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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
Calling All Local Authors! The Ripley County local author fair is a chance for selected authors to get to know our local community of readers, meet and network with each other, and sell and sign their books. All writers interested in participating must complete and submit the application form no later than July 31st. For […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]