BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES & ADMINISTRATION

Board of Library Trustees & Administration

Legal Notice – Annual Budget and Appropriation PDF

The Batavia Public Library District is an autonomous special district / municipal corporation that operates under the Public Library District Act of 1991 [75 ILCS 16]. The Library is governed by an elected Board of Library Trustees composed of seven residents of the Library District. The Trustees are elected at large at the Consolidated Election in odd-numbered years for staggered terms of four years. The Library Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. and its meetings are open to the public. The Board of Library Trustees establishes the budget and policy for the Library and appoints the Library Director, who serves as the Library’s chief executive officer, manages the day-to-day operations of the Library, and is responsible for hiring all other employees.

Library Leader – past winners and selection process for an award that honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Batavia Public Library District

President
Jo Ann Smith
Serving through 2021
733 Ekman Drive
Batavia, IL 60510-8936
(630) 482-2838

Vice President
Kate Garrett
Serving through 2023
335 First St.
Batavia, IL 60510-2401
(630) 726-3366

Secretary
Daniel R. Russo
Serving through 2023
3 N. Jackson St.
Batavia, IL 60510-1813
(630) 879 2729

Treasurer
Jennifer Culotta
Serving through 2021
1338 Holbrook Ln.
Batavia, IL 60510-9235
(630) 402-0944

Elizabeth P. Larson
Serving through 2023
1327 Garden Ct.
Batavia, IL 60510-3333
(773) 220-5802

Diane Blodgett
Serving through 2021
1312 Cherry Drive
Batavia, IL 60510-9301
(630) 879-5015

Michael MacKenzie
Serving through 2021
403 Walnut St.
Batavia, IL 60510-2967
(630) 879-0357

George H. Scheetz
Library Director
(630) 879-1393, ext. 350

Teen Programs

Teen Programs

ONLINE--Inclusion Game Night
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 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 […]
ONLINE--Introduction to workNet Batavia
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMAre you recently unemployed, a job seeker, wanting new skills, or just want to talk to someone about your career path? Your local workNet center is here to help! workNet Batavia offers free career services and referrals to programs such as up to […]
ONLINE Teen Book Discussion
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PMWhat are you reading these days? Stop by on Zoom and share your favorite books, and maybe discover other books to try. We might also try a book-themed game or two.
ONLINE--Community Check-in
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Tuesday, June 01, 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 […]

Adult Programs

Adult Programs

ONLINE--Fireside Chat with Author Alex Kotlowitz
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 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 […]
Community Check-in
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Tuesday, May 11, 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-Book Discussion: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMThis sweeping family saga tells the stories of two half-sisters and seven generations of their descendants living in Ghana and the US. Each generation lives with the ghosts of the past, touched by the legacy of slavery, and presented in intimate […]
ONLINE--Introduction to workNet Batavia
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMAre you recently unemployed, a job seeker, wanting new skills, or just want to talk to someone about your career path? Your local workNet center is here to help! workNet Batavia offers free career services and referrals to programs such as up to […]

Youth Programs

Kids Programs

Take Home Craft Kit
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Thursday, May 06, 2021 - All DayAll agesPick up supplies to create a Mother's Day card. One kit per child; available while supplies last. No registration required.
Perler Beads-3 pm
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - 3:00 PM - 3:45 PMGrades 4-8Love colors and creating? Choose from an amazing array of bead colors and templates then develop your own one-of-a-kind creation. Register for one 45-minute session.
Yarn & Tale Club - Online
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Monday, June 21, 2021 - 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMAges 8-14Students and parents are invited to join us for knitting or crocheting while listening to an audiobook. All skill levels are welcome; beginning instruction will be available. Please provide your own knitting needles or crochet hook. We will […]
Storytime at the Caboose
on May 6, 2021 at 3:51 am
When: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 10:00 AMAges 2-6All aboard! It's storytime at the Depot Museum Caboose with a Youth Services staff member! Enjoy your favorite books, rhymes, and songs. This is an off-site storytime and co-sponsored by Batavia Park District. Bring a blanket to sit on. […]

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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