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Inclusion Game Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Please register each child separately.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Strategies for a Smarter College Search

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The college admissions landscape is more challenging than ever, with shifting test requirements, rising tuition, changes to the FAFSA, and increased selectivity for schools and majors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

20s & 30s Video Game Night

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Van Nortwick Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly video game night for adults in their 20s & 30s. Whether you're looking for something competitive or laid-back, come connect with others your age. All are welcome!

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Preschool Storytime: Ages 4-6

10:00am–10:45am
Ages 0-5
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories, songs, and more! Children may attend on their own or with a caregiver. Please register each child separately.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Library Trustees Committee of the Whole

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Sensory Playtime: ABC's

10:00am–10:45am
Ages 0-5
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Other
Registration Required

Bring your little one for some developmentally friendly - and fun - sensory play stations. Dress to get messy. Please register each child separately.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Board Game Day

10:00am–5:00pm
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Enjoy some screen-free time with the family! We will have a selection of board and card games for all ages, from classic favorites to new discoveries. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Heartfulness Wellness

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

At this weekly drop-in program, learn powerful meditation techniques, create a personal wellness blueprint and connect with like-minded people.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteens

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 8, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: MakerZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Volunteer Hours!

Grades 9-12

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sweet Life After 50

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 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.  

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

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

Story Sprouts

6:30pm–7:15pm
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs and shenanigans on a Monday evening; what could be better? Feel free to bring a favorite stuffed animal along for the fun! Recommended for ages 2 and up. Tickets will be available at the desk 15 minutes beforehand. 

This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Chess Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Book Discussion

7:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 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 Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chat & Stitch

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of Library Book Sale

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

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 Friends!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Financial Education: Creating a Budget

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Newton Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

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! 

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presenters from The Language Labs will create a fun, interactive experience through songs, games, rhymes, and a craft, allowing children to explore a new language in a playful and memorable way. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentation
Event Details:

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5, Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: YS Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for some stories and a craft. 

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Drop-In Craft: Heart Art

All Day 2/14–2/15
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of Library Book Sale

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Batavia Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

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.