Story Planning / Drawing Workshop with Troy Cummings

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

1st - 6th Grade April 17th @ 6:30 pm Indiana author and illustrator Troy Cummings is visiting the Batesville Memorial Public Library to work with 1st through 6th grade students. Come learn the process of story generating and illustrating. Then do your own planning and drawing with Troy's guidance! Please register at ebatesville.com/events.

A Novel Idea Book Club

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

April 18th @ 1:30 pm Our Book Guide Steve Holland, a retired English teacher, will lead us each month in an exploration and discussion of the month's book. The April book is "News of the World," a work of historical fiction set in the post-Civil War era, authored by Paulette Jiles. After registering for the […]

Aging Care Series: Home Safety for Seniors

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Statistics show that over 50% of all accidents occur in the home and for senior adults that statistic is even higher. The good news is that there are simple changes you can make to your home, or the home of an aging loved one, that can help lessen the chances of a home accident. There […]

Dealing with Trauma & Grief — Thriving, not just Surviving

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

No one can escape grief; it is inevitable. But how do you walk alongside someone when they feel weighed down by grief? Nobody has a predictable journey through grief. We need to know creative and proactive ways to help. Learn how to assist individuals and families as they walk through the grieving process. Martha Wade […]

All About Blueberries & Pie

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

April 26th @ 6:30 pm Register at ebatesville.com/events As a blueberry farmer, a dietitian, and a fan of cooking from scratch, Kathy Cooley, is excited to host a lively discussion of how to make the best blueberry pie. Kathy and her husband, Ted, own Alpine Berry Farm in Batesville, a u-pick blueberry farm featuring naturally […]

FREE Community Shred Event

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Free Shredding Event - Batesville Memorial Public Library Parking Lot April 29th 10 am - 1 pm. If the truck fills up before 1 pm it will leave. 5 Box Limit. See list of accepted items at ebatesville.com/events.

Economics Plain & Simple: What is Economics

Batesville Memorial Public Library Annex 10 West Boehringer St., Batesville

Learning economics need not be confusing. This course explains key economic principles in plain English and will use examples to which we can relate. The course will be divided into 7 key areas, with 21 stand-alone sessions. Choose topics of interest or attend the entire series. Reg. at ebatesville.com/events. Instructor Marc Cerniglia has over 30 […]

Perennial Swap

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Bring your perennials and exchange for something new to you! This program is outside the library, in the Circle. In the case of rain, we’ll be in the library foyer.

Bob Ross’s Ocean Sunset Painting Class

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Brian Sutton, a Bob Ross certified instructor, will lead participants in recreating Bob Ross’s Ocean Sunset. This painting of a setting sun over a deserted beach will get you in the mood for summer. Our Bob Ross classes are designed as adult art classes, but mature teens, ages 14 and up are welcome to attend. […]

A Novel Idea Book Club – A BMPL Adult Program

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

May 16 @ 1:30 pm or May 17 @ 6:30 pm Join us each month in a exploration and discussion of the month's book. Our Book Guide, Steve Holland, is a retired English teacher. The May selection is The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon. Please register at ebatesville.com/events and pick up your […]