Batavia Public Library FREE BOOK, If you’d love a raise your hand!

NEW FRIENDS OF THE BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY COUPONS ARE IN ONE BOOK, ONE BATAVIA

New Coupons For Free Books

Did someone just ace that math test? That deserves a reward for doing an excellent job. Is a friend or neighbor feeling a bit blue, or facing some obstacles? Maybe a little pick-me-up would help them know how much you care and see that they’re not alone. Share the love of reading and brighten someone’s day by giving them a free book. The Friends of the Batavia Public Library has a new, year-round coupon good for a free children's book, young adult book, or paperback book.

These coupons make wonderful treats for a job well done, and as little gifts for coworkers, classmates, coaches and many others. Tuck them into thankyou cards, Easter baskets, and school year-end teachers’ gifts. Welcome new neighbors into our community with a free book at their new Library.

This is the first time the nonprofit has offered a year-round coupon, which does not expire. For many years, the organization has offered All Hallows’ Read coupons at Halloween. Those coupons make a delightful treat instead of, or in addition to, traditional candy in trick-or-treaters’ bags. But instead of being offered only around Halloween, now both children and adults may give these new coupons at any time and for any reason.

Each sheet contains 10 coupons, which can be divided, and may be purchased for $2.50 per sheet. You can’t beat 10 books for 25 cents each. Stop by the Library’s Check Out Desk or the FriendSpace to purchase a sheet or two. Coupons are redeemable at the monthly Friends' Book Sales and every day at the Friends' Book Sale Corner.

One Book, One Batavia continues through March with exceptional, diverse programming. This year’s book, “Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers,” is a young adult nonfiction book that paints the picture of the relationship between the acclaimed yet tortured artist and his dependable younger brother.

“Vincent and Theo” provides a window into Vincent van Gogh’s personal life, which typically we don’t get a chance to see. Artfully written, author Deborah Heiligman shows the depth and breadth of love and support shared between the two, drawing insights into their lives, their loves, and their deep connection to one another.

Watch Party

Author Spotlight: Deborah Heiligman

7 p.m. Thursday, March 7

Join us in the Library on the big screen as Deborah Heiligman appears via Zoom to discuss how she researched and crafted “Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers.”

The Library will be closed: • Sunday, April 9

Library Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 12-5 p.m.

Delivery: 630-879-1393, ext. 290

Library Director George H. Scheetz

Library Trustees

Daniel R. Russo, President

Elizabeth P. Larson, Vice President

Marianne E. Fasano, Secretary

Jennifer M. Culotta, Treasurer

Andrew R. Deitchman

Christy L. Ford

Kathryn L. Hubbard