Aging Care Series: Effective Communication Strategies When Dealing with Dementia

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Communication is more than just talking and listening - it's also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As the disease progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication […]

Sushi Making & Tasting

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Join us at the library to learn the basics of making sushi! JP Schuerman will demonstrate the fundamentals: tools required; rice preparation; where to find sushi-grade fish; assembling and cutting the rolls; creative combinations for tasty rolls. Register at ebatesville.com/events. There is an $8 fee for this delicious program.

Economics Plain & Simple: Role of Price

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

May 22 @ 7 pm Please register at ebatesville.com/events. What are prices? What is their role in economics? Learning economics need not be confusing as many concepts are straightforward. Join us as Marc Cerniglia presents this series on understanding economics using real-life examples to which many of us can relate. Marc has over 30 years […]

After Hours Concert: Wild Carrot! FREE!

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Bring your own chairs as we gather round the Library Pergola. Tacos2Go Foodtruck will be on site! Treat yourself to an evening of Americana music from Blues to Bluegrass, Country to Celtic, American Songbook standards to Award-winning original songs, all delivered with a fine sense of musicality and harmony! Wild Carrot has a diverse repertoire […]

Royal Ballroom Dancing: a BMPL Adult Program

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Calling all adults - join Miss Lizzie in a demonstration of Royal Ballroom Dancing. Wear your dancing shoes! Miss Lizzie will demonstrate and then teach you a few basic steps to prepare for your next ballroom dance! Register at ebatesville.com/events.

A Novel Idea Book Club: a BMPL Adult Program

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

June 20th at 1:30 pm and June 21 at 6:30 pm The June book selection is Finding Dorothy, a compelling, fictionalized story about the life of Maud Baum, the wife of Frank Baum, who wrote the Wizard of Oz books. Join us as Steve Holland, our Book Guide, leads a lively discussion of the book! […]

Aging Care Series: Spouses and Nursing Home Care

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

What will happen to me if my spouse enters a nursing home? How will we pay for it? What will happen to the house? What about my life savings? These are questions that weigh heavy on the minds of many aging individuals as well as the minds of their family members. Join us for this […]

After Hours Concert: Ron Jones Quartet

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Join us on Saturday, July 8th for a FREE musical evening featuring the Ron Jones Quartet. This special After Hours Concert will be held outdoors by the library Pergola. Ron has been a major presence on the Louisville, Cincinnati, and Dayton jazz scene for many years and his groups are always high energy and fun! […]

Economics Plain & Simple Series: The Rise and Fall of Business

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

World-renowned economist, columnist, and author Thomas Sowell wrote: "Learning economics should be as uncomplicated as it is eye-opening." Join us in the Library Annex as instructor Marc Cerniglia explains The Rise & Fall of Business in this FREE economics series. Marc has over 30 years of business experience in industry, financial markets, and consulting. He […]

Batesville Main Street Food Truck Festival

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Join us for a celebration of culinary creations at the Batesville Memorial Public Library. Before one of the biggest weekends in Indiana takes place, take a night off from cooking and let our vendors treat you Whether you enjoy savory, sweet or both, there will be something for the whole family. Keep checking out batesvillemainstreet.org […]