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Become a space landscape artist during Aug. 18 library program

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 12, 2014 - 5:53pm

Ed Yagerman leads a class in “Space Landscapes” at the Bluffton Public Library at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, according to Esther Birkey, youth services director.

Titled “To Infinity and Beyond,” the program is open to teens and adults and takes place in the lower level car park of the library.

WATCH THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

To participate bring a poster board, one can of black spray paint, two cans of colored spray paint and wear old clothes.

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Do you speak a foreign language? the public library wants to hear from you; here's the August library schedule of events

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 31, 2014 - 5:48pm

August is full of activies at the Bluffton Public Library. Here's the schedule:

Tutor Me Paperless returns in August. Every Wednesday of the month, a one-on-one tutor will meet with patrons with technology questions free of charge. Your topics may vary, so call in to specify that topic and to secure a reservation. 

Storytime (Ages 3 to 5): Visit Storytime on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. or Tuesdays at 10 a.m.  Our theme for August –December is ‘Around the world in 142 days,’ looking at stories from around the world, immigration and languages.

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"The Dark Crystal" today's library movie madness feature

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 28, 2014 - 9:34am

"The Dark Crystal," a Jim Henson movie produced in the early 1980s, is the feature movie on today's "Monday Movie Madness" at the Bluffton Public Library.

The movie will be shown in the Richland Room at 1 p.m. today. It is free and popcorn is served. The movie is not recommended for youth younger than second grade.  

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Try out the "I Spy" game at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 10, 2014 - 4:35pm

Looking for something fun and free to do with the kids?

Visit the Bluffton Public Library and check out the I-Spy book display. It includes a game where each child who participates wins a prize. The display is located directly in front of the circulation desk, and library patrons can find all of the directions on the display shelf.

Feel free to ask staff members if you have any questions. Then, turn in your completed answer sheet for a fun, little prize.

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