Bluffton library offers variety of June programs

BLUFFTON — Programs for all ages are being offered in June at the Bluffton Public Library. The "Reading Book Buddy" program was created to encourage children to develop a love and daily habit of reading. Each Book Buddy pack contains a soft toy animal, an adoption certificate, craft activity, reading log and supplies to help keep track of reading. Registrations for the program begin Tuesday. An animal sticker-by-number take and make kit will be available for adults and teens. Pages and stickers from Brain Games Sticker by Number animal books will be available starting Tuesday. Each kit includes one art page and correlating stickers to match. The June creativity kit will be available beginning June 7 while supplies last. The June theme is pets. Kits include crafts and activities for children in preschool through fifth grade including a sticker mosaic, parrot lantern and kitty keychain. The next "Origami Live!" programs featuring Mai Hirashita, Japanese outreach initiative coordinator for Bowling Green State University, will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 8 and July 13. Register for one or both dates. Crafts will be different for each session. The Zoom program is open to all ages. An origami paper take and make kit is available while supplies last. Email psc@blufftonpubliclibrary.org to register and receive the Zoom link. A virtual family trivia night will be held at 6 p.m. June 17 using Kahoot and Zoom. Family groups may consist of six members or less, and questions are family friendly. Register by emailing psc@blufftonpubliclibrary.org and receive instructions by email. Teens interested in helping the library by making reading lists, writing reviews and suggesting materials and programs are invited to join the staff for a virtual Teen Advisory Group meeting at 2 p.m. June 10. This will be a discussion about how the library can help support area teens. Register at pr@blufftonpubliclibrary.org. Mobile Health Clinic visits will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 25 and July 30. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. The clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol with fasting is required for the cholesterol and blood sugar screening. Participants may speak with students and staff about their results or concerns, and receive referrals to area doctors. COVID-19 vaccinations are not available at these clinics.