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  • The Secrets & Surprises in A Christmas Carol – guest speaker

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

    The Secrets & Surprises in A Christmas Carol is a holiday event. In this one-hour presentation, hear the story's origins and background, how it impacted how Christmas is celebrated today, and some "insider" information. For example, did you know Tiny Tim's name was initially planned to be Little Dick? Join retired English Professor Ron Nicholas as he shares background on the author, tells some amusing stories, and does some dramatic readings. A door prize drawing for two tickets to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s performance of A Christmas Carol will be held. Thank you to a thoughtful patron for this donation. No registration required

  • Relax Your Mind Painting – TEEN

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

    Feeling stressed or overwhelmed?  Come spend an hour relaxing your mind by doing a special calming painting! It is sure to leave you feeling relaxed and recharged! This is a NO cost program. This is a Teen program. REGISTER BELOW FOR THIS PROGRAM.

  • BMPL TINY ART SHOW

    Circulation Desk

    VOTING HAS BEGUN! STOP BY THE LOBBY AND CAST YOUR VOTE! 1 VOTE PER VISIT PLEASE. VOTING will begin on March 1st. Stop by the circulation desk to pick up a ballot and drop in the bucket provided. (VISIT BMPL & VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY! YOU MAY VOTE ONCE PER VISIT.) Voting is  The People's Choice in each category (12 & under, 13 & above) will win Chamber Bucks! Artists can pick up work and an easel for home display on April 1st. *BMPL reserves the right to exclude any submissions.

  • Traveling Planetarium at BMPL

    Circulation Desk

    What is a planetarium? The Drake Planetarium & Science Center’s Traveling Explorer Show comes directly to you. This program is the perfect way to provide you and your family with a truly immersive experience by presenting with sights and sounds at every angle.  Drake Planetarium & Science Center will have their state-of-the-art, inflatable Explorer Dome at BMPL. Our Drake Planetarium instructors are trained and endorsed by NASA Glenn Research Center for Education Department. They will be speaking about Eclipses, Tides, & Our Moon during the presentation to coincide with the solar eclipse happening on April 8th. The Explorer Dome provides the perfect atmosphere for teaching and lively discussions that support learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. You bring the thirst for knowledge and we’ll give you outstanding instruction and a valuable experience. We recommend grades 1st through Adult with the presentation that will be provided. Brought to you by: The Joan and John W. Hillenbrand VISION Fund for Innovation, Batesville Memorial Public Library, Genesis Pathways to Success & Drake Planetarium & Science Center. PLEASE NOTE: Choose a time slot that works for you or your family below and register YOUR LAST NAME AND HOW MANY WILL BE ENTERING THE PLANETARIUM. PLEASE SIGN UP EACH PERSON IN YOUR PARTY THAT WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THE PLANETARIUM. (If you have more than one person in your family that would like to enter, you need to register EACH person.)  Each time slot is for a 30 minute presentation session. The dome will hold 25 people.

  • Solar Garden Lamp – Teens

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

    Participants will create a solar light out of components and a ball jar. This program is for teens. REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM BELOW.

  • Family Movie – A Bug’s Life

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

    Join us at the library for a free movie!  We will provide POPCORN and watch A Bug’s Life. Feel free to bring a drink WITH A LID and another light snack if you choose.  You may bring blankets and pillows to sit on the floor or we will have a few rows of chairs in the back set up. Registration is required below. 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.

  • Pop Rocks (Homemade) – Tween Program

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

    Teens and Tweens, join us for a fun cooking activity to make your own pop rocks! This program is for children ages 12-18 and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register below for this program.

  • One State One Story: Underground Railroad BUS TOUR

    Ripley County Tourism Office 220 US-50 IN, Versailles, United States

    Ripley County Reads is excited to be taking part in this year’s One State / One Story community read! Indiana Humanities’ One State / One Story program invites Hoosiers to engage deeply with a book as part of a statewide conversation tied to our current theme. BOOK: All That She Carried by Tiya Miles Underground Railroad FREE Bus Tour: The Underground Railroad is part of the Southeast Indiana Trails to Freedom. This Bus Tour will highlight 5 trails in Ripley county. This FREE guided 2 hour tour will start in Versailles at the Ripley County Tourism Office and feature places & activities of the Underground Railroad. Registration Required. Snacks will be provided. Must be 13+ or older. There are 2 dates to choose from: Thursday, September 5 or Saturday, September 7. You MUST register for this tour from the link below. This is open to 25 people per tour. Must be 13+ or older. Register for the BUS TOUR here at https://ripleycountyreads.org/osos/ Location: Ripley County Tourism Office Time: 10:00pm - 12:00pm   This program has been made possible through a grant from Indiana Humanities in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Brought to you by Ripley County Reads.   Complete information can be found at https://ripleycountyreads.org/osos/ Book Discussions, Speaker Series and Bus Tour dates and times.

  • One State One Story: Underground Railroad BUS TOUR

    Ripley County Tourism Office 220 US-50 IN, Versailles, United States

    Ripley County Reads is excited to be taking part in this year’s One State / One Story community read! Indiana Humanities’ One State / One Story program invites Hoosiers to engage deeply with a book as part of a statewide conversation tied to our current theme. BOOK: All That She Carried by Tiya Miles Underground Railroad FREE Bus Tour: The Underground Railroad is part of the Southeast Indiana Trails to Freedom. This Bus Tour will highlight 5 trails in Ripley county. This FREE guided 2 hour tour will start in Versailles at the Ripley County Tourism Office and feature places & activities of the Underground Railroad. Registration Required. Snacks will be provided. Must be 13+ or older. There are 2 dates to choose from: Thursday, September 5 or Saturday, September 7. You MUST register for this tour from the link below. This is open to 25 people per tour. Must be 13+ or older. Register for the BUS TOUR here at https://ripleycountyreads.org/osos/ Location: Ripley County Tourism Office Time: 10:00pm - 12:00pm   This program has been made possible through a grant from Indiana Humanities in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Brought to you by Ripley County Reads.   Complete information can be found at https://ripleycountyreads.org/osos/ Book Discussions, Speaker Series and Bus Tour dates and times.

  • Drip Paint Pumpkin – Tween/TEEN

    Join us to drip paint pumpkins!  This program is for ages Tween/Teen (ages 12-18) and SIGN UP is required. Register your child(ren) below.

  • Early US Coins to Present Day with Carl Moore

    Meeting Room AB

    During retirement, Ripley County resident Carl Moore started collecting coins. He is now sharing his passion with others. His main interest in coins is as they relate to historical events. During this session he will share information about early US coins to the present day. This program is geared towards Tween/Teens and Adults. Everyone who attends will receive a wheat penny and be entered in a drawing to win another coin. Everyone in attendance will also be entered into a seasonal drawing for a 1921 Morgan silver dollar. Registration requested below.

  • Homemade Bagel Bites – Tween/TEEN

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

    Join us to learn how to make homemade pizza bagel bites. This program is for ages Tween/Teen (ages 12-18) and SIGN UP is required. Register your child(ren) below.

  • Chip Challenge – Tween/TEEN

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

    Think you know your chip flavors?  Come to see how many flavors you can name!  This program is guaranteed to test your taste buds. This program is for Tween/Teen ages (ages 12-18) and SIGN UP is required. Register 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.

  • Window Painting

    Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Want to help us decorate for Summer Reading?  Sign up below to paint the outside of our library windows!  This year’s theme is Color Our World. The possibilities are endless. We will supply the paint and brushes. YOU MUST STOP BY THE LIBRARY FOR A PLANNING SHEET PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM DATE – OR – you can sketch out your idea on white computer paper. You must have something drawn to show us for approval before you begin painting. We will have a 3ft x 3 ft square outlined with painters tape. That will be your work area! You only have 1 hour for your allotted time slot so PLEASE really think about what it is you would like to paint. We will be here to help as well. Your work will be displayed all summer!  This program is for children in 3rd to 12th grade and registration is required.  PLEASE CHOOSE WHICH TIME SLOT YOU WOULD LIKE AND COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW.  

  • Window Painting

    Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Want to help us decorate for Summer Reading?  Sign up below to paint the outside of our library windows!  This year’s theme is Color Our World. The possibilities are endless. We will supply the paint and brushes. YOU MUST STOP BY THE LIBRARY FOR A PLANNING SHEET PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM DATE – OR – you can sketch out your idea on white computer paper. You must have something drawn to show us for approval before you begin painting. We will have a 3ft x 3 ft square outlined with painters tape. That will be your work area! You only have 1 hour for your allotted time slot so PLEASE really think about what it is you would like to paint. We will be here to help as well. Your work will be displayed all summer!  This program is for children in 3rd to 12th grade and registration is required.  PLEASE CHOOSE WHICH TIME SLOT YOU WOULD LIKE AND COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW.