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History walks explore Main Street in 1950

Posted by Paula Scott on September 30, 2021 - 7:57am

The Bluffton Public Library is taking reservations for four history walks down Bluffton’s Main Street, showing how the business district appeared in 1950. The walks take place on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 4 and 5. Reservations are required.

Led by Fred Steiner, each walk will focus on nearly 35 storefronts and their business owners as they existed more than 70 years ago. The tours cover businesses and buildings on both sides of Main Street from Cherry Street to Elm Street.

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October 2021 at Bluffton Public Libary

Posted by Paula Scott on September 28, 2021 - 8:34am

The following October 2021 Update was provided by the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S Main, (419) 358-5016.

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It's a Hoot Kids' Take & Make at BPL

Posted by Paula Scott on September 25, 2021 - 8:35am

The Bluffton Public Library is distributing an "It's a Hoot Kids' Take & Make" craft  starting September 25 at the youth services desk or via curbside pick-up while supplies last.

For more library activities, visit https://blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events.

Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., 419-358-5016

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Friends of the Library invite new members

Posted by Paula Scott on September 24, 2021 - 6:18am

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its annual membership meeting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, at the library, 145 S. Main. Dues paying members of the Friends are able to vote on items such as officers for the coming year and new terms of Board members.

There are openings on the Friends board. Anyone who loves the library is invited to consider serving on the board. "We are particularly interested in persons who have some social media experience to help with our Facebook page," said Deb Beer, current Friends Board president.

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Registration open for BPL Village Story Walk II

Posted by Paula Scott on September 22, 2021 - 6:20am

Bluffton Public Library will host Village Story Walk II with Fred Steiner on October 4 and 5 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each evening. 

The library announcement notes, "Wear your walking shoes and meet us at the Presbyterian Church gazebo to hear some more stories about the historic town of Bluffton, Ohio!"

Fred Steiner will lead the walking tour from 101 N. Main St. to 147 N. Main St. across Main St., then back across Main St. to return from the Town Hall and to the Presbyterian Church.

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At-Home Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Test Kits

Posted by Bluffton Public... on September 18, 2021 - 10:00am

UPDATE: All kits in the first shipment have been distributed. Please call ahead to determine if kits are available.

Self-administered, At-Home Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 tests are now available for pickup at Bluffton Public Library.  If you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call to schedule curbside pickup.

The kits have been provided by the Ohio Department of Health and are free to the public.

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