THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
PSAs – Upcoming events at Danville Public Library – October 22 – October 28, 2023
Fall Beanstack Challenges: Fall into Reading Challenge, Twilight Challenge, Goosebumps and Stephen King Challenge happening now through November 27, 2023. Log your reading throughout the challenges to earn autumnal badges. Visit https://danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/ to join the fun!
October 1 – 31: 5th Annual Library Crawl. The Annual Library Crawl is a unique event organized by the public libraries of Illinois Heartland Library System as a fun way to introduce your public library’s patrons to the other libraries of the IHLS service area. Patrons visit area libraries throughout the month of the crawl and get a passport stamp at each library they visit. Some patrons have tried to visit every library in the crawl! Stop by Danville Public Library to get your passport stamped and get a free goodie bag.
October 23: Teen Movie Mondays: Every Monday we will show a movie in Teen Zone and have popcorn! Teens can suggest and vote on which movie we watch. 4 – 6 PM.
October 24: Teen Tabletop Tuesdays. Stop by the Teen Zone on Tuesdays to play board/card games and eat snacks! Tuesdays from 4-6PM in the Teen Zone.
October 24: Tween It! Tuesdays. Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday. This week: BINGO! Come play Bingo and win prizes. 4:30 PM in the Children’s Room. Ages 8-12.
October 24: Wee Wigglers Story Time. Action rhymes, stories, and songs for children age 5 and under. Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
October 25: Dungeons & Dragons. A tabletop role-playing game that allows teens to quest for treasures and fame, or at the very least hunt enemies. This program is for teens, both those who are new to the game and those who already know the best way to cleave an orc. New players always welcome! Wednesdays at 4:00 PM in the Teen Zone.
October 25: Rainbow Readers Playgroup. Enjoy stories, STEAM projects and socialization activities for preschoolers, ages 3-5 years, and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10 AM- 11 AM. 1st Floor Meeting Room.
October 26: Anything Tech for Teens. Introducing teens to some of the library’s cool technology, including 3D Printing, 3D Pens, Sphero Balls, Cricut, and a Flight Simulator. Thursdays at 4:00 PM in the Teen Zone.
October 28: Berry Cool Market: Come join the fun and familial environment at The Berry Cool Market at the beautiful DPL park! The Berry Cool Market features weekly music by this area’s top musicians and other demonstrations, activities, and family friendly events throughout the season … and of course, our weekly, eclectic mix of art, food, and produce vendors! Saturdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
October 28: Children’s Saturday Movie Matinee. Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children’s Room every Saturday at noon. Children and Tweens welcome!
October 28: Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time. Sensory program designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth. Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
Children’s 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. Submissions must be family-friendly. This month’s Challenge is “BOO!” To submit your work visit tinyurl.com/DPL-KidArt
StoryWalk®: Enjoy a quiet walk and read a book! Bats by Elizabeth Carney on our back (South) windows. (The side facing Madison St.)
Operating Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed.
