Kids

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.

 

Pom Pom Owl Craft

Available starting September 4 at the youth services desk or via curbside pick-up throughout the month of September and while supplies last.

It’s a Hoot -  Take & Makes for Kids PreK-5!  Cupcake Liner Owl Kit is available starting September 25 at the youth services desk or via curbside pick-up while supplies last.

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Join the library in celebration of Hobbit Day on September 22!  Check out our display of Tolkein inspired materials and try a Hobbit craft, or two - all day at the library.

Unicorns & Magic Paint by Sticker Take & Make for Kids: Available from September 14. Pages and stickers from Paint by Sticker Kids books. Each kit consists of one art page and the correlating stickers from the book to match, similar to paint-by-numbers. Collect from Youth Services Desk.

Mobile Health Clinic: Friday, September 24 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.

Featuring pages from "Paint by Sticker Kids - Zoo Animals" by Workman Publishing.  Available from August 21st and while supplies last. Collect from the basket on the Youth Services desk.

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

Creativity Kits are full of fun themed crafts and activities for children (preschool-5th grade). This month the theme is colors and getting ready for school. Available at the front desk throughout the month of August and while supplies last.

August 11 or August 24 at 3:00-4:00 p.m. (sessions are identical): Join Ms. Jessica virtually and explore the library website and its many features! Learn how to access databases, use the library apps, find new materials, and more! This is a great introduction to the library for students, teachers, and even our most dedicated readers. Registration is required, and this program is open to all ages.

August 11 or August 24 at 3:00-4:00 p.m. (sessions are identical): Join Ms. Jessica virtually and explore the library website and its many features! Learn how to access databases, use the library apps, find new materials, and more! This is a great introduction to the library for students, teachers, and even our most dedicated readers. Registration is required, and this program is open to all ages.