Bluffton Public Library

Old Mac Donald's Farm comes to the Bluffton Farmers' Market on Saturday.

Bluffton Public Library's Storytime for children ages 3 to 5 will take place at the market from 9 to 9:40 a.m., according to Esther Birkey, youth services coordinator at the library. On Saturday all ages are welcome to listen.

Traffic will be heavy in the next few days at the Bluffton Public Library. Lots of programs are planned. Here's the schedule:

Veteran panel
On Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. is an “Ask a Veteran” panel, featuring membersf of the Bluffton American Legion and other local veterans. 

To participate, submit a question and register for the panel on the library website or at the front desk.  

This event is a part of the library's “Community Heroes” week.

 

State Representative Bob Cupp will hold four legislative update meetings across Allen County on Monday, June 1.

His Bluffton meeting is at 11:30 a.m., at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.

Cupp represents the 4th Ohio House district, which is comprised of all of Allen County. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

June 2015 is a SUPER month for Bluffton Public Library!  This month marks the start of Summer Read Program, which is titled “Every Hero Has a Story.”  BPL has designated themes for each week of this year’s program in order to support and advocate for its community.  June’s themes are as follows:
● June 7-13: “Community Heroes” Week
● June 14-20: “Be a Hero” Week
● June 21-27: “Be a Green Hero” Week

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will sponsor the 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk for Literacy on Saturday, June 6.

The race will start at 9 a.m.. Maps and Registration forms --$18 pre-registration (t-shirt included) or $20 after May 17 (no t-shirt) are available at the library or on the library's website (www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org).

Race day registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Bluffton Public Library in the lower level. 

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members will hear about summer reading programs and lots more activities planned this summer at the Bluffton Public Library during the Friday, May 8, chamber breakfast.

The free breakfast is served from 7 to 7:30 a.m. The program is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the third floor of the town hall. Richland Manor will cater the breakfast.

Jessica Hermiller, library director, will tell about programs and services the library offers and will share information about this summer’s reading program.

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