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Free Comic Book Week
May 6 is officially Free Comic Book Day! We will be celebrating by giving out free comics the week of May 1-6. Stop by and grab some free comics at the Teen Zone! The entire week of May 1-6 All ages Teen Zone
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Wee Wigglers with DLO’s Seussical the Musical
Wee Wigglers with DLO’s Seussical the Musical
DLO Seussical the Musical Characters are joining us for a very special Wee Wigglers Event! On Tuesday May 2 DLO Seussical the Musical Characters to join us for stories, crafts, and loads of Seuss fun! May 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the 1st floor Meeting Room
Library Policy Committee Meeting
Library Policy 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.
2 events,
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.
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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ILP: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
ILP: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone. Jarrett creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites […]
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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2 events,
Genealogy Workshop: Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree
Genealogy Workshop: Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree
Genealogy Workshop Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree Tina Beaird, owner of Tamarack Genealogy, will present this webinar on how to use subscription databases in tandem with free genealogy websites. May 8 at 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room
Library Executive Committee Meeting
Library Executive Committee Meeting
The Library Board's Executive Committee meets the Monday before the Board of Trustees Meeting each month at 4:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
2 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.
1 event,
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,
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. May 11 at 4:30 p.m. in the Children's Department. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Tween3D15 This program is funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
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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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Children’s Wonder Garden Club
Children’s Wonder Garden Club
Children's Wonder Garden Club Decorate a your own pot and plant a beautiful flower! May 15 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 and 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.
Master Gardeners Seminar: Vermiculture
Master Gardeners Seminar: Vermiculture
Vermiculture is a subtype of composting. Join us as we observe Red Wrigglers do their work in a worm station. Learn what it takes to have your own worm station at home. Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. Register at go.illinois.edu/vermiculture2023
3 events,
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: On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness & Kristi Yamaguchi
ILP: On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness & Kristi Yamaguchi
“Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up! With Jonathan, you never quite know what he’ll say next, but his unfiltered takes are always as interesting as they are hilarious. […]
Meeting of the Teen Minds
Meeting of the Teen Minds
Meeting of the Teen Minds will topics important to teens. The program will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Teen Makerspace. For teens, ages 12-18 years.
2 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
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,
Classic Movie Morning
Classic Movie Morning
Come to the library for a classic movie! Watch Dorothy follow the Yellow Brick Road to find her way back home. 10:00 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Classic Movie Morning Friday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room
3 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.
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 Be Careful What You Wish For by R.L. Stine. We'll have activities and games, and you'll get a free copy of the book to take home. May 20 at 1:00pm Children and Tweens ages 8 to […]
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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.
3 events,
ILP Navigate Your Stars: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward
ILP Navigate Your Stars: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward
ILP Navigate Your Stars: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, Jesmyn will discuss her life, her literary vision and her unique perspectives on love and loss. Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director of […]
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,
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 […]
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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,
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.
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.
1 event,
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,
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.
1 event,
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.