SurveyMonkey- Murder Mystery Dinner

Did you attend this year’s Murder Mystery Fundraiser? Please take a minute of your time, just a few short questions, and fill out this survey. Responses are collected anonymously. Thank you! Survey Monkey Link for Murder Mystery Dinner

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OPEN & DUE DATES on Thursday Feb. 25.

The library will open today for regular hours, 11am-7pm. Please be advised that at this time Benton and Warren Counties are still under a Travel Warning (10 am). Please visit the Indiana’s County Travel Status (in.gov) website for travel guidelines and restrictions at the following link:  Indiana Map- County Travel…

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Final days for ticket sales

A little party never killed nobody… Friday February 19, 2016 7:00pm to 9:30pm Otterbein Public Library’s Annual Murder Mystery Dinner silent auction, photo booth & games; an evening benefiting the library’s Summer Reading Program. Theme & Dress Attire: 1920’s Gangsters & Flappers Tickets- $25 must be purchased by Feb. 12 available…

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2015 Howl-oween Fun! Tail Waggin’ Reading

This was the second year for Tail Waggin’ Reading, a special Halloween event at the library. On Thursday October 29, 2015 Therapy Dogs International came to OPL for kids to practice their reading skills. Snacks, stories, and games were all a part of the evening festivities. We were thrilled to…

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Pinterest Night-October

Tuesday, October 27th at 6:00pm our monthly adult craft night continues. October we will be making book page pumpkins. There is no cost to attend but donations are greatly appreciated. You need to bring a utility knife or exacto knife with you to cut out the pumpkins. Registration is required,…

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September Events

BANNED BOOKS- BEWARE. Look out, these are books and titles that people believe should be censored. That is wonderful thing about public libraries and the Freedom of Information (Freedom to Read) Act. NO caution tape or censorship here. Come check out one of these banned books during the National Banned…

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Eliot Rosewater Book Club

The Otterbein Public Library has teamed up with Benton Central High School’s Library to host a “No Club” Book Club for Teens and Young Adults in High School. It is simple, check out one of the nominated books from the list below and read it. Once read, fill out the…

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Prophetstown Natives

Tuesday, September 8th at 4:30pm- In the library’s meeting room. Chosen by Native Americans for thousands of years, this prairie, river, and wooded bluff landscape has provided the essentials of life and culture. This family friendly demonstration and presentation will focus on the Native American village. We will take a look…

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Block Party Success

The Block Party was a huge hit for the Otterbein community. Nearly 100 people participated in the ten different challenges set up at the street festival. Challenges included writing down an inspirational quote, testing your civic knowledge, declaring your Indiana-versary, and exploring another country’s music with a traditional folk dancing…

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Display Case & Demonstrations

Do you have a hobby or collection you would like to share with our community? Our glass display case is the perfect, secure location to showcase your talent or interest. David Grieves recently shared his  historic collection of Native artifacts filled with arrowheads, flink rocks, grinding stones, and more. Are…

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