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| Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library – July 19 – July 25, 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! July’s theme is “Let’s Begin: Series to Start.” Visit our website for more information: https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/2026-hoopla-reading-challenge/ Summer Reading Challenge: Plant a Seed, Read! Grow your love of reading this summer and earn amazing prizes along the way! Earn 1 point for each day that you log your reading from June 1 – July 31 and watch your reading flourish. Save those points to “shop” for prizes in the library! Download the Beanstack app or visit danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org to sign up today and help your reading garden grow! July 20: Children’s Wonder Garden Club. Weekly gardening event for children and families. 9:30 -10:30 AM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office. July 21: 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: Watercolors – let your creativity flow with dreamy watercolor designs. While supplies last. 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Teen Space. Intended for ages 13 – 19. July 21: Vermilion County Master Gardeners. Join Illinois Extension in the Native Garden for an inspiring tour of this beautiful native landscape. Participants will receive a garden map to use for notes and plant inspiration throughout the tour. 5:30 p.m. in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. Please register to be notified of any weather cancellations at: go.illinois.edu/VCMGnativegarden July 21: 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. July 22: Free Summer Movie. Join us for Free Wednesday Movies at the Library, hosted by our Children’s Department every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in June and July! Families can enjoy a kid-friendly movie together, with free snacks and a drink available while supplies last. It’s the perfect way to cool off and relax this summer! 1:00 PM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room. July 22: 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. July 23: Garden and Grow. Join us for clay creations and veggie explorations. Kids will be able to create a garden veggie out of air-dry clay! 3:30 pm in the Program Room. Sign-up online! Ages 5-12. July 25: 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. Adult/Teen Craft: Stop by the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor for a take & make craft! Starting July 1: 250th Anniversary Crafts! 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. Beat the Summer Heat: Beginning June 1st, stop by the Children’s Department and make a bright, colorful summer visor. Choose a red, blue, yellow, pink, purple or orange visor and use stickers and markers to decorate your visor. One per child while quantities 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 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. Available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM and Fri-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. New craft each week! 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