THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
PSAs – Upcoming events at Danville Public Library – February 9 – February 15, 2025
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
Oscar Buzz Reading Challenge: Join our Beanstack Challenge featuring nine books whose film adaptations are nominated for Oscars! Intended for Adults (19+).
Visit https://danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/ to join the challenge! February 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025.
Visit https://danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/ to join the challenge! February 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025.
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.
Winter Reading Program: Squishing Through the Snow: Join us for our Squishing Through the Snow Winter Reading Program, running from January 6th to February 17th, 2025! Kids, Tweens, Teens, and Adults can register starting December 30th and earn fun prizes by logging their reading days on the Beanstack app.
February 10: Genealogy Workshop. This month – Local Research and Archives Tour. Explore the materials that Danville Public Library holds to help you with your Family History Search, then tour the Archives to see where to find it all. 1:00-2:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
February 10: Teen Movie Mondays. Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for a movie and popcorn in Teen Zone! Teens can suggest and vote on which movie we watch. 3 pm – 7 pm.
February 11: Teen Otaku Club. Join us every 2nd Tuesday for Teen Otaku Club! Come to Teen Zone and share your love of anime and manga! Each month, teens will vote on which anime to watch and discuss. 4:30PM-5:30PM in the Teen Zone. Ages 13-19.
February 11: Tween It! Tuesdays. Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday. This week: Break-A-Record. Choose a Guinness World Record and try to break it. 4:30 pm in the Program Room (Former Bookstore). Ages 8-12.
February 11: 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 Program Room (Former Bookstore).
February 12: Rainbow Playgroup. Socialization, play and STEAM activities for toddlers. 10 AM- 11 AM. Program Room (Former Bookstore).
February 12: Teen Writing Club. Join us every Wednesday for Teen Writing Club! Journals and pens will be provided for our teen writers, along with writing prompts. 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm in the YA area.
February 12: 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.
February 13: 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 3:00 pm in the Teen Zone.
February 13: CoHo Snack & Chat. Come ready to chat about your favorite Colleen Hoover book and enjoy cookies*, candy*, and great conversation with fellow fans. It’s a great way to spend Galentine’s Day! *While supplies last. 5:00-6:00pm in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
February 13: Crafty Thursday. Stop by the Teen Zone for 3D Pen Crafting! This week: Marbled Bookmark. Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Teen Zone.
February 15: Goosebumps Parent/Child Book Club. Parents, share your Goosebumps nostalgia with your kids in our Parent-Child Book Club series! This month, we’re featuring The Ghost Next Door by R.L. Stine. We’ll have activities and you will get to make and enjoy a yummy book-related snack. Each child will get a free copy of the book to take home. 1:00 pm in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room.
February 15: Sensory and Bilingual Story Adventures. A unique programming experience combining bilingual storytelling with sensory-friendly activities, designed to engage children of all abilities. This inclusive program creates a welcoming space where stories come to life through interactive elements, fostering language development and sensory exploration in a fun and supportive environment. Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Department.
Adult Craft: Stop by the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor for a Macrame Heart take-and-make craft! While supplies last.
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
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: Heart Crowns.
YouTube: Check out Danville Public Library’s YouTube page. Visit DanvillePublicLibrary.org or tinyurl.com/DPL-YouTube
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.
