Join the Mayor’s Book Club, a new opportunity to foster community discussion around various topics. No rsvp expected, we’re happy to have you drop in!
In January, March, May, July, September, and November, Mayor John Irrgang will participate in a discussion about a different book each month.
The selected book for March is
“Meet Me at the Library: A Place to Foster Social Connection and Promote Democracy”
by Shamichael Hallman.
You can borrow a copy at the Batesville Memorial Public Library.
UPCOMING DATES AND TITLES:
May 8, 2025 at the BMPL at 630pm
“Slaughterhouse Five” by Kurt Vonnegut
July 10, 2025 at the BMPL at 630pm
“Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time” by Jeff Speck
September 11, 2025 at the BMPL at 630pm
“Bet The Farm” by Beth Hoffman
November 13, 2025 at the BMPL at 630pm
“The How of Happiness” by Sonja Lyubomirsky
In February, April, June, August, October, and December, we’ll dive deep into a specific section of “Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity by Charles L. Marohn Jr.” (Keep an eye on these updates to see what chapters we’ll be covering on that date). Our goal for these meetings is to unearth ideas and inspiration to take back to our neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and service organizations to build a better community.
February 13, 2025
April 10, 2025
June 12, 2025
August 14, 2025
October 9, 2025
December 11, 2025
All these meetings will be at the BMPL at 630pm
