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Virtual Author Talk: Smithson's Gamble by Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration

Virtual Author Talk: Michael Perry

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

New York Times bestselling author of Population: 485 and The Jesus Cow.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

New York Times bestselling author of Population: 485 and The Jesus Cow.

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. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code

Books Between Bites

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a free one-hour presentation on a book, author or local topic of interest.  Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a free one-hour presentation on a book, author or local topic of interest.  Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.

Virtual Author Talk: Shoshana Walter & host Barbara Kingsolver

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter with Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter with Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver

Virtual Author Talk: Valerie Neal

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smit

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:
On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smit

Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his lates

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his lates

Books Between Bites

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a free one-hour presentation on a book, author or local topic of interest.  Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a free one-hour presentation on a book, author or local topic of interest.  Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.

Cover of "Animal Rescue Friends: Finding Home" and headshot of Jana Tropper, author.

Meet Jana Tropper, Animal Rescue Friends Author

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Jana Tropper, one of the authors of the Animal Rescue Friends series will be sharing her author story with us, doing dramatic readings from her graphic novels, signing books, and giving high fives. 

Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Jana Tropper, one of the authors of the Animal Rescue Friends series will be sharing her author story with us, doing dramatic readings from her graphic novels, signing books, and giving high fives. 

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey th

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey th

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.

Author Laurie Zaleski with a horse and the cover of her book, Funny Farm

Meet One Book, One Batavia Author Laurie Zaleski

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Author Laurie Zaleski will join us via Zoom to discuss her book Funny Farm with the audience. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Author Laurie Zaleski will join us via Zoom to discuss her book Funny Farm with the audience. 

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his l

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his l

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