Mayor to uncover Batavia's literary skeletons
The monthly noontime book program "Books Between Bites" welcomes the return of Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke at noon Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Batavia Public Library.
He will review the fascinating literary skeletons he has found in publications that mention or discuss Batavia. Hollywood and revisionist historians have included bits of local history that definitely need to re-examined. As one of Batavia's chief historians, Schielke has a talent for finding and exploring what has been written about our city.
"Books Between Bites" is held from noon to 1 p.m. in the large Founders Room just inside the library's main entrance, 10 S. Batavia Ave. The public is invited to attend this free program; 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, 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.