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.
Craft Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Adults. Bring a current travel-sized project and your materials with you to work on your craft projects while chatting with others and learning from each other. Open to those that knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, paper craft, and more. See what materials the library has to assist you as well. Registration appreciated, but not required.
Kids’ Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
A club for kids in K-3rd grade who enjoy fun stories, activities, and crafts! The meeting will be held in the Story Hour room every third Tuesday of the month. The program lasts about an hour. Registration appreciated.
Bluffton History Talk
with Alan Daugherty
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Jan. 16: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Adults. Alan Daugherty will be sharing information from his new book on Edward Bruce
Williamson and Bluffton History. E.B. Williamson was a renowned naturalist with a particular interest in dragonflies and damselflies, as well as, a botanist and iris breeder. Learn more about his life from the early 1900s and how he ties into Bluffton’s history. Registration appreciated.
How to Play Pokémon TCG!
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Grades 6-12. We will be joined by Dustin Leimgruber, an official Pokémon League judge who has been to tournaments across the U.S., Canada, England, and even the 2023 World Championships in Japan. Hear about what the tournament circuit is like and how you can get started on your own competitive journey. Then stay to learn how to play Pokémon TCG or get advice on strategy! The library will be able to provide some starter decks, but please bring your own cards if able. Registration required.
Theater Thursday
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.
Adults. Join us for a movie, popcorn, and snacks. Sponsored by the Bluffton Parks & Recreation and the Friends of the Library. No registration needed.
Board Game Night
At the Ossian Branch Library: Thursday, Jan. 18 from 6-8 p.m.
Adults (18+). Join us for a night of tabletop games at the Ossian Branch. Registration appreciated.
Interactive Movie: Club 456
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, Jan. 18: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6. Connect with an interactive movie experience featuring “The Emperor’s New Groove.” All supplies provided. Registration requested.
Saturday Movies
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m.
All ages. Drop-in for a family-friendly movie under the stars in the Story Hour Room.
Trivia Night At The Parlor City
Brewing Company
Sunday, Jan. 21 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Adults (21+). Grab a team of up to four people and test your knowledge on a variety of subjects, from pop culture, sports, local history, and other trivia categories. Prizes awarded; space is limited. Sign up at the library or online at wellscolibrary.org.
Golden Gamers
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Adults. Are you bored? Do you need some social interaction? Come and enjoy two hours of
socializing, games, and snacks. Registration appreciated.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Performance
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, Jan. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m.
All ages. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be at the library for this Stories in Music community ensemble show. Join us as we musically explore the children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are” through music, featuring the Calhoun Brass Quintet. The book will be narrated by Philharmonic staff member, Abby Cleveland. Registration appreciated.
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.
