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.
Celebrate National Library Week
April 23-29
‘There’s More To the Story’
Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, audiobooks to ebooks, and more. But there’s so much more to the story at the Wells County Public Library, including a library of things that includes mobile hotspots, Science Central and museum passes, board and yard games, musical instruments, and cake pans.
Our extensive library programming brings our community together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, story sessions, movie viewings, crafting classes, and presentations. Our library infrastructure advances our community by providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs.
Help us celebrate all that the library offers during National Library Week 2023.
On Monday, April 24, you’re invited to pop into the library to get a free bag of popcorn or pretzels (while supplies last).
Daily events this week, Monday through Saturday, April 24-29, include:
• Enjoy free printing, copying, and faxing during the entire week.
• Check out displays in the various departments to learn more about the staff and their stories.
• Stop by the front desk to pick up a heart and share what you love most about WCPL to share the library love with others.
• Purchase a “We HEART Our Library” yard sign for $10 to help support the Friends of the Library, which provides funding for library events.
Golden Gamers
At the main library in Bluffton: Tuesday, April 25, 3 to 5 p.m.
For adults: Are you bored? Do you need some social interaction? Come and enjoy two hours of socializing, games, and snacks. Registration appreciated.
LEGO Drop-In
At the Ossian branch library: Tuesday, April 25, 4 to 7 p.m.
Grades K-6: Create LEGO masterpieces, using blocks provided by the library. Drop-in event. No registration needed.
Bingo with Jason
At the main library in Bluffton: Monday, May 1, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
For adults. Enjoy a lively game of bingo for a chance to win a candy bar with everyone’s favorite librarian named Jason! Registration required.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
and Therapy Dogs International
At the main library in Bluffton
For children: Does your child need practice reading? Read to Oria on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Read to our newest therapy dog, Reddington, on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. No registration needed.
Teen Gaming Club
At the main library in Bluffton: Monday, May 1, 6 to 7 p.m.
For grades 6-12: Enjoy a variety of different games each month. Bring your own device or play the library’s console on the big projector screen. No registration needed.
Basics By the Book
At the Ossian branch library: Tuesday, May 2, 6 to 7 p.m.
For adults: Focus on a different cookbook each month and make an easy recipe to taste. Registration required.
Genealogy/Local History Club
At the main library in Bluffton: Thursday, May 4, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
For ages 12 and older: 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.
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.
