We are pleased to present our 2023-24 Season
3rd Thursday of the Month, Sept. through May    Noon to 1 PM


To watch some of our past programs, click on this link:

Our next and final program of the season:

Karl Bruhn

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Karl Bruhn,
Presenter
Sears Kit Houses in Batavia, Geneva & Beyond

Karl Bruhn, a Batavia resident, is a retired history teacher. He spent 40 years teaching in Wheaton. He’s been a guest presenter at Books Between Bites for for a number of years. 

Come to his presentation, and learn about several Sears Kit houses in our area. Karl has been helped in his thorough research by several books about Sears houses, including Sears Homes of Illinois by Rosemary Thornton, and Houses by Mail by Katherine Cole Stevenson. 

We have enjoyed large crowds and a loyal following for 34 years and are so pleased to offer programs again, after a two-year absence 2020-22.
Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke presented at the first program in 1987, and has been featured every season since. He returns in 2024.

Our free monthly programs are held at Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia IL
The 3rd Thursday of the month
Noon to 1 PM
September through May

Batavia Public Library Website

Order a lunch in advance from Flyleaf Bakery Cafe   (331) 302-3480    
Pick up when you arrive     Tables provided in meeting room

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