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Teen Book Bedazzling

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 8-12

Sparkle up your bookshelf with Book Bedazzling. Bring in your favorite book (or any book) and give it a makeover. 

Limit: 20

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 7, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: MakerZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 8-12

Sparkle up your bookshelf with Book Bedazzling. Bring in your favorite book (or any book) and give it a makeover. 

Limit: 20

Two colorful friendship bracelets next to balls of embroidery thread.

DIY Friendship Bracelets

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Design and create your own friendship bracelet using embroidery thread. Materials provided.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 8, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and create your own friendship bracelet using embroidery thread. Materials provided.

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...

March 9: Marbling with nail polish; March 23: Bookmark Art; April 13: Diamond Art; April 27: Seated Beach Volleyball

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 9, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 other active adults.  

March 9: Marbling with nail polish; March 23: Bookmark Art; April 13: Diamond Art; April 27: Seated Beach Volleyball

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

A multitude of colorful cats with crazy patterns and humanoid eyes.

Artist Adventures: Grades 1-5

Monday, March 9, 2026 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: Laurel Burch! 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 9, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 projects in that artist’s signature style. Please register each child separately.

This month's featured artist is: Laurel Burch! 

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.  

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 9, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: MakerZone
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.  

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. 

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: ATS Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

Drop-In Craft: Spring is Here!

All Day 3/14 - 3/15
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults
Drop In Craft:

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

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

Image of complete no-sew sock bunny

Craft Night: Sock Bunny

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Turn a sock into an adorable bunny with no sewing required! All materials provided.

 

Join us for a fun hour of crafting once a month.

April - Soda Tab Beaded Butterfly

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: ATS Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn a sock into an adorable bunny with no sewing required! All materials provided.

 

Join us for a fun hour of crafting once a month.

April - Soda Tab Beaded Butterfly

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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...

March 9: Marbling with nail polish; March 23: Bookmark Art; April 13: Diamond Art; April 27: Seated Beach Volleyball

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 23, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 other active adults.  

March 9: Marbling with nail polish; March 23: Bookmark Art; April 13: Diamond Art; April 27: Seated Beach Volleyball

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Drop-In Craft: Mish Mash

All Day 3/28 - 3/29
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults

Drop-in crafts for all ages.

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in crafts for all ages.

Drop-In Craft: Collagapalooza

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:30pm
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.

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Graphic Novel Workshop

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Dive into the world of comics with Do Art Productions' interactive Comic Book Workshop!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 18, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into the world of comics with Do Art Productions' interactive Comic Book Workshop!

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. 

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: ATS Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

Critter Crafting

04/11/2026 @ 9:30am to 04/12/2026 @ 4:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Stop by the Youth Services Department and craft a critter. While supplies last. 

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Department and craft a critter. While supplies last. 

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Volunteens

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Get Volunteer Hours!

Grades 9-12 

In Person  

Help out behind the scenes with a variety of tasks to receive volunteer hours or work experience. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 12, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: MakerZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Volunteer Hours!

Grades 9-12 

In Person  

Help out behind the scenes with a variety of tasks to receive volunteer hours or work experience. 

Seniors holding up crafts they made

Sweet Life After 50

Monday, April 13, 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...

April 13: Diamond Art; April 27: Seated Beach Volleyball

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 13, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 other active adults.  

April 13: Diamond Art; April 27: Seated Beach Volleyball

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Jackson Pollock's Sleeping Effort, 1953

Artist Adventures: Jackson Pollock

Monday, April 13, 2026 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: Jackson Pollock! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 18, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 projects in that artist’s signature style. Please register each child separately.

This month's featured artist is: Jackson Pollock! 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: MakerZone
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

Example image of soda tab beaded butterfly.

Craft Night: Soda Tab Beaded Butterfly

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Transform soda tabs into a beautiful beaded butterfly! All materials provided.

 

Join us for a fun hour of crafting once a month.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: ATS Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform soda tabs into a beautiful beaded butterfly! All materials provided.

 

Join us for a fun hour of crafting once a month.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Cars parked in front of a movie screen.

Drive-In Movie

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Design your own car from a box, pull into a parking spot and enjoy a short video. Boxes and snacks provided. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 18, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design your own car from a box, pull into a parking spot and enjoy a short video. Boxes and snacks provided. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 8:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: MakerZone
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

Making Comics with Jana Tropper (Gr. 3-5)

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 18, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Making Comics with Jana Tropper (Gr. 6-8)

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades 6-8

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 18, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Seniors holding up crafts they made

Sweet Life After 50

Monday, April 27, 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...

April 13: Diamond Art; April 27: Seated Beach Volleyball

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 27, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 other active adults.  

April 13: Diamond Art; April 27: Seated Beach Volleyball

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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