The Batesville Memorial Public Library will be closed September 1st - ALL DAY for Labor Day. You can still use our eLibrary and Databases. eLibrary and Databases can be found at https://ebatesville.com/databases/ You can also search our catalog at https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/home?locg=215
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.
BATESVILLE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (BMPL Parking Lot with Mobile Bus) Tuesday, September 2, 2025 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 131 N. WALNUT ST BATESVILLE, IN 47006 PROMOTION: When you (MUST REGISTER) donate receive a $25 e-gift card. To schedule an appointment click here https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11616980 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 12 units. 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.
SEPTEMBER 2nd we will be discussing “Hello Universe” by Erin Entrada Kelly, the book we read in AUGUST. Participants will also receive the next book we will be reading for SEPTEMBER which is “The Rising Tiger” by Kate di Camillo. “The Rising Tiger” summary from Amazon.com: Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to encounter a tiger—a real-life, very large tiger—pacing back and forth in a cage. What’s more, on the same extraordinary day, he meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other, and ultimately, to be friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things—like memories, and heartache, and tigers—can’t be locked up forever. Watch the movie (free on Pluto TV). This FREE book club is for grades 3rd – 8th. Books available at the circulation desk. Please register below to join the CLUB!
Felting is one of the oldest forms of textile arts. Needle felting is begun by rolling a small amount of wool and stabbing it with the needle. It is a quick hobby to learn, and many find it stress-relieving. Join us this month in making an Acorn Accessory just in time to welcome the Autumn months! All material will be supplied. We will meet inside the library. Please join us for this NO cost adult program (18 years and older). Registration is REQUIRED for this program. Fill out the form below.
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.
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. Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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. Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Theme: Bears Craft: Torn paper There’s no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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.
Theme: Bears Craft: Torn paper There's no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Get Outdoors Around the World Challenge! This month's country is GERMANY! Come play and enjoy the outdoors! We will make a Schultute/Schultuten to take home. A Schultute is a cone shaped gift decorated and filled with sweets, school supplies, and gifts, usually given to children on their first day of school. Participants will meet at Liberty Park and we will play: Hiding Sardines: This German game is called ‘Sardinen’. A kid is chosen to hide while the others have to find him. They have to count, up to 30, in which time the kid hides. When anyone finds the kid, they have to hide with him. One by one the others join the first kid in the hiding place. This continues till the last one finds the hiding place. It’s a whole lot of fun if it is combined with dim lights so that the hide and seek game becomes even more challenging. The Cat and Mouse: In Germany, this game is called ‘Katz (cat) and Maus'(mouse). Here, one of the players is the cat while the other the mouse, and the rest form a circle. The objective is that the cat has to catch the mouse. The mouse can run anywhere―into and out of the circle. There is an added element of fun introduced because the circle sometimes allows the mouse to enter and at other times blocks him. When the mouse is caught, there are chits drawn to decide who the next cat and mouse will be. WE WILL USE your email for updates & possible changes due to weather. Reap the benefits of outdoor play with Batesville Library’s Get Outdoors Around the WORLD challenge. This program is designed to give your family ideas to get outdoors more. There will be MONTHLY PROGRAMS/CHALLENGES with the focus on what other Countries do “outdoors” to have fun. After REGISTERING your family below you will receive a cinch sack, journal, tracker sheet and PASSPORT at the program if you have not received your just ask. You can join anytime throughout the year. Passports will be stamped anytime at the library. At each program participants will get a “Country” with a list of outdoor tasks to complete. Once ALL the tasks are complete for that Country, bring your sheet and Passport into the library to get stamped and pick up your small prize. **By registering, you will receive a few emails listing other outdoor events around the area from local parks and other community groups. Challenge runs from JANUARY 1 to December 1, 2025. We will have a special gathering at the END of the challenge for all who try to complete the challenge. REGISTER below by FAMILY name and # number of family members participating. Each month you will need to register for the next program.
Theme: Bears Craft: Torn paper There's no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Participants will create their own masterpiece using pencil, pompoms and glue. This FREE program is for grades 1st – 6th. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 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.
Join us to create your own mandala art! You will be designing and coloring a mandala, using a unique way to create a tie-dye look. Our supplies are paper, permanent maker, ruler, water and colorful dot markers. This FREE program is for grades 1st – 6th. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 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.
This book sale will be held in the Library Annex from 9:00 am - 5:00pm on September 12 and 13, 2025. Cash, Check or Venmo ONLY. Location: New Annex Building - 108 N Elm St., Batesville, IN 47006 The MISSION of the Friends is to bring people together who are willing to work and to provide supplemental financial assistance to the library in order to support the various educational, social and cultural programs for the community. What WE SPONSOR: After Hours Concerts, Children's & Adult Programming, Summer Reading Program, Furnishings for the Library. EVERYTHING IS PRICED AT $1. We have BOOKS (Hardcover and Paperback), CDs, DVDs and more! 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/
Join us for Genealogy Chit Chat, where you can explore your family history and its impact through monthly themes. Gather each month with other like-minded family history enthusiasts. Each month we will explore a different topic. This month is Genealogy Chit Chat. What are the lessons you've learned doing genealogy? When did you begin this hobby and why? How can we help others in our quest to find our ancestors? This FREE program is for Adults. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign up below.
This book sale will be held in the Library Annex from 9:00 am - 5:00pm on September 12 and 13. Cash, Check or Venmo ONLY. Location: New Annex Building - 108 N Elm St., Batesville, IN 47006 The MISSION of the Friends is to bring people together who are willing to work and to provide supplemental financial assistance to the library in order to support the various educational, social and cultural programs for the community. What WE SPONSOR: After Hours Concerts, Children's & Adult Programming, Summer Reading Program, Furnishings for the Library. EVERYTHING IS PRICED AT $1. We have BOOKS (Hardcover and Paperback), CDs, DVDs and more! 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/
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. Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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. Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Theme: Pirates Craft: Treasure chest There’s no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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.
Our 1:30 – 2:30pm book guide is Steve Holland. Step into a world of captivating stories and lively discussions at our Novel Idea Book Club! Whether you’re an avid reader or someone looking to discover new books and ideas, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers, share your thoughts, and dive deep into a wide range of genres. What makes our book club special? It’s not just about reading—it’s about engaging with others in thoughtful conversations, exploring different perspectives, and broadening horizons. Each meeting is a chance to discover books you might not have picked up on your own, all while enjoying a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you agree or disagree with the book, it’s the lively debates and shared enthusiasm that make each session so enjoyable. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to build a sense of community! You’ll get to know new people who share your love of reading, make lasting friendships, and be part of a group where your opinions truly matter. So come for the book, stay for the conversation—and discover why our Novel Idea Book Club is so much more than just a group of people reading the same book. It’s a place where ideas come to life, connections are made, and your next great read is just a discussion away! The SEPTEMBER book is A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan. A historical thriller by the Pulitzer and National Book Award-winning author that tells the riveting story of the Klan's rise to power in the 1920s, the cunning con man who drove that rise, and the woman who stopped them. (summary from amazon.com) NO Registration. You Can Find a copy of the book for check out one the NOVEL IDEA BOOK CLUB display at the BMPL LIBRARY.
Theme: Pirates Craft: Treasure chest There's no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
ELi's Dog Club presents: Travel with Maggie on a reading adventure and get your puppy passport stamped! You will need to sign your child up for a 15 minute reading spot below. Bring a favorite book from home or choose a book from our stacks. It is up to you! This is a great opportunity for kiddos who love dogs, are a reluctant, shy or struggling reader. Register your child below for a 15 minute time spot.
Theme: Pirates Craft: Treasure chest There's no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Interested in computer coding? This program is for all coding levels; those just learning about this or those who have coded before. Join us for a fun coding class. FREE program for kids in 1st – 6th grade. 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.
Southeast Indiana Creative Collective: a community for local artists to share, create, and explore together. Pottery, photography, painting, crafting, illustration, writing, music, fashion, theatre, sewing/quilting, embroidery, dance, printmaking, graphic design—there are no rules about what kind of creative person you have to be to join! Have Questions? Email kerseykatie@gmail.com This program is ran by SEI Creative Collective held at BMPL. NO REGISTRATION. OPEN TO ADULTS.
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.
Join us for a relaxing and creative introduction to the beautiful and ancient art of pyrography, or wood burning. This hands-on class is designed for beginners and provides a welcoming environment to learn the skills of this style of art. From learning about the different types of woodburning pens, tips, and safety protocols to creating your own work of art, this class will provide it all. Come and explore the process of turning a simple piece of wood into a work of art! This class will be led by Jeremy Spencer, the Industrial Technology Education Teacher at Batesville Middle School. He is in his 25th year of teaching Industrial Technology with a focus in woodworking. Enter directly into the Industrial technology room via door H at the back of BATESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL. This class has a suggested (but not required) donation of $10. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please sign up below.
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Batesville, IN 47006
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Email: info@ebatesville.com
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131 N. Walnut St.
Batesville, IN 47006
Phone: (812) 934-4706
Fax: (812) 934-6288
Email: info@ebatesville.com
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