Books Between Bites welcomes Maureen Jakubowski

The monthly noontime book program Books Between Bites welcomes Maureen Jakubowski at noon Thursday, April 21, at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.

A retired kindergarten and second-grade teacher with Batavia public schools, Jakubowski will discuss "The Read-Aloud Handbook" by Jim Trelease. This book explains why it is more important than ever to read aloud to children and includes research, as well as a treasury of read-aloud books.

In addition to teaching, Jakubowski, a former Batavia Public Library trustee, is involved with the library's "Born to Read" program.

"Books Between Bites" is held from noon to 1 p.m. in the large Founders Room located just inside the main entrance. The public is invited to attend this free program and reservations are not required. Parking is available in the lot just south and adjacent to the library.

People are invited to bring their lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion. Lunch items, beverages and baked goods can be purchased at Chapters Coffee House & Café, located just inside the library and adjacent to the meeting room.

"Books Between Bites" was established in Batavia in 1987 by the late Lee C. Moorehead. The program has been continued by Moorehead's wife, Betty, and his daughter, Becky Hoag, in partnership and cosponsorship with George H. Scheetz and Stacey Peterson of Batavia Public Library.

For more information about Books Between Bites, please call Becky Hoag at (630) 482-9157. The program runs through May and a complete schedule can be found at booksbetweenbites.com. Printed season schedules are available at the Batavia Public Library.