FREE Paper Shredding at Batesville Library

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Free Paper Shredding at the Batesville Library parking lot from 10am until 1pm. Just pull up to the truck and unload. 5 Box Limit. Truck will leave before 1 PM if it is full. Items that will be accepted: Office Paper; Computer Paper; Copy Paper; Post-It Notes; Note Pads (no metal bindings); Magazines; Newspapers; Envelopes […]

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Fabric Pumpkin Adult Craft at Batesville Library

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Get into the fall spirit with our hands-on pumpkin fabric craft class! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this fun and creative workshop is perfect for all skill levels. This is a FREE BMPL program. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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BMPL: A Novel Idea Book Club

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

A Novel Idea is BMPL's book club. Join us each month to explore and discuss the month's book. Retired English teacher Steve Holland is our book guide. A Novel Idea Book Club meets in the library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm. NO sign up...no commitment. The October book is To […]

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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 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 is […]

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Fossil Magnets

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

This is a BMPL HOMESCHOOL program where participants will draw their own fossils to be transformed into beautiful magnets. This program is for grades Pre-K to 2nd and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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Nanny the DOG at BMPL

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Eli’s Dog Club presents another fun evening with Nanny! Join us at Batesville Library in the Activity Lab in the children's area! Read and hang out with Nanny! We always have a fun activity that night as well. NO REGISTRATION. COME AND GO AS YOU PLEASE. This is an all ages program.

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Adult Art Club

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Southeast Indiana Creative Collective: a community for local artists to share, create, and explore together. Pottery, photography, painting, crafting, illustration, writing, music, fashion, theatre, sewing/quilting, embroidery, dance, printmaking, graphic design—there are no rules about what kind of creative person you have to be to join! Have Questions? Email kerseykatie@gmail.com This program is by SEI Creative […]

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Encaustic Collage with Thom Maltbie

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, is an ancient art technique that involves applying a heated wax medium mixed with pigments to a surface. This class will use these classical techniques along with embedding techniques of collage enabling each participant to create a one of a kind piece. This class will be led […]

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Saturday Storytime at BMPL

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

There’s no time like Storytime! Start your Saturday with Storytime! Join us for a fun filled 45 minute session that incorporates books, songs, & activities to build early literacy skills. This program is for children ages 3 to 6. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

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History of Coins with Carl Moore at BMPL

Batesville Memorial Public Library 131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville

During retirement, Ripley County resident Carl Moore started collecting coins. He is now sharing his passion with others. His main interest in coins is as they relate to historical events. During this session he will share information about early US coins to the present day. Everyone who attends will receive a wheat penny and be […]

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