BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES & ADMINISTRATION

Board of Library Trustees & Administration

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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.

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

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

Secretary
Marianne E. Fasano
Serving through 2025
1078 Ponca Dr.
Batavia, IL 60510-1146
(630) 406-1333

Treasurer
Jennifer Culotta
Serving through 2025
225 North Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510-2998
(773) 960-1331

Andrew R. Deitchman
Serving through 2023
303 S. Prairie St.
Batavia, IL 60510-2743
(630) 400-3415

Christy L. Ford
Serving through 2025
218 N. Water St., Unit 401
Batavia, IL 60510-1998
(815) 693-9685

Kathryn L. Hubbard
Serving through 2025
1S715 Grove Hill Dr.
Batavia, IL 60510-9519
(630) 879-8169

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

Teen Programs

Teen Programs

ONLINE--Among Us
on July 31, 2021 at 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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 12:23 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