Events
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Summer Reading Begins
BMPL’s Summer Reading Program will start June 1 – July 19! Our Summer Reading Program is a fun reading challenge for readers of all ages, with or without a library card! To participate, download or log in to the Beanstack app using your phone or a web browser. Designed to inspire a love of daily reading, log each day you read—NO book titles needed and NO tracking your minutes. Whether it’s 20 minutes or an hour, every day counts. Read to yourself or someone else it counts! Physical books, ebooks, audiobooks, braille, or live reading from an author, it counts! Main goal: Have FUN! Earn Beanstack Badge Levels to collect virtual prize tickets, a free book, and a library t-shirt. More information click here!
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Remember When Storytelling
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of real-life narratives, where we share heartfelt and captivating experiences. Join us to connect, share, and embrace the beauty of real-life tales! Ages: Adults Location: Meeting Room A Time: 2pm-3pm NO Registration. Open to the Public. FREE.
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Library Board Meeting
Meeting Room ABLibrary Board meetings are open to the public. To view the meeting agenda, please click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1s6UkFCw-AJPSvglwgLrjNum1oHoROZVR?usp=sharing BMPL Board of Trustees 2026 Mark Stenger - President 4 th term: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028 Ripley and Franklin County Boards of Commissioners Thomas Barnett - Vice President 4 th term: 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2029 Ripley and Franklin County Councils Jamie Schantz - Secretary 2 nd term:1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026 Batesville Community School Corporation Dana Cassidy 1 st term: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027 Batesville Community School Corporation Jeff Ollier 3 rd term: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028 Batesville Community School Corporation Mark Masavage 3 rd term:1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026 Ripley and Franklin County Councils Heather Goldsmith 1 st term: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028 Ripley and Franklin County Boards of Commissioners Peter Mack - Treasurer Non-voting Board member
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Button Making for Kids
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
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Button Making Contest for Adults
Join us in celebrating our Nation’s 250th Anniversary! Come and create a unique 4th of July Button. You will be provided all materials for this craft, plus your design will be entered into the July 4th Button Contest! Look to vote on these patriotic buttons on Facebook to vote for your favorite! Prizes will be presented to the most popular buttons per age groups! Age: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 1-3PM Cost: FREE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please sign up.
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Button Making Contest for Adults
Join us in celebrating our Nation’s 250th Anniversary! Come and create a unique 4th of July Button. You will be provided all materials for this craft, plus your design will be entered into the July 4th Button Contest! Look to vote on these patriotic buttons on Facebook to vote for your favorite! Prizes will be presented to the most popular buttons per age groups! Age: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 5-7PM Cost: FREE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please sign up.
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BAAC Community Art Show Reception
Join the Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) as we celebrate local talent at our 28th Annual Community Art Show Awards Reception. Event Highlights: Â -Â Artist Meet & Greet: Meet the talented artists behind this year's entries. -Â Awards Ceremony: Stick around to see which amazing artwork takes the top prizes, including Best of Show ($400) and 1st Place ($300). -Â People's Choice Award: Stop in anytime before the reception to cast your vote; voting remains open until 6:45 pm on the night of the event. Awards and light refreshments are provided by the Batesville Area Arts Council. This event is open to the public. Location: Batesville Library
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Rusty Bladen with Opener Lilly Reding Concert
Summer Concert Series: Rusty Bladen Opening Act: Lilly Reding (Local) at 5:30pm Rusty’s show is a high-energy, freewheeling tour-de-force of Bladen originals, rock and roll, country-rock covers, and an evening that turns into a party. Bladen has performed at festivals and clubs throughout Indiana and the Midwest, captivating the crowd with his performance, his band, and plenty of audience participation. Rusty has toured in Ireland, is a summer festival favorite, and his music has been featured in a major studio film. BMPL's outside space is DORA approved. Walk to your favorite bar in town to grab a dink in the DORA APPROVED CUP and head over to listen to the Concert. Date: Friday, June 26, 2026 Time: Lilly Reding will open at 5:30PM and Rusty Bladen will start around 6PM Location: Outdoor Event Lawn (Batesville Memorial Public Library ) Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs for an evening of fun! Admission is FREE! See you there! Sponsored by: Batesville Library, Friends of the Library and BAAC
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Mother Goose 10AM ONLY
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesPlease 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.
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SUMMER Stories at the PARK
Liberty ParkDuring 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.
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Dino Buddies Puppets
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.
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Craft and Chat
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesWe will be at LIBERTY PARK during this hour. 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 at the Library 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.
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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 the parking lot across from Weigels Funeral Home for a Batesville (History Walk). 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
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BMPL Blood Drive
Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesBATESVILLE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (BMPL Parking Lot with Mobile Bus) Wednesday, JULY 1, 2026 2:30 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/11636804 The Versiti mobile bus will be in the parking lot at the library. You will receive (2) Kings Island tickets for your donation while supplies last. 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.
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Tree Necklace Wire Jewelry 1PM
Wire jewelry making uses basic tools to shape and wrap copper wire into a beautiful piece of art. This workshop covers basic wire wrapping techniques to transform copper wire into a tree necklace. All supplies will be provided for this activity. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 1PM-3PM Registration is required. Please sign up.
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Tree Necklace Wire Jewelry 5:30PM
Wire jewelry making uses basic tools to shape and wrap copper wire into a beautiful piece of art. This workshop covers basic wire wrapping techniques to transform copper wire into a tree necklace. All supplies will be provided for this activity. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM Registration is required. Please sign up.
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Ukulele Club
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThe 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.
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BMPL CLOSED Independence Day
Circulation DeskThe Batesville Memorial Public Library will be closed Saturday, JULY 4th - ALL DAY for Independence Day. You can still use our eLibrary and Databases. eLibrary and Databases can be found at https://ebatesville.com/dl/ You can also search our catalog at https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/home?locg=215
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Mother Goose 10AM ONLY
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesPlease 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.
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SUMMER Stories at the PARK
Liberty ParkDuring 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.
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Mahjong Class
Meeting Room ABJoin 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. Ages: Adults (free) Location: Meeting Room AB Time: 1PM-3PM NO REGISTRATION. STOP BY!
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Silly Safaris Live Animal Show 11AM
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
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Silly Safaris Live Animal Show 1PM
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
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3D Printer Certification Class 10AM
Register for this in-person class to become a Certified User of the 3D Printers in the Innovation Studio. Completion of this training is needed to use any of the four 3D printers at the Arts and Innovation Hub. Registration is required Ages 12 to 14 may register for a learner’s permit certification, but also require an adult aged 18+ to be certified and accompany the minor while using the 3d printers. Ages 15 and older can become certified to work independently with the 3D printers. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 10-11AM Registration is required. Please sign up.
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3D Printer Certification Class 6PM
Register for this in-person class to become a Certified User of the 3D Printers in the Innovation Studio. Completion of this training is needed to use any of the four 3D printers at the Arts and Innovation Hub. Registration is required Ages 12 to 14 may register for a learner’s permit certification, but also require an adult aged 18+ to be certified and accompany the minor while using the 3d printers. Ages 15 and older can become certified to work independently with the 3D printers. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 6PM-7PM Registration is required. Please sign up.
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Genealogy Junction
Meeting Room B 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesGather each month with other like-minded family history enthusiasts. Each month we will explore a different topic. This month: We will be talking about Google for Genealogy. Ages: Adults (free) Location: Meeting Room B Time: 1PM-2PM REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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Friends of BMPL Used Book Sale
BMPL Annex 10 West Boehringer Street, Batesville, IN, United StatesONE DAY ONLY POP UP SALE! This book sale will be held in the Library Annex from 10:00 am - 4:00pm on JULY 11, 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:Â friends@ebatesville.com. OR visit https://ebatesville.com/friends-of-the-library/
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Mother Goose 10AM ONLY
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesPlease 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.
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SUMMER Stories at the PARK
Liberty ParkDuring 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.
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Littles Dino Dig 11AM
This registration is for the 11AM program. Please note this is a repeat program that we did in JUNE! 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.
