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  • Ripley County Reads Park Hop

    Explore the beauty of Ripley County through its diverse parks! Embark on a delightful adventure with your family through the Park Hop—a scavenger hunt that takes you through awesome town parks, magical nature trails, and our own Versailles State Park. It’s like a treasure hunt, but with nature as your playground! This event runs from March 7 - May 2, 2026. Grab your passport from the Batesville Library and let the fun begin! Visit as many parks as you can that are listed on the passport, unravel the clues, and mark your passport. Bring your passport (this provides you FREE entry into the Versailles State Park the day of) and finish your journey at the Park Hop Finale on May 2nd from 11am to 1 pm at the Oak Grove Shelter, Versailles State Park for a chance to win an Indiana State Park Pass! (Your paper passport will provide you FREE entry into the Versailles State Park the day of the finale.) This year we will host the Finale alongside the Art in Nature Art Show & Artisan Demonstrations! Enjoy exciting activities, including: swag bags (first 50 kids!), watch demonstrations in glass blowing, blacksmithing, and basketmaking, and hands-on art experiences – try pottery, wood-turning, marble art and more. Imagine all the adventures waiting for you and your family. Don’t miss this FREE fun-filled event for the whole family! Ripley County Reads is made up of Batesville Memorial Public Library, Osgood Public Library, Tyson Library and Ripely County Tourism.

  • 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. We will be making a mushroom terrarium. A miniature, decorative woodland scene created by needle-felting wool mushrooms and placing them inside a glass container with moss or other natural elements. This is a FREE program and all material will be supplied. Ages: 18+ (adults) Location: Meeting Room A Time: 1-3pm Registration is required. Please sign up below.

  • Image of book titled On a Mission alongside image of author Valerie Neal.

    Behind the Book with Valerie Neal

    Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. Sally Ride became a household name as the first American woman in space, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark in space. On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field. Valerie Neal interviewed many of the US women astronauts to bring their experiences to life. She offers a culturally insightful history of their achievements, the challenges they've faced, and their distinctive stories. Collectively, they've completed more than 100 space shuttle missions, and more than 30 long-duration stays on the International Space Station and Russian Space Station Mir, and they continue to prove themselves in present-day space exploration efforts. The book includes 50 black-and-white photographs to complement the historical account. With its sweeping look from the first women astronauts to Christina Hammock Koch, assigned to the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, there is no comparably thorough book on America's women astronauts. On a Mission is an inspiring tribute to unsung women's history. Register here (it's FREE) and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/ebatesville/145682 Digital live-stream is on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Can’t attend live. No worries. Click the link above for the recording after the live date. This program is brought to you by Batesville Library and The Friends of the Library.

  • 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 vegetable sushi rolls. Children will actively participate in the preparation. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: Ms. Sarah’s Activity Lab Time: 4-4:45pm 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. Please be aware of food allergies when registering for this program.

  • Teen D&D

    BMPL Annex 10 West Boehringer Street, 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 ONE SHOT 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 Eli's Dog Club for a scavenger hunt and Easter fun with Nanny the Dog!  Come visit and read to our therapy dog Nanny and enjoy some fun activities. Come any time in the hour to have some fun and read to Nanny the Dog! Ages: Free for kids ages 3-11 years old Location: Meeting Room B Time: 5-6pm Come and go as you please.

  • the library will have the Mother Goose program every Monday morning at 10am for children ages 0 to 3.

    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.

  • the library will have the Mother Goose program every Monday morning at 11am for children ages 0 to 3.

    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.

  • Laugh Face with title Is this a JOKE? Comic poetry with Ron Nicholson.

    Laugh Lines with Ron Nicolson

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

    Have you heard the joke about the priest, the rabbi, and the minister who walk into a bar? The bartender says, "Is this a joke?"😂 We all love to laugh and in these divisive times we all NEED to laugh. This program features the best humorous and comic poetry with a little science, some jokes, and some fun stories mixed in. William Shakespeare, Kit Marlowe, Shel Silverstein, William Carlos Williams, Ogden Nash, Lewis Carroll, Ron Nicholson, and more. Think "Jabberwocky", limericks, animal poems, Burma Shave signs, "My One-Eyed Love", "About the Teeth of Sharks" and more. We’ll learn about types of humor and some research on how laughter really is the best medicine. This lighthearted evening will appeal to all kinds of patrons, not just poetry lovers.   Ages: Adults Location: Meeting Rooms A&B Time: 6:30PM-7:30pm NO Registration. Bring some friends!

  • donate blood at Batesville Library on Apirl 22 from 2 to 6PM in the parking lot.

    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, April 22, 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/11636723 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.

  • Community Shred Day at BMPL

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

    Free Community Paper Shredding Event Protect your identity. Clear out the clutter. Join us for a FREE Paper Shredding Event at the library! We’re partnering with a professional shred service to help you safely dispose of sensitive documents. A secure shred truck will be on-site in the library parking lot, and your documents will be destroyed right there. Event Details Location: Library Parking LotTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMCost: FREE  5 Box Limit. Items that will be accepted: Office Paper Computer Paper Copy Paper Post-It Notes Note Pads (no metal bindings) Magazines Newspapers Envelopes w/windows Manilla Folders Hanging File Folders Important Information This event is FREE for community members. Please remove large binder clips and metal fasteners before arriving. Event runs from 10 AM to 1 PM or until the truck reaches capacity.