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National Library Week - Tech Night @ 6:00 p.m.

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National Library Week - April 23-29  is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more. 

Monday, April 24 features Hummin' & Strummin' at 5:30 p.m. and Children's Storytime (Please call to register) at 6:00 p.m. 

National Library Week - Scavenger Hunt (all day)

Navy blue background, white banner at top with title of program in red, and box on the left hand side with bottom in teal and top in a multicolored "More to the Story" wording using objects.

National Library Week - April 23-29  is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more. 

Monday, April 24 features Hummin' & Strummin' at 5:30 p.m. and Children's Storytime (Please call to register) at 6:00 p.m. 

National Library Week - Euchre & Chess Demo @ 6:00 p.m. on Main Floor

Navy blue background, white banner at top with title of program in red, and box on the left hand side with bottom in teal and top in a multicolored "More to the Story" wording using objects.

National Library Week - April 23-29  is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more. 

Monday, April 24 features Hummin' & Strummin' at 5:30 p.m. and Children's Storytime (Please call to register) at 6:00 p.m. 

National Library Week

Navy blue background, white banner at top with title of program in red, and box on the left hand side with bottom in teal and top in a multicolored "More to the Story" wording using objects.

National Library Week - April 23-29  is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more. 

Monday, April 24 features Hummin' & Strummin' at 5:30 p.m. and Children's Storytime (Please call to register) at 6:00 p.m. 

Mobile Health Clinic at Bluffton Public Library

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Mobile Health Clinic:  Fri., April 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening) and osteoporosis. Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors.

Watercolor Workshop: Goat!

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Watercolor Workshop: Goat  will be held Thurs., April 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Local artist Jeanne Beutler will teach on the lower level of the library. Walk away with your own watercolor piece of art, complete with mat!

There is a $10 supply fee at the door (cash only please), and advance registration is required as space is limited.

Open to adults and teens/children (with a participating adult).

Student Art Showcase

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March is Student Art Month! The library is honored to be hosting local students' art. Art teachers from Bluffton schools have submitted selections for their students and a selection of homeschool student art will also be included, as submitted by parents. The art will be on display for the entire month.

Join us for refreshments and check out the creative work from our young community during the Student Art Showcase on Thursday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. 

 

Mobile Health Clinic - ONU Healthwise at the Library

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Mobile Health Clinic:  Fri., March 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening) and osteoporosis. 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.

Watercolor Workshop: Daffodils with Jeanne Beautler

Mint Green banner across top of page, watercolor painting of daffodils in green, yellow, orange, and white. Black text.

Watercolor Workshop: Daffodils will be held Thurs., March 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Local artist Jeanne Beutler will teach on the lower level of the library. Walk away with your own watercolor piece of art, complete with mat! There is a $10 supply fee at the door (cash only please), and advance registration is required as space is limited. Open to adults and teens/children (with a participating adult).

Registration opens February 17.

Mobile Health Clinic - ONU Healthwise at the Library

white background with blue and red lettering

Mobile Health Clinic: Fri., Feb. 24 from 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening) and osteoporosis. 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.

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