The Lion and Lamb
peace and justice, cultural understanding and nonviolent responses to conflict
with an emphasis on these themes for children.
More about programming at The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center >
The Lion and Lamb offers:
The Arts
Explore sculptures, fine art, children's artwork and original illustrations from picture books.
Literature
Resources include more than 4,000 picture books, children’s books, curriculum guides and teacher references.
- Director’s choice books
- Visit the literature page to search the electronic catalog
- Contact researchhelp@bluffton.eduto arrange a time to pick up requested items
Programming
“Teaching Peace to Children”
Hours
Visitors are welcome to browse the library collection of picture books, enjoy the artwork and sculptures inside the center and outside in the Honda Outdoor Sculpture Garden.
| Mondays | 9 a.m. - noon and 1-3 p.m. |
| Tuesdays | 9 a.m. - noon and 1-2 p.m. |
| Wednesdays | 9 a.m. - noon and 1-5 p.m. |
| Thursdays | 9 a.m. - noon and 1-2 p.m. |
| Fridays | 9 a.m. - noon and 1-3 p.m. |
If you would like The Lion and Lamb to be open outside the times listed, contact Paul Weaver at 419-296-9462 or Tareq Abuhalima at 419-247-9089.
Contact information
The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center
1 University Drive 50
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
lionlamb@bluffton.edu
419-358-3207
about the founder
Dr. Elizabeth "Libby" Hostetler, professor emeritus Bluffton University, founded The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center in 1987 to provide a resource for children to gain skills necessary for developing a vision of peace. Libby served as director of the center until retiring from Bluffton University in June 1999. Through her efforts in various roles as a teacher, professor, principal, founder and director of The Lion and Lamb, Libby is an advocate for peace-learning and peace-living.
The Lion and Lamb celebrated its 30th year in 2017 >
About the directors
To more directly align with the work of Bluffton University’s education program, Dr.
Paul Neufeld Weaver, professor of education and director of global education, serves
as the center’s director. Tareq Abuhalima, from Gaza, Palestine, co-directs the center as a graduate assistant.
financial support
The Lion and Lamb depends on financial contributions from those who share our vision for peace. To support our efforts, 1) visit www.bluffton.edu/make-a-gift and choose designation option “The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center or 2) write check payable to The Lion and Lamb and send to:
The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center
1 University Drive 50
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104