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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
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SUMMARY:Evergreen is Down
DESCRIPTION:What does this mean?\nThe Evergreen Indiana servers will be offline for maintenance Saturday\, January 31 (all day) and Sunday\, February 1 (all day). This is our library system that we use at BMPL. The following APPS will NOT work…\n\nLibby\nEvergreen Indiana\nHoopla\nKanopy\nand any other digital resource that uses your library card number to log in.\n\nYou can still come into the library to check out BOOKS ONLY. You MUST physically have YOUR LIBRARY CARD with you. Public Computers can still be accessed with our GUEST log in only.\nPlease NOTE: there is a possibility that our internet as a whole will be down. If that is the case the Library will NOT be open the Saturday of January 31. Please keep an eye on our website for updates. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/evergreen-is-down/
LOCATION:Circulation Desk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221550Z
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SUMMARY:BMPL CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Batesville Memorial Public Library will be closed Saturday\, January 31th – ALL DAY  due to the weather and Evergreen (our system) being down for major update. Stay safe out there.  You will NOT be able to access our eLibrary and Databases. \nNO Libby \nNO Kanopy \nNO Hoopla \nNO Evergreen
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/bmpl-closed-10/
LOCATION:Circulation Desk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20251208T160104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T174037Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Books Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join from the comfort of your home for an at-home online author talk.\nWe are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work\, The God of the Woods\, an instant New York Times bestseller. Join us in conversation with Liz as we embark on a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances. Register today to “enter the woods\,” if you dare!\nEarly morning\, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant\, Barbara Van Laar\, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago\, never to be found.\nWebinar discussion is on Wednesday\, January 28th\, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST.\nRegister here (it’s FREE): https://libraryc.org/ebatesville/106424\nCan’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.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/behind-the-books-author-talk-3/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20251211T174650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T175048Z
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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\n3 rd term: 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2025\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-26/
LOCATION:Meeting Room AB
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20260127T215811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T215811Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Chess Club for Kids
DESCRIPTION:This program has been cancelled due to the weather.\nKids Chess ClubOur 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).\nFREE program for kids in 1st – 6th grade. If you have a chess set feel free to bring it. Some will be supplied.\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE SIGN UP YOUR CHILD(REN) BELOW.\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/cancelled-chess-club-for-kids/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T215414Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Remember When...Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:This program has been cancelled due to the weather.\nJoin 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!\nNO Registration. Open to the Public. FREE.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/cancelled-remember-when-storytelling/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
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SUMMARY:Puzzle Swap
DESCRIPTION:In- Person Puzzle Swap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttention all puzzle enthusiasts!\nYou are invited to our upcoming Puzzle Swap the WHOLE week of January 26 – Feb. 6\, 2026! This is a fantastic opportunity for community members to exchange puzzles they’ve already conquered for fresh challenges. Here’s what you need to know:\nDate: January 28 – Feb. 6th\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM  (Monday- Thursday) or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday ) or 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Saturday)\nLocation: Batesville Memorial Public Library (tables will be set up in front of the stained glass windows inside)\n\nHow It Works:\n\nBring Puzzles: Gather any puzzles you’ve completed and are ready to pass on.\nSwap: Choose from a variety of puzzles brought in by other participants or donated by Batesville Memorial Public Library.\nEnjoy: Take your new puzzles home and enjoy hours of fun!\n\nGuidelines:\n\nPuzzles should be complete with no missing pieces.\nAll puzzle sizes and difficulties are welcome.\nThis event is free and open to all ages.\n\nJoin us for a WEEK of puzzle swapping and meet fellow puzzle lovers in your community. Let’s keep the joy of puzzling going round and round!
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/puzzle-swap-4/
LOCATION:Batesville Memorial Public Library\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20260122T132005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T181427Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Outdoors More Volksmarch
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to weather conditions.\nA 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 in Oldenburg – Meet at the Softball Parking Lot across from Wastewater plant.\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/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Adults,Childrens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20260126T230225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T230225Z
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SUMMARY:BMPL CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Batesville Memorial Public Library will be closed Tuesday\, January 27th – ALL DAY  due to the weather. Stay safe out there.  You can still use our eLibrary and Databases. \neLibrary and Databases can be found at https://ebatesville.com/dl/ \nYou can also search our catalog at https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/home?locg=215
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/bmpl-closed-9/
LOCATION:Circulation Desk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20260125T195218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T195218Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Chocolate Making & History
DESCRIPTION:This program is cancelled due to weather.\nRegistration is required for this program. This registration is for the 5:00pm program.\nJoin us for a fun and interactive 90-minute chocolate-making class at the Batesville Memorial Public Library! Learn about the rich history of chocolate while getting hands-on experience in tempering\, molding\, and dipping to create your own delicious treats with experts from Candyland Creations and More. Plus\, take home your handmade chocolates in a goody bag!\n The History of Chocolate: Discover how chocolate evolved from ancient civilizations to modern-day treats.\n Tempering 101: Learn the secrets of melting and tempering chocolate for a smooth\, glossy finish.\n \nHands-On Creations:\n\nMolded chocolates (solid and filled)\nHand-dipped chocolate treats \nDecorating Techniques: Learn how to drizzle\, sprinkle\, and add creative toppings.\n \nGoody Bag Take-Home Treats: Each participant gets a fun goody bag filled with their handcrafted chocolates.\n \nQ&A Session: Ask questions and get expert tips for making chocolate at home.\n\nAll Supplies Provided: We’ll supply everything you need\, including aprons\, gloves\, and ingredients.\nPlease let us know if you have any food allergies. \nSuggested donation amount: $10\nSign up is required below.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/cancelled-chocolate-making-history-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room AB
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20260125T194828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T194828Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Chocolate Making & History
DESCRIPTION:This program is cancelled due to weather.\nRegistration is required for this program. This registration is for the 1:00pm program.\nJoin us for a fun and interactive 90-minute chocolate-making class at the Batesville Memorial Public Library! Learn about the rich history of chocolate while getting hands-on experience in tempering\, molding\, and dipping to create your own delicious treats with experts from Candyland Creations and More. Plus\, take home your handmade chocolates in a goody bag!\n The History of Chocolate: Discover how chocolate evolved from ancient civilizations to modern-day treats.\n Tempering 101: Learn the secrets of melting and tempering chocolate for a smooth\, glossy finish.\n \nHands-On Creations:\n\nMolded chocolates (solid and filled)\nHand-dipped chocolate treats \nDecorating Techniques: Learn how to drizzle\, sprinkle\, and add creative toppings.\n \nGoody Bag Take-Home Treats: Each participant gets a fun goody bag filled with their handcrafted chocolates.\n \nQ&A Session: Ask questions and get expert tips for making chocolate at home.\n\nAll Supplies Provided: We’ll supply everything you need\, including aprons\, gloves\, and ingredients.\nPlease let us know if you have any food allergies. \nSuggested donation amount: $10\nSign up is required below.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/cancelled-chocolate-making-history/
LOCATION:Meeting Room AB
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20260125T200013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T200013Z
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SUMMARY:NO Mother Goose 11AM
DESCRIPTION:NO Mother Goose the library is CLOSED due to weather.\nJoin 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.\nHelp your little one grow by:\n\nBuilding Early Literacy Skills\nEncouraging Language Development\nSupporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting\n\nChoose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/no-mother-goose-11am/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260126T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20260125T195738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T195826Z
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SUMMARY:NO Mother Goose 10AM
DESCRIPTION:NO Mother Goose the Library is CLOSED due to weather.\nJoin 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.\nHelp your little one grow by:\n\nBuilding Early Literacy Skills\nEncouraging Language Development\nSupporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting\n\nChoose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/no-mother-goose-10am/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20260123T162616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T162616Z
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SUMMARY:BMPL CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Batesville Memorial Public Library will be closed Saturday\, January 24th – ALL DAY  due to the weather forecast. Stay safe out there.  You can still use our eLibrary and Databases. \neLibrary and Databases can be found at https://ebatesville.com/dl/ \nYou can also search our catalog at https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/home?locg=215
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/bmpl-closed-8/
LOCATION:Circulation Desk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260122T164500
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20251211T152844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T152844Z
UID:10002706-1769097600-1769100300@ebatesville.com
SUMMARY:Scratch Art
DESCRIPTION:Get creative at the library! Join us for our Make Your Own Scratch Art program and discover the fun of revealing colorful designs hidden beneath black surfaces. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!\nFree program for kids in grades 1st – 6th.\nRegistration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below.\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/scratch-art/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20260109T193130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T193209Z
UID:10002755-1769000400-1769004000@ebatesville.com
SUMMARY:Paint Poured Snowflake
DESCRIPTION:Participants will combine their own colors with a hardening agent to pour beautiful\, winter colors over a wooden snowflake. \nFREE program for grades 1st – 6th.\nRegistration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below.\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/paint-poured-snowflake/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T184500
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20251211T185152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T185152Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Blue\nCraft: Sensory Bin Fun!\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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6.\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 – 6.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/storytime-6pm-78/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204053
CREATED:20251208T155222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T173939Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Book with Julia Hotz
DESCRIPTION:Join from the comfort of your home for an at-home online author talk with author Julia Hotz.\nBe sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement\, Nature\, Art\, Service\, and Belonging.\nThe Connection Cure combines diligent science reporting\, moving patient success stories\, and surprising self-discovery to help us discover the lasting and life-changing power of social prescribing. Traditionally\, when we get sick\, health care professionals ask\, “What’s the matter with you?” But around the world\, teams of doctors\, nurses\, therapists\, and social workers have started to flip the script\, asking “What matters to you?”\nWebinar discussion is on Tuesday\, January 20th\, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.\nRegister here (it’s FREE): https://libraryc.org/ebatesville/106423\nCan’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.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/behind-the-books-author-talk-2/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T144500
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SUMMARY:Storytime 2PM
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Blue\nCraft: Sensory Bin Fun!\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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6.\n\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 – 6.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/storytime-2pm-79/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T171134Z
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SUMMARY:Novel Idea Adult Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our 1:30 – 2:30pm book guide is Steve Holland.\nStep 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.\nWhat 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.\nPlus\, 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.\nSo 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!\nThe JANUARY book is PROJECT HAIL MARY by Andy Weir.\nRyland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate\, last-chance mission—and if he fails\, humanity and the earth itself will perish.. (summary from amazon.com)\nNO Registration. You Can Find a copy of the book for check out one the NOVEL IDEA BOOK CLUB display at the BMPL LIBRARY.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/novel-idea-adult-book-club-7/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
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SUMMARY:Craft & 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 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-chat-80/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T224500
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SUMMARY:Storytime 10AM
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Blue\nCraft: Sensory Bin Fun!\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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6.\n\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 – 6.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/storytime-10am-78/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
CREATED:20251210T191121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T191121Z
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SUMMARY:Tween/Teen Paint a Mug and Hot Cocoa Bar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cozy tween/teen program where creativity meets winter vibes! We’ll be painting our own mugs made by you and enjoying a fun hot cocoa bar. Warm up with us!\nFREE program for kids ages 12 – 18.\nRegistration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below.\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-paint-a-mug-and-hot-cocoa-bar/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
CREATED:20260113T183233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T183233Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Mahjong Class
DESCRIPTION:This program has been cancelled for today. We will start again in February. \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. 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.\nNO REGISTRATION. STOP BY!
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/cancelled-mahjong-class/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
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SUMMARY:Mother Goose 11AM
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHelp your little one grow by:\n\nBuilding Early Literacy Skills\nEncouraging Language Development\nSupporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting\n\nChoose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/mother-goose-11am-26/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
CREATED:20251211T184027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T184027Z
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SUMMARY:Mother Goose 10AM
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHelp your little one grow by:\n\nBuilding Early Literacy Skills\nEncouraging Language Development\nSupporting Social and Emotional Growth in a low-pressure setting\n\nChoose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/mother-goose-10am-26/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260117T224500
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
CREATED:20251210T184222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T184258Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime - 10AM
DESCRIPTION:There’s no time like Storytime!\n\nStart your Saturday with 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.\n\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.\nThis program is geared toward children ages 3 – 6.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/saturday-storytime-10am-16/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
CREATED:20260106T143619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T143619Z
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SUMMARY:Beaded Necklace Chain
DESCRIPTION:Tired of misplacing your reading glasses? Always smeared from being on top of your head? Or use it for your sunglasses. Let’s bring back the glasses chain! Come and join other glasses wearers in designing your own chain. And if you don’t need an eyeglass chain\, feel free to join us to make a bracelet or necklace.  All supplies will be provided.\nA suggested donation helps keep our library programs thriving\, so we can continue bringing learning\, creativity\, and community together for everyone. This class welcomes a suggested donation of $8 to help support our programs\, but it is completely optional.\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please sign up below.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/beaded-necklace-chain/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
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SUMMARY:Mayor's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Book: The Servant by James Hunter\nTheme: Leadership\, service\, personal development. Strong kickoff to the year with a focus on values\, purpose\, and service-oriented leadership.\nJoin the Mayor’s Book Club (Mayor John Irrgang)\, a new opportunity to foster community discussion around various topics. No rsvp expected\, we’re happy to have you drop in!\nYou can borrow a copy of any of these books at the Batesville Memorial Public Library. If you’d like your own copy\, we encourage you to support our local bookstore\, The Bookshelf\, on Walnut Street. If you are an online shopper\, you can order online and still support The Bookshelf by going to Bookshop.org.\nOur goal for these meetings is to unearth ideas and inspiration to take back to our neighborhoods\, businesses\, schools\, and service organizations to build a better community. Remember\, you do not need to RSVP. We’re excited to see you there!\n 
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/mayors-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260113T184500
DTSTAMP:20260613T204054
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T184822Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Walrus\nCraft: Walrus Drawing\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.  This program is for children ages 3 to 6.\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 – 6.\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://ebatesville.com/event/storytime-6pm-77/
LOCATION:Activity Lab\, 131 N. Walnut St.\, Batesville\, IN\, 47006\, United States
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