The Danville Public Library has a busy week on tap, and also has other activities underway this month. Here is a rundown on those activities supplied by the library:
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August 16: DPL Writer’s Group has a new schedule! Our group is open to writers of all kinds: poets, bloggers, fanfic writers, published, and unpublished. This week we’re checking in on writing progress, anything interesting our attendees have recently read, and gathering topic ideas for the following meeting. 6:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room and on Zoom. For adults, ages 18 and over. Register at tinyurl.com/DPL-WritersGroup
August 17: Wee Wigglers Story Time. Action rhymes, stories, and songs for children age 5 and under. 10:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. Space is limited, so please register at tinyurl.com/DPL-WeeWigglers or call 217-477-5225.
August 17: Come hang out for our August Teen Zone party! All teens are welcome. Theme to be determined, teens are welcome to vote on a theme in the teen zone. 4:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
August 17: Skills 2 Succeed: Getting and Keeping Your Dream Job. We are partnering with Goodwill Industries Career Development to present a series on getting the job you want, from resumes to job retention. Todays’ session is “Why do you want to be a…?” 10:00 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Visit tinyurl.com/DPL-JobSkills
August 18: Dungeons & Dragons. This programs is for teens, both those who are new to the game and those who already know the best way to cleave an orc. Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone. Register at https://tinyurl.com/DPL-TeenDD
August 19: Anything Tech for Teens: A loosely structured class covering technology use and safety. We will cover a wide array of topics as needed to aid teens in the proper use of different technology. This week’s we’re covering Desktop Tips and Tricks. 4:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room
August 26: Book Clubs are Murder! Join our murder mystery themed book club. This month we are discussing The League of Frightened Men by Rex Stout. 4:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
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 Bookworm Pencil Holder. 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 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: 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: DIY Birdhouse. This month create a lovely garden light and learn about insects who might come to visit your light at night, with a 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
