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Story Sprouts

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5

Stories, songs and shenanigans on a Monday evening; what could be better? Recommended for ages 2 and up. Tickets available at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before program start time. 

LEGO Building Challenge

LEGO Club

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Lego Challenge:

Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family's creation will be displayed in the Library for all to see. Sup...

Bingo

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults

Bring the whole family for Bingo at the Library. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 

Open
Registration Required

Holiday Stories at Celebration of Lights

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5

While enjoying the Park District's Celebration of Lights, visit the Batavia Depot Museum to hear a holiday story or two read by celebrity readers from the Batavia Community.

Offsite Event

Polar Bear Art Workshop

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Kids imagine what life is like in the Arctic and walk in the footsteps of Margaret "Mardy" Murie, the grandmother of the conservation movement. Then get a chance to sculpt and decorate your own polar bear!

Open
Registration Required
Chess pieces on a chess board and text reading 'Capture an hour of fun, not just your opponent's chess pieces. Participants must have a basic knowledge of the game. Registration required: for ages 6-14.'

Chess Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Chess Club:

Capture an evening of fun, not just your opponent's chess pieces! Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game of chess. Register each child separately.

Capture an evening of fun, not just your opponent's chess pieces! Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game of chess. Register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required

Handmade for the Holidays

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Do you need a holiday gift for a friend or relative? Come to the library and make a simple craft that you can give as a gift. One craft per person, please. While supplies last. 

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Artist Adventures

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Artist Adventures:

Explore the wide world of art by studying a different famous artist every month. We’ll begin the class with a look at the artist’s life and their artwork and then create our own pr...

This month's featured artist is Paul Klee. 

Open
Registration Required
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Stuffies & Stories

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5
Stuffies and Stories:

Bring a favorite stuffed animal for some stories and songs children and their stuffies can enjoy together. Feel free to wear your pajamas! Space is limited. Tickets are required an...

Chill, Craft, and Color

All Day 12/20 - 12/21
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Chill in front of a classic family movie, make a craft, or simply color a picture. All are welcome.

Gingerbread House Battle: Family Edition

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Adults

Do you have the skills to build the most impressive Holiday Gingerbread House? Families will work together to create festive houses using graham crackers and frosting. Materials are provided but bring your creativity!

Open
Registration Required
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Family Movie Morning: Onward

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults

Find the Phoenix Gem and discover a world of magic during our showing of Onward at the Library. Crafts and snacks will be provided. 

Drop-In Family Game Day

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults

Looking for something to do over winter break? Drop by the library and try out a variety of board and card games.

LEGO Building Challenge

LEGO Club

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Lego Challenge:

Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family's creation will be displayed in the Library for all to see. Sup...

Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show logo.

Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Artist-Magician Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and laugh all the way as you join us on this one-of-a-kind journey!

Perler Beads

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Choose from an amazing assortment of bead 
colors and templates to develop your own one-of-a kind creation. Register for one timeslot.  

Open
Registration Required

Perler Beads

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Choose from an amazing assortment of bead colors and templates to develop your own one-of-a kind creation. Register for one timeslot.  

Open
Registration Required

Chess Basics

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Students ages 6-14 are invited to learn from chess instructor James Laughead how to play this classic game of strategy.  Attendance at all three Chess Basics dates is highly recommended.

Open
Registration Required
Chess pieces on a chess board and text reading 'Capture an hour of fun, not just your opponent's chess pieces. Participants must have a basic knowledge of the game. Registration required: for ages 6-14.'

Chess Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Chess Club:

Capture an evening of fun, not just your opponent's chess pieces! Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game of chess. Register each child separately.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Drop-In Craft: Frosty Fun

All Day 1/10 - 1/11
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Drop In Craft:

Drop-in craft activities available while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop-in craft activity available each day while supplies last.  Children ages 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Chess Basics

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Students ages 6-14 are invited to learn from chess instructor James Laughead how to play this classic game of strategy.  Attendance at all three Chess Basics dates is highly recommended.

Open
Registration Required
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Stuffies & Stories

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5
Stuffies and Stories:

Bring a favorite stuffed animal for some stories and songs children and their stuffies can enjoy together. Feel free to wear your pajamas! Space is limited. Tickets are required an...

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Bring yourself and your homeschool learners to the library for a relaxing hangout. Meet other homeschooling families and unwind while doing crafts, playing games, and other low-key activities. 

No registration required!

Drop-in Craft: I Have a Dream

01/17/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., while supplies last, create a card or bookmark for the clients of Mutual Ground and make a dream catcher and express your dreams for the future.