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 824-1612 (Bluffton) or 260-622-4691 (Ossian) to register.
One Book One County
One Book One County is a community read program for Wells County held in September and October every year. The program is designed to create a countywide discussion by encouraging all residents to read the same book. This year’s title is “Frog and Toad Together” by Arnold Lobel.
Golden Gamers
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Adults. Adults. Are you bored? Do you need some social interaction? Come and enjoy two hours of socializing, games, and snacks. Registration appreciated.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. (Friends only preview sale); Oct. 23-26: open during library hours
Cozy Storytime with Frog and Toad
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
All ages. Dress in your PJs, bring a stuffed animal, and enjoy stories about frogs, toads, and friendship in this program celebrating our One Book One County title.
LEGO Drop-in At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Grade K-6. Create LEGO masterpieces using the library’s blocks during this drop-in event. No registration needed.
True Crime Author Talk: “The Madness of John Terrell”
At the Main Library: Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Adults. Stephen Terrell will be giving a talk about his newly released book “The Madness of John Terrell: Revenge and Insanity on Trial in the Heartland,” which will be out from Kent State University Press in October.
Terrell learned about the case when digging into his own family history when he had some down time during the pandemic. He discovered his great-grandfather’s eldest son from his first marriage, John Wesley Terrell, committed a shocking murder of his estranged son-in-law in 1903 and made headlines in hundreds of newspapers across the country, including the front page of the New York Times. What followed for Stephen Terrell after this discovery was more than three years of research to unravel the story of John Terrell that is told in the book.
This presentation is perfect for those who enjoy true crime or Wells County history. Registration appreciated, but not required.
Teen Advisory Board
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Wednesday, Oct. 30 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.
Teen Halloween Party
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Halloween party in the library! It’s cool if you come in costume, but you can still join in the fun if you don’t feel like dressing up. Registration appreciated, but not 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 — 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.
