William Lee Peters is a retired aerospace engineer. Writing began as a pursuit in his retirement years to pass stories to future generations. His first book, Intertwine: A WWII Soldier’s Memoir, began with conversations with his father. As a younger man, his father was reluctant to speak about WWII experiences, but as he aged, he began sharing stories. The book is available for purchase in hardbound, paperback (large print), and in Kindle format. As a Vetern’s Day special, the book will be free on Kindle from Nov.8-13 ONLY ON AMAZON. Additionally, he will have copies available to purchase at the event and is happy to sign your copies.  I am working on several additional projects, including a family genealogy book and several Christian devotional books. FREE TALK. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO REGISTRATION.

Black Quilters: Hard Topics, Soft Blows September 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Batesville Library This program coordinated with the 2024 One State/ One Story All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles sponsored by the Indiana Humanities. Though often dismissed as “women’s work” and regulated to the realm of handicrafts, the art of quilting holds a prominent place in many cultures. It brings together communities and allows creators to chronicle their struggles and triumphs. Join Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson as she discusses the artistry of African American quilters and the stories they tell in their works. While she will blend her presentation to coordinate with the book, knowledge/reading of the book is not required to attend.  Dr. Dickerson is the lead faculty for Martin University’s School of Education’s Teacher Preparation Program as of June 2022. Besides teaching, Dr. Dickerson is a nationally recognized quilter and is a member of 8 local and national quilt guilds including the founding president of the Akoma Ntoso Modern Quilt Guild of Central Indiana. As part of this program she will share multiple quilts that she has made. There will be programs throughout Ripley County that coordinate with this book. Find information about all the programs being offered at https://ripleycountyreads.org/osos/ Ripley County Reads is a partnership between the three public library systems in Ripley County, Indiana (the Batesville Memorial Public Library, Osgood Public Library, and the Tyson Library) and Ripley County Tourism. The goal is to promote literacy, community, and education throughout the County.  This program has been made possible through a grant from Indiana Humanities in cooperation with the National Endowment for Humanities. Free presentation - Open to the community - No registration.

Eli‘s dog club presents:  Become a vet for a day!  Come spend time with Nanny the Dog.  Check Nanny’s vitals, read dog books and take photos! NO REGISTRATION. Stay as long or as little as you would like. Nanny will be in the activity lab from 5 - 6pm.

Kick off your adventure this summer with travels close to home. Indiana Landmarks (https://www.indianalandmarks.org/) uses insider knowledge to highlight historic places worth a visit, from the quirky to the sublime: small towns, neighborhoods, restaurants, shops, parks, cemeteries, scenic drives, museums -- you get the idea. Join Suzanne Stanis for a look at Indiana’s favorite hidden gems, from the shell-covered St. Anne Chapel at St. Mary-of-the-Woods in Terre Haute to Evansville’s 9 ½ foot tall Vulcan statue. Suzanne Stanis is the Vice President of Education for Indiana Landmarks.  She has a bachelor’s degree from Hanover College and a Master of Library Science from Indiana University.  Suzanne creates continuing education courses, workshops, and children’s camps.  She also supervises Indiana Landmarks’ heritage tourism divisions in Indianapolis; French Lick; West Baden Springs; and Samara, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in West Lafayette.  During her 30-plus years with Indiana Landmarks, she has researched and nominated over fifteen buildings and neighborhoods to the National Register of Historic Places.  As librarian for the organization, Suzanne regularly assists people in researching and restoring historic houses. Educational Presentation.  Open to the community. NO REGISTRATION.

Eli’s dog club presents:  Become a dog for a day! Read to Nanny, take a photo and play dog bingo! NO REGISTRATION

Join us at the library for a free movie!  We will provide POPCORN and watch A Bug’s Life. Feel free to bring a drink WITH A LID and another light snack if you choose.  You may bring blankets and pillows to sit on the floor or we will have a few rows of chairs in the back set up. Registration is required below. Please Register with the LAST NAME of your FAMILY and enter in the NUMBER attending the program. PLEASE NOTE: This is anyone that will be participating or entering the room.

Join us as we take a virtual mini tour of native Indiana habitats, review a few invasive plants, learn why they are invasive and how to manage them, and then complete our time together with a look at some native plants we can use to create living landscapes to boldly celebrate our beautiful state. Dawn Slack, Project Coordinator of the Indiana Invasives Initiative will lead this program highlighting ways to combat invasive plants and raise awareness of the devastation being caused by these non-native pests.  According to Dawn, “We will not begin to make much headway until the problem is addressed at the local level by local people using local resources”. This presentation is given by Oak Heritage Conservatory, Hanover, IN (https://oakheritageconservancy.org/) in BMPL's Meeting Room. Educational Presentation.  Open to the community. NO REGISTRATION.

BATESVILLE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Meeting Rooms) Thursday, June 6, 2024 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM 131 N. WALNUT ST BATESVILLE, IN 47006 To schedule an appointment click here https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/165859 YOU DO NOT NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT. SIMPLY SELECT GUEST AND CONTINUE TO SELECT YOUR TIME.

The 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.

The 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.

Join Eli’s dog club for some dog-gone fun! Read to Nanny, paint a dog craft and play dog bingo! NO REGISTRATION

Join Indiana poet Skye Nicholson for an evening of poetry! Skye will lead off the night by performing pieces from her newly released second book, The Other Side of the Stars. Following a brief Q&A, audience members can share their poetry (or read a favorite poem) in an "Open Mic" style setting. Skye will have copies of her three books available for purchase. This is a NO cost program and open to the community. NO REGISTRATION. Open Mic Guidelines: Stick around after Skye's reading to enjoy original poetry and readings from local artists, or present your own writing in a relaxed and nonjudgmental space. Signups for the Open Mic portion will begin at 5:30PM. Space is limited and will be granted on a first come first serve basis. FOR THOSE READING: Please limit your reading to approximately 3 minutes. Feel free to read an original poem or one from your favorite poet. This event is held in a public setting, so please keep language to a PG-13 level. Discriminatory language (based on race, religion, sexual identity, origin, age, disability, or genetic information) will not be tolerated. FOR THOSE LISTENING: Due to the open format, this event may involve topics or language that may upset some listeners.  Recommended age 14+