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Batesville Memorial Public Library  Find us on Facebook  Our location at 131 North Walnut Street is open:
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    Saturday  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sunday (October through April)  1:00 - 5:00 pm
 

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Coming Library Events

[Or view our Calendar of Meetings & Programs HERE]

Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM -- The Cincinnati Kinderballet presents "The Nutcracker" at Batesville Middle School Commons. Continental breakfast. A free will offering will be happily accepted. Sponsored by The Jackson Street Kids Academy, the Friends of BMPL, and Sandra Dickey and Rebecca Stein. Registration at the library is required.


Tuesday, December 6, 7:00 PM -- The library's annual Christmas Party with Santa for young people in Pre-K through Grade 3.  Enjoy crafts, refreshments, and a visit with the guy from the North Pole! Thanks to the Friends of BMPL for their support of this free program.


"Mother Goose on the Loose" Lap Sit Story Times for the "under three" crowd with a caregiver at 10:00 AM. Registration at the library is required.
Mondays: Sept. 12, 19, 26 -- Oct. 17, 24, 31 -- Nov. 7, 14, 28 -- Dec. 5, 12, 19.

Story Times with Mrs. Dickey on Tuesdays, starting September 13:
10:00 AM (Registration required)
11:15 AM -- 12:10 PM -- 5:30 PM
 

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Online Resources


Books On The Fly - BMPLListen to Books On The Fly, the library's monthly book talk program, exclusively on TheFlyPod - New Media Network.  Stop back again next month to hear a new podcast.TheFlyPod.com - New Media Network

Also on TheFlyPod.com: Cover To Cover, fascinating author interview podcasts.

 


ed2go Online CoursesLifelong learners can take advantage of our wide range of online courses through ed2go.  Each ed2go course comes with a patient and caring instructor and lively discussions with your fellow students. Courses last six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end), and you can take them using your computer anytime of the day or night. Affordable, fun and convenient!  Click on ed2go to learn more.
Find your Next Good Book
Wondering what to read next? Find your next good book, search for an author or title, see what others are reading, create an online bookshelf of your favorite titles, check suggested books from the library staff, or browse subject or award lists with
Next Good Book.  Thanks to the Friends of Batesville Memorial Public Library for sponsoring Next Good Book.

 


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