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First-ever adult spelling be at the library should offer interesting competition

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 27, 2015 - 10:34pm

How do you spell that?

Bluffton Public Library announces its first-ever adult spelling bee. And it offers cash as the  grand prize.

The spelling bee takes place in the library at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 26.

Anyone over age 13 may participate. This means teens may compete against their parents, grandparents or teachers.

This is not the spelling bee your remember from school. Contestants are encouraged to  dressing up in bee colors or wearing your favorite “geek glasses.” 

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Bluffton Public Library announces March programs

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on February 23, 2015 - 3:49pm

Bluffton Public Library announces its March 2015 programs, opportunities, and services.  Programs are open to the public, but when noted below, require registration. 

There are several ways to register for a program: 1) call 419-358-5016; 2) stop by the front desk; 3) email [email protected]; 4) leave a comment on Bluffton Public Library’s Facebook; or 5) visit our website at blufftonpubliclibrary.org and click on the "Register Here" button, and fill out an online form.

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Jammin' at the library tonight at 6:30 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 23, 2015 - 1:27pm

Jammin' at the library's next informal gathering is Monday, Feb. 23.

It's from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and is an informal time for acoustic musicians. This program takes place on the main floor of the library during the winter months.

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SHANNON Service Club and Friends of the Library launch 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 16, 2015 - 8:47pm

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.

It’s ambitious, but not as impossible as it first appears.

Bluffton Friends of the Library and SHANNON Service Club joined together this winter to sponsor the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program through the Bluffton Public Library, according to Esther Birkey, youth services coordinator at the library. 

The program encourages early literacy development in the home. It is open to children from birth through the start of Kindergarten.

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Public library announces February programs; unveils recyclable igloo

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on February 4, 2015 - 8:22pm

Bluffton Public Library announces its February 2015 programs, opportunities, and services.  Programs are open to the public, but as noted below, some require registration.  To register during library hours, call 419-358-5016 or stop by the front desk. After hours, email [email protected] or leave a comment on Bluffton Public Library’s Facebook page. To register at www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org, click on the "Register Here" button, which will take you to an online form.

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February at the public library - lots of events planned

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 4, 2015 - 3:58pm

What's happening at the Bluffton Public Library this month?

Now Icon viewers have access to the library's electronic newsletter. The newsletter lists all events planned this month from Paws to Read, Storytime, Jamm', Teas and lots more.

To view the four-page newsletter click here.

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