March 16: Danville Public Library’s Board of Trustees Finance Committee meets at 3:45 p.m. via Zoom. The full Board of Trustees meeting follows at 4:00 p.m.
March 20: Zoom Story Time. If you’re special and you know it, join our Zoom program and show it! Our guest reader is Amanda Flesch, the Special Education Resource Teacher at North Ridge Middle School. Amanda will read stories and discuss how to share stories with children, focusing on children with special needs. All families welcome. Virtual story time begins at 1:00 p.m.
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.
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. March’s challenge: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb.
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’s craft is a Rainbow Twirler. 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 new game packets available for Beetlejuice, Coco, Freaky Friday, Frozen, and Toy Story. 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.
Project Next Generation: Thanks to the Project Next Generation grant, we are now offering work-skill programs for teens in Veterinary Science, Vinyl Sign Making, and Hospitality Services. Drop-ins welcome, but registration online is preferred.
StoryWalk®: Enjoy a quiet walk and read a book! We have Sheep Take a Hike by Nancy Shaw on our back (South) windows. (The wall that faces Madison St.) The StoryWalk® 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 Online 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. March’s theme: March Madness.
Teen Grab Bags: Available on a first come first served basis, Danville Public Library has craft kits for teens. 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. March’s book is a romance and April’s book is a fantasy. Application deadline is February 28.
YouTube: Catch story times, crafting, and snack-making on Danville Public Library’s YouTube page.
