Tunes filled Batavia Public Library Sunday, July 27. Misty River Music Makers, a Batavia-based women’s a cappella ensemble, kicked off the library’s five-part summer/fall “Sundays On Stage” series. In an hour-long concert, about 20 members of the group performed favorites ranging from “In the Good Old Summertime” to “Under the
This year’s One Book, One Batavia community-wide reading program will bring home harrowing tales of international intrigue, resilience and empowerment during the dangerous days of World War II. One Book, One Batavia, which launches Friday, March 28, is presented annually by the Batavia Public Library and co-sponsored by the Friends
Batavia’s popular monthly noontime book program, Books Between Bites, will welcome nationally-known commentator and former ESPN senior writer, Lester Munson, Thursday, March 20 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia. Munson will discuss the book “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of
The Batavia Public Library is offering a special challenge to patrons this winter: Winter Challenge. Winter Challenge is a reading and activity club through the Batavia Public Library that qualifies participants to win prizes. Previously called Winter Library Club, Winter Challenge began December 16, and will end Friday, Jan. 31.
Batavia’s popular monthly noontime book program, Books Between Bites, continues Thursday, Feb. 15 with Batavia Public Library executive director Josephine Tucci, who joined the library in June. Jo is an avid reader and viewer of Scandinavian and British mystery series. From Scandinavian noir to British detective series, she will share
An exciting new chapter will begin Monday, June 12, when the Batavia Public Library welcomes its new executive director. Josephine “Jo” Tucci comes to Batavia from the Lincolnwood Public Library District, where she has served as director since September 2019. Tucci’s first day will be Monday, June 12. The Batavia
The Batavia Public Library is pleased to invite the public to a retirement reception this month for Library executive director, George H. Scheetz. Please join us in wishing Scheetz a wonderful retirement by gathering for his reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the Library, 10
The Batavia Public Library seeks nominations for recognition as a Library Leader, an award bestowed biennially on individuals whose instrumental work benefits the Library District, its services, and our community. This year’s award winner will be the ninth recipient. The Board of Library Trustees created this award in 2003 to
The Batavia Public Library has selected a true masterpiece for One Book, One Batavia this year, the young adult nonfiction work “Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers.” One Book, One Batavia is an annual, community-wide reading program that will bring the community together for shared discussions and experiences. It
Batavia Public Library’s Winter Library Club, theme is “Fireside Family Fun.” For families with children ranging in age from infants through eighth grade, Winter Library Club is a reading and activity program. For teens and adults, it’s a reading club. Winter Library Club will begin Saturday, Jan. 14, and will
Through November 16, Batavia Public Library cardholders of all ages may experience Big Library Read, biglibraryread.com, the world’s largest digital book club, with a Newbery Award-winning young adult novel. Booklovers with a valid library card may join thousands of others around the world who are borrowing Darcie Little Badger’s indigenous
Election packets are available for pick up for three Batavia Public Library trustee seats that will be open in the April 4, 2023, Consolidated Election. Residents of the Library District interested in running for these positions on the Board of Library as trustees may pick up an election packet at
Halloween lurks around the corner, when little ghosts and werewolves will be on the prowl for treats, and Batavia residents might be looking for healthier goodies to share. The Batavia Public Library is offering a sugar-free choice to hand out to trick-or-treaters this year. This Halloween, you can give the
Batavia Public Library director George H. Scheetz announced that he will retire next Summer after more than 18 years as director. Scheetz said, “It is with mixed emotions” that he is informing staff members and the community of his decision. He will retire prior to the beginning of the 2023-2024
By Al Benson Batavia Public Library’s popular monthly noontime book-review program, Books Between Bites, announces its 34th season. It will begin Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue in Batavia, from noon to 1 p.m. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Programs are presented
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CHIP IN Batavia and Batavia Public Library are sponsors to the seventh annual Prom Dress Give A Way event Saturday, March 12. The giveaway will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kane Vax Hub (formerly Sam’s Club), 501
George Takei, Hikaru Sulu on television’s “Star Trek” series, will discuss his graphic novel, “They Called Us Enemy,” Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue in Batavia. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Attendees are asked to read the book
The Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia, will be host to CHIP IN (Community Helpers Impacting People in Need) Batavia’s seventh annual Prom Dress Giveaway from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21. There will be hundreds of dresses on display, along with private changing areas, and
