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| Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library – August 2 – August 8, 2026
2026 Hoopla Reading Challenge: Join Hoopla’s year-long challenge! Each month, explore a new curated collection of books, audiobooks, and comics on Hoopla, then pick one (or more!) to enjoy. Let us know which you chose on Beanstack! August’s theme is “ Journey Through the Ages: Historical Fiction ” Visit our website for more information: https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/2026-hoopla-reading-challenge/ August Beanstack Reading Challenge: Back to School! This challenge is open to all ages, whether you’re heading back to the classroom or simply love to read. Set your goals, track your reading minutes throughout the month, and complete the challenge by August 31 for a chance to win our Back to School Prize Pack! August 4: Teen Crafternoons. Tuesdays = your creative time. Hang out and make cool stuff. No sign-up, no stress. Just show up and create something awesome! This week: Diamond Painting – create a masterpiece…piece by piece. While supplies last. 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Teen Space. Intended for ages 13 – 19. August 4: Virtual Author Talk – Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson. Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space on Tuesday, August 4th at 1:00 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/danvillepubliclibrary/172027 August 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. August 5: Little House Lunches – Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie – Free Library Screening! Spend your lunch hour on the prairie! Join us each Wednesday in August for exclusive free screenings of this new series. Watch two episodes each week as we follow the Ingalls family’s journey across the frontier. This week: Episodes 1 & 2. Bring your own lunch, relax, and enjoy this fresh take on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved classic. 12:00 – 2:00 PM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. August 5: Teen Writing Club. We’ve got writing prompts and games to spark your imagination and snacks* to fuel your mind! *While supplies last. Come write, chill, and connect with other teen writers. No pressure, just good vibes, cool ideas, and a space to be creative. Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Teen Space. August 8: Back to School Bash. Get ready for a groovy day of mystery, laughter, and back-to-school fun inspired by everyone’s favorite crime-solving canine and their gang! While supplies last, all ages may join us for cartoons, games, crafts, prizes, and snacks as we say goodbye to summer and welcome a new school year. Gather your friends and see if you can guess our mystery theme! Check our website for specific times. Look for events all day in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. -August 8: Saturday Morning Cartoons – Back to School Bash. Cartoons? Cereal? …CRIME?!? Call the gang! Start your day with cereal and a classic cartoon marathon! Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring the family, and enjoy a morning of laughter, snacks, and mystery-solving fun! While supplies last. 9:00 – 10: 00 AM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. -August 8: Lotería: Mystery Edition – Back to School Bash. Join us for a bilingual game of Lotería with plenty of tail-wagging fun and puptastic prizes! While supplies last. 10:00 AM – 11: 00 AM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. -August 8: Story Time. Have a great time listening, interacting to stories and making a fun craft! Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the Children’s Department. -August 8: Midday Movies – Back to School Bash. The gang’s all here… and another mystery is about to unfold! Take a break, grab a snack, and settle in for a family-friendly movie filled with laughs, surprises, and a few clues along the way. Perfect for junior detectives of all ages. While supplies last. 1:00 – 4: 00 PM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. Adult/Teen Craft: Stop by the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor for a take & make craft! Starting August 1: Watercolor Kits! While supplies last. American Conversation Project: We’re partnering with the American Conversation Project to record community conversations to be part of the National Public ACP Collection, marking the 250th Anniversary of the Nation. Everyone’s voice matters. Join a group of 4 – 6 fellow community members for a conversation about our community’s past, present, and future! Sign up at https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/series/acp/ or call 217-477-5220, ext 116. 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 Bookstore. 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! Teen Space: Find a new hang-out spot for teens on the 2nd Floor! Hang out, game, learn, create, and connect, plus enjoy many teen programs! Open Mondays – Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM, when staff is present. Ages 13 – 19. TikTok: Follow us on TikTok! Username: danvillepubliclibrary.il Weekly Crafts: Drop by for fun crafts in the children’s department while supplies last. Available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM and Fri-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. This week: Sunflowers! Operating Hours: |
