The Wells County Public Library takes its mission to “provide the community with access, knowledge and growth” very seriously and offers a variety of events each week for kids, teens, and adults.
Registration is preferred at most events. To sign up, go to www.wellscolibrary.org, click on the Library Event Calendar, navigate to the date of the event, and view more to get to the registration screen. Alternatively, call 260-824-1612 (Bluffton) or 260-622-4691 (Ossian) to register.
Summer Reading
The library is “All Together Now” for this year’s Summer Reading, which started on Tuesday, May 30, for children, teens, and adults. All ages can earn prizes for reading books and participating in events featuring the togetherness theme. Prizes include Chamber Bucks, Amazon gift cards, children’s toys, books, and more depending on your age level.
Also, sign up for a variety of summer events and weekly story sessions. Get more info at wellscolibary.org/summer
Calming Coloring
At the Ossian Branch Library: Every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
For adults. Stress busting afternoon featuring adult coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. No registration needed.
Tail Waggin Tutors
and Therapy Dogs International
At the Main Library (Bluffton)
For children. Does your child need practice reading? Read to Oria on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Read to our newest therapy dog, Reddington, on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, also from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.. No registration needed.
Bingo with Jason
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, June 5, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
For adults. Enjoy a lively game of bingo for a chance to win a candy bar with everyone’s favorite librarian named Jason! Registration required.
Teen Gaming Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, June 5: 6 to 7 p.m.
For grades 6-12. Enjoy a variety of different games each month. Bring your own device or play the library’s console on the big projector screen. No registration needed.
Silly Safaris Kickoff
for Summer Reading
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, June 6, at 4:30 or 6:30 p.m.
For all ages. Focus on a different cookbook each month and make an easy recipe to taste. Registration required. All ages. Join us at either session for a Silly Safaris live animal show with Ryan the Lion that will provide both facts and fun for the entire family. There will be a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds, and bugs for an experience that everyone will remember. Special guests from the audience will join each animal for a game that teaches about the natural world. No registration needed.
Cooking Basics By the Book
At the Ossian Branch Library: Tuesday, June 6: 6 to 7 p.m.
Adults. Focus on a different cookbook each month and make an easy recipe to taste. Registration required.
Book Discussion: “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake”
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m.
Adults. Pick up a copy of the book-of-the-month at the library before the discussion each month. June’s book for discussion is “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake” by Anna Quindlen. Registration appreciated.
Puzzle Pandemonium at Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Saturday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m.
Families or groups of up to five people will compete to see who can assemble the same puzzle the fastest. Registration required.
Chalk the Block with Kindness
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, June 12, 10 a.m. to noon
All ages. Drop-in at the library to draw and create messages of kindness with sidewalk chalk. No registration needed.
Brown Bag Book Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, June 12, at 1:30 p.m.
Adults. Make sure to pick up a copy of the book-of-the-month before the discussion that is held the second Monday of each month. June’s book is “All the Missing Girls” by Megan Miranda. Registration appreciated.
Kids’ Club @ Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Mondays from June 12 through July 17 (except for July 3): 1 or 3 p.m.
Grades K-4. “All Together Now” activities, crafts, and stories. Registration required.
Friendship Fun
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, June 13, from 4 to 5 p.m.
Grades K-3 and 4-6. Bring a friend or meet new ones at the library. Participate in crafts, activities, and stories about friendship. Registration required.
Cook, Talk, Taste
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, June 13, 6 to 7 p.m.
Adults. Enjoy the tastiest club at the library. Each month will feature a different theme and hostess. Registration appreciated.
Teen Field Day
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, June 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Work “all together now” in a series of co-op or team challenges like tug of war and a blindfolded scavenger hunt. Registration required.
Theater Thursday
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, June 15, 10 a.m.
Adults. Enjoy a movie, popcorn, and refreshments. Sponsored by the Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Library. No registration needed.
Library Hours
At the main library in Bluffton — Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At the Ossian branch library — Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Access the library online at www.wellscolibrary.org for digital books, magazines, online databases, event info, and more.
