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Wee Wigglers Story Time
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Action rhymes, stories and songs for children age 5 and under. Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Teen Party: Back to Summer Bash
Teen Party: Back to Summer Bash
School's out and summer's back! Come celebrate summer at our Back to Summer Bash! We will have games, food, and fun activities to celebrate the much awaited arrival of summer! May 30 at 4:00 pm in the Teen Zone This event is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Danville Public Library offers a weekly Dungeons & Dragons session for teens in the Teen Zone. Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game where players can explore a fantasy world, fight monsters, go on magical quests, and work together to overcome obstacles. Each week they will play their characters as they explore the world. […]
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Anything Tech
Anything Tech
Anything Tech for Teens Introducing teens to some of the library's cool technology. 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Teen 3D Printer Class
Teen 3D Printer Class
A Teen 3D Printer Class will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Makerspace. Registration is required; the class is limited to five participants. For teens, ages 12 to 18.
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Summer Reading Kick-Off
Summer Reading Kick-Off
June 2: Summer Reading Kick-off party. Join us for games on the lawn, food and lots of fun as we kick-off our Summer Reading Challenge! 5-8 PM at Danville Public Library. Part of Summer in the City’s First Friday Sports & Brews event. The Danville Public Library will host their summer reading kickoff program during […]
2 events,
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Sensory program designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth. Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee. Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children's Room. Saturdays at noon. Children and Tweens welcome! This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
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1 event,
Children’s Wonder Garden Club- Summer Edition
Children’s Wonder Garden Club- Summer Edition
Children's Wonder Garden Club Looking for a way to share the magic of gardening with your family? This summer Danville Public Library will feature a weekly gardening workshop for children and families. 9:30 AM every Monday in June and July. Starting June 5th This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of […]
3 events,
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Action rhymes, stories and songs for children age 5 and under. Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Tween It! Tuesdays
Tween It! Tuesdays
Tween It! Tuesdays Fun programs for tweens every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Room. Ages 8 - 13 This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Library Building Committee Meeting
Library Building Committee Meeting
This meeting occurs at 4:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday, every other month, except when there is no business to discuss. Location: 2nd floor conference room.
3 events,
The Consult
The Consult
“A rising tide lifts all boats” In today’s small business climate that statement could not ring more true. Considering starting a business? Is your new business slow off the line? Or is it simply time to invite some fresh perspectives. Danville Public Library is here to help. Join us the first Wednesday of every month […]
Rainbow Readers Playgroup
Rainbow Readers Playgroup
Rainbow Readers Playgroup Enjoy stories, STEM projects and socialization activities for preschoolers, ages 3-5 years, and their caregivers. Weekly 10 AM- 11 AM June 7, 14, 21, 28 1st Floor Meeting Room This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Danville Public Library offers a weekly Dungeons & Dragons session for teens in the Teen Zone. Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game where players can explore a fantasy world, fight monsters, go on magical quests, and work together to overcome obstacles. Each week they will play their characters as they explore the world. […]
3 events,
Anything Tech
Anything Tech
Anything Tech for Teens Introducing teens to some of the library's cool technology. 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Tween 3D Printer Class
Tween 3D Printer Class
Get your tech on while you learn about 3D printing. Use software to create your own 3D masterpiece! For ages 8-13. 2nd Thursday of the Month at 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Department. Registration required. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Native American Storytelling with Gerald Savage
Native American Storytelling with Gerald Savage
Native American Storytelling Gerald Savage, is a Ho-Chunk nation tribal elder, and an Illinois Road Scholar. Ho-Chunk Ska Ga is his formal native name, (White Winnebago) and is the oldest grandson of Chief Walks with the Wind. Gerald will share Native American Stories from long ago, and some tribal history. Gerald was born and raised […]
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2 events,
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Sensory program designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth. Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee. Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children's Room. Saturdays at noon. Children and Tweens welcome! This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
0 events,
4 events,
Children’s Wonder Garden Club- Summer Edition
Children’s Wonder Garden Club- Summer Edition
Children's Wonder Garden Club Looking for a way to share the magic of gardening with your family? This summer Danville Public Library will feature a weekly gardening workshop for children and families. 9:30 AM every Monday in June and July. Starting June 5th This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of […]
Genealogy Workshop: Interviewing Your Family
Genealogy Workshop: Interviewing Your Family
Genealogy Workshop: Interviewing Your Family Do you need answers for your Family History? Learn how to connect with your family, what questions to ask, what equipment to use and where and how to store your interviews. June 12 1-2:30 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Have a teen that loves cooking or is interested in learning about healthy foods and recipes? They will not want to miss this delicious opportunity to learn new cooking skills and get free cookware items to share their new cooking skills at home. Danville Public Library will be offering a FREE program through the University […]
4 events,
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Action rhymes, stories and songs for children age 5 and under. Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Have a teen that loves cooking or is interested in learning about healthy foods and recipes? They will not want to miss this delicious opportunity to learn new cooking skills and get free cookware items to share their new cooking skills at home. Danville Public Library will be offering a FREE program through the University […]
Tween It! Tuesdays
Tween It! Tuesdays
Tween It! Tuesdays Fun programs for tweens every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Room. Ages 8 - 13 This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
3 events,
Rainbow Readers Playgroup
Rainbow Readers Playgroup
Rainbow Readers Playgroup Enjoy stories, STEM projects and socialization activities for preschoolers, ages 3-5 years, and their caregivers. Weekly 10 AM- 11 AM June 7, 14, 21, 28 1st Floor Meeting Room This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Have a teen that loves cooking or is interested in learning about healthy foods and recipes? They will not want to miss this delicious opportunity to learn new cooking skills and get free cookware items to share their new cooking skills at home. Danville Public Library will be offering a FREE program through the University […]
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Danville Public Library offers a weekly Dungeons & Dragons session for teens in the Teen Zone. Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game where players can explore a fantasy world, fight monsters, go on magical quests, and work together to overcome obstacles. Each week they will play their characters as they explore the world. […]
3 events,
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Have a teen that loves cooking or is interested in learning about healthy foods and recipes? They will not want to miss this delicious opportunity to learn new cooking skills and get free cookware items to share their new cooking skills at home. Danville Public Library will be offering a FREE program through the University […]
Anything Tech
Anything Tech
Anything Tech for Teens Introducing teens to some of the library's cool technology. 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Tween 3D Printer Class
Tween 3D Printer Class
A Tween 3D Printer Class will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Makerspace. Registration is required; the class is limited to five participants. For tweens, ages 8 to 11.
1 event,
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Teen Cuisine Summer Program
Have a teen that loves cooking or is interested in learning about healthy foods and recipes? They will not want to miss this delicious opportunity to learn new cooking skills and get free cookware items to share their new cooking skills at home. Danville Public Library will be offering a FREE program through the University […]
3 events,
Goosebumps Parent/Child Book Club
Goosebumps Parent/Child Book Club
Parents, share your Goosebumps nostalgia with your kids in our Parent-Child Book Club series! This month, we're featuring Welcome to Camp Nightmare by R.L. Stine. We'll have activities and games, and you'll get a free copy of the book to take home. June 17 at 1:00pm Children and Tweens ages 8 to 12 years and […]
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Sensory program designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth. Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room
Berry Cool Market
Berry Cool Market
Berry Cool Market at the Library! Come join the fun and familial environment at The Berry Cool Market at the beautiful DPL park! The Berry Cool Market features weekly music by this area's top musicians and other demonstrations, activities, and family friendly events throughout the season … and of course, our weekly, eclectic mix of […]
0 events,
2 events,
Children’s Wonder Garden Club- Summer Edition
Children’s Wonder Garden Club- Summer Edition
Children's Wonder Garden Club Looking for a way to share the magic of gardening with your family? This summer Danville Public Library will feature a weekly gardening workshop for children and families. 9:30 AM every Monday in June and July. Starting June 5th This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of […]
Children’s Wonder Garden Club
Children’s Wonder Garden Club
Children's Wonder Garden Club The 3rd Monday of the Month at 4:30 PM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office. This program is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
5 events,
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Action rhymes, stories and songs for children age 5 and under. Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Teen Party!
Teen Party!
Come hang out for our teen monthly party! Have some snacks and play games! June 20 & July 18 at 4:00 pm in the Teen Zone This event is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation. #TeenZone
Tween It! Tuesdays
Tween It! Tuesdays
Tween It! Tuesdays Fun programs for tweens every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Room. Ages 8 - 13 This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
4 events,
Rainbow Readers Playgroup
Rainbow Readers Playgroup
Rainbow Readers Playgroup Enjoy stories, STEM projects and socialization activities for preschoolers, ages 3-5 years, and their caregivers. Weekly 10 AM- 11 AM June 7, 14, 21, 28 1st Floor Meeting Room This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Danville Public Library offers a weekly Dungeons & Dragons session for teens in the Teen Zone. Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game where players can explore a fantasy world, fight monsters, go on magical quests, and work together to overcome obstacles. Each week they will play their characters as they explore the world. […]
ILP: Braiding Sweetgrass and the Honorable Harvest: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
ILP: Braiding Sweetgrass and the Honorable Harvest: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Wednesday, June 21 Only on Zoom Register at bit.ly/ILP_RobinWallKimmerer Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants." In this insightful and inspiring talk, Robin will share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and nature and the […]
3 events,
Anything Tech
Anything Tech
Anything Tech for Teens Introducing teens to some of the library's cool technology. 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Murder & a Meal Book Club
Murder & a Meal Book Club
Our murder mystery book is rebranding itself to include dinner (because who doesn't love a good meal while discussing murder?) We meet in the 2nd Floor Conference Room to decide on a restaurant and then go out for dinner and book discussion! Our March book is Clutch of Constables by Ngaio Marsh. hoopla digital […]
Murder & a Meal Book Club
Murder & a Meal Book Club
Our murder mystery book club is a book discussion over dinner (because who doesn't love a good meal while discussing murder?) We meet in the Linda Bolton Gathering Space to choose a restaurant and then go out for dinner and book discussion! 4:30 in the Linda Bolton Gathering Space June 22: Dark Intercept by Brian […]
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3 events,
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee. Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children's Room. Saturdays at noon. Children and Tweens welcome! This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Sensory program designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth. Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room
Berry Cool Market
Berry Cool Market
Berry Cool Market at the Library! Come join the fun and familial environment at The Berry Cool Market at the beautiful DPL park! The Berry Cool Market features weekly music by this area's top musicians and other demonstrations, activities, and family friendly events throughout the season … and of course, our weekly, eclectic mix of […]
0 events,
1 event,
Children’s Wonder Garden Club- Summer Edition
Children’s Wonder Garden Club- Summer Edition
Children's Wonder Garden Club Looking for a way to share the magic of gardening with your family? This summer Danville Public Library will feature a weekly gardening workshop for children and families. 9:30 AM every Monday in June and July. Starting June 5th This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of […]
3 events,
Wee Wigglers Story Time feat. Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street
Wee Wigglers Story Time feat. Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street
Travel to Sesame Street and visit with Bert and Ernie this week! Action rhymes, stories and songs for children age 5 and under. Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Tween It! Tuesdays
Tween It! Tuesdays
Tween It! Tuesdays Fun programs for tweens every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Room. Ages 8 - 13 This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Danville Public Library Board of Trustees will take place in the 2nd floor Conference Room at 4:00 p.m. The Board Meeting is preceded by the Finance Committee Meeting at 3:45 p.m. To leave a message for the board prior to the meeting, please call 217-477-5223, ext. 118. You may also email your question or comment […]
4 events,
Rainbow Readers Playgroup
Rainbow Readers Playgroup
Rainbow Readers Playgroup Enjoy stories, STEM projects and socialization activities for preschoolers, ages 3-5 years, and their caregivers. Weekly 10 AM- 11 AM June 7, 14, 21, 28 1st Floor Meeting Room This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Library STEAM Experience
Library STEAM Experience
Library STEAM Experience Enhance your student's experience in science, technology, engineering, art and math. From robots to slime, this program provides unique activities based on girls' interests. Five weeks of STEAM fun from June 28 to July 26! Wednesdays at 3 PM K-8.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Danville Public Library offers a weekly Dungeons & Dragons session for teens in the Teen Zone. Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game where players can explore a fantasy world, fight monsters, go on magical quests, and work together to overcome obstacles. Each week they will play their characters as they explore the world. […]
2 events,
Used Book Exchange & Sale
Used Book Exchange & Sale
Used Book Exchange & Sale Join us at the end of the month for our next Used Book Sale inside the Library. Bring in your used books to exchange. All books in the sale are at-will donations. We will gladly accept whatever you choose to donate.
Anything Tech
Anything Tech
Anything Tech for Teens Introducing teens to some of the library's cool technology. 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone. This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
1 event,
Used Book Exchange & Sale
Used Book Exchange & Sale
Used Book Exchange & Sale Join us at the end of the month for our next Used Book Sale inside the Library. Bring in your used books to exchange. All books in the sale are at-will donations. We will gladly accept whatever you choose to donate.
4 events,
Used Book Exchange & Sale
Used Book Exchange & Sale
Used Book Exchange & Sale Join us at the end of the month for our next Used Book Sale inside the Library. Bring in your used books to exchange. All books in the sale are at-will donations. We will gladly accept whatever you choose to donate.
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
Sensory program designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth. Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday Movie Matinee. Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children's Room. Saturdays at noon. Children and Tweens welcome! This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.