Unless otherwise noted registration for June programs begins June 1.
Registration for July and August programs begins June 17.
Fri., July 6, 10am
Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver
Fri., July 6, 11am
Ages 18-36 months with a caregiver
Licensed sign language interpreter, Sheryl Ebersold, will show how to incorporate sign language into daily activities with signs, songs and more. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Sat., July 14, 10am
Sat., August 11, 10am
Ages 3-6 with a caregiver
Designed for preschoolers who have autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing disorders. Child and caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, movement games and sensory activities. Registration required.
Mon., June 11, 10am
Tues., June 26, 10am
Tues., July 17, 10am
Mon., July 30, 10am Ages 2–3 with a caregiver
Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories, and more. Registration required.
Tues., June 12, 11am
Tues., June 26, 11am
Tues., July 17, 11am
Tues., July 31, 11am
Ages 0-23 months with a caregiver
Interactive program for infants with songs rhymes and stories. Registration required.
Wed., June 13, 10am
Wed., June 27, 1pm
Wed., July 18, 10 am
Wed., July 25, 1pm
Thurs., August 2, 10am
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and Craft program for children ages 3-6 without a caregiver. Registration required.
Thurs., June 21, 11am
Ages 4-6
Come dressed as your favorite Strawberry Shortcake character and join us for stories, games and activities. Registration required.
Fri., June 22, 10am
Friday, July 27, 10am
Ages 0-35 months with a caregiver
Interactive program for infants and toddlers with songs, rhymes, and stories. Registration required.
Mon., June 11, 1pm
Mon., July 16, 10am
Fri., August 3, 10am
Grades K–1
Themed story and craft time for children in kindergarten and first grade. Registration required
Wed., June 13, 2pm
Wed., June 20, 11am
Fri., June 29, 2pm
Thurs., July 5, 2pm
Wed., July 11, 11am
Wed., July 18, 2pm
Fri., July 27, 11am
Wed., August 1, 2pm
Ages 6-8
Young readers are encouraged to practice their reading skills by joining Book Buddies. Youth Services’ Junior Volunteers will be partnered with Book Buddy participants for approximately one hour of reading. This program focuses on book sharing rather than tutoring. Please register for each date your child will attend beginning June 17.
Thurs., June 14, 2pm
Grades 2–4
Hungry for something that’s old and new? Join us for a retelling of the Southern folktale, The Talking Eggs followed by an adventure with origami. Registration required.
Thurs., June 14, 6:30pm
Thurs., June 21, 6:30 pm
Thurs., June 28, 6:30 pm
Wed., July 11, 6:30pm
Wed., July 18, 6:30 pm
Wed., July 25, 6:30 pm
Ages 8-14
Bring your knitting needles or crochet hook and join us as we listen to a tale. All levels welcome; beginning instruction available. Please bring #10 knitting needles or G/H crochet hook and we’ll provide the yarn. Registration required.
Fri., June 15, 11am
Fri., July 13, 1pm
Mon., July 30, 1pm
Grades 5-8
Each session, we will create a delicious snack, participate in a unique kind of movement or active game, and talk about books you’ve read or should read. Registration required.
Mon., June 18
Ages 6-9, 10am
Ages 10-14, 11am
Would you like to learn how to grow your own vegetables year-round? Get your hands dirty while planting delicious veggies to eat with your family and friends. Not only will participants bring home their own tray of micro-greens, everyone will have the opportunity to sample a variety of locally grown produce. This program is presented by Pushing the Envelope Farm in partnership with Kane County’s Fit for Kids. Registration required.
Sat., June 23, 10am-12pm
Sat., June 30, 10am-12pm
Sat., July 21, 10am
Sat., July 28, 10am
Grades 1-4
Students in grades 1-4 can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a specially trained therapy dog. Please register for a 20-minute time slot, 10am–12pm, on specific Saturdays. Registration required.
Mon., June 25, 11am
Grades 4-8
Lunch Money by Andrew Clements
Tues., July 24, 11am
Grades 4–8
Candymakers by Wendy Mass
Join us for discussion and activities. You may reserve a copy of the book at time of registration. Registration required
Wed., June 27, 11am
Grades 2-3
Mr. Leaky is Freaky! By Dan Gutman
Thurs., July 19, 11am
Grades 2–3
Nate the Great and the Hungry Book Club by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Book club and activities for young readers. Registration required. Reserve a copy of the book when you register
Fri., June 29, 11am
Grades 5-8Learn about the different types of chocolate, where cocoa beans grow, and more. Taste-testing included! Registration required.
Mon., July 2, 2pm
Ages 7-14
Enjoy a food game, classic board game, or have a cook off—Wii style!. No registration necessary.
Thurs., July 5, 11am
Grades 3-5
Sample the unique flavors and learn about the traditions of our country’s different regions. Registration required.
Tues., July 10, 10am
Grades 1-2
Tues., July 10, 11:15am
Grades 3-4
In the books by Betty MacDonald, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle concocts miracle cures for just about everything. Our guest, Jennifer Downing, will unveil the secrets to making your very own “cure-alls” that will quench your thirst all summer long. Participants will make, bottle and label their own homemade soda. Registration required.
Thurs., July 12, 11am
Ages 7-10
Feel free to bring your favorite American girl doll and join us for activities and refreshments. Registration required.
Thurs., July 12, 7pm
Grades 3-5
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
Students in grades 3-5 and an adult are invited for discussion and activities. Registration required. You may reserve a copy of the book at time of registration.
Fri., July 20, 10am
Grades 3-5
Fri., July 20, 1 pm
Grades 6-8
Learn the duct tape weaving method and add texture and design flare to any of your duct tape creations. We’ll work on creating a placemat or a lunchbox. Bring duct tape and scissors. Registration required.
Mon., July 23, 11am
Grades 1-3
What if you wanted to bake an apple pie and the store was closed? You may just have to go around the world to find what you need. We’ll read the book How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman and travel to exotic locations to make this all-American favorite pie. Registration required.
Thurs., July 26, 10am
Ages 6-9
Local artist, Karine Bauch, will offer an opportunity for children to create a faux batik design on a book bag. Registration required.
Thurs., July 26, 12:30pm
Ages 10-14
Students will create realistic drawings of fruit using soft pastels and charcoal pencils. Instruction will be given by local artist, Karine Bauch. Registration required.
Tues., July 31, 2pm
Grades 2-4
Explore India with our guest, Siva Shankari Ananth. Sample some of the foods and spices from this exotic country, learn about the wildlife and compare their way of life with our own. Registration required.
Wed., August 1, 11am
All ages
Children of all ages are invited to join us for an open house of Library ‘Lympic fun from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Library ‘Lympians will be able to choose from a variety of activities. No registration required.
Sat., June 9, 11am
Today’s menu of Summer Reading Club fun includes: A visit from book character, Arthur at 11 am presented by Barnes and Noble Booksellers. Then from 11:30 – 12:30 children are invited to participate in a variety of food related games and an old fashioned ice cream social. No registration required
Tues., June 19, 11am
Mon., July 2, 6:30 pm
Mon., July 16, 2pm
Tues., August 14, 11am
Please call the Library for movie title, length, and rating. No registration necessary.
Tues., June 12-26, 7pm
Tues., July 3 – July 31, 7pm
Ages 8 through Adult
Play chess at the Library on Tuesdays, 7pm. Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game. No registration required.
Wed., June 20, 7pm
Family Program
American Eagle Productions brings the classic children’s story, James and the Giant Peach to life in a lively musical theater production. Join James on his adventures inside a giant peach. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6:45pm. No registration required. Families are invited to bring a food donation for the Batavia Food Pantry. Please see the Library web page for a list of items being accepted.
Mon., June 25, 7pm
Mon., July 23, 7pm
Bring Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa for an evening filled with tales, activities, a craft and refreshments. Weather permitting, activities will take place in the Reading Garden. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket. No registration required.
Thurs., June 28, 11am
Wed., July 25, 10am
Fri., August 10, 11am
Ages 3-14
We’ll play as many games as we can in one hour. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. No registration required.
Tues., July 3, 10am-12pm
Wed., August 8, 10am-12pm
Children are invited to drop-in for a craft activity. Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required
Mon., July 9, 11:30am
Pack a lunch and join author/illustrator Tom Lichtenheld as he shares his secrets on how he creates a book. Discover how Tom wrote his first book, how he comes up with ideas and produces his final illustrations. Those attending may bring their own Tom Lichtenheld book for him to sign. This is a Young Friends Event sponsored by the Friends of the Batavia Public Library. Please register.
Fri., July 13, 11am
Barnes and Noble will be bringing Curious George to the library. Don’t forget your camera! No registration required.
Thurs., July 19, 7pm
Dave Herzog returns with an all new cast of characters in “Puppet Soup”. This deliciously delectable marionette variety show will feature a menu of performances by Carmen Ensalada, a spicy South American dish; Chicago Red, a fellow who’s a real hot dogger on roller blades, and many more. As always his signature character, Wally the Basset Hound, will be along to share in the fun as the boys and girls help him find his lost bratwurst. The doors to the meeting room will open at 6:45 p.m. No registration necessary.
Thurs., August 2, 7pm
Family Program
All Summer Reading Club participants and their families are invited to this really “cool” Summer Reading Club Finale with Mr. Freeze on Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. Fermilab scientist, Jerry Zimmerman, (a.k.a. Mr. Freeze) will amaze you with his cryogenics demonstration. Fun facts and lots of surprises are in store. Free tickets for this performance will be available at the Youth Services Desk beginning July 8. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Batavia Public Library. Families are invited to bring a food donation for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. No registration necessary.