Bluffton Public Library

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Registration is open for Spring Storytime at the Bluffton Public Library.

This program includes Pre-K and Baby Storytime events with Ms. Sharlene.

Ways to register:

This fun-filled storytime includes books, music, and crafts. Themes include:

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Those interested in attending the presentation should register by contacting the Bluffton Public Library at 419-358-5016.

“Before we were Pirates,” the story of Bluffton sports teams and fans before 1929 is the topic of a presentation by Fred Steiner at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.

The Pirate did not become the school mascot until 1929. Prior to that the school had no mascot. This presentation is about the earliest teams in the history of the. The origin of the mascot will also be explained. 

“If you can imagine in 1893 jumping on a railroad box car, riding to Lima and back to watch a Bluffton baseball team play a Lima team, then this lecture is for you,” says Steiner. 

“You do not need to be a sports fan to appreciate this presentation,” he notes. “The talk will include many stories like the railroad box ride to Lima.” 

The presentation includes stories about Bluffton teams as early as 1893 and photos of both girls and boys athletic teams as early as 1900. 

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January 18 - The Angel Maker

February 15 - If We're Being Honest

It's not too late to pick up an advance copy of The Angel Maker by Alex North and participate in the Galley Book Group at noon on Wed., January 18 at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.

This book will be published in February, so here's your chance to get a sneak peek!

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What 'cha doin' tonight? Care for a little Hummin' & Strummin'?

The Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St. is hosting a laid-back song-circle style gathering every Monday the library is open in 2023.

You are invited to bring your instrument, voice or listening ears. Open to all ages.

The event is from 5:30-7:15 p.m. on the main level of the library.

For more information email [email protected].
www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org

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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!

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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.

All books are available through https://ohio.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/blu/

“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.

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