Upcoming library events

Teen Book Club

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Library

Do you love to read? Come join other Teens once a month and discuss a book chosen by your group. The Teen Department will have extra copies of the title for book club readers, so drop by today and pick a copy up! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Craft It @ the Library

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Small Meeting Room

Calling all scrapbookers, crocheters, knitters, jewelry makers and generally crafty folks! Do you have a craft project and need space and time to work on it? Come to the library and craft along with other crafters. Whether you are crocheting, knitting, scrapbooking or your Pinterest pins are just piling up, all ages and skill levels are welcome to come. We will provide the space, time, die-cut machine and light refreshments; you provide the project and conversation! Bring your friends and we’ll see you there.

Kids' Club

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Story Hour Room

Kids' Club is an evening program for students in grades kindergarten through third grade. The evening will consists of stories, games, activities, and crafts. Kids' Club will meet on the third Tuesday of every month through the school year. Registration is suggested.

JL Crew

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Large Meeting Room

Themed evenings of fun and learning for students in grades 4-6

Ralph Garcia--Author Visit

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Large Meeting Room

Local author Ralph Garcia will give a presentation on his memoir "Harbor Knight: From Harbor Hoodlum to Honored CIA Agent." After the presentation will be a question and answer time. A book signing will follow the event, and books will be for sale at the event. Refreshments provided. Registration is appreciated, but not required. If you register and include your email address, you will receive a reminder before the event.

Library Closed for Staff In-service

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Large Meeting Room

Closed (Saturday Before Memorial Day)

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Library

Closed (Saturday Before Memorial Day)

Closed for Memorial Day

When: Monday, May 27, 2013 - 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Library

Closed for Memorial Day

TAB Teen Advisory Board

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Library

Do you wish you had a say in Teen Programming at your library? You can!! Join the Teen Advisory Board, which is open to all teens in grades 6-12. You don't need to sign up, just show up for the TAB meeting from 6-7 on the last Tuesday of the month. We usually meet in the staff room on the second floor of the Bluffton Library. Snacks are always provided. If you have any questions, just ask at the Teen Reference Desk. See you there.

Volunteer Info Session

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Board Room

If you are helping with the "Buried Treasures" Carnival, come to find out your station assignment. Pizza will be served as a thank you.

Manga Club

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Small Meeting Room

Meets the first Monday of the month and discusses all things Manga!

Genealogy Workshop

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Board Room

Join us for monthly genealogy workshops on a given topic! Call the library for information on the topic of the month. Sign-up with your email address to get a reminder every month!

Brown Bag Book Club

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Board Room

Join us to discuss any book by Joseph Finder!

Snakehead Ed @ the Branch

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Ossian Branch at Ossian Meeting Room

For Gr. K-6. Get up close and personal (if you want) to medium and large-size snakes from around the world.

Clay Creations

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Large & Small Meeting Room

Come create your very own clay pot! We will have potter’s wheels available for you to throw your pot or if you prefer, you may make yours a pinch or coil pot. Once your pot is dry, it may be painted. Registration required by Friday, June 7th.

Cookbook Club

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Main Library

Join us for a special Cookbook Club picnic. Call the library for details on the meeting location.

Toddler Time 9:45 AM

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Where: Main Library at Story Hour Room

Toddler Time is a story program for children ages 2 & 3 and a caregiver including stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Registration required. You may register after June 7th by calling 824-1612.

Toddler Time 10:30 AM

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Main Library at Story Hour Room

Toddler Time is a story program for children ages 2 & 3 and a caregiver including stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Registration required. You may register after June 7th by calling 824-1612.

Storytime @ the Branch

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Ossian Branch

For ages 2 1/2 to 5 (with an adult). Stories, fingerplays, crafts and more.

Computer Club

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Board Room

All skill levels are welcome to the Adult Computer Club. This is not a class. Members help each other, try new things, explore the internet and learn something new in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Great for seniors. Bring your own laptop or share one of ours.

Board Meeting

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Board Room

Monthly WCPL Board Meeting

"All Wrapped Up!" A Mummy Exploration

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Small Meeting Room

Create your own "take-home" mummy along with its coffin and learn some fascinating facts about this ancient process.

Toddler Time 10:00 AM

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Main Library at Story Hour Room

Toddler Time is a story program for children ages 2 & 3 and a caregiver including stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Registration required. You may register after June 7th by calling 824-1612.

Storytime @ the Branch

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Ossian Branch

For ages 2 1/2 to 5 (with an adult). Stories, fingerplays, crafts and more.

Story Hour 1 PM

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Story Hour Room

Story Hour is a program for children ages 4 to 6. Children will listen to stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and do a craft each week. Registration required.

"All Wrapped Up!" A Mummy Exploration

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Small Meeting Room

Create your very own "take-home" mummy along with its coffin. Learn some fascinating facts about this ancient process.

Toddler Time 9:45 AM

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Where: Main Library at Story Hour Room

Toddler Time is a story program for children ages 2 & 3 and a caregiver including stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Registration required. You may register after June 7th by calling 824-1612.

Story Hour 10:30 AM

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Main Library at Story Hour Room

Story Hour is a program for children ages 4 to 6. Children will listen to stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and do a craft each week. Registration required.

Wee Read @ the Branch

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Ossian Branch

For infants up to 2 1/2 years (with an adult). Books, songs and playtime.

"Who Picked This Book Anyway?" Club

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library

Our newest book club is in need of fellow book-loving members! This group meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in Bailey's Coffee - the shop at the front of the library. Come prepared to chat, get a bite to eat, and have a good time talking about the book-of-the-month. Feel free to invite friends! Sign-up with your email address to get a reminder every month!

Bee Happy Quilters

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Main Library at Small Meeting Room

Wee Read 9:15 AM

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 9:15 AM - 9:55 AM
Where: Main Library at Story Hour Room

Wee Read is a story program for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months and a caregiver including stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime. Registration required. You may register after June 7th by calling 824-1612.

Wee Read 10:15 AM

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:15 AM - 10:55 AM
Where: Main Library at Story Hour Room

Wee Read is a story program for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months and a caregiver including stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime. Registration required. You may register after June 7th by calling 824-1612.

Teen Book Club

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library at Small Meeting Room

Do you love to read? Come join other Teens once a month and discuss a book chosen by your group. The Teen Department will have extra copies of the title for book club readers, so drop by today and pick a copy up! Snacks and drinks will be provided.