Children of all ages are invited to stop in and read to Tango on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. No advance registration is required. Tango plans to return to the library on the first Saturday of the month for the remainder of 2013.
Tango is certified by Therapy Dogs International. Studies show that reading to furry friends like Tango can help children improve their reading skills.
This special program is made possible by the generosity of Angela Schimmel. She is volunteering to come from Findlay to share Tango with the Bluffton community.
The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its fall book sale Sept. 26 to Sept. 28. A special Friends’ member preview will be held 5 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26. Friends’ members will enjoy complimentary refreshments, in addition to having the first opportunity to browse and buy sale items, including many children’s books.
Book sale hours for the public are Sept. 26 from 6 - 8 p.m., Sept.27 from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Sept. 28 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The sale will be held in the Richland Room on the lower level of the library.
The Bluffton Public Library is working on its winter holiday gift silent auction, according to Cindi Chasse, library administrator.
The library welcomes silent auction donations from patrons and businesses now through Oct. 12. The third annual holiday gift silent auction begins with an after-hours ticketed preview event on Friday, Nov. 8.
Beginning Sept. 9, storytime for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 will be held at the Bluffton Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Sessions will continue until the second week of December.
Bluffton Public Library is going to the dogs this month.
During the first week of August, the staff offered a variety of family activities during the “dog days of summer” at Bluffton Public Library.
On Saturday, Aug.10, at 10:30 a.m., Tango, a certified therapy dog, and her owner, Angela Schimmel, will make a guest appearance in the children’s area. All ages are welcome to meet Tango and learn more about therapy dogs. Youngsters may take turns reading some of her favorite stories to her.
