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. 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
NO Mother Goose the Library is CLOSED 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.
NO Mother Goose the library is CLOSED 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.
NO Mother Goose today due to spring break.
This program is cancelled due to weather. Registration is required for this program. This registration is for the 1:00pm program. Join 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! The History of Chocolate: Discover how chocolate evolved from ancient civilizations to modern-day treats. Tempering 101: Learn the secrets of melting and tempering chocolate for a smooth, glossy finish. Hands-On Creations: Molded chocolates (solid and filled) Hand-dipped chocolate treats Decorating Techniques: Learn how to drizzle, sprinkle, and add creative toppings. Goody Bag Take-Home Treats: Each participant gets a fun goody bag filled with their handcrafted chocolates. Q&A Session: Ask questions and get expert tips for making chocolate at home. All Supplies Provided: We’ll supply everything you need, including aprons, gloves, and ingredients. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. Suggested donation amount: $10 Sign up is required below.
This program is cancelled due to weather. Registration is required for this program. This registration is for the 5:00pm program. Join 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! The History of Chocolate: Discover how chocolate evolved from ancient civilizations to modern-day treats. Tempering 101: Learn the secrets of melting and tempering chocolate for a smooth, glossy finish. Hands-On Creations: Molded chocolates (solid and filled) Hand-dipped chocolate treats Decorating Techniques: Learn how to drizzle, sprinkle, and add creative toppings. Goody Bag Take-Home Treats: Each participant gets a fun goody bag filled with their handcrafted chocolates. Q&A Session: Ask questions and get expert tips for making chocolate at home. All Supplies Provided: We’ll supply everything you need, including aprons, gloves, and ingredients. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. Suggested donation amount: $10 Sign up is required below.
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. 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
This event is cancelled due to weather conditions. 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. Come join us the last Tuesday of each month! This month we will meet in Oldenburg - Meet at the Softball Parking Lot across from Wastewater plant. ALL AGES WELCOME Registration is REQUIRED All Children MUST be accompanied by an Adult Participants 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. Enjoy the fresh air, get active, and have fun with others while learning something new! List of each month and Places we will go: January 27th - Oldenburg - Meet at Softball Parking Lot across from Wastewater plant February 24th - Brum Woods (Paved Parking lot entrance on Mulberry Street) March 31st - Freedom Park - (Meet at Pavilion) April 28th - Skatepark/Soccer Park path May 26th - Brum Woods (Nature Trail - Huntersville Rd parking lot June 30 - Batesville (History Walk) meet at parking lot across from Weigels Funeral Home July 28th - Oldenburg (History Walk) meet at the park behind Beautiful World shop August 25th - Green Acres Walk - meet at Michaela Farm September 29th - Orchard Walk - Villa Orchard October 27th - Batesville (Cemetery Walk) - St. Louis Cemetery November 24th - Gratitude Hike - Liberty Park
In- Person Puzzle Swap Attention all puzzle enthusiasts! You 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: Date: January 28 - Feb. 6th, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Monday- Thursday) or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Friday ) or 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Saturday) Location: Batesville Memorial Public Library (tables will be set up in front of the stained glass windows inside) How It Works: Bring Puzzles: Gather any puzzles you’ve completed and are ready to pass on. Swap: Choose from a variety of puzzles brought in by other participants or donated by Batesville Memorial Public Library. Enjoy: Take your new puzzles home and enjoy hours of fun! Guidelines: Puzzles should be complete with no missing pieces. All puzzle sizes and difficulties are welcome. This event is free and open to all ages. Join 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!
This program has been cancelled due to the weather. 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! NO Registration. Open to the Public. FREE.
This program has been cancelled due to the weather. Kids 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. This program will be parent led with help from Ms. Sarah (children's coordinator). FREE program for kids in 1st - 6th grade. If you have a chess set feel free to bring it. Some will be supplied. 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.
Library Board meetings are open to the public. To view the meeting agenda, please click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1s6UkFCw-AJPSvglwgLrjNum1oHoROZVR?usp=sharing BMPL Board of Trustees 2026 Mark Stenger - President 4 th term: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028 Ripley and Franklin County Boards of Commissioners Thomas Barnett - Vice President 3 rd term: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2025 Ripley and Franklin County Councils Jamie Schantz - Secretary 2 nd term:1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026 Batesville Community School Corporation Dana Cassidy 1 st term: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027 Batesville Community School Corporation Jeff Ollier 3 rd term: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028 Batesville Community School Corporation Mark Masavage 3 rd term:1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026 Ripley and Franklin County Councils Heather Goldsmith 1 st term: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028 Ripley and Franklin County Boards of Commissioners Peter Mack - Treasurer Non-voting Board member
Join from the comfort of your home for an at-home online author talk. We 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! Early 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. Webinar discussion is on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST. Register here (it's FREE): https://libraryc.org/ebatesville/106424 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.
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. NO Libby NO Kanopy NO Hoopla NO Evergreen
What does this mean? The 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... Libby Evergreen Indiana Hoopla Kanopy and any other digital resource that uses your library card number to log in. You 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. Please 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.
What does this mean? The 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... Libby Evergreen Indiana Hoopla Kanopy and any other digital resource that uses your library card number to log in. You 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. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Participate in Batesville's 4th annual Tiny Art Show. A Tiny Art Show is a pop-up exhibit featuring tiny art created on 4x4 inch canvas. You may create your tiny art in any medium and topic of your choice. Pick up your FREE canvas from BMPL on or after February 2nd, while supplies last. Return your completed canvas back to the library NO LATER than February 28 (with your information card) to be displayed and voted on in March. The people's choice in each category (12 & under, 13 & above) will win Chamber Bucks! Artists can pick up work and an easel for home display on April 1st. VOTING will begin on March 1st. Anyone can STOP by the circulation desk to pick up a ballot and drop in the bucket provided. 1 VOTE per visit. Voting is The People's Choice in each category (12 & under, 13 & above) will win Chamber Bucks! Artists can pick up their work and an easel for home display on April 1st. *BMPL reserves the right to exclude any submissions.
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.
Join 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. Today, 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. NO REGISTRATION. STOP BY!
We will be closing the Library early today. We will close at 4pm Tuesday, February 3.
This Storytime has been cancelled for today. Theme: Groundhogs Craft: Heart Groundhog craft 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. 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 – 5.
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. 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.
This Storytime has been cancelled for today. Theme: Groundhogs Craft: Heart Groundhog craft 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. 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 - 5. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Read a Book: Love it, hate it, wish it had a sequel? Come share your love of reading and strong opinions with friends. We talk, we laugh, we play. We will meet every other month for a new book to read. The book you will receive is Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier. This FREE book club is for grades 3rd – 8th. Books available at the circulation desk. Please register below to join the CLUB!
This Storytime has been cancelled for today. Theme: Groundhogs Craft: Heart Groundhog craft 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. 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 - 5. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
This registration is for the 10AM program. Join us for a 30-minute Littles Craft at the library! Little ones will explore their creativity by painting over a taped letter on canvas to reveal a colorful design underneath. A fun, hands-on activity perfect for young artists! FREE program for 3 - 5 year olds. 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.
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. Join us in February to make wool dryer balls! This is a great time to try needle felting if you’ve never been before. What are "dyer balls"? Reusable natural balls that you toss in the dryer with wet clothes to naturally soften fabric, reduce static, decrease wrinkles, and shorten drying time. If you are already familiar with needle felting, you will be able to continue to expand your skills with new technique and design. All material will be supplied. We will meet inside the library (ROOM A). Please join us for this NO cost adult program (18 years and older). Join at any time. Registration is REQUIRED for this program. Fill out the form below.
This registration is for the 4PM program. Join us for a 30-minute Littles Craft at the library! Little ones will explore their creativity by painting over a taped letter on canvas to reveal a colorful design underneath. A fun, hands-on activity perfect for young artists! FREE program for 3 - 5 year olds. 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.
It's another Eli's Dog Club Meeting! Join us for Date Night with Nanny. A Valentine's Day show will be playing in the meeting room with popcorn. Come any time in the hour to have some fun and read to Nanny the Dog! This program is geared towards ages 6-11 years old. COME AND GO AS YOU PLEASE.
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131 N. Walnut St.
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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