Mark your calendar for May 5 @ 6 pm and step back in time to meet Thomas Edison, inventor and businessman. Join us at the Batesville Memorial Public Library as Hank Fincken portrays Thomas Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park. Mr. Fincken was awarded the title Master Artist by the Indiana Arts Commission, Outstanding Performer […]
Join us as the AVO Kinderballet presents Sleeping Beauty. This timeless ballet will be held at the Batesville Middle School Commons on Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m. and is perfect for all ages. The Friends of the Batesville Memorial Public Library are sponsoring this FREE special event.
Our popular After Hours Concerts are back for the summer thanks to the Batesville Area Arts Council, the Friends of the Batesville Memorial Public Library, and BMPL. The first concert of the series features Mark Gravely & the Top Hats Blues Revue. Bring a lawn chair and join us under the Batesville Sky Project for […]
Aging Care Program Series: Senior Care - Things to Help You Stay at Home June 28 @ 6:30 pm 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 there are simple changes you can make to your home, or […]
After Hours Concert Series: The Dane Clark Band BMPL is excited to bring The Dane Clark Band to Batesville on July 9th from 6-8 pm. Dane Clark is an Indiana native who honed his instrumental skills from an early age. For 20 years he has led his own "full blast rock combo" playing in countless […]
We have all heard of Medicare and Medicaid, but do you know the difference? Do you know who qualifies for benefits, how to apply and even more importantly when they will help pay for your medical care? Have your questions answered on July 26th at 6:30 pm at the Batesville Memorial Public Library as Ann […]
Aging Care Series: How to Help Aging Parents Aug. 8 @ 6:30 pm at the Batesville Memorial Public Library Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance isn't easy for people as they age. Learn the warning signs a loved one might need support completing daily activities and talk about the next steps with presenter […]
Growing Lavender - Thursday, August 25th @ 6:30 pm at the Batesville Memorial Public Library The benefits and satisfaction of growing lavender have been enjoyed for millennia. Did you know lavender has a wide variety of "personalities" with different traits and conditions needed to thrive? Join us as Dr. Darrell Brimhall shares his interest in […]
This special musical event will be held Under the Umbrellas on Sat., Sept. 17th from 1 pm - 3 pm. Our talented performers are the Directors' Jazz Orchestra composed of Indiana music teachers. Please bring your own chairs for seating. In case of rain the concert will move to the library. Sponsored by the Batesville […]
Mark your calendar for Sept. 20 @ 6 pm - Author David Fierst will visit the library to discuss his book Hidden Disgrace: Revealing the Distress Signal Covered by North American Indian Myths. His book is a result of a visit to the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in 2014 and discusses the history of the […]