CALENDAR
- February 9: The Library on Your Phone (or Tablet or Computer!) You don’t have to leave your home to get great content from the library! Join DPL for a Zoom demonstration on own to use Libby to access eBooks and eAudiobooks for free with your library card. This is the first presentation in our new technology class series.7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Register at the Zoom link.
- February 13: The DPL Writers’ Group brings together aspiring and accomplished writers of all levels to learn about writing and publishing and to share their work for helpful feedback. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Zoom. For adults, ages 18 and over. Register at the Zoom page.
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 February Box is set around The Princess Bride by William Goldman. See further details and sign up online.
- 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. February’s challenge: Imagine a Chinese Dragon. Submit your work online.
- 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 Valentine Craft Kit. You can also contact the Children’s Dept. at 217-477-5225 to reserve a kit.
- Interactive Movie Experience: Play games while you watch your favorite movies! We have game packets available for Black Panther, 101 Dalmatians, Mulan, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Available on a first come first served basis. Call 217-477-5225 to reserve your movie packet.
- 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.
- Story Walk: Enjoy a quiet walk and read a book! We have Click, Clack, Moo by Doreen Cronin on our back (South) windows all month in February. The Story Walk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
- 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. February’s theme: Shades of Red. Submit your work online.
- 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 Chinese Knotting. Contact Teen Zone at 217-477-5226 to reserve a kit for Curbside Pick Up.
- Tween Subscription Boxes: Introducing a subscription box program for tweens! We will have a new box available every other month, starting in February. Our February Box is set around Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket by Chris Grabenstein. Supplies limited. Open to children aged 10-14. To apply and for further details, visit tinyurl.com/DPL-TweenBookBox
- YouTube: Catch story times, crafting, and snack-making on Danville Public Library’s YouTube page.
- Wonder Garden Club: Our popular gardening club for children continues as a grab and go kit program this year, in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office. Our Wonder Garden Club kit for February is a Seed Bouquet. Call 217-477-5225 to reserve your kit.
