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  • Baked Brains

    Join us to create the lobes of the brain with salt dough. We will then paint them different colors. Ages: Free for ages 6-11 Location: Meeting Room A Time: 1-2pm Registration is required. NOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.

  • Pendulum Painting

    Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Join us to make pendulum art. We will build our pendulum out of simple material and create one-of-a-kind artwork. This fun, hands-on craft is perfect for young artists who love to create. All supplies are provided. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: Meeting Room A&B Time: 4-4:45pm Registration is required. NOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.

  • Mother Goose 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Join us every Monday for a fun filled 30 minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. This program is geared towards ages 0 to 3. Help your little one grow by: Building Early Literacy Skills Encouraging Language Development Supporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Mother Goose 11AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Join us every Monday for a fun filled 30 minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. This program is geared towards ages 0 to 3. Help your little one grow by: Building Early Literacy Skills Encouraging Language Development Supporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Storytime 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Weather Craft: Sensory Bins There’s no time like Storytime! Join 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. Storytime helps your pre-schooler grow by: Listening to stories, singing songs, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Storytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children, practice sharing and listening, and build confidence in a group setting. Sharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.

  • Storytime 2PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Weather Craft: Sensory Bins There’s no time like Storytime! Join 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. Storytime helps your pre-schooler grow by: Listening to stories, singing songs, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Storytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children, practice sharing and listening, and build confidence in a group setting. Sharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 5. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Storytime 6PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Weather Craft: Sensory Bins There’s no time like Storytime! Join 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. Storytime helps your pre-schooler grow by: Listening to stories, singing songs, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Storytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children, practice sharing and listening, and build confidence in a group setting. Sharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 5. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Littles Craft Pendulum Painting 10AM

    Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    This registration is for the 10AM program. Join us for a 30-minute Littles Craft at the library! We will make art using pendulums! This will be a fun, hands-on activity! Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Meeting Rooms A&B Time: 10-10:30am Registration is required. NOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.

  • Littles Craft Pendulum Painting 4PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    This registration is for the 4PM program. Join us for a 30-minute Littles Craft at the library! We will make art using pendulums!  This will be a fun, hands-on activity! Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Meeting Room A&B Time: 4-4:30pm Registration is required. NOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.

  • TEEN Dungeons and Dragons

    Arts and Innovation HUB 113 N Walnut Street, Batesville, IN, United States

    Grab your dice and join in the quest for a 2nd level adventure!  Create a hero, explore fantastical worlds, and team up with other kids in a cooperative beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons ONE SHOT adventure.  All materials provide. Just show up ready for fun! Ages: FREE for kids ages 14-17 years old Location: Room 4 (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 4-5:45PM REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE SIGN UP. NOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.

  • Photography Club

    Arts and Innovation HUB 113 N Walnut Street, Batesville, IN, United States

    Ages: Teens & Adults Time: 6-8pm Location: Meeting Room A No Registration. Just show up!   Whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or have years of experience behind the lens, you're invited to join the new Photography Club at Batesville Public Library! This club is open to adults and teenagers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced photographers. Bring your favorite photos to share with the group, receive constructive feedback, or simply enjoy seeing the work of others. Photos may be presented in printed or electronic formats. The club will be shaped by its members. Participants will help determine future meeting topics, making this a great opportunity to learn new techniques, explore different photography styles, and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts. Meeting Details • When: Fourth Thursday of each month • Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM • Beginning: August • Where: Batesville Public Library Come share your creativity, gain inspiration, and grow your photography skills in a welcoming and supportive environment. All cameras, all experience levels, and all photography interests are welcome! See the world through a different lens.

  • Kiwanis Applefest

    Liberty Park

     Join us at Liberty Park to celebrate all things apples at APPLEFEST! There will be free kids activities under the Batesville Memorial Public Library tent from 11-4pm.  Storytime with Ms. Sarah @ Liberty Park at 11:30am & 1:30pm. The Roundups will perform from 2-4PM under the pavilion. Sponsored by Batesville Library, The Friends of the Library and BAAC.

  • Mother Goose 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Join us every Monday for a fun filled 30 minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. This program is geared towards ages 0 to 3. Help your little one grow by: Building Early Literacy Skills Encouraging Language Development Supporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Mother Goose 11AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Join us every Monday for a fun filled 30 minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. This program is geared towards ages 0 to 3. Help your little one grow by: Building Early Literacy Skills Encouraging Language Development Supporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Storytime 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Bears Craft: Fork painted bear face There’s no time like Storytime! Join 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. Storytime helps your pre-schooler grow by: Listening to stories, singing songs, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Storytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children, practice sharing and listening, and build confidence in a group setting. Sharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.

  • Storytime 2PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Bears Craft: Fork painted bear face There’s no time like Storytime! Join 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. Storytime helps your pre-schooler grow by: Listening to stories, singing songs, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Storytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children, practice sharing and listening, and build confidence in a group setting. Sharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 5. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Outdoors More Volksmarch

    A Volksmarch (German for "people's walk") is a non-competitive, recreational walk or hike through scenic or historic areas, focusing on fitness, fun, and camaraderie; participants follow marked trails, get cards stamped at checkpoints, and enjoy nature, local culture, and sometimes refreshments. Come join us the last Tuesday of each month! This month we will meet at Villa Orchard for an Orchard Walk. Address: 3303 State Road 229, Batesville, IN ALL AGES WELCOME Registration is REQUIRED All Children MUST be accompanied by an Adult Participants must be able to stay in between the two BMPL Guides while walking and must be able to follow all instructions while visiting special locations. Enjoy the fresh air, get active, and have fun with others while learning something new!   List of each month and Places we will go: January 27th - Oldenburg - Meet at Softball Parking Lot across from Wastewater plant February 24th - Brum Woods (Paved Parking lot entrance on Mulberry Street) March 31st - Freedom Park - (Meet at Pavilion) April 28th - Skatepark/Soccer Park path  May 26th - Brum Woods (Nature Trail) - Huntersville Rd parking lot June 30 - Batesville (History Walk) meet at parking lot across from Weigels Funeral Home July 28th - Oldenburg (History Walk) meet at the park behind Beautiful World shop August 25th - Green Acres Walk - meet at Michaela Farm September 29th - Orchard Walk - Villa Orchard October 27th - Batesville (Cemetery Walk) - St. Louis Cemetery November 24th  - Gratitude Hike - Liberty Park

  • Tween/Teen Game and Pizza Night

    Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Registration required. Ages: Free for kids ages 12-17 years old Location: Meeting Room A Time: 5-6pm Grab your friends and join us for pizza, games, and plenty of fun! Play one of our games or bring your favorite from home—just sign up and come ready to play! NOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.

  • Storytime 6PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Bears Craft: Fork painted bear face There’s no time like Storytime! Join 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. Storytime helps your pre-schooler grow by: Listening to stories, singing songs, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Storytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children, practice sharing and listening, and build confidence in a group setting. Sharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 5. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Chess Club for Kids

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Registration Required. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: Meeting Room A&B Time: 4-4:45pm Our new Kids Chess Club invites young thinkers to learn, play, and grow through the game of strategy and fun. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already loves chess, this club offers a welcoming space to build skills, make friends, and enjoy friendly competition. Join us at the library as we help spark confidence, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning—one move at a time. This program will be parent led with help from Ms. Sarah (children's coordinator). If you have a chess set feel free to bring it. Some will be supplied. NOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.

  • Mother Goose 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Join us every Monday for a fun filled 30 minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. This program is geared towards ages 0 to 3. Help your little one grow by: Building Early Literacy Skills Encouraging Language Development Supporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Mother Goose 11AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Join us every Monday for a fun filled 30 minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. This program is geared towards ages 0 to 3. Help your little one grow by: Building Early Literacy Skills Encouraging Language Development Supporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Storytime 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Pumpkins Craft: Torn tissue paper pumpkin wreaths There’s no time like Storytime! Join 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. Storytime helps your pre-schooler grow by: Listening to stories, singing songs, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Storytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children, practice sharing and listening, and build confidence in a group setting. Sharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.

  • Storytime 2PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Pumpkins Craft: Torn tissue paper pumpkin wreaths There’s no time like Storytime! Join 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. Storytime helps your pre-schooler grow by: Listening to stories, singing songs, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Storytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children, practice sharing and listening, and build confidence in a group setting. Sharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 5. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Story Seekers Youth Book Club

    Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Read a Book: Love it, hate it, wish it had a sequel? Come share your love of reading and strong opinions with friends. We talk, we laugh, we play. We will meet every other month for a new book to read. The book you will receive is Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley. This FREE book club is for grades 3rd – 8th. Books available at the circulation desk. Please register to join the CLUB!

  • Teen Advisory Board

    Meeting Room B 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Registration is required. Ages: Free for kids ages 12-17 years old Location: Meeting Room B Time: 4:15-5pm The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) empowers tweens/teens to make their voices heard at the library. TAB members help shape teen programs, suggest new materials, promote library events, and create a welcoming, inclusive space for all young people in the community. By joining, you as a teen can build leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and make a real impact on our community. It’s a fun way to get involved, meet new friends, and help create a library that reflects what teens truly want.

  • Storytime 6PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Pumpkins Craft: Torn tissue paper pumpkin wreaths There’s no time like Storytime! Join 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. Storytime helps your pre-schooler grow by: Listening to stories, singing songs, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Storytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children, practice sharing and listening, and build confidence in a group setting. Sharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 5. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Kids Who Code

    Meeting Room AB

    Registration Required. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: Meeting Room A&B Time: 4-4:45pm Join us to learn to code or grow in your coding skills. All coding experience levels welcome. This is a free program and all materials will be supplied. There are normally 2 kiddos to an iPad working together if the class fills up. NOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.

  • Finding Gobi

    Arts and Innovation HUB 113 N Walnut Street, Batesville, IN, United States

    NO Registration. Ages: All Ages Location: Event Room (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 6PM Finding Gobi: The inspirational, heartwarming & true story of a man & his best friend. Join author Dion Leonard for a captivating event as he presents the main edition of his New York Times bestselling book, Finding Gobi. This inspiring, true story chronicles Dion’s journey during a grueling 155-mile ultra-marathon across the Gobi Desert in China, where he met a small stray dog named Gobi. What started as a chance encounter quickly turned into a life-changing bond, as Gobi became Dion's steadfast companion, matching his stride every step of the way to the finish line. When the race ended, Gobi went missing, sparking a nationwide search to reunite the two. This incredible story of determination, love, and loyalty is sure to captivate readers of all ages and is perfect for animal lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. At this special library event, Dion will share the unforgettable tale of his and Gobi’s journey, the search to bring Gobi home, and the deep bond they share. Finding Gobi is a truly moving story that will inspire anyone who has ever loved an animal or pursued a dream. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Dion and Gobi, hear their story firsthand, and be inspired by their remarkable adventure.

  • NO Mother Goose 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    No Mother Goose today.

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