Batavia’s 100 Books That Can Change Your Life

Batavia's 100 Books That Can Change Your Life

What’s the book that changed your life? Become a part of Batavia’s 100 Books That Can Change Your Life by nominating the book that made the greatest impact on you.

Batavia Public Library is compiling a collection of life-changing books nominated by people who live and work in Batavia—and we’d like your input. This project is funded by anonymous donors.

What’s the book that changed your life?

Let us know by filling out our online submission form!

Please submit your information by August 31, 2020, via the link below. Thank you!

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Teen Programs

Teen Programs

ONLINE--Path of a FAFSA/FAFSA Follow-Up
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMIllinois Student Assistant Corps representative Lauren Waitt addresses what happens after a FAFSA is completed, including the SAR (Student Aid Report), completing the verification process, using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, reviewing aid award […]
Get your Teen Book Subscription Bag
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Saturday, May 01, 2021 - All DayLooking for a fresh read and a few surprises? Try a Library teen book subscription! Register at the link below and let us know what you might like to read. We will fill a bag for you with a pre-selected YA library book, a craft, a snack, and a few themed […]
ONLINE--Among Us
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Sunday, May 02, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMAre you addicted to Among Us? Meet up with other players for some private games. Well make sure everyone is ready on Zoom and then chat during the games using Discord. The Discord server is BPL Game Night, and the channel we will use is #among-us-bpl. […]
ONLINE--Inclusion Game Night
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMChat time: 6-6:30pm Game time: 6:30-8pm Teens and young adults of all abilitiesand their families and friendsare invited to play UNO, Bingo, and other games online. High school volunteers are welcome. We now have prizes for bingo, as well as UNO […]

Adult Programs

Adult Programs

ONLINE--Community Check-In
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PMJoin Misty & Aimee from adult services for 30 minutes of local exploration and a chance to reconnect with your neighbors. You will laugh with and learn from the people who make this community great. No registration required, but you will need a […]
ONLINE--Community Check-In
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PMJoin Misty & Aimee from adult services for 30 minutes of local exploration and a chance to reconnect with your neighbors. You will laugh with and learn from the people who make this community great. No registration required, but you will need a […]
Community Check-in
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PMJoin Misty & Aimee from adult services for 30 minutes of local exploration and a chance to reconnect with your neighbors. You will laugh with and learn from the people who make this community great. No registration required, but you will need a […]
ONLINE--Fireside Chat with Author Alex Kotlowitz
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Thursday, May 06, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us for a fireside chat with journalist, author and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz. Alexs most notable books are An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago and the award winning national bestseller There Are No Children Here.Our fireside chat will […]

Youth Programs

Kids Programs

Take-Home Craft Kit - Upcycled Earth Day
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - All DayAll agesPick up materials to make an Upcycled Earth Day craft at home. One kit per child, please. No registration required.
Stories in Motion-ONLINE
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Saturday, May 01, 2021 - All DayAges 3-6Books are great to listen to, but they really come alive when we add movement to them too! In this virtual recorded storytime, we'll act out stories and practice lively movement rhymes and songs. An online link will be available today to watch for one […]
Story Stroll at the Depot Museum
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMAll agesWhat do you get when you combine fresh air, light exercise, and a good book? A Story Stroll of course! Bring the family to the Depot Museum and enjoy Trains Run by George Ella Lyon. No registration required.
Lego Building Challenge
on April 19, 2021 at 3:34 am
When: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PMAll agesLooking for something fun for the family? Register for a 30-minute time slot to work together to build with Legos. Families will be given a bag of Library Legos to use, a space in the Youth Services department to work, and 30 minutes to create. […]

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Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-1393

Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-1393