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Aug. 27 is Play Music on the Porch Day

From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on August 27 area musicians will lead playing and singing near the front door of the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.

That's because it's Play Music on the Porch Day, celebrated across the world. According to https://playmusicontheporchday.com , in 2021 some 70+ countries and 1,000 cities took part.

You're invited to play, sing, or simply listen to the music on the library "front porch." Bring a lawn chair or blanket and make yourself comfortable.

Reminder: Turn in Summer Reading, pick up incentives

Summer Reading program participants, don't forget that July 31 marks the end of Summer Read at Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.

  • Be sure to turn in paper logs by July 31, and if you are using Beanstack, drop your earned virtual Tickets into your preferred prize(s).
  • Stop by the library to pick up your string backpack and incentives.

 

LIBRARY HOURS

Monday: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Encore presentation of "The Bluffton We Never Knew"

"I'd like to thank the Bluffton Library for hosting the Fred Steiner lecture last night. It was a fun and informative event."

The July 19 presentation by Fred Steiner at the Bluffton Public Library was a hit. We received the compliments above for "The Bluffton We Never Knew," attended by some 40 guests.

Interest in the program has resulted in an encore presentation at 6:00 p.m. on August 15.

Be sure to register to secure your seat, space is limited.

Call the Bluffton Public Library at 419-358-5016.

June agenda, May minutes of the BPL board of trustees

The board of trustees of the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. Below are the minutes from the May board meeting, to be sumbitted for approval tonight.

These minutes give a sampling of the duties of the board and the workings of the library. These public meetings are held on the second floor in the library board room and are open to the public, as are these minutes.

Board Minutes for May 24, 2022 

Members Present: Robert Beer, Amy Mikesell, Carrie Phillips, Rob Scott, Chanda Smith, Nancy Yeager 

Register for BPL-BFR Cardio Drumming by June 23

Register by June 23 for Cardio Drumming, which will be held at Bluffton Family Recreation on Thursday, June 30 @ 6:00 p.m.

  • All will be entered into a drawing for a free BFR Guest Pass and other BFR items.
  • Open to all ages (children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the program).
  • Limited number of workout balls available. When you register, please note whether you will need one.

 

 

Registration open for Service and Emotional Support Animals event

Want to learn about the different types of Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals?

  • 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29 at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.

Register for this great program, presented by Helen Bibler (and Max) andaccompanied by Julie Bassett (and Sophie) of Pet Partners. Open to adults and teens.

Call 419-358-5016 or visit the library to register.

 

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