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| Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library – December 7 – December 13, 2025
Danville’s own Dick Van Dyke turns 100 on Saturday, December 13! Join us for a week-long celebration featuring his iconic movies, beloved TV shows, and more. Stay tuned for event details coming soon. 2025 Reading Wrap-Up Beanstack Challenge: Teens and Adults age 13+ that log 300 reading minutes during the month of December on Beanstack will be entered to win a 2026 Reading Resolutions Prize Pack! That’s less than 10 minutes a day! Whether you’re already an avid reader or working on your consistency, start building your logging habit now before our BIG Winter Reading Challenge kicks off on January 5! Sign up now! Log on the Beanstack app or visit https://danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/ 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. Visit https://danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/ to join the fun! *Celebrate 70 Years of DLO Musical Theatre: We’re creating a Biblioboard Community eCollection of stories, photos, and memorabilia honoring this beloved local institution. Share your onstage, behind the scenes, or audience memories and help preserve the magic of DLO for generations to come. You may share and view photos, videos, letters, and more here: https://ow.ly/44ME50XwhTT December 8: Genealogy Workshop. Join us every 2nd Monday for our Genealogy Workshop Series, co-hosted by the Danville Public Library Archives and the Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society. December’s session focuses on DNA with guest speaker Bob Andrews. 1:00 – 2:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. December 9: Tween It! Tuesdays. Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday. This week: Break a record. Choose a Guinness World Record and try to break it. 5:00 PM in the Program Room. Ages 8-12. December 9: 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. December 10: Teen Crafternoons. Stop by on Wednesday afternoons for an hour of fun, hands-on craft. This week: Mandala Sand Art! No registration needed, just bring your creativity and hang out! 4:00 – 5:00 PM on the 2nd Floor. Ages 13-19. December 10: Teen Writing Club. Come write, chill, and connect. No pressure – just good vibes, cool ideas, and a space to be creative. Journals and pens will be provided for our teen writers, along with writing prompts and snacks to fuel your mind. Every Wednesday, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. December 10: Ukulele Music Club. Join the Ukulele Music Club every 2nd Wednesday for beginner basics at 5 PM and a group jam session at 6 PM – both welcoming all skill levels! Bring your own uke or borrow one of our limited extras and enjoy making music together. The club may even perform around the community! Sign up for email updates: https://ow.ly/a3VR50WM9hY 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. December 10: 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. December 11: Charlie Brown Christmas & Craft. Join us for a heartwarming holiday event! Meet the characters from DLO Musical Theatre’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, sing along to festive favorites, and make a personalized holiday craft (while supplies last). 5:00–6:30 PM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. December 11: Lit Fit with Mandy. *Note the changes* Join us Thursdays for a dance fitness series that’s as fun as your favorite book. All fitness levels welcome – just bring your water bottle and wear clothes that can handle your best moves! 3:00 – 4:00 PM in the Program Room. December “twELFth”: Mid-Day Movie. Celebrate the holiday season on December 12 with a cheerful midday movie about a man raised by Santa’s helpers who brings his big heart and Christmas spirit to the city. Enjoy cookies and a festive craft while you watch! Fun for the whole family. 2:00 – 3:45 PM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. December 13: Healthy Appetizers with Illinois Extension. Join Illinois Extension at the library for a fun and flavorful class just in time for the holiday season! Discover fresh, nutritious appetizer ideas that are as delicious as they are festive. Plus, you’ll get to sample one of the recipes during the session! Space limited. Register by December 11 at https://go.illinois.edu/healthyapps or call 217-333-9260. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. December 13: 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 11:00 AM in the Children’s Department. Adult Craft: Stop by the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor for a take & make craft! Enjoy December’s Grow-Your-Own Spruce Mini Tree. While supplies last. Biblioboard Library: Enjoy unlimited access to eBooks from self-published Illinois authors, Arcadia Publishing/The History Press, and discover community content created by libraries across Illinois—all with no holds, checkouts, or lending limits. Download the BiblioBoard Library app for Apple, Android, or Kindle devices, or visit BiblioBoard Library on any web browser to start reading. 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, theaters, and other fun and local cultural venues. Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. Facebook: Follow us for posts and events on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DanvillePublicLibrary Instagram: Follow us on Instagram! Username: danvilleil.publiclibrary https://www.instagram.com/danvilleil.publiclibrary/ Libby, by Overdrive: Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader! It’s free with your library card and easy to get started. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/ or download the app! Library Mobile App: Danville Public Library now has an app available for your mobile devices. Search for books, etc., keep in touch with our social networks, or view our upcoming events, all on your phone! Search for SHARE Mobile Library or visit tinyurl.com/DPL-App for download links. Starbooks Used Book Store: Step into Wonderland, where every book is a delightful find. Shop by card suit: Spades: Free Items, Hearts: $0.50, Clubs: $1.00, Diamonds: $2.00. At Starbooks, the magic never ends, and every visit is a new adventure! TikTok: Follow us on TikTok! Username: danvillepubliclibrary.il https://www.tiktok.com/@danvillepubliclibrary.il 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: Ugly Sweater Craft and Hanukkah Craft! Operating Hours: |
