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A Repair Clinic with Transition Bluffton to be held at Bluffton Public Library

Posted by Bluffton Public... on February 11, 2020 - 12:25pm

Join us for a free repair clinic on Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. led by Transition Bluffton!

Everyone is welcome. Bring in your small household appliances, electronics, clothes, bikes, etc., and skilled volunteers with Transition Bluffton will assist you with troubleshooting, fixing, or mending items, if able.

No registration is necessary, and the clinic will take place in the library's lower level meeting room. Participants may come any time during the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. window.

Help reduce landfill waste by attending this Repair Clinic!

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Climate change workshop Saturday

Presented by Citizen's Climate Lobby
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 6, 2020 - 2:52pm

Are you concerned about climate change?

Become a Climate Advocate by joining the Citizen’s Climate Lobby (CCL), a nationwide bipartisan group, dedicated to lobbying Congress for climate solutions.

Anyone interested should attend the Climate Advocate Training workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the library (in the Monroe Room) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Representatives from CCL will cover their mission and values, history and successes, the structure of local chapters, and relevant skills. This workshop is part of establishing a local CCL chapter.

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Amanda Brasfield of Spiritus Collage to lead Galentine's Collage Workshop - register by Feb. 6!

Posted by Bluffton Public... on February 5, 2020 - 10:17am

On Thursday, February 13 at 6 p.m., the library will host a "Galentine's" Collage
Workshop with artist Amanda Brasfield of Spiritus Collage. Celebrate friendship with your gal pals or create a collage to gift! Registrants will design and create their own unique 5”x 7” collage with their choice of inspirational words/phrases.

There is a $4 cash only fee at the door that covers supplies used at this workshop.This program is open to ages 12 through adult.
Please call 419-358-5016 or stop by the library to register by Feb. 6.

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ONU's Mobile Health Clinic offering free health screenings at Bluffton Public Library on Friday

Posted by Bluffton Public... on January 27, 2020 - 10:00am

Ohio Northern University students and licensed medical staff of ONU’s Healthwise Program will visit the library for another free Mobile Health Clinic on Fri., Jan. 31 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Receive free screenings for blood pressure, osteoporosis, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening).

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Got the winter blahs?

Here's an idea: Join the public library's winter book challenge
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 22, 2020 - 5:41pm

Got the winter blahs? Here's an idea:

Bluffton Public Library's Winter Book Challenge returns, and there's still time to participate.

The library announced the Winter Reading Program for children, teens, and adults is now underway. It is one of many programs in January. 

Pick up a Winter Reading Bookmark at the library, or download and print it from the library's website. Then complete five or more challenges during the months of January through March to receive a prize. You may then also enter a drawing to win a larger prize.

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Adult literacy discussion tonight at Bluffton library

Lima Literacy Council Director and GED/ASPIRE Coordinator with Lima City Schools will be at Bluffton Public Library tonight at 6 p.m.
Posted by Bluffton Public... on January 14, 2020 - 12:58pm

Lima Literacy Council Director, Ken Blanchard and GED/ASPIRE Coordinator with Lima City Schools, Laura Ball will be at Bluffton Public Library tonight at 6 p.m. The library invites community members to join for a discussion about adult literacy in our community.

The two speakers will share their knowledge of the effects of different types of low literacy in individuals in our community, and our community as a whole, and will explain the services that the Lima Literacy Council offers in our area.

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