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.
Brown Bag Book Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, August 14: 1:30 pm
Adults. Held the 2nd Monday of each month. For August, participants can read any book with “heat,” “hot,” or “summer” in the title and bring it with them to discuss. Registration appreciated.
Calming Coloring
At the Ossian Branch Library: every Tuesday from 1-3 pm
Adults. Stress-busting afternoon featuring Adult Coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. No registration needed.
Theater Thursday
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, August 17: 10 am
Adults. Join us for the movie “Elvis” and popcorn. Sponsored by the Bluffton Parks Department and the library. No registration needed.
Board Game Night At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Thursday, August 17: 6-8 pm
Adults. Join us at the Ossian Branch for a night of tabletop games. Registration appreciated.
Saturday Morning Movie
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Saturday, August 19: 11 am
All ages. Enjoy a kid-friendly movie on the big screen under the stars in the Story Hour Room. No registration needed.
Golden Gamers
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, August 22: 3-5 pm
Adults. Are you bored? Do you need some social interaction? Come and enjoy two hours of socializing, games, and snacks. Registration appreciated.
Tail Waggin Tutors and Therapy Dogs International
At the Main Library (Bluffton)
Children: Does your child need to practice reading? Read to Oria on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:30-4:30 pm. Read to Reddington on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 3:30-4:30 pm. And read to Indy on Thursdays from 3-4 pm. No registration needed.
Lawyers in the Library: Pro Bono Day
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, August 24: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Adults. Attorneys from Sprunger and Sprunger with be having a Pro Bono Day and offering free legal advice in the areas of Family/Criminal Law and Medicaid/Elder Planning and Estate Planning. Attendees can schedule a 45-minute appointment with either Brayton Conley or Kyle Sprunger. Please contact Mikala Watson at Sprunger and Sprunger to schedule an appointment at mikalaAtsprungersas.com or 260-589-2338.
Beeswax Candles: Try It Night
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, August 28: 6:30-7:30 pm
Adults and teens. Try It Nights allow participants to learn a new activity or craft in a relaxed environment each month. This month make beeswax candles. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Teen Advisory Board
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Wednesday, August 30: 6:00-6:45 pm
Grades 6-12. Do you wish you had a say in Teen Programming at the Library? Do you need volunteer credit? Join the Teen Advisory Board! You don’t need to sign up–just show up for the TAB meetings on the last Wednesday of each month.
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.
