Events
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Get Outdoors Around the World Challenge — Family FUN
Freedom ParkGet Outdoors Around the World Challenge! THIS MONTH OUR COUNTRY IS FRANCE! Participants will meet at Freedom Park for some outdoor winter games. WE WILL USE your email for updates & possible changes due to weather. Reap the benefits of outdoor play with Batesville Library's Get Outdoors Around the WORLD challenge. This program is designed to give your family ideas to get outdoors more. There will be MONTHLY PROGRAMS/CHALLENGES with the focus on what other Countries do "outdoors" to have fun. After REGISTERING your family below you will receive a cinch sack, journal, tracker sheet and PASSPORT at the program if you have not received your just ask. This is our 2nd program. You can join anytime throughout the year. Our country we will focus on is France. Passports will be stamped anytime at the library. At each program participants will get a "Country" with a list of outdoor tasks to complete. Once ALL the tasks are complete for that Country, bring your sheet and Passport into the library to get stamped and pick up your small prize. **By registering, you will receive a few emails listing other outdoor events around the area from local parks and other community groups. Challenge runs from JANUARY 1 to December 1, 2025. We will have a special gathering at the END of the challenge for all who try to complete the challenge. REGISTER below by FAMILY name and # number of family members participating. Each month you will need to register for the next program.
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Storytime – 10AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesTheme: Library Love Craft: Heart Stamps There’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. 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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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! Craft & Chat meets Tuesdays from 1-2 PM. NO REGISTRATION.
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Neon Heart – Adult Craft
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us for a twist on traditional string art. Instead of string, we will use pink neon electroluminescent wire to wrap and create a one-of-a-kind work of art to display. This is the perfect way to spend time with friends, make new connections, and tap into your artistic side. No experience is needed, just bring your creativity and enjoy a laid-back, enjoyable afternoon in a supportive, social environment. Don’t miss out—your next masterpiece is just an wire away! This class has a suggested (but not required) donation of $8. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please sign up below.
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Storytime – 2PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesTheme: Library Love Craft: Heart Stamps There'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. 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Eating Healthy on a Budget with MMH
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin dieticians from Margaret Mary Health to learn about how to shop, cook, and eat healthy on a budget. This is a FREE informational presentation. No Sign up.
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Storytime – 6PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesTheme: Library Love Craft: Heart Stamps There'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. 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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A Valentine’s Day Party – HOMESCHOOL
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesParticipants will enjoy making pizza and creating a Valentine craft. This FREE program is for grades PreK - 6th. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign your child(ren) up below.
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Thursday Littles Craft: Sequins Filled Hearts – 10AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us for a 30 minute fun craft. We are going to make sequins filled hearts for Valentines Day! This REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 10:00AM PROGRAM. This program is for ages 3 - 6 and registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. NOTE:Â When signing up more than one child --after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.
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Thursday Littles Craft: Sequins Filled Hearts – 4PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us for a 30 minute fun craft. We are going to make sequins filled hearts for Valentines Day! This REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 4:00PM PROGRAM. This program is for ages 3 - 6 and registration is required. Please sign your child(ren) up below. NOTE:Â When signing up more than one child --after registering the 1st child you must hit refresh in your browser to register the next child.
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RESCHEDULED – Nanny the Dog
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesEli’s Dog Club presents: Take a Picture it will Last Longer! Let’s start a Club Yearbook! Join us to spend time with Nanny and FUN. REGISTRATION is REQUESTED. THIS HELPS US PLAN MATERIAL. THANK YOU! COME AND GO AS YOU PLEASE. This is an all ages program.
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Block Play
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us every Friday in FEBRUARY from 10AM - 11AM for BLOCK PLAY! Miss Sarah will have different kinds of blocks out for free play and social time! This program is designed for children ages 1 to 4. NO REGISTRATION. Come and go as you please.
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Saturday Storytime – 10AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesTheme: Hearts Craft: Watercolor Hearts There’s no time like Storytime! Start 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is geared toward children ages 3 – 6.
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BMPL is CLOSED – Staff Development
Circulation DeskThe Batesville Memorial Public Library will be closed February 17th - ALL DAY for Staff Development. 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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Storytime – 10AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesTheme: Rabbits Craft: Rabbit Reader There’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. 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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CANCELLED – Craft & Chat
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesCraft and Chat for today (2/18) has been cancelled.  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.
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A Novel Idea Book Club – ADULT
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesStep 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. We meet the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30 with Retired English teacher Steve Holland as our guide. 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 February book is The Year of Pleasures by Elizabeth Berg. In this rich and deeply satisfying novel, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal. Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love. Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasures is about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. 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 StatesTheme: Rabbits Craft: Rabbit Reader There'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. 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Storytime – 6PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesTheme: Rabbits Craft: Rabbit Reader There'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. 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Adult Art Club – SEI Creative Collective
Meeting Room A 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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Block Play
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us every Friday in FEBRUARY from 10AM - 11AM for BLOCK PLAY! Miss Sarah will have different kinds of blocks out for free play and social time! This program is designed for children ages 1 to 4. NO REGISTRATION. Come and go as you please.
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Author Visit: Deb McIntyre
Meeting Room AB 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin Deb McIntyre at Batesville Library. She will discuss her newly released book, A Wishful Eye. The novel takes place in Ripley and Jefferson counties in Indiana and central and northern Kentucky during the last half of 1849 and centers around the Underground Railroad. Deb will read from her work and answer questions. She will also be available after the program if you would like to purchase a copy or have a copy signed.
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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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Homemade Bagel Bites – Tween/TEEN
Meeting Room A 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesJoin us to learn how to make homemade pizza bagel bites. This program is for ages Tween/Teen (ages 12-18) and SIGN UP is required. Register your child(ren) below.
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Storytime – 10AM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesTheme: Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award Books Ms. Sarah will read the 5 books that have been nominated by the Firefly committee and the kids will vote for their favorite. There’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. 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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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! Craft & Chat meets Tuesdays from 1-2 PM. NO REGISTRATION.
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Storytime – 2PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesTheme: Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award Books Ms. Sarah will read the 5 books that have been nominated by the Firefly committee and the kids will vote for their favorite. There'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. 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Storytime – 6PM
Activity Lab 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesTheme: Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award Books Ms. Sarah will read the 5 books that have been nominated by the Firefly committee and the kids will vote for their favorite. There'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. 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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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.
