FRIENDS - Board - Batavia Public Library

Board of Directors of Friends of the Batavia Public Library

President: Margo Cooper

Vice President: Rosemary Henders

Treasurer: Helen Conrad

Secretary: Sue Campbell

Alphabet Garden Chair: Rosemary Henders

Liasion to the Library Foundation: Elizabeth Larson

Membership Chair: Rosemary Henders

Monthly Book Sale Co-Chair: Sue Campbell – Secretary

Monthly Book Sale Co-Chair: Linda Rohr

Publicity Chair: Elizabeth Larson

Board Member: Carlene Hougen

Board Member: Dick Yingst – Board Member

Library Director, ex-officio: George H. Scheetz

Trustee Liaison: Jo Ann Smith

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

Teen Programs

Teen Programs

Teen Craft: Superhero Logo Coaster
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMCreate a superhero logo coaster using Perler beads. Which superhero will you choose? Materials provided. Registration required. […]
Teen Writing Workshop
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMHave you got the writing bug? Enjoy some fun writing exercises and share your work (if you want to) in a supportive atmosphere. No registration required. […]
Escape the Library!
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Thursday, August 08, 2019 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMCan you outwit the puzzles and escape the library before the hour is up? Sign up with a friend and find out! Registration required. […]
Inclusion Game Night
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMTeens 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. No registration required. […]

Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Use What You Have Decorating
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Monday, July 22, 2019 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMDon’t be fooled into thinking you need to purchase all new furnishings to get that“decorator look”.GraceAnn Simoni, a redesign specialist, will present simple tipsand tricks to give any room a fresh new look. We all have wonderful […]
Black Sox, Billy Goats & the Monsters of the...
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Wednesday, August 07, 2019 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMYou want sports? We got `em! Sadly, the home teams haven’t won that often. However, their stories are rich, historic, and sometimes weird. To learn more, join Clarence Goodman for this entertaining look at the history of Chicago sports! […]
Book Discussion - The Nix by Nathan Hill
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMA bored college professor decides to write a tell-all biography about the mother who abandoned him when he was a child, after the story of her arrest is plastered all over the news media. Engrossing, darkly humorous, and a Library JournalTop Ten. No […]

Youth Programs

Kids Programs

Baby & Tot Storytime
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Friday, July 19, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:00 AMBabies and toddlers through 35 months with a caregiverDrop in for songs, rhymes, and stories. Please make alternate care arrangements for older siblings. No registration required. A Batavia Public Library card required. […]
Drop-In Craft
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Friday, July 19, 2019 - 12:45 PM - 1:00 PMAll agesMake a "Fire-Breathing" Dragon craft then stay for a movie. Children age 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. […]
Movie at the Library
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Friday, July 19, 2019 - 1:00 PM - 1:00 PMAll agesBring the whole family to watch a movie. Come 15 minutes prior to the movie to make a "fire-breathing" dragon craft. Please call the Youth Services Desk for movie title, length, and rating. No registration required. […]
Paws for Tales
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
When: Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMGrades 1-4Children are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a specially trained therapy dog. The goal of Paws for Tales is to create a positive, non-threatening, and fun environment in which reading aloud is enjoyed. […]