The Bluffton Public Library has announced, "We’re returning to our regular hours, starting January 2023!" as well as the following events and services. Subscribe to library news HERE.
Library hours are:
Mondays -Thursdays: 9:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m-2:00 p.m.
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
From Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, Bluffton Public Library is participating in “All the Feels,” a Winter Reading Challenge sponsored by Beanstack. We challenge our community to read and log at least 7 hours a week during the challenge. Earn fun emoji-themed badges for logging your reading, completing activities, submitting book reviews, and earning bingo. Paper and digital bingo cards are available!
Bluffton writer Joanne Niswander (1929-2022) was also a voracious reader as indicated by her mini book reviews for the Bluffton Public Library. The library shared monthly “Joanne Reads” installments from January 2021-October 2022.
The sampling below from October 2022 hints at the range of Niswander’s reading and a glimpse into her perspective as a reader.
“REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES” BY SHELBY VAN PELT
This first novel might have been just another story about love and loss, with a spare list of ordinary characters with the usual quirkiness that carries a plot along. But, instead, plan to be charmed by the most unusual of - shall we say - heroes? Marcellus, an aging giant Pacific octopus tops the chart as this book's most surprising (and astute) character who will wrap you in his tentacles and make the ensuing story a delight. It's a great read.
“LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY” BY BONNIE GARMUS
Chemistry was never my favorite subject, but this novel had me smiling all the way through. Because, even though the story line is all about chemistry and chemists, it's a humorous and imaginative (but still believable) tale taking place 60-some years ago when women in science were almost unheard-of and certainly had no future for recognition of their talents. Congratulations to our author who has created delightfully original characters who make the story sing.
The Bluffton Public Library is continuing its “Home for the Holidays” fundraiser–a stay at home style event–that was started in 2020. It has been so successful that the library has not returned to the silent auction format. It is an opportunity to remind people of the opportunity to support the library during this season of giving, notes Library Director Jessica Hermiller.
While there is a target date of December 31, donations are welcome at any time of the year. Ways to donate are listed HERE.
“Fundraisers really do impact the collection and services we are able to provide,” she told the Icon. “The money that’s brought in through fundraisers goes immediately to what we provide the community. It goes to books, movies, newspaper and magazine collections, the Children’s Storytime program, and when we bring in outside speakers, that sort of thing.”
The Board of Trustees (members listed below) of Bluffton Public Library will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers, set the 2023 meeting schedule and approve temporary authorizations for 2023.
LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jessica Hermiller, Director
James Weaver, Fiscal Officer
Bluffton Public Library has November 2022 Beanstack - Native American Heritage Month and Family Stories reading challenges:
"Whatever your reading interest, there’s a challenge for you!
"We challenge our patrons to read during the month and keep track of their reading on our Beanstack site at http://blufftonpubliclibrary.beanstack.org. Happy reading, Bluffton!"
