Bluffton Public Library's October calendar has lots to offer patrons. Here's the schedule:

Tutor Me Paperless returns in October. On Wednesdays the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, the library will offer basic tutoring for word processing, internet, email, database research, eBook, tablets, and more. These one-hour sessions can be reserved by phone (419-358-5016) or by stopping in to sign up at the front desk.

The Bluffton Public Library congratulates those who participated in Summer Reading 2014.

There were 261 children, 46 teens, and 78 adults who signed up for the program. There were a total of 40 programs during June and July with a total attendance of 687.  

The teens read a combined total of 41,231 pages. Library staff members wish to thank the  patrons, community members and business who sponsored, donated time and gifts, and supported the library.

 

The Bluffton Public Library is seeking donations for its Holiday Gift Silent Auction. Bidding on auction items will begin the evening of Monday, November 3 and will continue through Saturday, November 22.  All packages will include a minimum bid and feature a special “buy now” price.

Suggestions for donations include themed gift baskets or individual items such as: gift cards, children’s items, (new books, toys, games or craft items), admission tickets (valid in 2015), merchandise for all ages, free services, lessons, and lodging. Cash donations are also welcome. 

Several events take place during the second half of September at the Bluffton Public Library. Here's the calendar of events:

Thursday, Sept 18, is Read an eBook Day.  Use the hashtag #eBookday for a chance at a prize from Overdrive, the eBook app for libraries.

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library's fall book sale is Sept. 24 through Sept. 27. All items for sale are on a donation basis. Free refreshments are available while you shop.

Here's the details:

Wednesday, Sept. 24
5:30-6:30 p.m. - members only (not a member yet?) It only costs $5 to become a member.
6:30-7:30 p.m. - sale open to the public

Thursday, Sept. 25
9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 26 
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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