Will be celebrated in Bluffton starting at Bluffton Public Library on Sat., Aug. 29 @ 10:00 a.m. near the library’s main entrance. Schedules: Play Music on The Porch Day - Bluffton, OH (PorchFest) and will be posted on the library’s door and available inside the library on the day of the event. 

Will be held Mondays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 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.

Starting August 31-September 4, visit the library and pick up a little something to help you celebrate, sign up for a library card, and take a tour through the library.   

Libraries offer something for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. This September, B sharp and sign up for a library card! 

The Library will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.  Due dates are adjusted accordingly. 

Will be held Tue., Sept. 8 @ 6:00 p.m. Join Hannah as she guides you through the process of creating a painting in acrylic on canvas. Cost is $10.  Register in person or online as space is limited. Open to adults, and teens and children with an accompanying adult.

Will be held on Thu., Sep.  10 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. *Note: Mobile Health Clinic Weather Policy: If the Bluffton or Ada school district has a weather delay or cancellation, Mobile Health Clinic will be cancelled that day.

Will be held Thu., Sep. 10 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Local artist Jeanne Crumrine will teach on the lower level of the library. There is a $10 supply fee at the door (cash only please). Register in person or online as space is limited. Open to adults, and teens and children with an accompanying adult.

Tue., Sep. 15 @ 5:30 p.m.  Lima Sister Cities Association will present. Learn about the history of Japanese tea, and experience your very own tea ceremony. Sample Japanese tea/food. Please register in advance, as seating is limited. Open to adults and teens with an accompanying adult.

 Wed., Sep. 16 @ 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the library. Author and former Bluffton resident Rick Ramseyer will discuss his grandmother's landmark fight for citizenship nearly 100 years ago. Books will be available for purchase ($25) following the presentation. Cash/Venmo/Paypal accepted as payment. Register in person or online.

Have given themselves a challenge: to learn 50 songs to celebrate America 250! The Fifty songs will be divided into three performances: Sept. 17 and Oct. 15. All the concerts will be at 6:30 on the Main Floor of the Bluffton Public Library.

Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held at the library Sept. 24-26 in the library’s lower level. Sale proceeds benefit library services, materials, and programs. Your purchase at this sale goes to enriching Bluffton and the surrounding community.

Tue., Sep. 29 @ 6:00 p.m.  Join us for another Bluffton Plant Swap at Bluffton Public Library! This time, we will again be swapping both house plants and outdoor perennials, so come with either or both.

Fall Storytime begins Wed., Sep. 9 and will run through Nov. 18.

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

Pack a lunch and meet up with other homeschool families for informal social time and a fun story, activity, game, and/or craft. This fall, we will focus on American History to tie in with the America 250 celebrations. Meet downstairs at Noon in the large activity room on the following Fridays: Sept. 11, Oct. 2, and Nov. 6. No registration required.

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to stop by after school this fall to explore a variety of fun activities based upon a different theme each month. Activities will include STEM challenges, science experiments, and/or crafts. Stop by the library anytime between 2:00-4:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov 19. September's theme: Magnets.

Calling all hungry teenagers in grades 6–12! Stop by the library after school to hone your chef skills and create a delicious snack, dessert, or appetizer. We will meet at 3:30 p.m. on the following Mondays: Sept. 14, Oct. 5, and Nov. 9. No registration required.

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to meet up with friends for a well-deserved after school break (3:30 p.m.) while watching a fun movie. Meet downstairs in the large activity room on the following Mondays: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, and Nov. 16. Popcorn will be provided. The September movie includes true love, sword fighting, some “inconceivable” dialogue and is rated PG. No registration required.

Teens, let's warm up our crafting skills! Meet after school at 3:30 p.m. for a different craft each month on the following Mondays: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, and Nov. 30. In September we will create fall leaf bowls. No registration required.

Join Joy from Corson Communications on Mondays, Sep. 21, Oct. 19, and Nov. 16 and Dec. 21 at 6:00 p.m. 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.

Will be held Mondays, Sep.14, 21, & 28 at 6:00 p.m.  

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!

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.