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ADULTS & TEENS

Video Contest: Create a great video promoting the library and your entry could win a $100 gift card from Best Buy or a certificate from a local restaurant. Open to adults and teens ages 12 and up. Entry deadline is 7/1/09. The top five winners will be shown on the library’s big screen on Friday, July 10 beginning at 5 p.m. It’s important to read the complete set of rules online at www.wellscolibrary.org/rules.html. Entry is free!

Sunny Schick Digital SLR Camera Workshop on Thursday, June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. "Better pictures with your digital SLR" is great for beginners and a refresher for others. Bob Goines will go through the basic functions of digital SLRs and discuss techniques for getting the best shot. Ages 17 and up only. Registration is required. $5 per person.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art: “1962: The Year that Changed American Art” on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Whether you lived it or have fallen in love with all things retro, the FWMoA will share with us the exciting looks and sounds of the 60s. No registration needed. Free!

TEENS

Teen Book Club meets Monday, June 1 (I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak) and Monday, July 6 (Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pick up a free copy of the book to read and then come to book club to discuss it with fellow book-lovers. Our discussions do not resemble English class. Free!

Manga Club meets Monday, June 1 and July 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. If you love to read manga and have fun discussing your favorite characters and story lines, don’t miss joining in with other manga lovers. Free!

Teen Berets Get Creative on Thursday, June 25 with Espresso Painting and on July 30 for finger painting from 6-7:30 p.m. Call to let us know you’re coming. Free!

Ductigami Nite: With the right instructions, you can make almost anything out of Duct tape! Give it a try on Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. Deadline to register is 7/2/09. Free!

JLCREW GRADES 5 & 6 (call each week to attend)

Instrument Petting Zoo on June 11 at 3:03 p.m. Listen to the music and actually try a variety of different musical instruments. Free!

Picasso Style on June 18 at 3:03 p.m. Explore wild & crazy art, specifically by artist Pablo Picasso. Free!

Human Cards on June 25 at 3:03 p.m. You will be a part of the card games that you love. Free!

Photo Quest on July 9 at 3:03 p.m. Wear your walking shoes and join in a photo scavenger hunt around the City of Bluffton. Free!

Art, Mary Poppins Style on July 16 at 3:03 p.m. We’re going outside to create sidewalk art that will draw you in! Free!

Creative Confections on July 23 at 3:03 p.m. We really cook at the library! Surprise your family with some interesting food creations. Free!

Origami on July 30 at 3:03 p.m. Fold your way into the world of origami. Free!

KIDS OF ALL AGES

All Day Movie Marathon on Tuesday, June 2. Show times: 10:30 a.m. – noon; 1-2:30 p.m; 3-4:45 p.m; 6-8 p.m. Call for movie titles or check online at www.wellscolibrary.org. Free! Kids ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free!

Movie @ the Ossian Branch is Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Call for movie title. Bring the whole family. Free! Kids ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free!

Nurture Reading through Nature on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Join Naturalist Jody Heaston for a fun-filled, nature & reading oriented hour of family discovery. Grandparents and young adults considering environmental careers are welcome too. Registration requested, not required. Free!

Ronald McDonald @ the Ossian Branch is Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a.m. Gather all the kids and come for a wacky hour of fun with the world famous Ronald McDonald. Free!

Ronald McDonald @ the Library is Thursday, July 2 at 10 a.m. Gather all the kids and come for a wacky hour of fun with the world famous Ronald McDonald. Free!

Wee Read: Birth to 24 months. Friday mornings. Pre-registration needed. Free!

Toddler Time: Ages 2 and 3. Wednesdays or Thursdays. Pre-register needed. Free!

PJ Storyhour: Ages 3 to 6. First Tuesday of each month. Pre-register needed. Free!

Storyhour: Ages 4 to 6. Wednesdays or Thursday. Pre-register needed. Free!

Kids' Club: Grades 1 to 4. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pre-registration is appreciated. Free!

Ossian Wee Read: Birth to 24 months. Thursday mornings. Pre-registration needed. Free!

Ossian Storytime: Ages 2 to Kindergarteners. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Pre-registration needed. Free!

Ossian Kids' Club: Grades 1 to 4. Second Tuesday of each month. Pre-registration is appreciated. Free!

 

 

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