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  • Storytime 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Dr. Seuss Craft: Patterned top hat headbands 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 is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library. 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.

  • Craft and Chat

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

    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.

  • Storytime 2PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Dr. Seuss Craft: Patterned top hat headbands 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 is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library. 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.

  • Storytime 6PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Dr. Seuss Craft: Patterned top hat headbands 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 is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library. 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.

  • 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 continue to make wool dryer balls for your home dryer! 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. 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.

  • Cook With A Book

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Join us for Cook with a Book! Join us for Cook with a Book! This month we will read a book and then we will be cutting veggies and making dip. Children will actively participate in the preparation. Ages: Free for kids ages 3-5 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Storytime 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Baby Animals Craft: Animal Match 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 is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library. 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.

  • Craft and Chat

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

    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.

  • Spilled Resin Adult Craft

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

    Get ready for April Fools' Day with this fun spilled resin craft! Learn the basics of working with resin as a creative medium while designing a realistic "spill" using the container of your choice. Participants may bring an empty container (think wine glass, coffee cup, ketchup bottle) or use a disposable coffee cup provided. Ages: Adults 18+ Location: Meeting Room A Time: 1-3pm REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please sign up below.

  • Storytime 2PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Baby Animals Craft: Animal Match 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 is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library. 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.

  • Storytime 6PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Baby Animals Craft: Animal Match 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 is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library. 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.

  • Kids Pinch Pot

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

    Making pinch pots is a simple, engaging, and creative activity that enhances fine motor skills. Join us a the library to mold pinch pots with air dry clay. Once dry, use your pinch pot to hold all your small treasures you have at home or we will provide a small fake succulent plant. The possibilities are endless. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: Meeting Room A 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.

  • Teen Advisory Board

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

    The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) empowers teens to make their voices heard at the library. TAB members help shape teen programs, suggest new materials, promote library events, and create a welcoming, inclusive space for all young people in the community. By joining, you as a teen can build leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and make a real impact on our community. It’s a fun way to get involved, meet new friends, and help create a library that reflects what teens truly want. Ages: Free for kids ages 11-17 years old Location: Meeting Room A Time: 4:15-5:15pm Registration is required. Please sign up below.

  • Nanny the Dog

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

    It's another Eli's Dog Club Meeting! Nanny the Dog Visits: A Night of Luck & Charms! 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.

  • Behind the Book with Kate Quinn

    Join from the comfort of your home for an at-home online talk with author Kate Quinn. She will talk about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures. Register now to hear more about The Astral Library, crafted for all bookworms and lovers of literature. Digital live-stream is on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST. Register here (it’s FREE): https://libraryc.org/ebatesville/114575 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.

  • Genealogy Junction

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

    Gather each month with other like-minded family history enthusiasts. Each month we will explore a different topic. This month: Lori Samuelson will be in meeting room B via a Zoom call to talk about  "Migration Trails across the USA." Lori is a renowned genealogy speaker and has much family history wisdom to share. This topic will focus on tracing ancestors' movements, covering the 20th-century immigration, naturalization records, and navigating border entry documents to understand ancestral journeys and citizenship.  This FREE program is for Adults. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign up below.

  • Saturday Storytime 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    There’s no time like Storytime! Theme: Umbrellas Craft: Tissue paper umbrellas Start your Saturday with Storytime! Join 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 5.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Mahjong Class

    Meeting Room AB

    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!

  • Shift Musical LIVE Performance

    Meeting Room AB

    Hit the play button below to listen to a sample from https://www.shiftmusicheals.com/ Experience a high-energy blend of original blues and rock driven by guitars, harmonica, conga drums, powerful vocals, and rich harmonies. This dynamic performance features original music written and performed by acclaimed artists Jill McIntosh King and Sandy Pickett. King and Pickett are co-writers of SHIFT, a collaborative CD project created to benefit victims of domestic violence, using music as a tool for awareness, healing, and hope. Sandy Pickett, a 2017 inductee into the SE Indiana Musicians Hall of Fame, is also a member of the trio Hippie Fingers. Jill McIntosh King is a dedicated special needs teacher with Seymour Schools, bringing heart and purpose both on and off the stage. Together, they also perform as the acoustic duo Rhythm and Groove, blending musical excellence with meaningful storytelling. This program delivers not only an electrifying musical experience, but also a message of resilience, compassion, and connection through music.   Ages: Adults Location: Meeting Rooms A&B Time: 6PM-7pm NO Registration. Bring some friends!

  • Storytime 10AM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Green Craft: Sensory Bins 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 is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library. 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.

  • Craft and Chat

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

    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.

  • Novel Idea Book Club Discussion

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

    Our book guide is Steve Holland. Here we will discuss the book. Step 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. What 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. Plus, 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. So 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! The MARCH book is POPE JOAN by Donna Wooldfolk Cross. The Dark Ages are brought to life in all their brutal splendor and shares the dramatic story of a woman whose strength of vision led her to defy the social restrictions of her day. For a thousand years her existence has been denied. She is the legend that will not die—Pope Joan, the ninth-century woman who disguised herself as a man and rose to become the only female ever to sit on the throne of St. Peter. Now in this riveting novel, Cross paints a sweeping portrait of an unforgettable heroine who struggles against restrictions her soul cannot accept. (summary from amazon.com) NO Registration. You Can Find a copy of the book for check out one the NOVEL IDEA BOOK CLUB display at the BMPL LIBRARY.

  • Storytime 2PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Green Craft: Sensory Bins 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 is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library. 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.

  • Storytime 6PM

    Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United States

    Theme: Green Craft: Sensory Bins 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 is held inside the Activity Lab in the Children’s area of the library. 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.

  • Kids Scrap Fabric Bird Craft

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

    Join us at the library for a no-sew craft! We will be using scrap fabric and other materials to create a colorful bird. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: Meeting Room A Time: 1-2pm 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.

  • Chess Club for Kids

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

    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). If you have a chess set feel free to bring it. Some will be supplied. Ages: Free for kids ages 6-11 years old Location: BMPL Meeting Room B Time: 4-5pm 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.