Kids

On November 17th, come and enjoy Storytime on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. This is a wonderful time to enjoy some books about Thanksgiving, being thankful, and Native American stories.

During the month of November, we’re enjoying our time with family and being thankful! On November 15th, get ready to make a Thankful Wreath Craft for your family.  Don’t forget to take home a Thanksgiving themed library book and a craft to celebrate the season of giving thanks!

During the month of November, we’re enjoying our time with family and being thankful!  On November 8th, a Turkey Puppet Craft is a great way to read some Turkey Day books.Don’t forget to take home a Thanksgiving themed library book and a craft to celebrate the season of giving thanks!

During the month of November, we’re enjoying our time with family and being thankful!  Starting November 1st, come and take Pie Fractions Craft to make three pies and to learn about fractions. Don’t forget to take home a Thanksgiving themed library book and a craft to celebrate the season of giving thanks!

Mobile Health Clinic: Friday, October 29 from 9:00-11:00 a.m: All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, osteoporosis, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening). Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors. Please notice: Covid-19 vaccinations are not available at these clinics.

Register by October 18 to attend the Nature Walk at Motter Metro Park on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of an early fall evening in the prairie as you are led by Naturalist Dan Hodges of Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District.

Meet at the park, and be sure to dress for the weather and ground conditions. This program is geared for adults, but children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Motter Metro Park is located at 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road in Richland Township.

The Sticker by Letter Take & Make featuring pages from "Brain Games: Sticker by Letter : In the Wild" by Publications International, Ltd. will be available from October 25th and while supplies last. Collect from the basket on the Youth Services desk.

Each kit consists of a special "sticker by letter" template page (selection will vary) and corresponding lettered stickers. It works just like paint by number paintings - only with stickers! 

The Apple Ornament and Banner Craft Take & Make will be available at the Youth Services desk starting Monday, October 11 and while supplies last.

This craft is intended for children in PreK-5th grade.

The Apple Tree Suncatcher Craft Take & Make will be available at the Youth Services desk starting Monday, October 11 and while supplies last.

This craft is intended for children in PreK-5th grade.

Wear your walking shoes and meet us at the Presbyterian Church gazebo to hear some more stories about the historic town of Bluffton, Ohio!

Fred Steiner will take us on a walking tour from 101 N. Main St. to 147 N. Main St. across Main St., then back across Main St. to return from the Town Hall and to the Presbyterian Church.

This program is open to all ages; those age 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Advance registration is required, as space is limited. Register by Wednesday, September 29.