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Over What Hill?

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Over What Hill?:

For those 50 and older who enjoy learning something new that keeps them moving and active. 

For those 50 and older who enjoy learning something new that keeps them moving and active. Nov. 11: Autumn Acorn Decor; Nov. 24 & Dec 23: Seated Beach Volleyball; Dec 9: Twig Tree Ornament

Open
Registration Required

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
Seniors holding up crafts they made

Sweet Life After 50

Monday, December 8, 2025 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...

Nov. 10: Fall Acorn Banner; Nov. 24: Corn Husk Chalkboard Sign; Dec. 8: No-sew holiday coffee sleeves; Dec. 22: Holiday Diamond Art

Open
Registration Required
Seniors holding up their painting

Over What Hill?

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Over What Hill?:

For those 50 and older who enjoy learning something new that keeps them moving and active. 

For those 50 and older who enjoy learning something new that keeps them moving and active. Nov. 11: Autumn Acorn Decor; Nov. 24 & Dec 23: Seated Beach Volleyball; Dec 9: Twig Tree Ornament

Open
Registration Required

Chat & Stitch

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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. 

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. 

Image of a face divided into different geometric shapes

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
People crafting

Crafting Curiosities

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the MakerZone Table by the Reference Desk for a fun hour crafting once a month. Nov. 19: Fall Acorn Banner; Dec, 17: Holiday Diamond Art. All materials provided.

Open
Registration Required

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
Seniors holding up crafts they made

Sweet Life After 50

Monday, December 22, 2025 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...

Nov. 10: Fall Acorn Banner; Nov. 24: Corn Husk Chalkboard Sign; Dec. 8: No-sew holiday coffee sleeves; Dec. 22: Holiday Diamond Art

Open
Registration Required

Holiday Gingerbread House

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8

Bring your imagination and creativity to build the ultimate Holiday Gingerbread House. Materials are provided.

Open
Registration Required
Seniors holding up their painting

Over What Hill?

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Over What Hill?:

For those 50 and older who enjoy learning something new that keeps them moving and active. 

For those 50 and older who enjoy learning something new that keeps them moving and active. Nov. 11: Autumn Acorn Decor; Nov. 24 & Dec 23: Seated Beach Volleyball; Dec 9: Twig Tree Ornament

Open
Registration Required

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

New Year, New You: DIY Vision Board

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8

Join local Water Street Studios Resident Artist, Carly Palmer, for a unique collage making workshop! The theme for this workshop is to create your own New Year's Vision Board!

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.

Batavia Public Library MakerZone Logo. "create, inspire, explore."

Meet the MakerZone

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn about the various equipment and creative designs you can make in our MakerZone! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Seniors holding up crafts they made

Sweet Life After 50

Monday, January 12, 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...

Nov. 10: Fall Acorn Banner; Nov. 24: Corn Husk Chalkboard Sign; Dec. 8: No-sew holiday coffee sleeves; Dec. 22: Holiday Diamond Art

Open
Registration Required

Chat & Stitch

Wednesday, January 14, 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. 

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.

Image of scrapbook materials

Scrapbook Meet

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Drop in and bring your own scrapbook, binder, or planners to decorate and utilize our free scrapbooking supplies such as colorful designed craft paper, stickers, washi tape, and more!  

Drop In Craft: DIY Origami

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

Create your own origami masterpiece. Origami instructions will be provided for a variety of age and skill levels.




 

Book Bedazzling

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 12

Open
Registration Required