Events

Please NOTE: There will be 10am Mother Goose ONLY through out JUNE and JULY. 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 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Our normal Mother Goose will return back to Mondays at 10am or 11am on August 17, 2026.

During the summer (June & July) there will be NO Storytime at the Library. Instead, join Miss Sarah at Liberty Park every Monday morning on the grass by the playground to spend time reading together. This will be cancelled in the event of rain. Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Liberty Park Batesville, IN Time: 11-11:30am NO REGISTRATION. Our normal Storytime will return back to Tuesdays at 10am, 2pm or 6pm on August 18, 2026.

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 Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat by Jonathan Bean. This FREE book club is for grades 3rd – 8th. Books available at the circulation desk. Please register below to join the CLUB!

Please NOTE: There will be 10am Mother Goose ONLY through out JUNE and JULY. 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 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Our normal Mother Goose time will return back to Mondays at 10am or 11am on August 17, 2026.

During the summer (June & July) there will be NO Storytime at the Library. Instead, join Miss Sarah at Liberty Park every Monday morning on the grass by the playground to spend time reading together. This will be cancelled in the event of rain. Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Liberty Park Batesville, IN Time: 11-11:30am NO REGISTRATION. Our normal Storytime will return back to Tuesdays at 10am, 2pm or 6pm on August 18, 2026.

This registration is for the 11AM program. Join Miss Sarah for a Dino Storytime and dig for dinosaur bones! Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Outside (incase of rain Event Room Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 11-11:45am Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) 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.

This registration is for the 1PM program. Join Miss Sarah for a Dino Storytime and dig for dinosaur bones! Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Outside (incase of rain Event Room Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 1-1:45am Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) 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.

Grab your dice and join in quest!  Create a hero, explore fantastical worlds, and team up with other kids in a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons ONE SHOT adventure.  All materials provide. Just show up ready for fun! Ages: FREE for kids ages 12-17 years old Location: BMPL Annex Time: 4-5:45pm REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE SIGN 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 NOTE: There will be 10am Mother Goose ONLY through out JUNE and JULY. 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 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Our normal Mother Goose time will return back to Mondays at 10am or 11am on August 17, 2026.

During the summer (June & July) there will be NO Storytime at the Library. Instead, join Miss Sarah at Liberty Park every Monday morning on the grass by the playground to spend time reading together. This will be cancelled in the event of rain. Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Liberty Park Batesville, IN Time: 11-11:30am NO REGISTRATION. Our normal Storytime will return back to Tuesdays at 10am, 2pm or 6pm on August 18, 2026.

Join us for an interactive and fun balloon art program! Banzi Balloon artist Brian will have a fun, interactive discussion on dinosaurs with stories and fun facts. Together, we will then create a balloon sculpture for display at our library! Ages: Geared towards children ages 3-12. Location: Event Room (Arts & Innovation HUB) THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 11:00AM BANZI BALLOON. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME YOU SIGN UP FOR. Registration is required. Recommended ages is 3 - 12 years old. Please Register with the LAST NAME of your FAMILY and enter in the NUMBER attending the program. PLEASE NOTE: This is anyone that will be participating.

Join us for an interactive and fun balloon art program! Banzi Balloon artist Brian will have a fun, interactive discussion on dinosaurs with stories and fun facts. Together, we will then create a balloon sculpture for display at our library! Ages: Geared towards children ages 3-12. Location: Event Room (Arts & Innovation HUB) THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 1:00PM BANZI BALLOON. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME YOU SIGN UP FOR. Registration is required. Recommended ages is 3 - 12 years old. Please Register with the LAST NAME of your FAMILY and enter in the NUMBER attending the program. PLEASE NOTE: This is anyone that will be participating.

Join us to learn about archeology and do your own archeological dig for bones! Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: Library Meeting Rooms AB Time: 11-12pm Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) 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.

Please NOTE: There will be 10am Mother Goose ONLY through out JUNE and JULY. 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 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Our normal Mother Goose time will return back to Mondays at 10am or 11am on August 17, 2026.

During the summer (June & July) there will be NO Storytime at the Library. Instead, join Miss Sarah at Liberty Park every Monday morning on the grass by the playground to spend time reading together. This will be cancelled in the event of rain. Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Liberty Park Batesville, IN Time: 11-11:30am NO REGISTRATION. Our normal Storytime will return back to Tuesdays at 10am, 2pm or 6pm on August 18, 2026.

Join us at Batesville Memorial Public Library for an AMAZING Magic Show from CR Ryan and Son Magicians. This is a 45 minute show for ALL ages. Ages: Free for ALL ages. Location: Event Room (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 11-11:45am Registration is required. Please Register with the LAST NAME of your FAMILY and enter in the NUMBER attending the program. PLEASE NOTE: This is anyone that will be participating.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm to make a 4th of JULY themed button! Miss Sarah will be set up under the pergola at the Library with papers, coloring items and our button makers. You can make 1 button.   Ages: Free for kids ages 3-14 years old Location: Pergola outside at the Library Time: 10-12pm

Please NOTE: There will be 10am Mother Goose ONLY through out JUNE and JULY. 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 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Our normal Mother Goose time will return back to Mondays at 10am or 11am on August 17, 2026.

During the summer (June & July) there will be NO Storytime at the Library. Instead, join Miss Sarah at Liberty Park every Monday morning on the grass by the playground to spend time reading together. This will be cancelled in the event of rain. Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Liberty Park Batesville, IN Time: 11-11:30am NO REGISTRATION. Our normal Storytime will return back to Tuesdays at 10am, 2pm or 6pm on August 18, 2026.

Come and see dinosaur puppets. Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Event Room (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 11-11:45am Registration is required. Please Register with the LAST NAME of your FAMILY and enter in the NUMBER attending the program. PLEASE NOTE: This is anyone that will be participating.

Please NOTE: There will be 10am Mother Goose ONLY through out JUNE and JULY. 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 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Our normal Mother Goose time will return back to Mondays at 10am or 11am on August 17, 2026.

During the summer (June & July) there will be NO Storytime at the Library. Instead, join Miss Sarah at Liberty Park every Monday morning on the grass by the playground to spend time reading together. This will be cancelled in the event of rain. Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old Location: Liberty Park Batesville, IN Time: 11-11:30am NO REGISTRATION. Our normal Storytime will return back to Tuesdays at 10am, 2pm or 6pm on August 18, 2026.

Join us at Batesville Memorial Public Library for an AMAZING Silly Safaris LIVE Animal show for the perfect blend of fact and fun for all ages! Special guests from the audience join in on the fun. You’ll see a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds and bugs for an experience everyone will remember. This is a 45 minute show. Time: 11-11:45AM Ages: Geared towards children ages 3-12. Location: Event Room (Arts & Innovation HUB) THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 11:00AM Silly Safaris Show. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME YOU SIGN UP FOR. Due to limited space we will be taking registration names as you and your family enter the room. Registration is required. Please Register with the LAST NAME of your FAMILY and enter in the NUMBER attending the program. PLEASE NOTE: This is anyone that will be participating or entering the room.

Join us at Batesville Memorial Public Library for an AMAZING Silly Safaris LIVE Animal show for the perfect blend of fact and fun for all ages! Special guests from the audience join in on the fun. You’ll see a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds and bugs for an experience everyone will remember. This is a 45 minute show. Time: 1-1:45PM Ages: Geared towards children ages 3-12. Location: Event Room (Arts & Innovation HUB) THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 1:00PM Silly Safaris Show. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME YOU SIGN UP FOR. Due to limited space we will be taking registration names as you and your family enter the room. Registration is required. Please Register with the LAST NAME of your FAMILY and enter in the NUMBER attending the program. PLEASE NOTE: This is anyone that will be participating or entering the room.

Please NOTE: There will be 10am Mother Goose ONLY through out JUNE and JULY. 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 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Our normal Mother Goose time will return back to Mondays at 10am or 11am on August 17, 2026.