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 signup, 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.
Block Days
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
All ages of kids. Enjoy building with various types of blocks throughout the Children’s Room at the library. No need to register for these events; show up and have fun!
LEGO Drop-in At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Tuesday, March 26 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Grades K-6. Create LEGO masterpieces using the library’s blocks during this drop-in event. No registration needed.
Teen Advisory Board
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Wednesday, March 27 from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.
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 Closed: March 29-30
At the Main Library and the Ossian Branch.
The library will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 for Good Friday and Easter.
Bingo with Jason
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, April 1 from 3:00 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, April 1 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, April 2 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. This month will be oven less breads. Registration required.
Children’s Book Clubs
At the Main Library (Bluffton)
Grade 1-2 Book Club: Tuesday, April 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 3-4 Book Club: Tuesday, April 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 5-6 Book Club: Thursday, April 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Teen Book Club: Thursday, April 11 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.
Genealogy/Local History Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, April 4 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Ages 12+. Members help each other learn new things and obtain a greater appreciation for local history and genealogy research. Bring your own laptop or share one of ours. Registration appreciated.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, April 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.
All ages. Participants of this program will get a safety briefing and can enjoy some solar-themed refreshments before we all go outside to view the eclipse. Each participant who registers will receive a pair of glasses to view the eclipse safely. There will also be a few different types of telescopes to get a different view of the eclipse. Glasses will only be distributed at the event and space is limited. Must be registered to attend.
Solar Eclipse Viewing At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Monday, April 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.
All ages. Participants of this program will get a safety briefing before we all go outside to view the eclipse. Each participant who registers will receive a pair of glasses to view the eclipse safely. Glasses will only be distributed at the event and space is limited. Must be registered to attend.
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.
