Batavia author to speak at Books Between Bites Oct. 19
Batavia's popular monthly noontime book program, "Books Between Bites," continues with Batavia author Julie Oleszek, sharing her new book "The Fifth Floor," on Thursday, Oct. 19. The series is held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Reservations are not required.
Bring a lunch or lunch items, beverages and baked goods can be purchased at Chapters Coffee House & Café, just inside the library and adjacent to the meeting room. To pre-order for pickup just before the program, call (630) 406-8005.
The season continues Nov. 16 with another Batavia author, Marnie Mamminga, discussing her new book "On A Clear Night: Essays from the Heartland." The program is moved up one week on Dec. 14 when Pam Otto, manager of the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles, discusses the book "Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival" by Bernd Heinrich.
The series continues in 2018 on Jan. 18 with Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke presenting "Batavia's Revisionist History: Stories From Our Past That History Now Proves Have Different Endings."
On Feb. 15, Batavia author Dan Van Haften shares his newest books, co-authored with David Hirsch, "The Ultimate Guide to the Gettysburg Address" and "The Ultimate Guide to the Declaration of Independence."
Lester Munson of ESPN returns March 15 discussing two sports-related books, "Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer" by Tom Callahan, and "Smart Baseball" by Keith Law.
Another program regular, Rick Kogan of WGN and the Chicago Tribune, returns April 19 discussing his friend and Chicago legend, the late Studs Terkel.
The season ends May 17 when Batavia Karl Bruhn tells the story of the Batavia/Chicago connection to a great (and nearly forgotten) architect: Solon Spencer Beman.
The programs are held in the large Founders Room on the library's main level. Parking is available in the lot just south and adjacent to the library.
For information, call Becky Hoag at (630) 482-9157. A schedule and description of each program can be found at booksbetweenbites.com. Printed season schedules are now available at Batavia Public Library.