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Last update: 06/01/2009
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Around the Library   Here are scenes from some recent programs at the library.  Click on a picture for an enlarged version:
       
October 23, 2008, we hosted the "Kick Out the Jams Library Tour" featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed creative artists of music and the spoken word: John Sinclair, M.L. Liebler, Jef Reynolds and R.J. Spangler. John Sinclair at the BMPL
John Sinclair, Detroit 1960's activist and New Orleans radio legend, speaks at the Batesville Memorial Public Library.		 M.L. Liebler reads from his writings.  Spangler, Liebler and Reynolds perform a poem.
M.L. Liebler, Detroit performance poet, kicked out the jams with R.J. Spangler on drums and Jef Reynolds on guitars and keyboard.		 R.J. Spangler and John Sinclair at the BMPL
R.J. Spangler accompanies John Sinclair in an inspiring performance at the library.
Doug Evans of Batesville displayed an S scale Model Railroad at the library in December, 2007.
Anneliese Von Oettingen School of Ballet
The Anneliese Von Oettingen School of Ballet presented excerpts from The Velveteen Rabbit and The Nutcracker at the Batesville Middle School on
November 10, 2007.		 Continental breakfast Visiting with the dancers Performance
Visiting with the dancers Visiting with the dancers Performance
The following photos are from the 2007 Batesville Apple Festival
Mrs. Dickey brings the library's Pioneer Living Exhibit to the Batesville Apple Festival.

Hundreds of Apple Fest attendees, young and old, learn about life in the pioneer days through stories and "hands-on" displays.
Photos to the right are from the 2008 Batesville Apple Festival Pioneer Living banner Mrs. Dickey explains it all. Native American display at the Pioneer Living exhibit
Panning for gold in the Pioneer Living exhibit. Mrs. Dickey gives "hooping" instructions Playing with the hoop at the Pioneer Living exhibit
Brochure Display and Sign
The library hosted the exhibit: Images of Native Americans: The Wanamaker Collection at Indiana University (9/6/07 - 10/4/07)		 First wall of portraits
The exhibit included 30 photos of Native American portraits, scenes of daily life, and historic images.  Mathers Museum at the IU Bloomington campus is home to the entire collection of over 8,000 photographs taken in the early 20th century.		 Wedding and traditional dresses
These traditional dresses were added to the library's exhibit.		 Display case collection of Native American items
A number of collectors contributed items which were displayed to enhance the Wanamaker Collection exhibit.

Michael Piper, INCOLSA Executive Director, addressed the Southeast Region Fall Forum at the library, Oct. 3, 2007.		 Breakfast with Stephanie Plum at the Annex
The library and The Bookshelf co-hosted a "Breakfast with Stephanie Plum" at the Library Annex to celebrate Janet Evanovich's new novel, Fearless Fourteen, June 17, 2008.		 Community Tailgate, 8/2/08
Emily helps three young visitors select some freebies from our table at the Kroger Community Tailgate event, August 2, 2008.		 Community Tailgate, 8/2/08
We had plenty of handouts at our display for the Kroger Community Tailgate event, August 2, 2008.

Mark Dvorak, Chicago folksinger, conducted an acoustic music workshop at the library, October 18, 2008.
Learning a song at Mark Dvorak's acoustic music workshop, October 18, 2008.
(L-R) Steve plays the ukelele while Paul and Mark play guitar, October 18, 2008.
(L-R) Mark got Mary, Vicki and Roger to sing along, October 18, 2008.
       
       
       
       


Library Programs 
See what's happening at the library!

The After Hours Concert Series: Free concerts at the library with a great mix of musical styles!

Another fun Summer Reading Program for all ages!

 

The BMPL Summer Reading Program is for readers of all ages!
The Summer Reading Program features exciting events and prizes to win!

Sign-up for all ages:
June 1 - 13

Tuesday SRP Entertainment Events:
Select a program time - 11:00 am or 1:00 pm

June 9 - Elsenpeter Productions presents "Mother Goose & Friends"

June 16 - Stevens Puppets presents "The Wizard of Oz"
June 23 - FamilyTime Entertainment's "The Water Show"
with Don Miller
July 7 - Silly Safari Show starring Alligator Aaron
 


Scenes from the 2008 Summer Reading Program, "Fiesta! A Celebration of Reading!"

Taylor Knapp
Magician Taylor Knapp		 Joli
Mime and Performance Artist, Joli		 Safari Steve
Safari Steve presents a Silly Safari



Thanks to the following for their generous support of our Summer Reading Program:

Acosta / Dale Dickey The Bookshelf Dr. David Welsh Feller's Service Station
Fullenkamp's Sporting Goods Gibson Theatre Concepts - Professional Framing & Gifts Fifth Third Bank
Geis Electronics Home Federal Savings Bank Hirt & Ellco Plumbing & Heating Tracks
Kroger Schmidt's Bakery H & R Block The Sherman House
Franklin County Bank Simons Company Wilson Law Office  

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