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Lego Building Challenge

LEGO Club

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Lego Challenge:

Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family's creation will be displayed in the Library for all to see. Sup...

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games, STEM

Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family's creation will be displayed in the Library for all to see. Supplies are limited.

Cover of "Animal Rescue Friends: Finding Home" and headshot of Jana Tropper, author.

Meet Jana Tropper, Animal Rescue Friends Author

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Jana Tropper, one of the authors of the Animal Rescue Friends series will be sharing her author story with us, doing dramatic readings from her graphic novels, signing books, and giving high fives. 

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Jana Tropper, one of the authors of the Animal Rescue Friends series will be sharing her author story with us, doing dramatic readings from her graphic novels, signing books, and giving high fives. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Storytime in pink bubble letters and an open book

Baby Storytime Pre-Walkers

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Baby Storytime:

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Storytime in pink bubble letters and an open book

Baby Storytime Walkers

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Baby Storytime:

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Taste Testers: Oreos

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Kids will taste different kinds of Oreo cookies and rate and rank them. 

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will taste different kinds of Oreo cookies and rate and rank them. 

A little boy in a green shirt holding up a popsicle stick with a piece of paper with an elephant that says Hello

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Toddler Time:

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Please register each child separately.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Please register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Graphic of an apple and a worm with a hat, glasses, and a bowtie coming out the side of the apple reading 'Preschool Storytime'

Preschool Storytime: Ages 4-6

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and more! Children may attend on their own or with a caregiver. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 7, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs, and more! Children may attend on their own or with a caregiver. Please register each child separately.

Perler Bead Crafternoon

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Grades 6-8

Need a Mother's Day gift, or just want to update your locker? Come and make a DIY perler bead picture frame? Frames will fit a standard 4 x 6 photograph.

Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a Mother's Day gift, or just want to update your locker? Come and make a DIY perler bead picture frame? Frames will fit a standard 4 x 6 photograph.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Making Comics with Jana Tropper (Gr. 3-5)

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 26, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Making Comics with Jana Tropper (Gr. 6-8)

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades 6-8

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 26, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Storytime in pink bubble letters and an open book

Baby Storytime Pre-Walkers

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Baby Storytime:

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Storytime in pink bubble letters and an open book

Baby Storytime Walkers

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Baby Storytime:

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

A little boy in a green shirt holding up a popsicle stick with a piece of paper with an elephant that says Hello

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Toddler Time:

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Please register each child separately.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Please register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Graphic of an apple and a worm with a hat, glasses, and a bowtie coming out the side of the apple reading 'Preschool Storytime'

Preschool Storytime: Ages 4-6

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and more! Children may attend on their own or with a caregiver. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 7, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs, and more! Children may attend on their own or with a caregiver. Please register each child separately.

Virtual Author Talk: Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his l

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his l

Sensory Playtime: The Messy One

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Bring your little one for some fun, developmentally friendly play stations that explore the senses and practice motor skills. Dress to get messy!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 1, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Fun & Games, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your little one for some fun, developmentally friendly play stations that explore the senses and practice motor skills. Dress to get messy!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby Prom: For Ages 0-23 Months

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Dust off your sequins and bow ties and bring your baby to their first prom! Dance, sing, and show off your baby’s style.  

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Dust off your sequins and bow ties and bring your baby to their first prom! Dance, sing, and show off your baby’s style.  

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Storytime in pink bubble letters and an open book

Baby Storytime Pre-Walkers

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Baby Storytime:

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Storytime in pink bubble letters and an open book

Baby Storytime Walkers

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Baby Storytime:

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs and early literacy skills for babies. Please register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Chess pieces on a chess board and text reading 'Capture an hour of fun, not just your opponent's chess pieces. Participants must have a basic knowledge of the game. Registration required: for ages 6-14.'

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Chess Club:

Capture an evening of fun, not just your opponent's chess pieces! Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game of chess. Register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required

Capture an evening of fun, not just your opponent's chess pieces! Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game of chess. Register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

A little boy in a green shirt holding up a popsicle stick with a piece of paper with an elephant that says Hello

Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Toddler Time:

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Please register each child separately.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Please register each child separately.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Graphic of an apple and a worm with a hat, glasses, and a bowtie coming out the side of the apple reading 'Preschool Storytime'

Preschool Storytime: Ages 4-6

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, and more! Children may attend on their own or with a caregiver. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 7, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs, and more! Children may attend on their own or with a caregiver. Please register each child separately.

Drop-In Craft: Mother's Day Card

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Come and make a Mother's Day card for a mother figure in your life while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and make a Mother's Day card for a mother figure in your life while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

A leopard, a rhino, and a teddy bear sitting at a table with plates and cookies/cupcakes

Stuffies and Stories

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Bring a favorite stuffed animal for some stories and songs children and their stuffies can enjoy together. Feel free to bring a blanket and wear your pajamas!

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a favorite stuffed animal for some stories and songs children and their stuffies can enjoy together. Feel free to bring a blanket and wear your pajamas!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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