The Bluffton Public Library has received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers, according to Jessica Hermiller, library director.
These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books, and encouraging parents and children to read together.
The library is hosting a NORWELD Dremel 3D printer for this month, for patrons to use. If you've never seen a 3D printer or what they are capable of, then stop by for a demonstration. Patrons are welcome to bring a flash drive with a pre-formatted file to print or choose from the selection of items available on the printer. Suggested donations are 50-cents per hour of requested print to help cover the cost of the filament.
Bluffton Public Library offers its next Janette Reineke art workshop on Thursday, and registration is due on Monday.
The workshop is "Fall Leaf Painting in Winter." The class is held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, at the library.
In this class, Janette will teach methods of blending colors to recreate the natural beauty of fall leaves.
Participants will use acrylic paint. Leaves will be provided for inspiration. The class is for adults. It has a $10 cash supply fee payable Thursday. Register by Monday, Jan. 28 at Bluffton Public Library.
Bluffton Public Library’s adult book discussion group’s focus in February is “At Home: A Short History of Private Life,” by Bill Bryson.
The book discussion, open to the public, is at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the library. The monthly discussion group is open to new members and registration is suggested. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month, and occasionally has the author visit via Skype.
Ohio Northern University students and licensed medical staff of ONU’s Healthwise Program will visit the Bluffton Public Library for a free Mobile Health Clinic from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The clinic offers free screenings for:
• blood pressure
• blood sugar and
• cholesterol
(please fast for 12 hours prior to your arrival to participate in the cholesterol or blood sugar screening).
