Events
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Kids Who Code: Open Coding Fun
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us for a fun hour of coding! This FREE program is for children in 1st to 6th grade. REGISTER your child(ren) below (required)
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Visit with Nanny the Dog
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin Eli’s dog club for some dog-gone fun! Read to Nanny, paint a dog craft and play dog bingo! NO REGISTRATION
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Mother Goose Toddler Time – 10AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin 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. Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Mother Goose Toddler Time – 11AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin 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. Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Little Sprouts Garden Club
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesWelcome to Little Sprouts Garden Club. This program is for AGES 3 - 6 year olds. This club will meet once a month and talk about all things garden with your little ones. Join us each month as we go from starting seeds to picking our produce in our BMPL garden. This is a hands on program for littles with crafts in between. EACH MONTH you will need to REGISTER your child(ren) for this program. Please fill out the registration form below for each child you would like to register. PARENTS: WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO STICK WITH YOUR CHILD DURING THIS PROGRAM TO HELP WITH THE HANDS ON ACTIVITIES. Thank you!
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Storytime – 10AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThere’s no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 6.
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Craft & Chat
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesDo 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!
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Storytime – 2PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThere's no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 6.
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Storytime – 6PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThere's no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 6.
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Nature Photography
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThe talk will discuss photography of common but beautiful sights around us, literally in our backyards. We'll discuss approaches to composing photos, including varying perspectives and imaginative use of natural lighting. We'll discuss tips to improve the overall quality of your photos. The talk will be geared toward owners of any camera, but a portion will be directed toward those with interchangeable lenses. It will use photo examples to demonstrate the ideas discussed. FREE TALK IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. NO REGISTRATION.
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BMPL is CLOSED – STAFF TRAINING FROM 9AM -1PM
Circulation DeskThe Batesville Memorial Public Library will be closed May 15th - FROM 9AM - 1PM - for Staff Training. WE WILL OPEN OUR DOORS AT 1:00PM. 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
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Special Library Board Meeting
Meeting Room B 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesLibrary 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
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Thursday Littles Craft: Splat Painting
BMPL Pergola 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us to paint with fly swatters! SPLAT!!! We will meet outside under the Pergola in front of BMPL. This program is for ages 3 to 6. THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 10:00AM TIME. REGISTER your child(ren) below (required).
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Thursday Littles Craft: Splat Painting
BMPL Pergola 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us to paint with fly swatters! SPLAT!!! We will meet outside under the Pergola in front of BMPL. This program is for ages 3 to 6. THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 4:00PM TIME. REGISTER your child(ren) below (required).
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Adult Art Club – SEI Creative Collective
Meeting Room C 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesSoutheast Indiana Creative Collective: a community for local artists to share, create, and explore together. Pottery, photography, painting, crafting, illustration, writing, music, fashion, theatre, sewing/quilting, embroidery, dance, printmaking, graphic design—there are no rules about what kind of creative person you have to be to join! Have Questions? Email kerseykatie@gmail.com This program is by SEI Creative Collective held at BMPL. NO REGISTRATION. OPEN TO ADULTS.
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BMPL Perennial Swap
BMPL Pergola 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States🌱 Join BMPL's Perennial Swap Event! 🌼 Hey plant enthusiasts! Are you ready to spruce up your garden without spending a dime? Join us for our upcoming perennial swap event! It's the perfect opportunity to exchange your extra plants, meet fellow gardening enthusiasts, and add some new greenery to your collection. Here's how it works: 🌿 How It Works: Bring Your Perennials: Gather any extra perennial plants you have from your garden. Don't worry if you're a newbie - everyone's welcome! you can drop these off at the Library starting Thursday, May 16th during hours. Swap and Share: On Saturday, May 18th (10AM - 12PM), a table will be set up under the Pergola outside of the Library. Set up your plants on our designated swap tables. Browse through the offerings and pick out new plants to take home. Connect with Fellow Gardeners: Share your gardening tips, tricks, and stories with other plant lovers in our friendly community. 🌺 Why Join in the Event? Expand Your Garden: Discover unique perennial varieties you might not find anywhere else. Community Connection: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for gardening. Eco-Friendly: Reduce waste and promote sustainability by giving your plants a new home instead of tossing them out. 📅 Save the Date: 🗓️ Saturday, May 18th, 2024 🕒 10AM - 12PM 📍 Batesville Memorial Public Library (under the Pergola) Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your garden and make new friends! Spread the word. Let's make this swap event bloomin' awesome!
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Mother Goose Toddler Time – 10AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin 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. Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Mother Goose Toddler Time – 11AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin 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. Choose which time works best for your little ones. Choose between the 10am session or 11am session. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Disney Sing Along
Meeting Room ABJoin us as Junifon Tutoring leads and presents a Disney Sing Along Dance Party! Dress Up! Junifon website: https://sites.google.com/junifonenlightenment.com/junifonenlightenment/home This program is for kids ages 3 to 6. Register for this FREE program below (required).
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Storytime – 10AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThere’s no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 6.
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Craft & Chat
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesDo 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!
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A Novel Idea Book Club – ADULT
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesA Novel Idea is BMPL's ADULT book club. Join us each month to explore and discuss the month's book. Retired English teacher Steve Holland is our book guide. We meet in the library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:30-2:30 pm. The May selection is The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors. (AMAZON.COM SUMMARY) NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. YOU CAN FIND A COPY OF THE BOOK FOR CHECK OUT ON THE NOVEL IDEA BOOK CLUB DISPLAY AT THE BMPL LIBRARY.
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Storytime – 2PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThere's no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 6.
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Storytime – 6PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThere's no time like Storytime! Join us every Tuesday for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Choose the session that fits best with your schedule. There are 3 times to choose from. Choose between 10am, 2pm or 6pm. This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 6.
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Aging Care Series
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesAging Care Series: Effective Communication Strategies When Dealing with Dementia Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As the disease progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s, learn how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communication, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. This series is lead by Ann Edwards of Aging Care Solutions. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE EDUCATIONAL TALK OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
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Remember When…Storytime – Adult
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
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Library Board Meeting
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesLibrary 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
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Bridges of Hope
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThe purpose of Bridges of Hope is to educate faith communities about mental illness so that they can create stronger safety nets and welcoming communities of faith for people affected by mental illness. Three areas will be covered: What is mental illness? How does it impact individuals, families, and communities? What is the role of the faith community in helping people and families touched by serious mental illness? Who is NAMI and what does it offer to individuals, families and faith communities? FREE EDUCATIONAL TALK. OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. NO REGISTRATION.
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BMPL is CLOSED – Memorial Day
Circulation DeskThe Batesville Memorial Public Library will be closed May 27th - ALL DAY - to observe Memorial Day. 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
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Craft & Chat
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesDo 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!
