THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
PSAs – Upcoming events at Danville Public Library – November 17 – November 23, 2024
Rubber Ducky Readers: Join this fun Beanstack Challenge! For every 10 books read, the child will get a rubber duck, every 100 books equal a book, a sticker and a certificate, 1000 books equal a goody bag filled with a book, a sticker, a completion certificate, a stuffed animal, a blow-up rubber duck, etc. This challenge is for ages 0-6.
Diversify Your Reading Challenge: In a reading rut? Expand your reading horizons by completing one or all of our challenges! Finish a challenge to earn a custom poster! This challenge is for teens and adults, ages 13 and up. August 1, 2024 – August 1, 2025
November 18: Children’s Wonder Garden Club. Gardening event for children and families. 4:30 PM in the Rutan Room. This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office. This month, we will be learning about birds!
November 19: Tween It! Tuesdays. Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday. This week: BINGO! Come play Bingo and win prizes. 4:30 pm in the Rutan Room (Former Bookstore). Ages 8-12.
November 19: Wee Wigglers Story Time. Join us for action rhymes, stories, and songs for children ages 5 and under—Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the Rutan Room (Former Bookstore).
November 19: Vermilion County Master Gardeners. Join Vermilion County Master Gardeners for a seminar at Danville Public Library at 6 p.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. Call 217-442-8615 for more information.
November 19: Monthly Teen Party: Come hang out for our teen monthly party! Have some snacks and play games! 4:00 pm in the Teen Zone.
November 20: Wordy Wednesdays. Puzzle lovers, mark your calendars! Every Wednesday, head on up to the 2nd-floor Reference Desk for a variety of word puzzles. Available anytime during our regular business hours.
November 21: 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.
November 21: Family Bilingual Storytime. Come join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English. 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM in the Children’s Department.
November 21: Family Reading Night. Join us for Family Reading Night! We will have unicorn stories, treats, and magic punch. 4:30 PM in the Rutan Room.
November 21: Teen Otaku Club. Join us every 3rd Thursday for Teen Otaku Club! The Teen Otaku Club will be reading a manga called Mashle volume 2 by Hajime Komoto. At the next meeting we will discuss the manga and watch the first episode of the anime. 5PM-6PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Pick up your free copy in Teen Zone! Sign-Up to claim your spot!! Only 10 spots available!!https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4DAAA828A2FA7-51873174-teen
November 23: Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time. Sensory programs are designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth—Saturdays at 11 am in the Children’s Department.
November 23: Local Author Visit. Join Dr. Shava Hampton-Campbell for a reading of her book Meet Jumping Jalani. Participants will also be able to color pictures from the book and enjoy a treat. Saturday, November 23 at 1:00 pm in the Rutan Room.
November 23: NaNoWriMo Writers’ Club. In celebration of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), please join us for Writers’ Club every Saturday in November. Meet in our Star Books Bookstore from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for coffee, chats, networking, and more.”Every November, writers around the world work to write 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel. Join us!” -NaNoWriMo.Org
*The first 10 participants will receive a complimentary Writing Journal!
Coloring Contest for all ages: Color a picture and win a prize. Return entries by the end of the month. Entries will be displayed in the Children’s Room. Winners will be notified. Ages Preschool to adult. Pick up coloring sheets at the library or visit https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/coloring-contest
YouTube: Check out Danville Public Library’s YouTube page. Visit DanvillePublicLibrary.org or tinyurl.com/DPL-YouTube
Adult Craft: Stop by the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor for a Junk Journaling take-and-make craft during November!
Teen Craft: Stop by the Teen Zone during November to make your own mason jar leaf lantern! Teen Zone Hours: Monday-Thursday 3 pm to 7 pm and Saturday 11 am to 4:30 pm.
Weekly Crafts. Drop by for fun crafts in the children’s department. Available Monday through Thursday from 8 am-6:30 pm and Fri-Sat 8 am-4 pm. New craft each week! This week: Cool Turkeys
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday: Closed.
