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 Teen Book Discussion
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
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 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
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 […]
ONLINE--Among Us
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
When: Sunday, June 06, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMAre you addicted to Among Us? Meet up with other players for some private games. Well make sure everyone is ready on Zoom and then chat during the games using Discord. The Discord server is BPL Game Night, and the channel we will use is […]
ONLINE--Community Check-in
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
When: Tuesday, June 08, 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

Community Check-in Anniversary Party
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
When: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PMCome down to the Reading Garden at the library for a socially distant party! We're celebrating 1 year of Community Check-In's and you're invited! Come for the treats, stay for the witty banter.Even though this is an outdoor event, masks are still […]
Community Check-in
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
When: Tuesday, May 25, 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 May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
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 […]
ONLINE--Community Check-in
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
When: Tuesday, June 08, 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 […]

Youth Programs

Kids Programs

Lego Building Challenge
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
When: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PMAll agesLooking for something fun for the family? Register for a 30-minute time slot to work together to build with Legos. Families will be given a bag of Library Legos to use, a space in the Youth Services department to work, and 30 minutes to create. […]
Perler Beads-3 pm
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
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.
Confetti Mugs-2pm
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
When: Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PMGrades 6-8Join us for a relaxing session of confetti mug painting. Create your own design or use patterns to create a unique and colorful project that represents you. Register for one session.
Confetti Mugs-3pm
on May 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm
When: Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 3:00 PM - 3:45 PMGrades 6-8Join us for a relaxing session of confetti mug painting. Create your own design or use patterns to create a unique and colorful project that represents you. Register for one session.

Vaccinated or Not Vaccinated – MASK is REQUIRED to enter Library

Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-1393