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.
Bingo with Jason
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, Dec. 4 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
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, Dec. 4 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Enjoy a variety of different games each month, including video games, trading card games, and board games. No registration needed.
Cooking Basics by the Book At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Adults. Join us as we focus on a different cookbook each month and make an easy recipe to taste. In December, we will make Christmas candies. Registration required.
Design It & Mix It
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Transform a blank coffee mug, giving it a design or illustration of your own. Mix your own hot chocolate batch from delectable options. Give as a gift this holiday season or keep it for those cozy winter days. Registration required to make sure there are enough supplies for everyone.
Children’s Book Clubs
At the Main Library (Bluffton)
Grade 1-2 Book Club: Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 3-4 Book Club: Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Grades 5-6 Book Club: Thursday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Teen Book Club: Thursday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Pick up a copy of the book-of-the-month when you sign up at the library. Talk about the book and enjoy an activity or craft based on the book.
Parlor City Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 9
Stop by the library and downtown Bluffton for a Goodie Walk, carriage and trolley rides, live reindeer, wood sculptures, games, musical entertainment, and more. Musical entertainment will be inside the library from 9:30 am to 1 p.m. Carriage Rides will leave from the library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and both the Library and Peyton’s Northern will be stationed inside the building as part of the Goodie Walk from 11 am to 2 p.m. Get complete schedule and info at parlorcitychristmas.com or via the Parlor City Christmas Facebook page.
Brown Bag Book Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m.
Adults. Join us for a discussion of “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger. Make sure to pick up a copy of the book when you sign up at the library. Registration required.
Crafty Kids At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Monday, Dec. 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Grades K-6. Drop-in for a craft and snack.
Computer and iPad Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Adults. Start with Computer Club and then go or stay for iPad Club. Each month has a different tech focus and there is plenty of time for questions. All skill levels are welcome. Registration appreciated.
Cook, Talk, Taste
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Adults. Enjoy the tastiest club at the library. This month is a carry-in potato bar. Registration required.
Teen Fun with Food
At the Ossian Branch Library: Thursday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Get hands-on experience creating Christmas cookies. Registration appreciated.
“Skipping Christmas” Book Discussion
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Adults. Join us for a discussion of “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham. Make sure to pick up a copy of the book when you sign up at the library. Registration required.
Saturday Movies
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Saturday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m.
All ages. Drop-in for a family-friendly movie under the stars in the Story Hour Room.
Outdoor Lockers
The library now has outdoor lockers at the Main Library (Bluffton), the Ossian Branch, and near door 10 at Southern Wells Community Schools that can be used to pick up your holds at any time of day. This is perfect for those who cannot get materials during our regularly scheduled hours. To use, just place a hold online at wellscolibrary.org or call 260-824-1612. Select which outdoor lockers you would like to use to pick up the items, and you will be notified when they are ready for pickup, along with instructions of how to access.
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.
