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Midday Movies

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Midday Movies
– Back to School Bash –
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Howard Rutan Meeting Room

The gang’s all here… and another mystery is about to unfold!
Take a break, grab a snack*, and settle in for a family-friendly movie filled with laughs, surprises, and a few clues along the way. Perfect for junior detectives of all ages.

📚🐾 Back to School Bash! 🐾📚

Zoinks! Get ready for a mystery-filled Back-to-School Bash inspired by everyone’s favorite crime-solving canine and their gang! 🔎✨

Join us for:

🎬 Cartoons and movies
🎲 Games and prizes*
✂️ Creative crafts* and activities
🍪 Tasty snacks*!

Bring your friends and help us solve the mystery of the end of summer as we celebrate the start of a brand-new school year.

*While Supplies Last

This program is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at btruscelli@danvillepubliclibrary.org or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

Lotería: Mystery Edition

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Lotería: Mystery Edition
– Back to School Bash –
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Howard Rutan Meeting Room

Join us for a bilingual game of Lotería with plenty of tail-wagging fun and puptastic prizes*!

Come play and win unique prizes*!
¡Ven a jugar y gana premios* únicos!

All ages welcome – bring the whole family!
Todas las edades son bienvenidas – ¡trae a toda la familia!

Lotería cards are limited.
Pero ten en cuenta: Las cartas de Lotería son limitadas.

Walk-ins and spectators welcome as space allows.
Se aceptarán participantes sin registro previo según el espacio disponible.

📚🐾 Back to School Bash! 🐾📚

Zoinks! Get ready for a mystery-filled Back-to-School Bash inspired by everyone’s favorite crime-solving canine and their gang! 🔎✨

Join us for:

🎬 Cartoons and movies
🎲 Games and prizes*
✂️ Creative crafts* and activities
🍪 Tasty snacks*!

Bring your friends and help us solve the mystery of the end of summer as we celebrate the start of a brand-new school year.

*While Supplies Last

 

This program is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Este programa es posible gracias a una subvención de la Danville Library Foundation y una colaboración con Danville Area Community College.
The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at btruscelli@danvillepubliclibrary.org or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.
La Biblioteca está comprometida a hacer que los programas sean accesibles para todos. Si necesita algún tipo de adaptación, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a la Administradora de Relaciones Comunitarias a btruscelli@danvillepubliclibrary.org o llame al 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

Saturday Morning Cartoons!

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Saturday Morning Cartoons
– Back to School Bash –
Saturday, August 8, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Howard Rutan Meeting Room

Cartoons? Cereal? …CRIME?!? Call the gang!
Start your day with cereal* and a classic cartoon marathon! Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring the family, and enjoy a morning of laughter, snacks, and mystery-solving fun!

📚🐾 Back to School Bash! 🐾📚

Zoinks! Get ready for a mystery-filled Back-to-School Bash inspired by everyone’s favorite crime-solving canine and their gang! 🔎✨

Join us for:

🎬 Cartoons and movies
🎲 Games and prizes*
✂️ Creative crafts* and activities
🍪 Tasty snacks*!

Bring your friends and help us solve the mystery of the end of summer as we celebrate the start of a brand-new school year.

*While Supplies Last

This program is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at btruscelli@danvillepubliclibrary.org or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

August Reading Challenge: Back to School!

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📚🍎 August 2026 Reading Challenge on Beanstack: Back to School! 🍎📚

It’s a brand-new school year and a brand-new challenge, and everyone can join! Whether you’re heading back to school, teaching, working, retired, or simply love to read, this challenge is for all ages.

✅ Set your reading goals
✅ Track your minutes
✅ Earn badges as you go

Complete the challenge by August 31 and you’ll be entered to win our Back to School Prize Pack! 🎒✨

Download the Beanstack app or visit danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org to sign up today.

Start logging your reading today and make August a month full of stories, learning, and fun!

 

Our programming is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at btruscelli@danvillepubliclibrary.org or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

Teen Crafternoons

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Teen Crafternoons*
Tuesdays
3:30 – 4:30 PM
on the 2nd Floor
Intended for ages 13-19

Tuesdays = your time to chill, create, and make something awesome.
No sign-up. No pressure. Just show up and craft*!
*While supplies last.

✨ August Crafts (subject to change):

August 4: Diamond Painting – create a masterpiece…piece by piece.
August 11: DIY Washi Pens – prep for back to school in style! Customize free pens.
August 18: Air-Dry Clay – shape, sculpt, and bring your ideas to life.
August 25: Build Kits – choose a mini block kit to build tiny trinkets.

Hang out and make cool stuff. 🎨

This program is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at btruscelli@danvillepubliclibrary.org or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111

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