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  • 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: Dr. Seuss Craft: Patterned top hat headbands 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: Dr. Seuss Craft: Patterned top hat headbands 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: Dr. Seuss Craft: Patterned top hat headbands 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.

  • Cook With A Book

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

    Join us for Cook with a Book! Join us for Cook with a Book! This month we will read a book and then we will be cutting veggies and making dip. Children will actively participate in the preparation. Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Ms. Sarah’s Activity Lab Time: 4-4:45pm Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. 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. Please be aware of food allergies when registering for this program.

  • 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: Baby Animals Craft: Animal Match 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: Baby Animals Craft: Animal Match 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: Baby Animals Craft: Animal Match 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 Pinch Pot

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

    Making pinch pots is a simple, engaging, and creative activity that enhances fine motor skills. Join us a the library to mold pinch pots with air dry clay. Once dry, use your pinch pot to hold all your small treasures you have at home or we will provide a small fake succulent plant. The possibilities are endless. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: Meeting Room A Time: 4-4:45pm Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. 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 Advisory Board

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

    The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) empowers 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. Ages: Free for kids ages 11-17 years old Location: Meeting Room A Time: 4:15-5:15pm Registration is required. Please sign up below.

  • Nanny the Dog

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

    It's another Eli's Dog Club Meeting! Nanny the Dog Visits: A Night of Luck & Charms! Come visit and read to our therapy dog Nanny and enjoy some fun activities. Come any time in the hour to have some fun and read to Nanny the Dog! Ages: Free for kids ages 3-11 years old Location: Meeting Room B Time: 5-6pm Come and go as you please.

  • Friends of BMPL Used Book Sale

    BMPL Annex 10 West Boehringer Street, Batesville, IN, United States

    This book sale will be held in the Library Annex from 9:00 am - 5:00pm on March 13 and 14, 2026. Cash, Check or Venmo ONLY. Location: Annex Building - 108 N Elm St., Batesville, IN 47006 The MISSION of the Friends are volunteers who support Batesville Library through fundraising, advocacy and providing volunteer services. Our goal is to raise money for things like books, programs, and equipment that may not be covered by the library's regular budget. What WE SPONSOR: After Hours Concerts, Children's & Adult Programming, Summer Reading Program and Furnishings for the Library. We have BOOKS (Hardcover and Paperback), CDs, DVDs and more for all ages! Interested in becoming a member? We would love to have you join the team. Contact:  friends@ebatesville.com. OR visit https://ebatesville.com/friends-of-the-library/

  • Friends of BMPL Used Book Sale

    BMPL Annex 10 West Boehringer Street, Batesville, IN, United States

    This book sale will be held in the Library Annex from 9:00 am - 5:00pm on March 13 and 14, 2026. Cash, Check or Venmo ONLY. Location: Annex Building - 108 N Elm St., Batesville, IN 47006 The MISSION of the Friends are volunteers who support Batesville Library through fundraising, advocacy and providing volunteer services. Our goal is to raise money for things like books, programs, and equipment that may not be covered by the library's regular budget. What WE SPONSOR: After Hours Concerts, Children's & Adult Programming, Summer Reading Program and Furnishings for the Library. We have BOOKS (Hardcover and Paperback), CDs, DVDs and more for all ages! Interested in becoming a member? We would love to have you join the team. Contact:  friends@ebatesville.com. OR visit https://ebatesville.com/friends-of-the-library/

  • Saturday Storytime 10AM

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

    There’s no time like Storytime! Theme: Umbrellas Craft: Tissue paper umbrellas Start your Saturday with 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.

  • Chicka Chicka BOOM BOOM Kit

    Circulation Desk

    Spring Break Take & Make Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Storytime Kit What's in the bag: Supplies for your little own to make their own chicka chicka tree. (2 video links: Ms Sarah Reading Chicka Chicka Peep Peep & a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom song) Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Pick up your bag from the BMPL front desk. Give them the name you registered under. Time: Pick up on OR after March 16 Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. 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.

  • Take and Make Sew a Travel Tic Tac Toe

    Circulation Desk

    Spring Break Take & Make Sew a Travel Tic-Tac-Toe! What's in the bag: Supplies for you to sew a travel board. Felt, thread, needle and instructions. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11years old Location: Pick up your bag from the BMPL front desk. Give them the name you registered under. Time: Pick up on OR after March 16 Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. 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: Green 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: Green 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: Green 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.

  • Kids Scrap Fabric Bird Craft

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

    Join us at the library for a no-sew craft! We will be using scrap fabric and other materials to create a colorful bird. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: Meeting Room A Time: 1-2pm Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. 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.

  • Chess Club for Kids

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

    Kids Chess ClubOur 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. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: BMPL Meeting Room B Time: 4-5pm REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE SIGN UP YOUR CHILD(REN) BELOW. 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 Egg Carton Caterpillar 10AM

    Activity Lab 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! Little ones will explore their creativity by making a caterpillar using egg cartons. This will be a fun, hands-on activity! Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Ms Sarah's Activity Room Time: 10-10:30am Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. 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 Egg Carton Caterpillar 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! Little ones will explore their creativity by making a caterpillar using egg cartons. This will be a fun, hands-on activity! Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Ms Sarah's Activity Room Time: 4-4:30pm Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. 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.

  • NO Mother Goose 10AM

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

    No Mother Goose today due to Spring Break.

  • NO Storytime 10AM

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

    No Storytime today due to spring break.

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