Aging Care Series: Caring for Someone with Memory Loss Tuesday, Sept. 27 @ 6:30 pm Whether it has been labeled memory loss, cognitive decline, dementia, or Alzheimer's caring for someone with memory issues brings a whole new set of challenges. A better understanding of what is happening to them and changes in your communication can […]
Bob Ross Painting Class: Pumpkin Flowers Sat., Oct. 15th from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Learn to paint like Bob Ross! Join Bob Ross instructor Karen Saunders at the Batesville Memorial Public Library to paint "Pumpkin Flowers" inspired by the art of Bob Ross. The project is oil on canvas and all supplies are included […]
Halloween Ballads with Ron Nicholson Oct. 18 @ 6 pm Professor Ron Nicholson will present Halloween Ballads and read from some of the most frightening ones such as “Edward, Edward”, “Barbara Allen”, and more! The ballads are filled with betrayal, poisoning, revenge, and even murder _ all perfect themes for Halloween! In this great program […]
Unstick Your Genealogy: Underutilized Genealogy Resources & Strategies presented by Lisa Lisson. 2-Day Genealogy Workshop: Oct. 21st & 22nd. 10 am - 3 pm each day. Feeling stuck with your genealogy research? This program will provide research information to help you jumpstart your search! There is a fee of $35 for this 2-day program which […]
FREE Community Shred Event in the Library parking lot. Oct. 22 from 10 am to 1 pm 5 Box Limit* *If truck fills up before 1pm it will leave. Items that will be accepted: Office Paper; Computer Paper; Copy Paper; Post-It Notes; Note Pads (no metal bindings); Magazines; Newspapers; Envelopes w/windows; Manilla Folders, Hanging File […]
What will happen to me if my spouse has to go to a nursing home? This is a question that weighs on the minds of many aging individuals as well as the minds of their family members. How will we pay for it? Will I lose my house and my life savings? Join us on […]
Shop our Online Book Fair and Support the Library! We are excited to announce we have partnered with Spark Book Fairs to host a two-week online Book Fair from Nov. 6th – Nov. 20th. You can choose from a catalog of over 50,000 titles for all ages at up to 90% off. Plus, 30% of […]
Nov. 15th at 6:30 pm with Ann Edwards of Aging Care Solutions. The holidays are often filled with opportunities for family gatherings, traditions, laughter and memories. But they can also bring stress, disappointment and sadness when someone in the family is experiencing dementia. Join us at the Batesville Memorial Public Library on Nov. 15th at […]
Aging Care Series - Jan. 17th @ 6:30 p.m. How will you know when your parents need help at home? Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance are not easy for people as they age. Join us at the Batesville Memorial Public Library to learn about the warning signs and talk about the next […]
African Gyils a Program Designed for Adults! Jan. 17th, 6:30 pm in the Batesville Middle School Music Room The gyil is a West African xylophone created by the Dagaba people, typically played during formal ceremonies and recreational dancing. The BCSC is fortunate to have a set of authentic, hand-crafted gyils from Ghana and they are […]