Bluffton Public Library

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Bluffton Public Library is still seeking donations for its November 2016 Holiday Gift Silent Auction. The deadline to donate has been postponed to Wednesday, October 19th, and with an average of over 7,000 visitors each month, it's suggested to make the best use of your donations and send up to 30 brochures/business cards. All proceeds for this month-long event go directly into the community in the form of library programs and services.

6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at the public library; call to register your spot on the floor

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Let’s polka!

Bluffton Public Library opens a new chapter in its history on Thursday with a polka party.

The library staff invites patrons to a polka party at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, in the lower level of the library.

Elaine Wehri, local realtor, auctioneer and accordion player, will keep the party moving. In addition to live music there will be food, games and lots of other activities.

The library asks persons planning to attend to register. Call the library at 419-358-5016 or visit the library at 145 S. Main St.

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There's lots going on at the Bluffton Public Library in October. Here's a printer-friendly copy of the October events calendar.

Saturday, Oct. 8, at The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve, rural Pandora

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Bluffton Public Library wants its patrons to take a hike - and the library staff means it.

Actually, it's a guide hike. It's at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve, 14321 Road 7L, Pandora. A rain date is Oct. 22.

The family-friendly event will include an approximately one-hour guided hike on the preserve.

Persons attending can visit farm animals, and will be followed by refreshments at the shelterhouse, courtesy of The Quarry Farm.

Take a photo, post it, tag it and watch it go!

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The Bluffton Public Library staff enjoys seeing its patrons having fun.

The staff created yet another way to have fun. It's called Friday Photo Challenge.

Here's how it works:

Patrons may participate every Friday in October for a photo finish of the week.
1 - Take a photo
2 -post it on your social media profiles, and
3 - tag the library's profile, #weheartbluffton, and #fridayphoto.

If you don't have a photo-capable phone the staff will snap a picture of you to share directly to the library's social media.

Paws 2 Read, dulcimers, chill zone, tutor me paperless, adult book discussion, storytimes, the list is endless

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Here's a list of events taking place in October at the Bluffton Public Library. To register for any program or for more details e-mail: [email protected], or call the library at 419-358-5016.

Come “Paws 2 Read” with Teddy the therapy dog on Saturdays, Oct. 1 and 15, at 10 a.m.  Teddy loves hearing stories or just getting a friendly cuddle. This program supports literacy, the humane treatment of animals, and healthy stress relief practices. No registration required.

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