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Registration WILL OPEN ON NOVEMBER 17! This activity bag contains 12 fun activities for 2 kids to complete at home. Get in the Holiday Spirit with a 12 SLEEPS ‘TIL SANTA Activity Bag from Batesville Library! Each bag is full of HANDS ON CRAFTS , GAMES and other ACTIVITIES to keep your kiddos entertained as the count down to Christmas approaches. Some FUN includes Christmas slime, Santa searchers, Beard bubbles, Santa says and more . . . Sign up WILL OPEN ON NOV. 17 and PICK-UP begins on Dec. 5th through Dec. 13th at the circulation desk! If your registered bag is not picked up ON or BEFORE December 13th all remaining unclaimed bags will be set out for patrons of the library to take. These activities are geared towards children Pre-school to 2nd grade and sign up is required below. PLEASE NOTE: Families may sign up for 2 bags MAX if you have more than 2 kiddos in the age range of PRE-K through 2nd grade.

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.

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.

Storytime has been cancelled due to the weather today. Theme: Building Craft: Building Houses with blocks 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.

The Batesville Memorial Public Library will OPEN at 11am today, Tuesday, December 2 due to a snowy morning. 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

There is NO Storytime today due to the weather. Theme: Building Craft: Building houses with blocks 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.

There is NO Storytime today due to weather. Theme: Building Craft: Building houses with blocks 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.

The Batesville Memorial Public Library will be closed December 4th - ALL DAY for Staff Development. You can still use our eLibrary and Databases. eLibrary can be found at https://ebatesville.com/elibrary/ 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

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.

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.

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.

Theme: Hats Craft: Watercolor Beanie 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.

Theme: Hats Craft: Watercolor Beanie 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.

Theme: Hats Craft: Watercolor Beanies 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.

Join us to celebrate the first half of our reading dragons program with a party!  If you have been collecting cards bring them with you to trade and play games.  If you are new to reading dragons come learn about this fun program and have some fun playing with the reading dragons cards.  We will be providing snacks and drinks too!  This FREE program is for children ages 5 and up! No Registration. Just show up! To LEARN MORE about the FREE Reading Dragons Program at BMPL click here.

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

This book sale will be held in the Library Annex from 10:00 am - 4:00pm on December 12 and 13, 2025. 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:  friends@ebatesville.com. OR visit https://ebatesville.com/friends-of-the-library/

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.

This book sale will be held in the Library Annex from 10:00 am - 4:00pm on December 12 and 13, 2025. 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:  friends@ebatesville.com. OR visit https://ebatesville.com/friends-of-the-library/

This has been canceled due to weather. 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.

This has been canceled due to weather. 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.

Early Closing Notice.The library will be closing at 5:00 PM today due to weather. 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

Theme: Reindeer Craft: Reindeer Hat 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.

Theme: Reindeer Craft: Reindeer Hat 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.

Theme: Reindeer Craft: Reindeer Hat 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.