The Library will be closed: 9 am – 1 pm on Fri., Feb. 16, for staff training.
The Library will be open: 1 pm – 5 pm.
The Friends of the Batavia Library are dedicated to promoting, improving, and assisting the library.
Book sales are hosted two times each month (except in June). Daytime sales are hosted between 9:15 am and 1 pm on the second Saturday of the month, and evening sales are hosted from 6-8 pm on the Wednesday before each Saturday sale. Both sales are in the FriendSpace, which is located on the lower level of the Library.
Monthly Book Sales – FriendSpace on the lower level
Friends of the Library coupons are now
available for purchase at the check out desk!
The Friends of the Batavia Public Library are dedicated to promoting, improving, and assisting the Batavia Public Library. We are a 501(c)(3) organization, with all donations fully tax-deductible. If your employer has set up a Matching Funds Program, we are legally qualified to accept these funds. This is a way to double your donation to the Friends of Batavia Public Library.
We are members of Friends of Libraries USA (ALTAFF). ALTAFF is a national organization whose mission is to motivate and support state and local Friends groups in their efforts to preserve and strengthen libraries and to create awareness and appreciation of library services.
Margaret E. Cooper Scholarship: Amanda Beigel
Mail the completed membership form with the membership fee to
Friends of the Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510
The mission of the Batavia Public Library is to provide and ensure access to materials and services to meet the lifelong learning needs of residents and organizations, as well as to create a welcoming place to gather, exchange ideas, and participate in cultural events.