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.
Calming Coloring At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Adults. Stress busting afternoon featuring coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. Drop-in program.
Golden Gamers
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, April 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.
Teen Advisory Board
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Wednesday, April 24 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.
Marble Magnets: Try It Night
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, April 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Adults and teens. Make small refrigerator magnets out of various supplies and clear marbles. Try Registration required. Space is limited.
LEGO Drop-in At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Tuesday, April 30 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.
Genealogy/Local History Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, May 2 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.
Free Comic Book Day
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All ages. WCPL is taking part in Free Comic Book Day! Free single-issue comics will be available as supplies last, on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will also be related activities, movies, and a scavenger hunt going on all day.
Bingo with Jason
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, May 6 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, May 6 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, May 7 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 cupcake decorating. Registration required.
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.
