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SUMMARY:Storytime 10AM
DESCRIPTION:Please NOTE: After May 19th there will be NO Storytime at the library until school starts. June 1st will start stories at Liberty Park at 11am by the playground. Look for Ms. Sarah and her sign!\nTheme: Dinosaurs\nCraft: Shape Dinosaurs\nThere’s no time like Storytime!\n\nJoin us for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books\, songs\, & activities to build early literacy skills. Storytime is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library.\n\nStorytime helps your pre-schooler grow by:\n\nListening to stories\, singing songs\, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary\, comprehension\, and a love for reading.\nStorytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children\, practice sharing and listening\, and build confidence in a group setting.\nSharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home.\n\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.\nThis program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.
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LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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SUMMARY:Novel Idea Book Club Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Our book guide is Steve Holland. Here we will discuss the book.\nStep into a world of captivating stories and lively discussions at our Novel Idea Book Club! Whether you’re an avid reader or someone looking to discover new books and ideas\, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers\, share your thoughts\, and dive deep into a wide range of genres.\nWhat makes our book club special? It’s not just about reading—it’s about engaging with others in thoughtful conversations\, exploring different perspectives\, and broadening horizons. Each meeting is a chance to discover books you might not have picked up on your own\, all while enjoying a welcoming\, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you agree or disagree with the book\, it’s the lively debates and shared enthusiasm that make each session so enjoyable.\nPlus\, it’s a wonderful way to build a sense of community! You’ll get to know new people who share your love of reading\, make lasting friendships\, and be part of a group where your opinions truly matter.\nSo come for the book\, stay for the conversation—and discover why our Novel Idea Book Club is so much more than just a group of people reading the same book. It’s a place where ideas come to life\, connections are made\, and your next great read is just a discussion away!\nThe MAY book is Beautiful Country by Julie Wang.\nA Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood by Qian Julie Wang is a critically acclaimed memoir about her childhood as an undocumented Chinese immigrant in New York City detailing poverty\, the struggle to survive in the shadows\, and her family’s experience with the America Dream. (summary from amazon.com)\nYou Can Find a copy of the book for check out one the NOVEL IDEA BOOK CLUB display at the BMPL LIBRARY.\n  \nAges: Adults\nLocation: Meeting Room A\nTime: 1:30PM-2:30pm\nNO Registration.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/novel-idea-book-club-discussion-3/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime 2PM
DESCRIPTION:Please NOTE: After May 19th there will be NO Storytime at the library until school starts. June 1st will start stories at Liberty Park at 11am by the playground. Look for Ms. Sarah and her sign!\nTheme: Dinosaurs\nCraft: Shape dinosaurs\nThere’s no time like Storytime!\n\nJoin us for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books\, songs\, & activities to build early literacy skills. Storytime is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library.\n\nStorytime helps your pre-schooler grow by:\n\nListening to stories\, singing songs\, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary\, comprehension\, and a love for reading.\nStorytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children\, practice sharing and listening\, and build confidence in a group setting.\nSharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home.\n\nThis program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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SUMMARY:Behind the Book with Nir Eyal
DESCRIPTION:Join us from the comfort of your home and be part of the conversation with acclaimed author Nir Eyal. If you’ve ever quit too soon\, stalled in your career\, or sabotaged your own goals\, this book gives you the science and the system to go further than you thought possible. \nRegister here (it’s FREE) and ask questions of the author: \nhttps://libraryc.org/ebatesville/157487\nDigital live-stream is on Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.\n\nCan’t attend live. No worries. Click the link above for the recording after the live date. This program is brought to you by Batesville Library and The Friends of the Library.
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SUMMARY:Storytime 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Please NOTE: After May 19th there will be NO Storytime at the library until school starts. June 1st will start stories at Liberty Park at 11am by the playground. Look for Ms. Sarah and her sign!\nTheme: Dinosaurs\nCraft: Shape dinosaurs\nThere’s no time like Storytime!\n\nJoin us for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books\, songs\, & activities to build early literacy skills. Storytime is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library.\n\nStorytime helps your pre-schooler grow by:\n\nListening to stories\, singing songs\, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary\, comprehension\, and a love for reading.\nStorytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children\, practice sharing and listening\, and build confidence in a group setting.\nSharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home.\n\nThis program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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