THE FOLLOWING INFOROMATION IS COURTESY OF DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
PSAs – Upcoming events at Danville Public Library – March 2 – March 8, 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.
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.
March 4: Tween It! Tuesdays. Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday. This week: 3D Pens. Get your tech on while you learn about 3D Pens. Use software to create your own 3D masterpiece! 4:30 pm in the Program Room. Ages 8-12
March 4: 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.
March 5: Rainbow Playgroup. Socialization, play and STEAM activities for toddlers. 10 AM- 11 AM. Program Room.
March 5: 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. 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm in the YA Area. Ages 13-19
March 5: 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.
March 6: 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. Ages 13-19
March 6: Crafty Thursday. Stop by the Teen Zone for a craft each Thursday. This week: Slime! 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Teen Zone. Ages 13-19
March 8: Lego Club: Rollercoaster Tycoon. Join us for an exciting Lego adventure at the library! This month’s theme is Rollercoaster Tycoon, where kids will work together to design and build their very own Lego rollercoaster. Afterward, we’ll capture the action on video to see their creations in motion! 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Program Room. Ages 5-12
March 8: 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 Flower Crown take-and-make crafts! 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
Explore More Illinois: a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues. Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions.
Prom Collection Drive. We’re excited to announce our Prom Collection Drive! Donate menswear, dresses, shoes, purses, and jewelry now through Friday, March 21st to help make prom dreams come true for students. And save the date for our Free Prom Shopping Event on Saturday, March 22nd, where all donated items will be available free-of-charge for students. Watch for more information!
Starbooks Half-Off Sale: This month, enjoy 50% off at our used bookstore for all books with orange stickers! Don’t miss out on great deals for your next favorite read. Starbooks Used Bookstore, Danville Public Library.
Tree Giveaway through Neighborhood Forest: The Danville Public Library is partnering with a not for profit organization called, Neighborhood Forest, to give away a free tree to every child who registers. Trees are native to our local area and can picked up from the Danville Public Library at a later date. Register for a free tree at the following link by March 15th: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/?school=106848
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: Frog Doorknob Hanger
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 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed.