CALENDAR
- January 8: “My Loneliness Is Killing Me” 90’s Music Trivia Night. “Oh, baby, baby, how was I supposed to know”…all the answers to this 90’s music trivia game? Do you have a soft spot in your heart for boy bands or wish your favorite grunge group would go back on tour? If yes, this is the trivia night for you! Sign up at tinyurl.com/DPL-Trivia
- January 1 – 31: #WinterRead2021: Books Like Us: 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
ONGOING EVENTS
- Adult Craft Kits: Available on a first come first served basis, Danville Public Library has craft kits for adults. Contact the Reference Desk at 217-477-5228 to reserve a kit for Curbside Pick Up.
- Adult Subscription Boxes: Based on our popular teen subscription box program, we would like to introduce an Adult Subscription Box. Our January Box is set around Bullet Journaling. To apply and for further details, visit tinyurl.com/DPL-AdultBookBox
- 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. January’s challenge: Create a Winter Wonderland. 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 Birdfeeder 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.
- 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. January’s theme: New Year’s Resolutions. 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 Felt Coffee Cozy. 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
- YouTube: Catch story times, crafting, and snack-making on Danville Public Library’s YouTube page. Visit DanvillePublicLibrary.org or tinyurl.com/DPL-Youtube
