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Craft Night: Sock Bunny

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: ATS Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn a sock into an adorable bunny with no sewing required! All materials provided.

 

Join us for a fun hour of crafting once a month.

April - Soda Tab Beaded Butterfly

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 event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Optimal Long Term Coverage

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a way to pay for medical expenses beyond just a few days in the hospital? Learn how long-term care insurance can protect retirement savings, provide access to better quality care and prevent burdens on loved ones.

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 event is in the "Adults" group

Books Between Bites

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a free one-hour presentation on a book, author or local topic of interest.  Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bike Safety & Repair Demonstration

10:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Prairie Path Cycles will give bicycle safety tips, quick inspection tips for every ride, and demonstrate how to replace a flat tire.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Heartfulness Meditation

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

At this weekly drop-in program, learn powerful meditation techniques, create a personal wellness blueprint and connect with like-minded people. 

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 event is in the "Adults" group

Sweet Life After 50

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 23, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit the library for social time and a relaxed craft or activity designed for individuals 50 and older who enjoy fun and easy crafts, games, and puzzles while socializing with other active adults.  

March 9: Marbling with nail polish; March 23: Bookmark Art; April 13: Diamond Art; April 27: Seated Beach Volleyball

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 event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter with Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Toy Swap: Toy Drop-Off

03/25/2026 @ 9:00am–04/04/2026 @ 5:00pm
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Space
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

If you have toys that your children no longer play with, consider swapping them for something new-to-you! 

Toys can be brought to the Youth Services Desk from March 25-April 8, during library hours. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Housing 101

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 25, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

There are so many types of senior housing, it can be confusing! Attendees will learn the types of senior housing, things to consider when looking, funding for senior housing, and how to find senior properties.  

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 event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Craft: Mish Mash

All Day 3/28–3/29
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in crafts for all ages.

This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Exchange

10:00am–1:00pm
Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Van Nortwick Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Looking for a way to acquire some new puzzles? Bring in your gently used puzzles and take something different! Bring your puzzles in their original boxes with no missing pieces. You do not need to bring puzzles to take puzzles.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Pet Supply Collection

All Day 3/29–4/11
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Help take care of the animals at Starfish Animal Rescue by bringing supplies to the lobby of the Library between March 29 at April 11, the date of Starfish's Adoptable Dog Meet & Greet.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Heartfulness Meditation

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

At this weekly drop-in program, learn powerful meditation techniques, create a personal wellness blueprint and connect with like-minded people. 

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 event is in the "Adults" group

Sundays on Stage: Lucy Pettengill

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 29, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:
Lucy Pettengill, Operator on the Underground Railroad

This program finds Lucy Pettengill, resident of Peoria, IL, in March 1857.

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 event is in the "Adults" group

20s & 30s Video Game Night

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Van Nortwick Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly video game night for adults in their 20s & 30s. Whether you're looking for something competitive or laid-back, come connect with others your age. All are welcome!

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 event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:
On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smit

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Toy Swap: Toy Drop-Off

04/06/2026 @ 9:00am–04/08/2026 @ 9:00pm
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Space
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

If you have toys that your children no longer play with, consider swapping them for something new-to-you! 

Toys can be brought to the Youth Services Desk from March 25-April 8, during library hours. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Inclusion Game Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 7, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and young adults of all abilities, their families and friends are welcome to play board games and card games. Those not needing assistance are welcome to attend without a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chat & Stitch

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: ATS Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitching, or hand sewing? Then join us once a month to socialize while you stitch! Bring your own materials. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Celebrate Route 66

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the centennial of the Mother Road with Dwight Cannon, president of the Route 66 Association of Illinois. He'll share stories and lore about one of the most famous roads in the world, one that ran from Chicago to LA.

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 event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Library Trustees Committee of the Whole

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Toy Swap "Shopping" Extravaganza

10:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Redeem your Toy Tickets at the Toy Swap “Shopping” Extravaganza on Fri., April 10 from 10-noon

Only those with Toy Tickets will be able to “shop” during the event.  

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adoptable Dog Meet & Greet

12:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come meet some rescue dogs looking for new homes! You can even start the adoption process with Starfish Animal Rescue in Geneva if you meet your new furry family member.

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.

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