LECTURES & PERFORMANCES

New Lyceum Lectures

The New Lyceum Lecture Series 2018-2019 season is sponsored by the Batavia Public Library Foundation.

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Books Between Bites

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Questions & Ancestors

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How-To Community

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How-To Community: Printmaking Made Easy

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One Book, One Batavia

One Book, One Batavia is an annual community-wide reading program presented by the Batavia Public Library in cooperation with Batavia High School and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Batavia Public Library. See complete One Book, One Batavia information.

Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Books Between Bites: Exploring <i>The...
on November 19, 2019 at 8:35 am
When: Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMPresented by Mayor Jeff Schielke. Registration is not required. Bring a lunch or purchase one at Chapters to enjoy during the program.
Non-Discussion Book Discussion
on November 19, 2019 at 8:35 am
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMShare with the group the favorite 2 books—new or old—that you’ve read this year. Registration required.
Books Between Bites:...
on November 19, 2019 at 8:35 am
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.
Magazine Giveaway
on November 19, 2019 at 8:35 am
When: Saturday, February 08, 2020 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMThe Library’s annual magazine giveaway will be held Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (or until the magazines are gone). Magazines from 2016 will be bundled by title and offered free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Youth Programs

Kids Programs

Preschool Play & Learn
on November 19, 2019 at 8:35 am
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:00 AMAges 2-5 with a caregiverEnjoy playtime with your child and explore our early literacy stations which include activities with letters, numbers, sequencing, and more. No registration required.
Explore & More
on November 19, 2019 at 8:35 am
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 6:30 PM - 6:30 PMGrades 2-4Celebrate National Aviation History Month by investigating planes and the people who flew them. We will do our own experimenting with paper plane designs. Registration required, beginning November 1.
Curiosity Club
on November 19, 2019 at 8:35 am
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 4:30 PM - 4:30 PMGrades K-2Through books, games, and experiments, participants will explore a variety of science and nature topics each month. This month, we'll discover some fascinating functions of the human body. Each participant will also receive a take-home […]
Family Fun Reading Night
on November 19, 2019 at 8:35 am
When: Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 7:00 PM - 7:00 PMAll agesCelebrate Illinois Family Reading Night at the Library! Join us for stories, games, crafts, refreshments, a book exchange, contest, and more. Remember to bring a book from home and exchange it for a new-to-you book at our book exchange. […]

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