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Library Programs

Monthly Book Discussions

The library sponsors a monthly book discussion at two different times and locations.  Our first discussion is held at the library on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.  The other discussion is held at MapleCrest the following Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m.  Copies of each month's book are available at the library's circulation desk.  Click the link below to view upcoming books that will be discussed.

Learn the Basics of Selling on eBay!        May 15

From 5:30 to 8pm on May 15, Stephen Gagnon, an Education Specialist trained by eBay, will be sharing a step-by-step approach to selling on eBay with anyone who is ready to start participating in the World's leading online marketplace.  This is an interactive 2 1/2 hour course that will help you become familiar with the phenomenon known as eBay!  Anyone interested in attending must sign-up at the library or call 419-358-5016.  This is a free class, but donations will be taken during the event to support further library programming.

Discover the Mystery Man of Lima, Ohio          June 5  6:30 pm

At 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 5th, Joe Dunkle of the Allen County Museum will be on hand at the Bluffton Public Library to describe an influential and unusual citizen of Lima, Ohio.  The “mystery man” we are speaking of is James Grosjean, who gives new meaning to the phrase, “a jack of all trades.”

            Being an entrepreneur, shoe maker, undertaker and taxidermist, Grosjean had an unusual combination of skills that would ultimately allow him to become best known for his hobby of creating animated displays.  The first exhibit he created featured exotic birds, which was a “…perfectly constructed miniature Ferris wheel upon which is mounted many of the rarest and most beautiful specimens of birds that could be secured…” according to the Lima Times-Democrat on December 22, 1897.  To this day no one knows how Grosjean collected all of these birds, or why he included a miniature Ferris wheel in the display.  Perhaps it is this air of mystery that keeps people coming back to the Allen County Museum where his century-old exhibits, including an albino collection and Noah’s Ark model, are still on display and in working order.

Dunkle explains the appeal of this interesting person, “After giving several tours, I became fascinated with Mr. Grosjean.  Talking about him with other tour groups, I found myself getting more and more involved with his life's history.” Grosjean’s displays have been at the museum since its inception, and will likely continue to be there for many years to come.  The man behind these exhibits is equally interesting, however, and according to Mr. Dunkle, “I think our guests at the Bluffton Public Library on June 5th will be pleasantly surprised with the story of Mr. Grosjean's life and amazing accomplishments."

            Those interested in attending this free program are asked to pre-register at the library’s circulation desk or by calling 419-358-5016.

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and services, and to facilitate access to materials and information beyond the collection. 

Programs and services encourage a process of life-long learning.

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