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SUMMARY:Library Leader Award Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Contact: Kristen Zambo\, Promotional Services Manager \nOffice: 630-879-1393\, ext. 450 \nEmail: kzambo@bataviapubliclibrary.org \n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nWednesday\, Aug. 20\, 2025 \nBatavia couple to receive award for creating inclusive Batavia Public Library program \n  \nBATAVIA – The Batavia Public Library will recognize an outstanding local couple next month with an award honoring their service to individuals with disabilities and contributions to the library district. \n\nBatavia residents Ken and Terri Mate are this year’s recipients of the Library Leader award. \n\nKen Mate\, a magician and caregiver\, and Terri Mate\, a special education teacher with Mid Valley Special Education Cooperative\, are receiving this award for their work to create the popular Inclusion Game Night program\, which was the first of its kind when launched in 2014 at the Library. \n\n“Ken and Terri saw the need in our community for a program where individuals with a range of disabilities — and their families and friends — could meet to have fun and make friends in a supportive space\,” Library Executive Director Josephine Tucci said. “Inclusion Game Night helps individuals of all abilities make those connections and feel a sense of belonging. \n\n“Ken and Terri have touched so many lives and are an inspiration\,” Tucci said. \n\nLibrary Leader is an award bestowed biennially on individuals whose instrumental work benefits the Library District\, its services and the Batavia community. \n\n“We were surprised. We didn’t know this was happening\,” Ken Mate said of the nomination. “We appreciate people paying this honor to us\, but we definitely couldn’t do it on our own. We couldn’t do it without the Library.” \n\nInclusion Game Night sprang from Terri Mate’s desire to provide free opportunities for social interaction among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities like their daughter\, Amanda\, now 33. Terri Mate\, who also performs magic shows for children and does face painting and balloon work\, approached Library staff members with the idea and the program was a natural fit. \n\nTeens and adults meet at the Library monthly to play a variety of games and win prizes in a welcoming and diverse environment. Parents\, caregivers and siblings also find support and longtime friendships with each other. \n\nA celebration is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday\, Sept. 2\, in the Founders Room. The Library is located at 10 S. Batavia Ave.\, and the public is invited to attend. \n\nThere will be a brief ceremony\, and light refreshments will be served. Inclusion Game Night\, which is scheduled for that evening\, will begin after the celebration. \n\nThe Mates are the 10th award recipients. \n\nThe Board of Library Trustees created the Library Leader award in 2003 to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Batavia Public Library District as “Library Leaders.” \n\nHonorees are recognized in the Book of Library Leaders\, which is displayed at the entrance to the Library Leaders Reading Room\, also known as the Quiet Reading Room.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/library-leader-award-celebration/
LOCATION:Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly
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SUMMARY:Open Jam\, hosted by Izzy and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Musician Spotlight - 6-8pm - Last Month for this Music Series\n\nAlways free and family friendly! The Woonerf is closed to vehicular traffic for the evening so it's a safe place to dine and play. We have some outdoor games available and always encourage kiddos to bring their own fun\, scooters\, catch and throw games\, sidewalk chalk\, etc...  \nDaily specials include half price on our hand-ground hand-packed burgers and $2 off draft beers. \n\n\n\n9/2 - First Tuesday of the Month Open Jam\, hosted by Izzy and Friends\, 6-9pm\n9/9 - Nate Krause\n9/16 - Tim Bernard\n9/23 - Jay Cherry\n9/30 - Despina
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/open-jam-hosted-by-izzy-and-friends/
LOCATION:Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden\, 12 N. River Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Food & Drink,music
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