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.
Summer Reading
The library is “All Together Now” for this year’s Summer ReadingSign up anytime from now until July 31 for the children’s, teen, or adult program. All ages can earn prizes for reading books and participating in events featuring the togetherness theme. Prizes include Chamber Bucks, Amazon gift cards, children’s toys, books, and more depending on your age level.
Also, sign up for a variety of summer events and weekly story sessions. Get more info at wellscolibary.org/summer
Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale
At the Main Library (Bluffton)
Purchase used books, movies, magazines, art prints, and more. Friends of the Library members only sale will be Tuesday, June 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. Memberships will be available at the door. Then from Wednesday, June 21, through Saturday, June 24, the sale will be open for the public during library hours.
Calming Coloring
At the Ossian Branch Library: Every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
For adults. Stress busting afternoon featuring adult coloring in a restful setting with soft music and snacks. No registration needed.
Tail Waggin Tutors
and Therapy Dogs International
At the Main Library (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, also from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.. No registration needed.
Chalk the Block with Kindness at Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Wednesday, June 21, 10 a.m. to noon.
All ages. Drop-in at the library to draw and create messages of kindness with sidewalk chalk. No registration needed.
Our Community Rocks
Wednesday, June 21: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
All ages of kids. Meet us at the Rock Creek Stone Quarry (781N-500W) for family tours. Registration required. Space is limited on each tour.
WCPL Teens Rock (paint)!
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, June 22, 3 to 4 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Share your creativity with the community by painting a rock or two. Give it a fun design, an inspirational quote, or even turn it into a fun character! These rocks will then be hidden around Wells County for others to find and share. Registration recommended.
Puzzle Pandemonium
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Families or groups of up to five people will compete to see who can assemble the same puzzle the fastest. Sign up for the 200-piece puzzle competition at 10 a.m., which will be followed by the 100-piece round at 1 p.m. Registration required.
River Clean-Up
Monday, June 26: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Teens (ages 12 and older) and adults. Keep our community clean and learn about our local waterways! Meet at the Wabash Pavilion behind Hardee’s for a short presentation and then stay to help pick up litter along the trail and banks of the Rivergreenway. This program is held in cooperation with the Parks Department and the Upper Wabash River Basin Commission. Registration recommended.
Golden Gamers
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Tuesday, June 27: 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, June 28: 6 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.
Stuffed Animal Party at Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Wednesday, June 28, 6 to 7 p.m.
Grades K-6. Bring your stuffed animals to the library and then enjoy stories and pizza. Registration required.
Community Connection K-9 Unit
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Wednesday, June 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades K-6. Join us as we learn about Sgt. Deputy Andrew Campbell and his K-9 partner Leo and their work at the Wells County Sheriff’s Department. Registration required.
Kids’ Club at Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Mondays through July 17 (except for July 3): 1 or 3 p.m.
Grades K-4. “All Together Now” activities, crafts, and stories. Registration required.
ºLibrary 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.
