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.
Sign up for Story Sessions
Online at wellscolibrary.org or at the Main Library or Ossian Branch
Signup is going on now for the following Story Sessions. Sessions start in February.
· Wee Read at the Main Library (ages birth to 24 months, with adult) – Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
· Toddler Time at the Main Library (ages 2 to 3, with adult) – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. or Thursdays at 9:45 a.m.
· Story Hour at the Main Library (ages 4 to 6) – Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
· Wee Read at the Ossian Branch (ages birth to 30 months, with adult) – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
· Storytime at the Ossian Branch (ages 2 ½ to Pre-K) – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Polymer Clay Pendants: Try It Night
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, Jan. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Adults and teens. Try your hand at creating a necklace pendant out of polymer clay. Registration required. Space is limited.
LEGO Drop-in at Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Tuesday, Jan. 30: 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, Jan. 31 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.
Reading Through a Winter Wonderland – Winter Reading
During the month of February, sign up at the library, online at wellscolibrary.org, or via the READsquared app to participate in our Winter Reading challenge. Read just 300 pages for the month and get a coupon for a free Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut and a chance to win a prize basket. Participate in a Wonderland Bonus for extra entries in the gift basket drawings. All pages read will count towards our community goal. The more pages read, the more books we donate to Kate’s Kart, which gives books to hospitalized children at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Pizza Hut.
Genealogy/Local History Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, Feb. 1 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.
Bingo with Jason
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, Feb. 5 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, Feb. 5 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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Feb. 6-10.
Purchase used books, movies, audio books, DVDs, puzzles, and lots more. A sale open to the Friends of the Library members only will be Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Memberships will be available for purchase at the door. Then the sale is open to the public during regular library hours from Feb. 7 through 10.
Cooking Basics by the Book at Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Tuesday, Feb. 6 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 Valentine Mini Cakes. Registration required.
Children’s Book Clubs
At the Main Library (Bluffton)
Grade 1-2 Book Club: Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 3-4 Book Club: Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 5-6 Book Club: Thursday, Feb. 8 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.
Teen Fun with Food at Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Thursday, Feb. 8 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Get hands-on experience with treats dipped in chocolate. Registration appreciated.
Book Discussion: “Where
the Crawdads Sing”
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Adults. Pick up a copy of the book-of-the-month at the library before the discussion each month. This month’s book for discussion is “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. Registration appreciated.
Teen Book Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, Feb. 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Join us as we discuss the book-of-the-month, which is “Masterminds” by Gordon Korman and then enjoy an activity featuring Minute to Win It games. Pick up a copy of the book when you register at the library.
Mini Golf Fundraiser
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Friday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Wells County Public Library is hosting our 2nd annual library Mini GolfFundraiser. There will be 18 holes of mini golf set up throughout the first floor of the library. Stop by at the times listed above and for a small fee, you’ll get to play a fun round of mini golf, while helping the library raise funds for the Friends of the Library, which help support and fund library programs for children, teens, and adults. You can purchase tickets for $5 each or if you pre-purchase 4 or more tickets that library before the event, they will be $4 per person. The library is also seeking sponsorships for the event. If your business or organization is interested, please contact Emily Marshall at emarshall@wellscolibrary.org or 260-824-1612.
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.
