Bluffton Public Library

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold their third annual golf scramble on Saturday, June 1, at the Bluffton Golf Club.

Teams are forming now. Registration forms are available by clicking here. To form a team or to offer a sponsorship or prize donation contact [email protected].

Bluffton Public Library is hosting a free “Touch a Truck” event from 4 - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, to kick off its “Dig Into Reading” summer reading programs. Kids of all ages will have fun exploring and asking questions about all types of vehicles. More than a dozen different businesses and individuals will be bringing vehicles to the event.

 

The Friends of the Library are looking for area golfers June 1.

The Birdies for Bookworms Golf Outing sponsored by the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library is Saturday, June 1, with registration and a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m..

The cost is $50 per golfer or $200 per team. The format of the outing is a 4-person scramble. The registration fee includes the round of golf, the golf cart and a chicken dinner. 

The Bluffton Public Library will be buzzing with activities this summer and fall, according to Cindi Chasse, administrator.

Here's a sampling of event planned:

Wee Ones Baby and Toddler Storytime: May 9, June 13, July 11 and Aug. 8 at10:30 a.m. Register at the library.

Wednesday Book Discussion: June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, and Dec. 4 at noon.

Touch a Truck Summer Read Kick-Off: June 4, 4-6 p.m.

Edible Books Contest and Summer Read Finale: July 25, 6 - 7:45 p.m.

 

Want to try your hand at basket weaving? Bluffton Public Library will host a basket weaving class as part of the “DIG in DIY” Adult Summer Program Series. From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, instructor Teresa Margraf will teach participants how to make a multi-purpose, square basket with a handle.

All necessary weaving supplies and tools will be provided. A choice of two colors will be available to weave into the pattern of the basket. 

 

Bluffton Public Library is accepting teen volunteer applications for its “Dig Into Reading” summer reading program.   Ages 12 through 18 may apply. Applications are due by May 15 and parental permission is required for minors. Volunteers must attend a one-hour orientation session on May 20 at 6:30 p.m. or May 23 at 3:30 p.m.  Light snacks will be provided following orientation.

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