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SUMMARY:Mahjong Class
DESCRIPTION:Ages: Adults (free)\nLocation: Meeting Room AB\nTime: 5:30PM-7:30PM\nNO REGISTRATION. STOP BY!\nJoin 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.\nToday\, Mahjong is experiencing a resurgence\, gaining popularity among all ages for its mix of strategy\, memory\, and social interaction. \nWhether 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.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/mahjong-class-28/
LOCATION:Meeting Room AB
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261027T100000
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SUMMARY:Storytime 10AM
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Halloween\nCraft: Halloween sensory bins\nThere’s no time like Storytime!\n\nJoin us for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books\, songs\, & activities to build early literacy skills. Storytime is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library.\n\nStorytime helps your pre-schooler grow by:\n\nListening to stories\, singing songs\, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary\, comprehension\, and a love for reading.\nStorytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children\, practice sharing and listening\, and build confidence in a group setting.\nSharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home.\n\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.\nThis program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/storytime-10am-103/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261027T140000
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SUMMARY:Craft and Chat
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!\nCraft & Chat meets Tuesdays from 1-2 PM.\nNO REGISTRATION.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/craft-and-chat-25/
LOCATION:Meeting Room AB\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261027T144500
DTSTAMP:20260904T144916Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime 2PM
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Halloween\nCraft: Halloween sensory bins\nThere’s no time like Storytime!\n\nJoin us for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books\, songs\, & activities to build early literacy skills. Storytime is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library.\n\nStorytime helps your pre-schooler grow by:\n\nListening to stories\, singing songs\, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary\, comprehension\, and a love for reading.\nStorytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children\, practice sharing and listening\, and build confidence in a group setting.\nSharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home.\n\nThis program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/storytime-2pm-104/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261027T180000
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SUMMARY:BMPL Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:BATESVILLE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (BMPL Parking Lot with Mobile Bus)\nTuesday\, October 27\, 2026\n2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n131 N. WALNUT ST\nBATESVILLE\, IN 47006\nTo schedule an appointment click here\nhttps://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11645115\nThe 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.\nRemember 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.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/bmpl-blood-drive-8/
LOCATION:Batesville Memorial Public Library\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T134512Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoors More Volksmarch
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCome join us the last Tuesday of each month!\nThis month we will meet at Batesville (Cemetery Walk) – St. Louis Cemetery\, Batesville\, IN.\nALL AGES WELCOME\n\nRegistration is REQUIRED\nAll Children MUST be accompanied by an Adult\nParticipants 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.\n\nEnjoy the fresh air\, get active\, and have fun with others while learning something new!\n  \nList of each month and Places we will go:\nJanuary 27th – Oldenburg – Meet at Softball Parking Lot across from Wastewater plant\nFebruary 24th – Brum Woods (Paved Parking lot entrance on Mulberry Street)\nMarch 31st – Freedom Park – (Meet at Pavilion)\nApril 28th – Skatepark/Soccer Park path \nMay 26th – Brum Woods (Nature Trail) – Huntersville Rd parking lot\nJune 30 – Batesville (History Walk) meet at parking lot across from Weigels Funeral Home\nJuly 28th – Oldenburg (History Walk) meet at the park behind Beautiful World shop\nAugust 25th – Green Acres Walk – meet at Michaela Farm\nSeptember 29th – Orchard Walk – Villa Orchard\nOctober 27th – Batesville (Cemetery Walk) – St. Louis Cemetery\nNovember 24th  – Gratitude Hike – Liberty Park
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/outdoors-more-volksmarch-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Childrens
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SUMMARY:Tween/Teen 3D Paper Pumpkins
DESCRIPTION:Registration required.\nAges: Free for kids ages 12-17 years old\nLocation: Meeting Room B\nTime: 4:30-5:30pm\nGrab your friends and join us as we transform an old book into a cute\, fall pumpkin!\nNOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/tween-teen-3d-paper-pumpkins/
LOCATION:Meeting Room B\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens
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SUMMARY:Storytime 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Halloween\nCraft: Halloween sensory bins\nThere’s no time like Storytime!\n\nJoin us for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books\, songs\, & activities to build early literacy skills. Storytime is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library.\n\nStorytime helps your pre-schooler grow by:\n\nListening to stories\, singing songs\, and learning rhymes help children develop vocabulary\, comprehension\, and a love for reading.\nStorytime gives little ones a chance to meet other children\, practice sharing and listening\, and build confidence in a group setting.\nSharing stories together creates special moments and helps parents learn fun ways to support early learning at home.\n\nThis program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/storytime-6pm-103/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T142949Z
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SUMMARY:Remember When Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join 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!\nAges: Adults\nLocation: Meeting Room A\nTime: 2pm-3pm\nNO Registration. Open to the Public. FREE.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/remember-when-storytelling-17/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261028T160000
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SUMMARY:Chess Club for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required.\nAges: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old\nLocation: Meeting Room A&B\nTime: 4-4:45pm\nOur new Kids Chess Club invites young thinkers to learn\, play\, and grow through the game of strategy and fun. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already loves chess\, this club offers a welcoming space to build skills\, make friends\, and enjoy friendly competition. Join us at the library as we help spark confidence\, problem-solving\, and a lifelong love of learning—one move at a time.\nThis program will be parent led with help from Ms. Sarah (children’s coordinator).\nIf you have a chess set feel free to bring it. Some will be supplied.\nNOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/chess-club-for-kids-7/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T145254Z
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SUMMARY:Library Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Library Board meetings are open to the public.\nTo view the meeting agenda\, please click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1s6UkFCw-AJPSvglwgLrjNum1oHoROZVR?usp=sharing\nBMPL Board of Trustees 2026\nMark Stenger – President\n4 th term: 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2028\nRipley and Franklin County Boards of Commissioners \nThomas Barnett – Vice President\n4 th term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2029\nRipley and Franklin County Councils \nJamie Schantz – Secretary\n2 nd term:1/1/2023 – 12/31/2026\nBatesville Community School Corporation \nDana Cassidy\n1 st term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2027\nBatesville Community School Corporation \nJeff Ollier\n3 rd term: 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2028\nBatesville Community School Corporation \nMark Masavage\n3 rd term:1/1/2023 – 12/31/2026\nRipley and Franklin County Councils \nHeather Goldsmith\n1 st term: 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2028\nRipley and Franklin County Boards of Commissioners \nPeter Mack – Treasurer\nNon-voting Board member
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/library-board-meeting-35/
LOCATION:Meeting Room AB
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260904T152357Z
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SUMMARY:Littles Craft Halloween Sponge Painting 10AM
DESCRIPTION:This registration is for the 10AM program.\nJoin us for a 30-minute Littles Craft at the library! We will make Halloween characters using sponges! This will be a fun\, hands-on activity!\nAges: Free for kids ages 3-5 years old\nLocation: Ms Sarah’s Activity Lab\nTime: 10-10:30am\nRegistration is required.\nNOTE:  When signing up more than one child –after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/littles-craft-halloween-sponge-painting-10am/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens
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