Calendar
- December 31: The library will close early at 5:00 p.m.
- January 1: The library will be closed today for New Year’s Day. The Library will reopen Monday, January 4 at 9:00 a.m. for Curbside and Home Delivery.
#WinterRead2021:Books Like Us begins January 1: Sign up now for Winter Reading 2021. We are proud to partner with Simon & Schuster in their Winter Reading Challenge Theme of Books Like Us, connecting with characters who reflect ourselves and our lives. To sign up, visit danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org
Adult Craft Kits: Available on a first come first served basis, Danville Public Library has craft kits for adults. This week we have a surprise craft. Contact the Reference Desk at 217-477-5228 to reserve a kit for Curbside Pick Up.
Children’s Art Challenge: Each month we will have a new art challenge. Send us a photo of your (child’s) art and we will post it on both Facebook and our Website. Winners will be chosen at the end of the month in three categories ( Pre-K to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade, and 6th to 8th grade). Submissions must be family-friendly. December’s challenge: Make a Gingerbread Village. Submit your work by visiting tinyurl.com/DPL-KidArt
Children’s Curbside Craft Kits: Available on a first come first served basis, Danville Public Library has craft kits for children at Curbside Pick Up. This week, pick up a Kwanzaa Friend craft. You can also contact the Children’s Dept. at 217-477-5225 to reserve a kit.
Personal Shopping: Let our staff be your personal shopper. Give us a ring and we’ll choose something especially for you! Call 217-477-5228 for adult books, 217-477-5225 for children’s books, 217-477-5226 for teen books, and 217-477-5227 for large print and audiobooks.
Senior Survey: Senior Citizens of the Greater Danville Area — We want to hear from you. Help us create better services and programs for seniors by filling out our survey at tinyurl.com/DPL-SeniorSurvey
Surprise Book Bags: Do you love surprises? We do too! Call 217-477-5227 to get a Surprise Book Bag filled with 5 books. Each week we’ll have a variety of genres available. For all ages. (Please note that these books are regular library books being checked out to your account. Thank you.)
Teen Art Show: Each month we will have a new theme. Send us your art and we will post on both Facebook and our Website. Winners will be chosen at the end of the month. Submissions must be family-friendly. December’s theme: Christmas Music. To submit your work visit tinyurl.com/DPL-TeenArt
Teen Grab Bags: Available on a first come first served basis, Danville Public Library has craft kits for teens. This week’s grab bag is a Musical Activity Book. Contact Teen Zone at 217-477-5226 to reserve a kit for Curbside Pick Up.
Teen Subscription Boxes: Our popular teen subscription box program blends elements of a monthly subscription box with elements of a traditional book club. We are currently taking applications for the December/January sets of boxes. The theme for December/January is Fantasy. To apply and for further details, visit tinyurl.com/DPL-TeenBookBox
Teen Survey: Teens of the Danville Area — We want to hear from you. Help us create better services and programs for teens by filling out our survey at tinyurl.com/DPL-TeenSurvey
YouTube: Catch story times, crafting, and snack-making on Danville Public Library’s YouTube page. Visit DanvillePublicLibrary.org or tinyurl.com/DPL-Youtube
