The Friends of the Batavia Library are dedicated to promoting, improving, and assisting the library.
The mission of the Friends is to:
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Mail the completed membership form with the membership fee to
Friends of the Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510
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
Teen Programs
When: Wednesday, December 11, 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.
When: Monday, December 16, 2019 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMCramming for finals? Stop by the Founders Room for coffee, pop, and snacks to fuel your study sessions. Well also have tables available where you can study with your friends. Good luck!
When: Wednesday, January 08, 2020 - 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.
When: Sunday, February 02, 2020 - 12:30 PM - 4:30 PMWant to learn to play D&D? Characters will be provided for you if you havent created your own alreadyor come at 12:30pm and create a character on the spot. Dungeon masters from The Gaming Goat in Geneva will lead you through a […]
Adult Programs
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMShare with the group the favorite 2 booksnew or oldthat youve read this year. Registration required.
When: Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMPresented by its author Jo Ann Smith. Registration is not required. Bring a lunch or purchase one at Chapters to enjoy during the program.
When: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMThe host of the Daily Show shares the story of his life in South Africa in this autobiographical comedy book. Born to a black mother and a white father, his birth violated the Immorality Act of 1927, which outlawed interracial relationships. No […]
When: Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMKiller Stuff and Tons of Money: Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America by Maureen Stanton, presented by Daniel Russo. Registration is not required. Bring a lunch or purchase one at Chapters to enjoy during the program.
Kids Programs
When: Monday, December 09, 2019 - 10:30 AM - 10:30 AMAges 2-3 with a caregiverEnjoy holiday stories, rhymes, and more. No registration required.
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 11:00 AM - 11:00 AMBabies with a caregiverBabies through 24 months will enjoy this interactive program including songs, nursery rhymes, lap games, and book sharing. No registration required.
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 6:30 PM - 6:30 PMGrades 2-3Book club for young readers. Read "Ghost Tale for Christmas Time" by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are sent back to nineteenth-century London to meet the famous author Charles Dickens, who is about to quit writing. Can they give him […]
When: Friday, December 13, 2019 - 1:00 PM - 1:00 PMAges 3-6Drop in for holiday stories and more. Younger siblings are welcome. An adult must accompany children younger than 4 years old. No registration required.