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.
Reading Through a Winter Wonderland – Winter Reading
Last week of Winter Reading. During the month of Feb., 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.
LEGO Drop-in at Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Tuesday, Feb. 27 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.
Teen Advisory Board
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Wednesday, Feb. 28 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.
Bingo with Jason
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, March 4 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, March 4 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, March 5 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 garnishing with fruits and vegetables. Registration required.
Children’s Book Clubs
At the Main Library (Bluffton)
Grade 1-2 Book Club: Tuesday, March 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 3-4 Book Club: Tuesday, March 12: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Grades 5-6 Book Club: Thursday, March 14 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.
Genealogy/Local History Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, March 7 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.
Brown Bag Book Club
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Monday, March 11 at 1:30 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 “The Disappearing Spoon” by Sam Kean. Registration appreciated.
Crafty Kids At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Monday, March 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
School-age kids. Drop-in for a different craft each month. No registration needed.
Teen Fun with Food At Ossian
At the Ossian Branch Library: Thursday, March 14 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Get hands-on experience with treats dipped in chocolate. Registration appreciated.
Book Discussion: “Blessings”
At the Main Library (Bluffton): Thursday, March 14 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 “Blessings” by Anna Quindlen. 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.
