The Danville Public Library is kicking-off its Kai Con event Friday, August 6th. But it is not the only thing occurring at the library. Here is a run-down on the activities:
August 6: Kai Con! Our first day of Kai Con! Features a costume contest, Back to School Backpack giveaway (at 5:00 p.m.), and a movie on the lawn at 5:00 p.m. Join in for delicious food from area food trucks, an escape room, mini golf, crafts, a meditation room, 80s karaoke, a TMNT movie marathon, prizes, and more! Events last all day 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. all through Library grounds and building. For more details, visit danvillepubliclibrary.org/kai-con
August 7: Day Two of Kai Con! features a classic car show, Tai Chi lessons, a Tae Kwon Do demonstration, a Bonsai Tree demo, a bullying discussion, a Mohawk demonstration, and showings of the Karate Kid films at The Fischer Theatre. Join in for delicious food from area food trucks, an escape room, mini golf, crafts, a meditation room, 80s karaoke, a TMNT movie marathon, prizes, and more! Events last all day 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. all through Library grounds and building. For more details, visit danvillepubliclibrary.org/kai-con
Children’s Art Challenge: August’s Theme is Birds & Bugs. Each month we will have an art prompt. 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. Submissions must be family-friendly. To submit your work visit 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’s craft is a Paper Plate Koala. You can also contact the Children’s Dept. at 217-477-5225 to reserve a kit.
Explore More Illinois: Danville Public Library is Happy to be participating in Explore More Illinois this year, a program which allows cardholders to reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural attractions in Illinois, including museums, cultural centers, zoos, aquariums, gardens, historical societies, park districts, and more. Learn more at exploremore.quipugroup.net/?Danville
Interactive Movie Experience: Play games while you watch your favorite movies! We have game packets available for 101 Dalmatians, Beetlejuice, Black Panther, Coco, Freaky Friday, Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, Mulan, and Toy Story. Available on a first come first served basis. Call 217-477-5225 to reserve your movie packet.
Museum Adventure Pass: We are excited to provide this new service to our patrons. The Museum Adventure Pass program gives library patrons access to free or discounted museum passes in the Chicago area. So before you go on vacation or drive up to visit family, check out museumadventure.org for your Museum Adventure Pass!
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 preferred: tinyurl.com/DPL-ProjectNG
StoryWalk®: Enjoy a quiet walk and read a book! We have Those Darn Squirrels! By Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri on our back (South) windows. (The side facing Madison St.)
Teen Online Art Show: Show off your artistic talents to your community! Submit your artwork and we will display it on our website. If your entry gets the most DPL staff votes you could win a Merge cube and VR Goggles! Winners will be chosen at the end of the month. Submissions must be family-friendly. August’s theme is Bad Poetry. Entry due Friday, August 27. To enter visit tinyurl.com/DPL-TeenArt
Tween Subscription Book Box! Our August Box features Miles Morales: Shock Waves written by Justin A. Reynolds, illustrated by Pablo Leon. Subscription includes a Zoom Book Club Meeting in September. Supplies limited. Open to children aged 10-14. To apply and for further details, visit tinyurl.com/DPL-AugustTweenBox Funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Wonder Garden Club: This month create a lovely garden light and learn about insects who might come to visit your light at night, with a DIY Birdhouse. Reserve your kit at tinyurl.com/DPL-AugustGarden or call 217-477-5225. This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office.
YouTube: Catch story times, crafting, and snack-making on Danville Public Library’s YouTube page. Visit DanvillePublicLibrary.org or tinyurl.com/DPL-Youtube
Operating Hours: Monday 9a-8p, Tuesday & Wednesday 9a-6p, Thursday 9a-8p, Friday & Saturday 10a-3p.
Teen Zone Summer Hours: Monday 12-8; Tuesday 12-6; Wednesday 12-6; Thursday 12-8; Friday 12-3; Saturday 10-3
