FRIENDS – Board – Batavia Public Library

Board of Directors of Friends of the Batavia Public Library

President: Carlene L. Hougen

Vice President: [open]

Treasurer: Richard A. “Dick” Yingst

Secretary: Suzanne “Sue” Campbell

Alphabet Garden Chair: Rosemary Henders

Liaison to the Library Foundation: [open]

Membership Chair: Rosemary Henders

Monthly Book Sale Co-Chair: Sue Campbell – Secretary

Monthly Book Sale Co-Chair: Linda Rohr

Publicity Chair: [open]

Trustee Liaison: Daniel Russo

Board of Directors:

Suzanne “Sue” Campbell
Helen A. Conrad
Margaret E. “Margo” Cooper
Rosemary V. Henders
Carlene L. Hougen
Linda J. Rohr
Daniel R. Russo (ex officio, Board of Library Trustees)
George H. Scheetz (ex officio, Library Director)
Richard A. “Dick” Yingst

Friends of the Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510-2449

(630) 879-8220
friends@bataviapubliclibrary.org

Teen Programs

Teen Programs

ONLINE--Among Us
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Sunday, August 01, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMAre you addicted to Among Us? Meet up with other players for some private games. Well use Zoom for chatting between games and during the emergency meetings. Please email cedison@bataviapubliclibrary.org if you need help with Zoom. Limit: 9.
IN PERSON--Teen Book Discussion
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Wednesday, August 04, 2021 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PMWhat are you reading these days? Share your favorite recent reads, play a book-themed game, and maybe discover other books to try.
CANCELLED--Inclusion Game Night
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMTeens and young adults of all abilitiesand their families and friendsare invited to play Scattergories, Bingo, and other games online. High school volunteers are welcome. We have prizes for bingo, as well as UNO decks and other games available […]
IN PERSON--Inclusion Game Night
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Wednesday, September 08, 2021 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMWe're back in person again! Teens and young adults of all abilities - and their families and friends - are invited to meet new people and play board games and card games in a relaxed setting. Registration required.

Adult Programs

Adult Programs

ONLINE--Community Check-in
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Tuesday, August 03, 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 July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Tuesday, August 10, 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 […]
IN PERSON Book Discussion: The Lost City of the...
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 7:30 PM - 7:30 PMThe Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston.Bestselling thriller writer Preston joins an archaeological expedition looking for evidence of a fabled city of immense wealth called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Named a best […]
Job Interviewing 101
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMYou got the call. A company wants to interview you! Now what?! It's not easy putting yourself on the line, especially when you really want the job. This workshop will help you understand today's changing interview scene, and give you some […]

Youth Programs

Kids Programs

Chess Knight
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Tuesday, August 03, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMAge 6 through adultParticipants should have a basic knowledge of the game of chess. Outdoor seating available, weather permitting. Registration required.
Truck Tales
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 10:00 AMAges 2-6Love trucks? Enjoy truck stories with Library staff and Gary Holm, Batavia's Public Works director, after which children can climb aboard one of Batavia's big trucks. Registration required.
Make It Take It on Water Street
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Friday, August 20, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMAll agesJoin Library Youth Services staff on Water Street for an easy drop-in craft, weather permitting. No registration required.
Take Home Craft Kit
on July 31, 2021 at 1:09 pm
When: Monday, August 16, 2021 - All DayAll agesPick up a take home craft activity in the Youth Services Department. No registration required.

FULLY VACCINATED patrons – face-coverings optional - NOT FULLY VACCINATED patrons – face-coverings expected

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

Board of Directors of Friends of the Batavia Public Library

FULLY VACCINATED patrons – face-coverings optional - NOT FULLY VACCINATED patrons – face-coverings expected

Batavia Public Library10 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL 60510(630) 879-1393

Board of Directors of Friends of the Batavia Public Library

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