RAILS Library System has partnered with 15 museums to offer passes for library patrons to check out. Passes vary depending on the museum, ranging from free admission to special discounts.
View a complete list of participating museums and what the pass includes:
Museum Adventure Passes are available during regular Library hours for the duration of the program.
For additional information please call the Batavia Public Library, Youth Services Department at (630) 879-1393, ext. 500.
Check out the Museum Adventure Pass web site at http://www.museumadventure.org/
Batavia Public Library cardholders may check out one museum pass per family per 7-day loan period at the Batavia Public Library Youth Services Desk.
Individuals with library cards from another Library should inquire about the Museum Pass program at their home library
1. Batavia Public Library cardholders must present their Batavia Library card at the Youth Services Desk to check out a pass.
2. A patron may select a Museum Adventure Pass. Please note:
3. Youth Services staff will print your museum pass.
4. Bring printed Museum Adventure Pass to the Museum.
Teen Programs
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMIllinois Student Assistant Corps representative Lauren Waitt addresses what happens after a FAFSA is completed, including the SAR (Student Aid Report), completing the verification process, using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, reviewing aid award […]
When: Saturday, May 01, 2021 - All DayLooking for a fresh read and a few surprises? Try a Library teen book subscription! Register at the link below and let us know what you might like to read. We will fill a bag for you with a pre-selected YA library book, a craft, a snack, and a few themed […]
When: Sunday, May 02, 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 #among-us-bpl. […]
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 […]
Adult Programs
When: Tuesday, April 20, 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 […]
When: Tuesday, April 27, 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 […]
When: Tuesday, May 04, 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 […]
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 […]
Kids Programs
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - All DayAll agesPick up materials to make an Upcycled Earth Day craft at home. One kit per child, please. No registration required.
When: Saturday, May 01, 2021 - All DayAges 3-6Books are great to listen to, but they really come alive when we add movement to them too! In this virtual recorded storytime, we'll act out stories and practice lively movement rhymes and songs. An online link will be available today to watch for one […]
When: Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMAll agesWhat do you get when you combine fresh air, light exercise, and a good book? A Story Stroll of course! Bring the family to the Depot Museum and enjoy Trains Run by George Ella Lyon. No registration required.
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. […]