Priority is given to Batavia Public Library cardholders for all programs requiring registration. Unless otherwise noted, registration begins Sunday, June 20. Stop by or call the Youth Services Desk at (630) 879-4775 to register.
For Families | For Students| Storytimes
For Families | For Students| Storytimes
READ Around the World Summer Reading Club
Saturday, June 12 – Saturday, August 7
Batavia children from birth through middle school are invited to participate in the Youth Services Summer Reading Club 2010. This independent reading program encourages shared reading experiences for non-readers and offers an enjoyable, fun reading experience for readers of all levels. Book a ticket to adventure this summer at the Batavia Public Library.
Movies at the Library
Friday, July 2, 11 am
Monday, July 12, 6:30 pm
Cool off at the Library this summer and enjoy a movie with refreshments. Please call Youth Services for movie title, length, and rating. No registration required.
Chess Knight
Tuesdays, July 6–27, 7 pm
Ages 8–adult
Students age 8 and up, including high school students and adults, of all skill levels are welcome to play chess. Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game. Feel free to bring your favorite chess board and make it a family knight. No registration required.
Dinosaur Encounter
Wednesday, July 7, 7 pm
Families with children age 5 and older
Calling all dinosaur enthusiasts! Join amateur paleontologist and award-winning author Janet Riehecky, as she shares actual dinosaur facts, fossils, and replicas of dinosaur parts, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex foot! Be a part of this highly visual and interactive program. This program is most appropriate for families with children age 5 and older. Seating for this event is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the meeting room will open at 6:45 pm. No registration required.
Book Character Visit
Saturday, July 10, 11 am
Barnes & Noble Booksellers will bring Clifford to the Library for stories and more. Don’t forget your camera. No registration required.
Globe Trekkers
Friday, July 16, 11 am–Ireland
Friday, July 30, 1 pm–Japan
Take a side trip with fun and games from countries around the globe. Through an open-house format, you’ll be introduced to a game or sport, craft activity and treat representative of our featured countries. Activities will be available for one hour and are open to all ages. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Weber Irish Dancers
Wednesday, July 21, 7 pm
Don’t miss an opportunity to experience the culture of Ireland through this performance by the Weber Irish Dancers. Enjoy traditional Irish dancing and learn a bit about the history behind the costumes and dances. Bring the whole family for this energetic performance. Seating for this event is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the meeting room will open at 6:45 pm. No registration required.
On-the-Go Bingo
Friday, July 23, 1 pm
Children ages 3–14 are invited to play Bingo using our specially designed cards and regular number bingo. 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.
Family Fiesta
Monday, July 26, 7 pm
Bring Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa for an international celebration of stories in both English and Spanish. Families will enjoy stories, activities, a craft and refreshments. Weather permitting, we’ll enjoy the evening activities outside in the Reading Garden. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket. No registration required.
Book Buddies
Thursday, July 1, 2 pm
Thursday, July 8, 11 am
Thursday, July 15, 2 pm
Monday, July 19, 11 am
Wednesday, July 28, 11 am
Ages 6–8
Students are encouraged to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a junior volunteer for an hour. This program focuses on book sharing rather than tutoring. Please register for each date your child will attend.
Games
Tuesday, July 6, 2 pm
Ages 7–14
Bring a friend and your favorite board game or join in Dance Dance Revolution. No registration required.
Reader’s Theatre
Wednesday, July 7, 3 pm
Ages 8–14
Volunteer readers are needed for a Reader’s Theatre production of Roseanne Thong’s book, Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World, to be performed at the Summer Reading Club Finale on Friday, August 6. No script memorization is required; however, cast members must be comfortable in front of an audience and work well together. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 3 pm. Rehearsals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning July 12. Rehearsal schedule will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration required for audition.
Tour of …
Thursday, July 8, 2 pm–China
Monday, July 19, 1 pm–Germany
Grades 4–8
Tour both China, with guest Silin Zhao, and Germany, with guest Michelle Olache, without leaving the Library. They will share their knowledge of the culture, customs, and the people of each of these countries. Registration required.
Travel Trivia
Tuesday, July 13, 2 pm
Ages 7–14
What does GPS stand for? In what city could you visit the Eifel Tower? Test your trivia knowledge of things related to places and travel and win prizes! No registration required.
Pajama Party
Wednesday, July 14, 7–8:15 pm
Grades K–2
Join us for a PJ party storytime! Wear your pajamas, bring a blanket or stuffed animal and join us for stories, a craft, a short video and, of course, a bedtime snack. Registration required.
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course
Thursday, July 15, 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Ages 11–15
Basic babysitting skills and emergency care training will be offered by the American Red Cross. In order to receive certification from the Red Cross, participants must attend the entire session. Space is limited. Due to the popularity of the program, a lottery-style drawing will be held to select participants. Registration for the drawing will begin Sunday, June 20. The drawing will be held Wednesday, June 30 and participants will be notified. A parental permission form must be signed by parents after notification. Priority is given to Batavia Public Library cardholders.
Yarn Spinners
Tuesdays –Thursdays, July 20–22, 27–29, 1 pm
Ages 8–14, parent welcome
Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Here’s an opportunity for students and student/parent teams to learn some basic skills. All levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own knitting needles (aluminum, size 10) or crochet hook (size G/H) and we’ll provide the yarn! Please plan to attend all six sessions. Registration required.
Book Gems
Wednesday, July 21, 11 am
Grades 2–3
Henry, his family and his best friend, Mudge, take a vacation out West, where they enjoy tumbleweeds, desert animals, souvenirs, and the wide open spaces. Read Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip by Cynthia Rylant and join us for discussion and activities. Registration required. A copy of the book may be reserved at time of registration.
Book Worms
Thursday, July 22, 10 am
Grades K–1
Join us as we go on a journey around the world to find the ingredients for apple pie based on the book How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman. Registration required.
Mother/Daughter Book Chat
Thursday, July 22, 7 pm
Grades 3–6
Girls and their mother or a female adult are invited to chat and enjoy activities based on Amelia’s Are-We-There-Yet, Longest Car Trip Ever by Marissa Moss. Ten-year-old Amelia keeps a journal of the summer car trip she takes with her mother and sister to Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and their California hometown to visit Amelia’s best friend. When Amelia and her big sister, Cleo, are stuck together in the backseat of a car for a family road trip, there are fights, plenty of sights, and Amelia’s best friend, Nadia, at the end of the road! Registration required. Reserve a copy of the book when you register.
Reading with Rover
Saturdays, July 24 and 31, 10 am–12 noon
Grades 1–4
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a specially trained therapy dog. The goal is to create a positive, non-threatening, and fun environment in which reading is enjoyed. Please register for one 20-minute time slot.
Book Beat
Thursday, July 29, 11 am
Grades 4–8
How would you react if you found out you were related to Benjamin Franklin? Would you walk away from a million dollars to follow clues to a mysterious fortune? Will Amy and Dan Cahill win in their race around the world, facing dangerous situations and against ruthless relatives? Do you think Amy and Dan will succeed? What will they discover? Make your own predictions. Read 39 Clues: Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan and join us for discussion and activities. Registration required. A copy of the book may be reserved at time of registration.
ABC Adventurers
Thursday, July 1, 10 am
Ages 3–6
Join us for fun adventures around the world with stories, activities, and a craft. Registration required.
Travelin’ Tots
Tuesdays, July 6 and 20, 10 am
Ages 2 – 3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, rhymes and more in this child/caregiver program. Classes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
Signing Fun
Friday, July 9
Infants 0–18 months with a caregiver, 10 am
Toddlers 18–36 months with a caregiver, 11 am
Interested in signing with your young child but don’t know how to get started? Licensed sign language interpreter, Sheryl Ebersold, will use signs, songs and activities to engage young children and their caregivers. Sheryl will show caregivers how to incorporate signs into songs, daily activities and reading. Infants and toddlers are invited to sign, sing and dance. Registration required.
Go Go Babies
Tuesdays, July 13, 23 and 27, 11 am
Infants through 23 months of age with a caregiver
Interactive program for infants and their caregivers, includes songs, rhymes and stories. Due to the nature of this class we ask that care arrangements be made outside of class for older siblings. Registration is required.
Skippyjon Jones
Wednesday, July 14, 10 am
Ages 3–6
Ay, Caramba! Join Skippyjon Jones, the young Siamese kitten who thinks he’s a dog, as he encounters fun adventures around the world with stories, songs, and lots of thrills! Registration required.
Family Fiesta
Monday, July 26, 7 pm
Family program
Bring Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa for an international celebration of stories in both English and Spanish. Families will enjoy stories, activities, a craft and refreshments. Weather permitting, we’ll be in the Reading Garden. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket. No registration required.
Chess Knight
Tuesday, August 3, 7 pm
Ages 8–adult
Students age 8 and up, including high school students and adults, of all skill levels are welcome to play chess. Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game. Feel free to bring your favorite chess board and make it a family knight. No registration required.
Movies at the Library
Wednesday, August 4, 11 am
Thursday, August 19, 1 pm
Cool off at the Library this summer and enjoy a movie. Please call Youth Services for movie title, length, and rating. No registration required.
SRC Grand Finale
Friday, August 6, 7 pm
Our Summer Reading Club finale takes us south of the border for a FUNtastic fiesta. Celebrate your reading accomplishments with professional demonstrations of Mexican Rope Trickery and traditional Mexican dancing. Escamilla Entertainment brings a National Champion of the Art of Trick Roping to Batavia so wear your sombreros and be amazed by award-winning roping tricks. Miss Debbie and her Reader’s Theatre group will also give a performance of wishing traditions from around the world. All children attending the finale will have a chance at our door prize drawing. . Free tickets for this performance will be available at the Youth Services Desk beginning July 11.
READ Around the World Summer Reading Club
Saturday, August 7
The final day to bring in logbooks for READ Around the World Summer Reading Club is Saturday, August 7. The Library is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
Bingo
Thursday, August 12, 11 am
Children ages 3–14 are invited to play picture and number Bingo. 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.
Book Character Visit
Monday, August 16, 1 pm
Barnes & Noble Booksellers will bring Peter Rabbit to the Library for stories and more. Don’t forget your camera. No registration required.
Daytrippers
Monday, August 2, 11 am
Grades 2–3
Take a trip sampling the unique culture and customs of Hawaii. Registration required.
Book Worms
Tuesday, August 3, 10 am
Grades K–1
Themed story and craft time for young students. Registration required.
Book Buddies
Tuesday, August 3, 2 pm
Ages 6–8
Students are encouraged to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a junior volunteer for an hour. This program focuses on book sharing rather than tutoring. Registration required.
Yo-Yo Workshop
Thursday, August 5, 1 pm
Ages 8–14
Can you “Walk the Dog” or “Rock the Baby?” Professional Yo-Yo Champion, Barry North, will present a workshop for yo-yo fans. Come and pick up some pointers on how to perfect these classic yo-yo tricks. Yo-yos will be provided. Registration required.
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course
Tuesday, August 10, 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Ages 11–15
Basic babysitting skills and emergency care training will be offered by the American Red Cross. In order to receive certification from the Red Cross, participants must attend the entire session. Space is limited. Due to the popularity of the program, a lottery-style drawing will be held to select participants. Registration for the drawing will begin Sunday, June 20. The drawing will be held Thursday, July 29 and participants will be notified. A parental permission form must be signed by a parent after notification. Priority is given to Batavia Public Library cardholders.
Travelin’ Tots
Tuesday, August 2, 10 am
Ages 2 – 3 with a caregiver
Enjoy stories, rhymes and more in this child/caregiver program. Classes last approximately 20 minutes. Registration required.
ABC Adventurers
Thursday, August 5, 10 am
Ages 3–6
Join us for fun adventures around the world with stories, activities, and a craft. Registration required.
Go Go Babies
Friday, August 6, 11 am
Infants through 23 months of age with a caregiver
Interactive program for infants and their caregivers, includes songs, rhymes and stories. Registration is required.