Van Buren Public Library

Van Buren Public Library Van Buren Public Library, Van Buren, IN A small library in a small town working to make a big difference!

It’s a beautiful day in Van Buren! Join us today for story time and kids craft at 10 am. At noon we welcome Allen County...
06/17/2026

It’s a beautiful day in Van Buren! Join us today for story time and kids craft at 10 am. At noon we welcome Allen County Public Library Genealogy department for Unearth YOUR Story, getting started researching your family history using library resources. And we still have the ongoing rock painting event. It’s a great day to come to the library!

We are excited to announce a new program this year - BUG ZOO! Purdue University Entomology will be stopping by with live...
06/11/2026

We are excited to announce a new program this year - BUG ZOO! Purdue University Entomology will be stopping by with live insects, pinned specimens, and microscopes. They will be sharing all manner of fun facts about bugs. It's sure to entertain and inform patrons of all ages! This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Join us on the back lawn on Friday, June 19 @ 10 am and bring a friend!

The last thing we want to do is disappoint our little ones, but our reader is ill and we have to cancel today’s story ti...
06/10/2026

The last thing we want to do is disappoint our little ones, but our reader is ill and we have to cancel today’s story time. We are so sorry and grateful for your understanding. We’d like to reschedule this one because it includes a fantastic dinosaur head craft! So be in the lookout for our make up date.

Hey, party animals! Join us today until 3 for our summer reading kick off party! Games, food, and this guy are waiting f...
06/08/2026

Hey, party animals! Join us today until 3 for our summer reading kick off party! Games, food, and this guy are waiting for you!

Today is the day! Summer reading is finally here! Join us from noon to 3 to kick off summer reading with grow_thrivinggr...
06/08/2026

Today is the day! Summer reading is finally here! Join us from noon to 3 to kick off summer reading with grow_thrivinggrantcounty and joyjourneyfarms for our party! See you soon!

One of our most popular events last summer was painting ‘Kindness Rocks.’ People returned over and over for as long as t...
06/05/2026

One of our most popular events last summer was painting ‘Kindness Rocks.’ People returned over and over for as long as those rocks were out. We left them out until the final summer party. We saw everyone from senior citizens to toddlers paint them. They had cute faces, scribbles, and inspirational messages. Some were sprinkled around the library and around town. Some left and were returned, finding someone who needed encouragement and being passed along over and over. Just last week, one from last summer was placed on the stones out front. I saw first hand the joy and relaxation people felt doing the craft and I like to imagine the hope and joy others felt when they found a little stone offering a smile.

Next Thursday, June 11 from 12-7, we’re going to put out the stones and paint once more. Stop in and paint one or more and place them somewhere in the community to lift someone’s spirits. For teens and adults we will also have an air dry clay worry stone craft. Join us to make a little kindness craft to care for yourself and others .

Summer reading isn't just for kids. We are excited to announce a series of community cafe hours - our take on the lunch ...
06/03/2026

Summer reading isn't just for kids. We are excited to announce a series of community cafe hours - our take on the lunch and learn for adults. We will delve into a variety of topics selected to entertain, enlighten, and inform.

Our first guest speaker is Jeremy Rufener, a licensed financial advisor at . He'll discuss ways to protect yourself from fraud and how to recognize the warning signs of common scams.

Join us Wednesday, June 10 at noon for the first in this summer series!

ONE WEEK! We are one week from summer reading and our kick off party! You’ll want to keep an eye out this week for sneak...
06/01/2026

ONE WEEK!

We are one week from summer reading and our kick off party! You’ll want to keep an eye out this week for sneak peeks of our upcoming events.

Our first event is tomorrow at 10 am - the first meeting for the new teen summer book club! This is an info session only, so stop by, grab a donut, and ask all the questions you have about what this book club entails. What is: an opportunity to relax and listen to The Hobbit. What it’s not: a class where you will be called on or asked to read aloud. If you know a tween or teen that has participated in any grade from 6-11, please encourage them to attend and spread the news of free donuts far and wide!

Also, next Wednesday (June 10 @ 10 am) will be our first summer story time. Our story times are geared for our young patrons 3-5, but the whole family is welcome. We also have a craft each week and it can be adjusted for many ages. Please remember, adults or guardians must be present at the story time and children cannot be left unattended.

We hope to see you all summer long here at Van Buren Public Library!

We are gearing up for another great summer at the library! Our summer reading program begins on Monday, June 8 and to ki...
05/27/2026

We are gearing up for another great summer at the library! Our summer reading program begins on Monday, June 8 and to kick things off we are going to have a party! From 12-3, our lawn will be full of games, crafts, a petting zoo(!!!), a dinosaur dig, hot dogs, popsicles, and more! We will also have BIG blue blocks courtesy of College Wesleyan Church. Join us and keep your eyes on our social media and website for events all summer long!

05/05/2026

We are on the lookout for various supplies as we prepare for our summer reading program. If you have any of the follow items and are searching for a new home for them, please reach out to Kate at the library!

Buttons
Fabric scraps
Men’s Cotton shirts, preferably button up
Canvas tote bags
Rhinestones
Sequins
Embroidery floss

Thanks!

Address

115 S 1st Street
Van Buren, IN
46991

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17659342171

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