Batavia Public Library

My Librarian Kristin

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.

—Charles William Elliot


Growing up with a children’s librarian for a mother, I lived and breathed reading.  I could most often be found with my nose in a book.  I forced myself through math homework by promising myself I could read a page after I did 5 problems.  So it was natural that I became an English major and ended up in library school.  Now as a reference librarian, I get to read for my job!  I enjoy humorous novels, like those of Donna Andrews and Debbie Mason.  My taste in mysteries runs to cozies and classics.  Christian fiction is another genre I enjoy.  When I turn to nonfiction, it’s most often to something that touches on women’s contributions to history–I loved Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly!

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Statement of Mission

The mission of the Batavia Public Library is to provide and ensure access to materials and services to meet the lifelong learning needs of residents and organizations, as well as to create a welcoming place to gather, exchange ideas, and participate in cultural events.

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