Registration Information: Stop by or call the Youth Services Desk, 630-879-1393, select option 3, for more information and to register. Priority is given to Batavia Public Library cardholders for all programs requiring registration. Unless otherwise noted, registration begins on the first of the month in which the program occurs.
February/March
Family Programs | Student Programs | Storytimes
Drop-In Craft
Thursday, February 02, 2012
11:00 AM
All ages
Supplies and directions are available to make a craft. No registration required.
Chess Knight
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
7:00 PM
Ages 8 and up
Students, teens and adults of all skill levels are welcome. Feel free to bring your favorite chess board. No registration required.
Book Character Visit-CANCELED
Saturday, February 11, 2012
1:00 PM
Unfortunately, the Book Character Visit has been canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Chess Knight
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
7:00 PM
Ages 8 and up
Students, teens and adults of all skill levels are welcome. Feel free to bring your favorite chess board. No registration required.
Movie at the Library
Monday, February 20, 2012
2:00 PM
Please call the Youth Services Desk for movie title, length and rating. No registration required.
Chess Knight
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
7:00 PM
Ages 8 and up
Students, teens and adults of all skill levels are welcome. Feel free to bring your favorite chess board. No registration required.
Bubble Wonders
Sunday, February 26, 2012
2:00 PM
Have you ever seen a square bubble? How about bubble caterpillars, bubbles inside bubbles or smoke-filled bubbles? Come to the Library to see Bubble Artist, Geoffrey Akins and discover that anything is possible. Don't miss Geoffrey's amazing bubble creation and the facts behind the art and science of bubble making. This program is the finale to our Winter Reading Club. Seating for this event will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors to the meeting room will open at 1:45 p.m. No registration required.
Chess Knight
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
7:00 PM
Ages 8 and up
Students, teens and adults of all skill levels are welcome. Feel free to bring your favorite chess board. No registration required.
Fireside Family Fun Winter Reading Club
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
All Day
Today is the final day for the 2012 Winter Reading Club. Don't forget to bring your logsheet if you have not already done so before closing time.
Yarn & Tale Club
Thursday, February 02, 2012
6:30 PM
Ages 8-14
Knitting/crocheting and listening to a story continues for students and student/parent teams. Please bring your own knitting needles (size 10) or crochet hook (size G/H) and we'll provide the yarn. Call the Youth Services Desk for space availability. Registration required.
Duct Tape Treasure
Saturday, February 04, 2012
2:00 PM
Ages 7-14
Bring a roll of your favorite color duct tape and a pair of scissors and we'll show you how to create a duct tape treasure. Be creative and try not to get stuck! Parents are welcome and encouraged. Registration required; begins January 3.
Yarn & Tale Club
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
6:30 PM
Ages 8-14
Knitting/crocheting and listening to a story continues for students and student/parent teams. Please bring your own knitting needles (size 10) or crochet hook (size G/H) and we'll provide the yarn. Call the Youth Services Desk for space availability. Registration required.
Book Worms
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
4:30 PM
Grades K-1
Themed story and craft time. Join us for stories about winter. Registration required.
Book Beat
Thursday, February 09, 2012
6:00 PM
Grades 4-8
Read My Very UnFairy Tale Life by Anna Staniszewski and join us for discussion, activities and refreshments. Registration required; begins 4 weeks prior to program. A copy of the book may be reserved at time of registration.
Reading with Rover
Saturday, February 11, 2012
10:00 AM
Grades 1-4
Children are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a specially trained therapy dog. The goal of Reading with Rover is to create a positive, non-threatening and fun environment in which reading aloud is enjoyed. Register for a 20-minute time slot. Registration is required.
Book Gems
Monday, February 13, 2012
6:00 PM
Grades 2-3
Read The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto by Natalie Standiford. Join us for discussion and activities. Registration required. A copy of the book may be reserved at time of registration.
Online Resources for Homeschoolers
Thursday, February 16, 2012
1:00 PM
Families with children through grade 8
Homeschooling families are invited to a hands-on demonstration on some of the Library's most popular databases for student use. You'll also learn search techniques for our online catalog. Younger children will enjoy a storytime program. Registration required.
Yarn & Tale Club
Thursday, February 16, 2012
6:30 PM
Ages 8-14
Knitting/crocheting and listening to a story continues for students and student/parent teams. Please bring your own knitting needles (size 10) or crochet hook (size G/H) and we'll provide the yarn. Call the Youth Services Desk for space availability. Registration required.
Reading with Rover
Saturday, February 18, 2012
10:00 AM
Grades 1-4
Children are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a specially trained therapy dog. The goal of Reading with Rover is to create a positive, non-threatening and fun environment in which reading aloud is enjoyed. Register for a 20-minute time slot. Registration is required.
Book Worms
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
4:30 PM
Grades K-1
Themed story and craft time. Registration required.
Storytime registration begins Thursday, September 1. Please call (630) 879-1393, select option 3, to register.
ABC Storytime
Thursday, February 02, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children attending without a caregiver. Registration required.
Babies & Tots Storytime
Friday, February 03, 2012
10:00 AM
Babies and tots through 35 months with a caregiver
Drop in for songs, rhymes and stories. We ask that care arrangements be made outside of class for older siblings. No registration required. A Batavia Library card is required.
Baby Storytime--Walkers
Friday, February 03, 2012
11:00 AM
Infants through 23 months with a caregiver
Infants who are already walking will enjoy this interactive program which includes songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, games and book sharing. Space is limited. Registration required.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime
Friday, February 03, 2012
1:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Drop in for stories, songs and more. Younger siblings are welcome. An adult must accompany children under the age of 4 years. No registration required.
Lap Sit Storytime
Monday, February 06, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytimes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
Family Storytime
Monday, February 06, 2012
7:00 PM
Families with children ages 7 and under
Bring the family for stories, songs, a craft and more. No registration required.
Lap Sit Storytime
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytimes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
Baby Storytime--Pre-Walkers
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
11:00 AM
Infants with a caregiver
Interactive program for infants who are not yet walking which includes songs, nursery rhymes, lap games and book sharing. Space is limited. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children attending without a caregiver. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
1:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children attending without a caregiver. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Thursday, February 09, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children attending without a caregiver. Registration required.
Babies & Tots Storytime
Friday, February 10, 2012
10:00 AM
Babies and tots through 35 months with a caregiver
Drop in for songs, rhymes and stories. We ask that care arrangements be made outside of class for older siblings. No registration required. A Batavia Library card is required.
Baby Storytime--Walkers
Friday, February 10, 2012
11:00 AM
Infants through 23 months with a caregiver
Infants who are already walking will enjoy this interactive program which includes songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, games and book sharing. Space is limited. Registration required.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime
Friday, February 10, 2012
1:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Drop in for stories, songs and more. Younger siblings are welcome. An adult must accompany children under the age of 4 years. No registration required.
Lap Sit Storytime
Monday, February 13, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytimes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
Family Storytime
Monday, February 13, 2012
7:00 PM
Families with children ages 7 and under
Bring the family for stories, songs, a craft and more. No registration required.
Lap Sit Storytime
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytimes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
Baby Storytime--Pre-Walkers
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
11:00 AM
Infants with a caregiver
Interactive program for infants who are not yet walking which includes songs, nursery rhymes, lap games and book sharing. Space is limited. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children attending without a caregiver. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
1:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children attending without a caregiver. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Thursday, February 16, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children attending without a caregiver. Registration required.
Babies & Tots Storytime
Friday, February 17, 2012
10:00 AM
Babies and tots through 35 months with a caregiver
Drop in for songs, rhymes and stories. We ask that care arrangements be made outside of class for older siblings. No registration required. A Batavia Library card is required.
Baby Storytime--Walkers
Friday, February 17, 2012
11:00 AM
Infants through 23 months with a caregiver
Infants who are already walking will enjoy this interactive program which includes songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, games and book sharing. Space is limited. Registration required.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime
Friday, February 17, 2012
1:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Drop in for stories, songs and more. Younger siblings are welcome. An adult must accompany children under the age of 4 years. No registration required.
Lap Sit Storytime
Monday, February 20, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytimes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
Family Storytime
Monday, February 20, 2012
7:00 PM
Families with children ages 7 and under
Bring the family for stories, songs, a craft and more. No registration required.
Lap Sit Storytime
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytimes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
Baby Storytime--Pre-Walkers
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
11:00 AM
Infants with a caregiver
Interactive program for infants who are not yet walking which includes songs, nursery rhymes, lap games and book sharing. Space is limited. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children to attend without a caregiver. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
1:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children attending without a caregiver. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Thursday, February 23, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children to attend without a caregiver. Registration required.
Babies & Tots Storytime
Friday, February 24, 2012
10:00 AM
Babies and tots through 35 months with a caregiver
Drop in for songs, rhymes and stories. We ask that care arrangements be made outside of class for older siblings. No registration required. A Batavia Library card is required.
Baby Storytime--Walkers
Friday, February 24, 2012
11:00 AM
Infants through 23 months with a caregiver
Infants who are already walking will enjoy this interactive program which includes songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, games and book sharing. Space is limited. Registration required.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime
Friday, February 24, 2012
1:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Drop in for stories, songs and more. Younger siblings are welcome. An adult must accompany children under the age of 4 years. No registration required.
Lap Sit Storytime
Monday, February 27, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytimes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
Family Storytime
Monday, February 27, 2012
7:00 PM
Families with children ages 7 and under
Bring the family for stories, songs, a craft and more. No registration required.
Lap Sit Storytime
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytimes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
Baby Storytime--Pre-Walkers
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
11:00 AM
Infants with a caregiver
Interactive program for infants who are not yet walking which includes songs, nursery rhymes, lap games and book sharing. Space is limited. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children to attend without a caregiver. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
1:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children attending without a caregiver. Registration required.
ABC Storytime
Thursday, March 01, 2012
10:00 AM
Ages 3-6
Activities, Books, and a Craft make up this program for children to attend without a caregiver. Registration required.
Babies & Tots Storytime
Friday, March 02, 2012
10:00 AM
Babies and tots through 35 months with a caregiver
Drop in for songs, rhymes and stories. We ask that care arrangements be made outside of class for older siblings. No registration required. A Batavia Library card is required.
Baby Storytime--Walkers
Friday, March 02, 2012
11:00 AM
Infants through 23 months with a caregiver
Infants who are already walking will enjoy this interactive program which includes songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, games and book sharing. Space is limited. Registration required.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime
Friday, March 02, 2012
1:00 PM
Ages 3-6
Drop in for stories, songs and more. Younger siblings are welcome. An adult must accompany children under the age of 4 years. No registration required.
Sensory Storytime
Saturday, March 17, 2012
10:30 AM
Ages 3-6 with a caregiver
This new storytime offering is designed for preschoolers who have autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing disorders. Child and caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, movement games and sensory activities. Registration required.