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Adult Chess Night

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Adult chess players of all levels are invited to a chess meet-up! A chess coach from Elite Chess will set up the matches and offer tips and guidance. 

Open
Registration Required

Financial Education: Financial Goal Setting

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Want to get a better handle on your money? Denis Kelly of the Association of Financial Educators will present three programs in February.  Register for one, two or all three! 

Open
Registration Required

Inclusion Game Night

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Teens and young adults of all abilities, their families and friends are welcome to play board games and card games. Those not needing assistance are welcome to attend without a caregiver.

Open
Registration Required
Seniors holding up crafts they made

Sweet Life After 50

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Sweet Life After 50:

Visit the library for social time and a relaxed craft or activity designed for individuals 50 and older who enjoy fun and easy crafts, games, and puzzles while socializing with oth...

Jan. 12: 3D Line Art; Jan. 26: Dot Painting; Feb. 9: Felt Roses; Feb. 23: Watercolor Dots

Open
Registration Required
Makerzone logo- create, inspire, explore

Meet the MakerZone

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Want to design your own tote bag using sublimation? Or make a vinyl sticker decal with the Cricut? Learn about the various equipment and creative designs you can make in our MakerZone! Examples of past creations will be displayed.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Cover of the book The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones.

Adult Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a librarian-led discussion of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones. 

Chat & Stitch

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitching, or hand sewing? Then join us once a month to socialize while you stitch! Bring your own materials. 

Adults watching a movie in a theatre

Dementia-Friendly Movie

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Adults with dementia and their caregivers are invited to a free screening of "Tootsie," presented with softer sound and ambient lighting.

Join us at Emagine Theater for a free movie!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Full moon and text reading 'Friends of the Batavia Public Library Evening Book Sale'

Friends of Library Book Sale

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
FOL Evening Book Sale:

If Saturdays are too hectic for you to shop the Book Sale, these Wednesday evening sales might be the perfect option. Find your next favorite book, movie or CD and benefit the Frie...

Large red letters reading 'Book Sale' and smaller text reading 'Friends of the Batavia Public Library' and 'FriendSpace lower level of the Library.' with blue stripes and the green library building logo

Friends of Library Book Sale

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
FOL Book Sale:

Buying books at the Friends' sale is a great way to support the Library. Book sales are held in the lower level FriendSpace on the second Saturdays of the month throughout the year...

Seniors holding up crafts they made

Sweet Life After 50

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Sweet Life After 50:

Visit the library for social time and a relaxed craft or activity designed for individuals 50 and older who enjoy fun and easy crafts, games, and puzzles while socializing with oth...

Jan. 12: 3D Line Art; Jan. 26: Dot Painting; Feb. 9: Felt Roses; Feb. 23: Watercolor Dots

Open
Registration Required

Inclusion Game Night

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Teens and young adults of all abilities, their families and friends are welcome to play board games and card games. Those not needing assistance are welcome to attend without a caregiver.

Open
Registration Required

Chat & Stitch

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitching, or hand sewing? Then join us once a month to socialize while you stitch! Bring your own materials. 

sublimation painted floral coasters

Spring Coasters with Sublimation Paint

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Paint your own custom or floral artwork using sublimation paints, then watch it transform into a vibrant design as we heat-press it onto a ceramic coaster. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Cover of the book Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton

Adult Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a librarian-led discussion of Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton

Annual Friends Brunch

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Friends Annual Brunch

sublimation painted floral coasters

Spring Coasters with Sublimation Paint

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Paint your own custom or floral artwork using sublimation paints, then watch it transform into a vibrant design as we heat-press it onto a ceramic coaster. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity!

Upcoming
Registration Required

Inclusion Game Night

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Teens and young adults of all abilities, their families and friends are welcome to play board games and card games. Those not needing assistance are welcome to attend without a caregiver.

Open
Registration Required
Cover of the book Last Summer on State Stree by Toya Wolfe

Adult Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a librarian-led discussion of Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe.