BMPL Reading Garden
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BMPL Perennial Swap
BMPL Reading Garden 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 Tuesday, May 5th during hours. Swap and Share: On Saturday, May 9th (10AM - 12PM), a table will be set up in the BMPL Reading Garden outside of the Library by the parking lot. 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 9th, 2026 🕒 10AM - 12PM 📍 Batesville Memorial Public Library Reading Garden COST: FREE 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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CANCELLED TODAY – Get Outdoors More
BMPL Reading Garden 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville, IN, United StatesThis program is cancelled today due to weather. Get Outdoors Around the World Challenge! THIS MONTH OUR COUNTRY IS MEXICO! WE WILL GET WET!!! Water balloon pinatas and the Mexican hat game, come play and enjoy the outdoors! Participants will meet in the Reading Garden at Batesville Library. 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. You can join anytime throughout the year. 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.
