Summer program kick off for "Libraries Rock!"

Bluffton Public Library's summer reading program kick off is Monday, June 4.

The kick off begins at noon with an indoor picnic. Bring your own brown bag lunch.

At 12:30 p.m. in the library's rear parking lot is a Touch-a-Truck (and llamas), featuring a variety of local vehicles and machines to explore and view.

The library thanks Bluffton Fire and Police Departments, Hard Rock Llama Co., and several others who will provide the fun for the Touch-a-Truck hour.

At 1 p.m., the Wild Steelions youth steel drum band will perform outside the library.

Bluffton Public Library proves that "Library Rock" with their 2018 Summer Program Kick Off on June 4

Bluffton Public Library's Library Fun Day kicks off an event-filled Summer Program themed "Libraries Rock!" 

The Kick Off begins at noon on Monday, June 4 with an Indoor Picnic. Bring your own brown bag lunch and visit with other members of the surrounding community.

Race/walk entry form and route map attached

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its 5th annual 5K Run/Walk for Literacy on Saturday, June 16.

Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co., and the Friends of the Library host the event. The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. in front of Bluffton High School on College Avenue.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Bluffton Public Library lower level. Registration fees are $20 (10 years and under, free). T-shirts are included in the registration cost until May 31.

Join Esther for a Block Printing Workshop on May 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn some block printing basics and get creative with your new skills.

This program is for ages 10-101+ and is limited to 15 participants so please register by Friday, May 4th. All materials provided.

Watercolor workshop, used book sale, block printing workshop and lots more

May is a busy month for the Bluffton Public Library. Here's a summary of programs taking place.

The Dulcimers @ the Library continue to meet at the library on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., and Jammin’ at the Library continues at 6 p.m. on May 7 and 21. This is a song-circle style jam session to which anyone is welcome to join. Bring your instrument, voice, or listening ears! For more information, email [email protected].

The library will host another Mobile Health Clinic on April 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in honor of World Health Week. This clinic is led by staff and students of Ohio Northern University Healthwise, a program that employs health care providers to provide the local community with knowledge and resources to address health related concerns and to improve your health.

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