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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.

  • Mahjong Class

    Meeting Room AB

    Join us for our Mahjong class and discover the rich history and modern-day appeal of this classic tile-based game. Originating in China during the Qing Dynasty, Mahjong has been played for centuries and continues to thrive across cultures worldwide. Today, Mahjong is experiencing a resurgence, gaining popularity among all ages for its mix of strategy, memory, and social interaction. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, this class offers a fun and engaging way to learn the game, meet new people, and challenge your mind. NO REGISTRATION. STOP BY!

  • Storytime 10AM

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

    Theme: Pizza Craft: Paper Pizzza 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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6. 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 – 6.

  • Craft & Chat

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

    Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour! Craft & Chat meets Tuesdays from 1-2 PM. NO REGISTRATION.

  • Storytime 2PM

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

    Theme: Pizza Craft: Paper Pizza 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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6. 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 - 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Story Seekers Youth Book Club

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

    Dive into awesome stories, share your thoughts, and hang out with other readers your age! Each month we pick a fun read and chat about the best (and worst!) parts. If you love books—or just like to talk—this club’s for you! January 6th we will be discussing the book we read in December! Then we will meet back in February with a whole new line up of books. This FREE book club is for grades 3rd – 8th. Books available at the circulation desk. Please register below to join the CLUB!

  • Storytime 6PM

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

    Theme: Pizza Craft: Paper Pizza 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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6. 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 - 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • BMPL Blood Drive

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

    BATESVILLE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (BMPL Parking Lot with Mobile Bus) Wednesday, January 7, 2026 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 131 N. WALNUT ST BATESVILLE, IN 47006 To schedule an appointment click here https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11625208 The Versiti mobile bus will be in the parking lot at the library. You can schedule a time with the link above or walk-ins are welcome. Help us reach our goal of 14 blood products. Remember to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Each blood donation can impact up to 3 local lives – be a hero and make a difference in our community.

  • Felting Class

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

    Felting is one of the oldest forms of textile arts. Needle felting begins by rolling a small amount of wool and stabbing it with a needle. It is a quick hobby to learn, and many find it stress-relieving. This month we are meeting on the second Thursday of the month (January 8th) as BMPL is closed on our “regular" day . We will start the New Year going back to Needle Felting basics. This is a great time to try needle felting if you’ve never been before. January's Snowflake project will allow you to learn what needle felting is, how it is done, and provide the foundation for future projects.  If you are already familiar with needle felting, you will be able to continue to expand your skills with new technique and design. All material will be supplied. We will meet inside the library (ROOM A). Please join us for this NO cost adult program (18 years and older). Join at any time. Registration is REQUIRED for this program. Fill out the form below.

  • Cook With A Book

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

    Join us for Cook with a Book! This month we will read a book and then we will be making mini pizzas. Children will actively participate in the preparation. This program is for kids in preschool and kindergarten. Registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. Please be aware of food allergies when registering for this program.

  • Teen D&D

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

    Grab your dice and join the quest! Create a hero, explore fantastical worlds, and team up with other teens in a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventure. All materials provided—just show up ready for fun! FREE program for kids ages 14-18. 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.

  • Nanny the Dog

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

    It's another Eli's Dog Club Meeting! Join us to READ to Nanny and have some snow fun! Come any time in the hour to have some fun and read to Nanny the Dog! COME AND GO AS YOU PLEASE.

  • Block Play Fridays

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

    Join us for Friday Block Play throughout the winter months!  Miss Sarah will have different kinds of blocks out for free play and social time.  Meet us at the library for a morning of hands-on play, building with blocks, and building new friendships! This program is designed for children under the age of 4. NO REGISTRATION. Come and go as you please.

  • Genealogy Junction

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

    Gather each month with other like-minded family history enthusiasts. Each month we will explore a different topic. This month is: Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library will drop in via ZOOM to talk about what their library has to offer genealogists and some special research tips on finding your German Ancestors. This FREE program is for Adults. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign up below.

  • 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.

  • 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. Registration is required. Please sign up below.

  • Storytime 10AM

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

    Theme: Walrus Craft: Walrus Drawing 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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6. 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 – 6.

  • Craft & Chat

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

    Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour! Craft & Chat meets Tuesdays from 1-2 PM. NO REGISTRATION.

  • Storytime 2PM

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

    Theme: Walrus Craft: Walrus Drawing 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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6. 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 - 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Behind the Books Author Talk

    Join us from the comfort of your home for an at-home online author talk with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to? Virtual discussion is on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST Register here (it's FREE) https://libraryc.org/ebatesville/106422 Can't attend live. No worries. Click the link above for the recording after the live date. This program is brought to your by Batesville Library and The Friends of the Library.

  • Storytime 6PM

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

    Theme: Walrus Craft: Walrus Drawing 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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6. 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 - 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Mayor’s Book Club

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

    Book: The Servant by James Hunter Theme: Leadership, service, personal development. Strong kickoff to the year with a focus on values, purpose, and service-oriented leadership. Join the Mayor’s Book Club (Mayor John Irrgang), a new opportunity to foster community discussion around various topics. No rsvp expected, we’re happy to have you drop in! You can borrow a copy of any of these books at the Batesville Memorial Public Library. If you’d like your own copy, we encourage you to support our local bookstore, The Bookshelf, on Walnut Street. If you are an online shopper, you can order online and still support The Bookshelf by going to Bookshop.org. Our goal for these meetings is to unearth ideas and inspiration to take back to our neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and service organizations to build a better community. Remember, you do not need to RSVP. We’re excited to see you there!  

  • Ukulele Club

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

    The Ukulele Club is a club for anyone who plays or wants to learn how to play the Ukulele. We have fun singing and playing all kinds of music! Music sheets are provided. The Ukulele Club meets in the (Activity Lab located in the children's area) of the library every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Batesville Library has FREE Ukuleles for checkout if you are interested in playing or learning to play. For more information about this club please contact Janey at psteph@etczone.com. This club is ran by community members. NO REGISTRATION.

  • Saturday Storytime – 10AM

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

    There’s no time like Storytime! Start your Saturday with Storytime! Join us for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 6.

  • 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.

  • Tween/Teen Paint a Mug and Hot Cocoa Bar

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

    Join us for a cozy tween/teen program where creativity meets winter vibes! We’ll be painting our own mugs made by you and enjoying a fun hot cocoa bar. Warm up with us! FREE program for kids ages 12 - 18. 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.

  • Storytime 10AM

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

    Theme: Blue Craft: Sensory Bin Fun! 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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6. 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 – 6.