In order to raise money for youth services programming, the Bluffton Public Library is now recruiting cooks for its 2012 "Cook for Books" Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Amateur cooks must register by Tuesday, Jan. 17. Each participating cook will be asked to prepare and donate 7 to 8 quarts of hot chili for the event. "The chili may be traditional or inventive," said youth services coordinator Rikki Unterbrink. "We just need it to be edible!"
In order to raise money for youth services programming, the Bluffton Public Library is now recruiting cooks for its 2012 "Cook for Books" Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 25. Amateur cooks must register by Tuesday, Jan. 17. Each participating cook will be asked to prepare and donate 7 to 8 quarts of hot chili for the event. "The chili may be traditional or inventive," said youth services coordinator Rikki Unterbrink. "We just need it to be edible!"
Bluffton Public Library will host a local author signing event on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Fred Steiner will be on hand to discuss his newly published book, "A Good Place to Miss - Bluffton Stories 1900-1975."
Bluffton Public Library's December calendar is now available for Icon viewers.
December is a month of several holiday-related events including a visit from Santa from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 10. Holiday music will be peformed Monday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bluffton Public Library will be closed from Dec. 23-26 in observance of Christmas. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 9:30 a.m.
In addition, the library will also be closed from Dec. 31-Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 9:30 a.m.
Due dates for library materials will be adjusted accordingly.
Bluffton Public Library patrons will enjoy holiday music performed by local musicians, free refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus and other special holiday programs during December.
Holiday music
Holiday music performances include Jim Boedicker on Monday, Dec. 5, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Oscar Velasquez on Saturday, Dec. 10, from noon to 1 p.m.; and the Dulcimer Gatherin' on Monday, Dec. 12, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Free refreshments will be provided during these special events, courtesy of the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library.
