Wells County Public Library

A club for kids K-3rd grade who enjoy fun stories, activities and crafts! The meeting will be held in the Story Hour room every third Tuesday of the month. The program lasts about an hour. Event Type(s): Children Age Group(s): Children Kara (260) 824-1612 kraschick@wellscolibrary.org

Grades 6-12. Join us to play some nostalgic childhood games--including marbles, tug of war, and Red Light, Green Light. Just for fun, definitely not for money. Registration required.

Come read to Oria or just visit this sweet therapy dog in the children's room from 4 to 5 PM.  No registration required.

Ages 17 and up. Join us in creating an epic tale by playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Don’t know how to play? We can teach you! Just bring yourself and your imagination. We will be playing the 5th edition, and are running Hoard Of the Dragon Queen All supplies (dice, rulebooks, tokens, etc) will be provided. Snacks will also be provided.

Bring pillows and snacks to watch "Spirit Untamed" (PG) on the big screen. Movies are free. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult, drop-in program.

Our newest monthly program will give you a chance to create or try out a new craft or project each month. Some will use tools from the Try It Kits that can be checked out at any time with your library card, so you can continue building on your skills after the session. Open for adults and older teens can also attend. All supplies provided. Upcoming Classes include: Apr. 25 Leather Earrings May 23 Paper Boxes Event Type(s): Adult, Teen/YA…

Come read to Oria or just visit this sweet therapy dog in the children's room from 4 to 5 PM.  No registration required.

Ages 17 and up. Join us in creating an epic tale by playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Don’t know how to play? We can teach you! Just bring yourself and your imagination. We will be playing the 5th edition, and are running Hoard Of the Dragon Queen All supplies (dice, rulebooks, tokens, etc) will be provided. Snacks will also be provided.

Main Library (Bluffton) Large & Small Meeting Room All ages. Science teacher, Michael Bever, will demonstrate some amazing properties of bubbles. After the demonstration, kids will get to make a variety of different bubbles at several interactive stations, including square bubbles, large-scale bubbles that fill up the room, and bubbles that you can stand inside. No registration needed. Event Type(s): Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): All Ages

Age Group(s): Adults Presenter: Teresa Dustman

Grades 6-12. Join us for Teen Book Club the second Thursday of the month as we discuss the selected book for the month, enjoy snacks and activities. Register at the library to receive a copy of the book. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

Come read to Luna or just visit this sweet the therapy dog in the children's room from 10 AM until noon.  No registration required.

An eclectic group that reads an eclectic selection of both fiction and non-fiction. Come join us, you just might discover some new stories to love! Event Type(s): Adult Age Group(s): Adults Catherine Campbell (260) 824-1612 ccampbell@wellscolibrary.org

This special Summer Reading-themed Try It Night will give you a chance to work with resin. Stir the resin with paint and pour on top of a wood canvas and you'll have a one-of-a-kind art piece that's surprisingly easy to complete.  Open for adults and older teens can also attend. We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty. All supplies provided. Event Type(s): Adult, Teen/YA Age Group(s): Adults, Teens Emily Marshall (260) 824-1612 emarshall@wellscolibrary.org

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

Come read to Oria or just visit this sweet therapy dog in the children's room from 4 to 5 PM.  No registration required.

Ages 17 and up. Join us in creating an epic tale by playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Don’t know how to play? We can teach you! Just bring yourself and your imagination. We will be playing the 5th edition, and are running Hoard Of the Dragon Queen All supplies (dice, rulebooks, tokens, etc) will be provided. Snacks will also be provided.

Main Library (Bluffton) Parlor Registration is open Grades 6-12. One of the world’s most well-known foods involving seafood is sushi. But have you ever tried recreating sushi with fruit, candy and other sweet treats? Come try your hand at making sweet sushi and see if your plate can look as good as the real thing! Registration required to guarantee enough food for all participants. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

6/28/2022 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Main Library (Bluffton) Large Meeting Room Registration is open Grades 6-12. Feel like a pirate yourself during this interactive showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. Rated PG-13. Registration required to guarantee enough prop kits for all participants. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

Meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6-8 pm Join us for a night of "old school" video games. Each month we'll get together and play a variety of fun, nostalgic games on an Atari Flashback, Nintendo Class, Super Nintendo Class, and other gaming systems. Choose from Air Raiders, Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and more. Snacks and drinks provided. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to get a reminder email…

During normal Library Hours.

Registration begins 5/23/2022 at 8:00 AM Grades K-6. Take a journey inside Nile—a life-size inflatable humpback whale. During this 30-minute presentation, you’ll learn about how whales and humans are similar and different, and have a chance to touch baleen, teeth, and bones. Registration required (Sign up for a specific 30-minute time slot.) Event Type(s): Children, Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): Children

Grades 4-6- Survive the Island!: Are you able to survive on a deserted island? Join us as we work on shoring up your survival skills. Registration Required. Event Type(s): Children, Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): Children Annette (260) 824-1612 agrover@wellscolibrary.org

Main Library (Bluffton) Story Hour Room Enjoy a different livestream from one our our nation's beautiful aquariums each day this week in our Story Hour Room and then participate in the activity in our Craft Area. No registration necessary. Event Type(s): Children, Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): Children Annette (260) 824-1612 agrover@wellscolibrary.org VIEW MORE

Main Library (Bluffton) Story Hour Room Enjoy a different livestream from one our our nation's beautiful aquariums each day this week in our Story Hour Room and then participate in the activity in our Craft Area. No registration necessary. Event Type(s): Children, Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): Children Annette (260) 824-1612 agrover@wellscolibrary.org VIEW MORE

Come read to Oria or just visit this sweet therapy dog in the children's room from 4 to 5 PM.  No registration required.

Main Library (Bluffton) Story Hour Room Enjoy a different livestream from one our our nation's beautiful aquariums each day this week in our Story Hour Room and then participate in the activity in our Craft Area. No registration necessary. Event Type(s): Children, Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): Children Annette (260) 824-1612 agrover@wellscolibrary.org VIEW MORE

Main Library (Bluffton) Story Hour Room Enjoy a different livestream from one our our nation's beautiful aquariums each day this week in our Story Hour Room and then participate in the activity in our Craft Area. No registration necessary. Event Type(s): Children, Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): Children Annette (260) 824-1612 agrover@wellscolibrary.org VIEW MORE

Come read to Luna or just visit this sweet the therapy dog in the children's room from 10 AM until noon.  No registration required.

An eclectic group that reads an eclectic selection of both fiction and non-fiction. Come join us, you just might discover some new stories to love! Event Type(s): Adult Age Group(s): Adults Catherine Campbell (260) 824-1612 ccampbell@wellscolibrary.org

JL Crew-A Pirate's Life for Me 7/12/2022 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Main Library (Bluffton) Small Meeting Room Registration begins 5/16/2022 at 8:00 AM Grades 4-6- A Pirate's Life for Me!: Ahoy, Matey! Join us as we learn about the seafaring life and enjoy pirated themed crafts and activities. Registration Required. Event Type(s): Children, Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): Children Annette (260) 824-1612 agrover@wellscolibrary.org

Registration begins 5/16/2022 at 8:00 AM Grades 4-6- A Pirate's Life for Me!: Ahoy, Matey! Join us as we learn about the seafaring life and enjoy pirated themed crafts and activities. Registration Required. Event Type(s): Children, Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): Children Annette (260) 824-1612 agrover@wellscolibrary.org

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

Age Group(s): Adults Presenter: Teresa Dustman

Grades 6-12. Join us for Teen Book Club the second Thursday of the month as we discuss the selected book for the month, enjoy snacks and activities. Register at the library to receive a copy of the book. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

Meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6-8 pm Join us for a night of "old school" video games. Each month we'll get together and play a variety of fun, nostalgic games on an Atari Flashback, Nintendo Class, Super Nintendo Class, and other gaming systems. Choose from Air Raiders, Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and more. Snacks and drinks provided. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to get a reminder email…

Registration begins 5/16/2022 at 8:00 AM Grades 4-6- Survive the Shark!: Shark Facts, a Shark Craft, and Shark games will challenge you and your friends to see if you can Survive the Shark! Registration Required. Event Type(s): Children, Summer Reading Program Age Group(s): Children Annette (260) 824-1612 agrover@wellscolibrary.org

Come read to Oria or just visit this sweet therapy dog in the children's room from 4 to 5 PM.  No registration required.

Oceans Trivia Night 7/25/2022 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Main Library (Bluffton) Parlor Registration is open Grades 6-12. Put your knowledge to the test! Teams will compete to earn the most points by correctly answering questions about oceans, marine animals, pirates, and other related categories. Registration required. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

Registration is open Bring a t-shirt that we will upcycle into a bag that you can use to carry your library books, groceries, or other items.  Open for adults and older teens can also attend. All supplies provided. Event Type(s): Adult, Teen/YA Age Group(s): Adults, Teens Emily Marshall (260) 824-1612 emarshall@wellscolibrary.org

An eclectic group that reads an eclectic selection of both fiction and non-fiction. Come join us, you just might discover some new stories to love! Event Type(s): Adult Age Group(s): Adults Catherine Campbell (260) 824-1612 ccampbell@wellscolibrary.org

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

Age Group(s): Adults Presenter: Teresa Dustman

Grades 6-12. Join us for Teen Book Club the second Thursday of the month as we discuss the selected book for the month, enjoy snacks and activities. Register at the library to receive a copy of the book. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

Come read to Luna or just visit this sweet the therapy dog in the children's room from 10 AM until noon.  No registration required.

Meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6-8 pm Join us for a night of "old school" video games. Each month we'll get together and play a variety of fun, nostalgic games on an Atari Flashback, Nintendo Class, Super Nintendo Class, and other gaming systems. Choose from Air Raiders, Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and more. Snacks and drinks provided. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to get a reminder email…

Age Group(s): Adults Presenter: Teresa Dustman

Grades 6-12. Join us for Teen Book Club the second Thursday of the month as we discuss the selected book for the month, enjoy snacks and activities. Register at the library to receive a copy of the book. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

An eclectic group that reads an eclectic selection of both fiction and non-fiction. Come join us, you just might discover some new stories to love! Event Type(s): Adult Age Group(s): Adults Catherine Campbell (260) 824-1612 ccampbell@wellscolibrary.org

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

An eclectic group that reads an eclectic selection of both fiction and non-fiction. Come join us, you just might discover some new stories to love! Event Type(s): Adult Age Group(s): Adults Catherine Campbell (260) 824-1612 ccampbell@wellscolibrary.org

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

Age Group(s): Adults Presenter: Teresa Dustman

Grades 6-12. Join us for Teen Book Club the second Thursday of the month as we discuss the selected book for the month, enjoy snacks and activities. Register at the library to receive a copy of the book. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

During normal Library Hours.

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

Age Group(s): Adults Presenter: Teresa Dustman

Grades 6-12. Join us for Teen Book Club the second Thursday of the month as we discuss the selected book for the month, enjoy snacks and activities. Register at the library to receive a copy of the book. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

An eclectic group that reads an eclectic selection of both fiction and non-fiction. Come join us, you just might discover some new stories to love! Event Type(s): Adult Age Group(s): Adults Catherine Campbell (260) 824-1612 ccampbell@wellscolibrary.org

Age Group(s): Adults Presenter: Teresa Dustman

Grades 6-12. Join us for Teen Book Club the second Thursday of the month as we discuss the selected book for the month, enjoy snacks and activities. Register at the library to receive a copy of the book. Event Type(s): Teen/YA Age Group(s): Teens

An eclectic group that reads an eclectic selection of both fiction and non-fiction. Come join us, you just might discover some new stories to love! Event Type(s): Adult Age Group(s): Adults Catherine Campbell (260) 824-1612 ccampbell@wellscolibrary.org

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.

Learn about iPads Apps that you can use in your everyday life and fun tricks for using your iPad. You must bring your own iPad to attend. All skills levels welcome; however, it is to your benefit to take one of the library's beginning iPad classes first.