Winter Read is for all ages and runs from January through March. Pick up a Winter Read Challenge Bookmark, complete it, and stop by the front desk to pick up a small prize!

Stop by the library between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and get yourself a cup of hot tea to warm up with during your library visit!

All you Bakers in Bluffton!

The Bluffton Public Library is partnering with America250 in Bluffton and hosting a Cake Decorating Exposition/Auction March 16-17, 2026

Bake your best 13 Colonies Cake and we will auction it off to raise money for America250 in Bluffton Events

Register and pick up Rules at the Library
 

You’ve completed a puzzle, now what to do? Swap them! Swapped puzzles should be in good condition with all the pieces. For each puzzle you bring, you can take home a new one. For all ages.

Join us for exciting STEM engineering challenges one Thursday evening each month at 6:00 p.m. from January - April. As a family unit, design, test, and modify your own creations. Mark your calendars for Feb. 26, Mar. 19, and Apr. 23.

Stop in Tuesday, March 10 and try various brands of Ranch Dressing and vote for the one you like the best.

Come into the library and find your next book, not by the title, but by its colorful book edge. Stay tuned for a Spredges: decorative book edges program in April.

Will be held Tue., Mar. 10 @ 6:00 p.m. Join Hannah as she guides you through the process of creating crochet flowers and/or shamrocks. Cost is $10 and includes the crochet hook. Register in person or online as space is limited. Open to adults, and teens and children with an accompanying adult.

Held on Thu., Mar. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program.

Will be held Thu.,  Mar. 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Local artist Jeanne Crumrine will teach on the lower level of the library. There is a $10 supply fee, and advance registration is required as space is limited. Open to adults, and teens and children with an accompanying adult.

Tues., Mar. 24 at 5:30 p.m.  Join us at the Bluffton Public Library in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter for a presentation on Alzheimer signs to watch out for. Register in person or online. 

Will be held on Tue., Mar. 31 @ 5:30 p.m. Megan Kinnear of Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition will present and discuss driving concerns, details will be given on alternative transportation options available, and more. Please register in advance.

Begins March 4 - April 29.  Join Miss Beth for a time of stories, games, crafts, and lots of fun. Register in person or online. 
 

Join us the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. for a fun evening of stories and activities in the children's activity room. Families with children of any age are welcome. We will be meeting  Mar. 10 and Apr. 14.  Register in person or online.

Pack a lunch and meet up with other homeschool families for informal social time and a fun story, activity, game, and/or craft. Meet downstairs in the large activity room at noon on the following Fridays: Mar. 20, and Apr. 17. No registration required.

Join Joy from Corson Communications each month for Family Storytime in ASL!  Learn and experience American Sign Language through stories, games and interactive play - All are welcome and no registration is required. Dates are: Mondays, Mar. 2 and Apr. 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Calling all hungry teenagers, grades 6-12! Stop by the library after school to hone your chef skills and create a delicious snack, appetizer, or dessert. We will meet at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month: Mar. 23 and Apr. 27. No registration is required.

Playgroup is held most Fridays at 10 a.m. Make a playdate and the library will provide the space and toys!

Will be held Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:00 p.m. This is a relaxed, song-circle style music session and anyone is welcome to join or listen in and come and go as you need.

The library has an area designated on the Main Floor for open chess from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday the library is open. Bring your own board or use one of the library’s! All ages are welcome!

Bluffton Public Library now offering Northstar Digital Literacy.  

Wanting to improve your computer skills? Come on in and ask how Northstar and the Library can help you!

 Showcase your collection or exhibit your cause. Show us what you collect, create, or are passionate about, or help provide awareness or resources for others in the community.