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!
Yarn painting is a vibrant and tactile art form that utilizes yarn as the primary medium to create intricate and expressive artworks. Originating from indigenous cultures in Mexico, yarn painting has evolved into a versatile and captivating art form that combines traditional techniques with contemporary creativity. This program guide explores the history, techniques, and artistic possibilities of yarn painting, inviting participants to embark on a colorful journey of exploration and creation as they create their own work. This is a NO cost program. Registration is required for this program. Sign up below.
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!
Welcome 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!
August 6th we will be discussing The Restorationists by Carolyn Leiloglou, the book we read in July. Participants will also receive the next book we will be reading for August which is Almost Home by Joan Bauer. Almost Home summary from Amazon.com: When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush; a foster family; a supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds. Participants will read the book for that month and discuss it the following month. There will be a craft or activity to go along with the book. This book club is for grades 3rd - 8th. Please register below to join the CLUB!
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!
Participants will experiment with a solar windmill and discover the sun's power. This program is for grades 3rd - 8th. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please sign your child(ren) up below.
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!
Diamond Painting is a new craft hobby that's a mix between Paint By Numbers and Cross Stitch. With Diamond Painting, you apply tiny resin "diamonds" to a coded adhesive canvas to create shimmering Diamond Art. This is back due to popular demand. This session we will adventure to the beach or famous landmarks with the 12x16 creation. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE sign up below for this ADULT program.
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.
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!
Young artists will create a galaxy painting using paint and plastic wrap. This program is for Pre-K - 2nd grade. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please sign your child(ren) up below.
Aging Care Series: Helping Aging Parents How will you know when your parents need help at home? One thing is certain: your parents aren’t likely to be the ones who tell you they need a helping hand! Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance are not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one might need support with completing activities of daily living (ADLs). Join us to learn the warning signs. Already have concerns? Join us to talk about the next steps, how to introduce the idea of bringing in care and how to find the assistance you need. This series is lead by Ann Edwards of Aging Care Solutions. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE EDUCATIONAL TALK OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
A Novel Idea is BMPL's book club. Join us each month to explore and discuss the month's book. Retired English teacher Steve Holland is our book guide. A Novel Idea Book Club meets in the library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm. Newcomers are always welcome to this lively book group! The July book is House in the Cerulean by TJ Klune. A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place―and realizing that family is yours. (Summary from Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/House-Cerulean-Sea-TJ-Klune) 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.
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!
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!
Welcome 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!
July 2nd we will be discussing The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers, the book we read in June. Participants will also receive the next book we will be reading for July which is The Restorationists by Carolyn Leiloglou The Restorationists summary from Amazon.com: After an experience he’d rather forget, Vincent is determined to be done with art. So when he and his little sister, Lili, spend spring break with their art conservator great-uncle, Vincent’s plan is to stay glued to his phone. That is, until Lili disappears into one of the world’s most famous paintings and Vincent learns his parents have been hiding something from him: Their family is the last of The Restorationists, a secret society with the power to travel through paintings—and a duty to protect them from evil forces. Participants will read the book for that month and discuss it the following month. There will be a craft or activity to go along with the book. This book club is for grades 3rd - 8th. Please register below to join the CLUB!
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!
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.
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!
Aging Care Series: Long Distance Caregiving If you live an hour or more away from someone who needs care, you are considered a long-distance caregiver. This distance can bring about challenges in managing the care needs of your loved one or supporting the efforts of the local primary caregiver. If you are the nearby caregiver, you may have relatives or friends who ask what can I do to help, and you are unsure what to suggest. Join us as we discuss both of these issues to help you in your caregiving role. This series is lead by Ann Edwards of Aging Care Solutions. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE EDUCATIONAL TALK OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
A Novel Idea is BMPL's book club. Join us each month to explore and discuss the month's book. Retired English teacher Steve Holland is our book guide. A Novel Idea Book Club meets in the library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm. Newcomers are always welcome to this lively book group! The June book is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother—his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life. (www.amazon.com summary https://www.amazon.com/Born-Crime-Stories-African-Childhood/dp/0399588191#customerReviews) 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.
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!
Join crafter Carol Stone as she leads us in making this red, white, and blue flowered wreath. This will be a nice addition to your 4th of July decor. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register below,
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!
Welcome 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!
June 4th we will be discussing Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit, the book we read in May. Participants will also receive the next book we will be reading for June which is The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers. The Bark of the Bog Owl summary from Amazon.com: Courage and a heart for adventure drive twelve-year-old shepherd boy Aidan Errolson. When the bark of the bog owl echoes from the forest across his father's well-tended pastures, Aidan dreams of wild places still untamed and quests not yet pursued. Participants will read the book for that month and discuss it the following month. There will be a craft or activity to go along with the book. This book club is for grades 3rd - 8th. Please register below to join the CLUB!
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!
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!
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Batesville, IN 47006
Phone: (812) 934-4706
Fax: (812) 934-6288
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