Here are the activities taking place this week at the Danville Public Library. You can contact the library for more information.
Teen Zone Summer Hours: Monday 12-8; Tuesday 12-6; Wednesday 12-6; Thursday 12-8; Friday 12-3; Saturday 10-3
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July 13: Adulting 101 Class for teens. Tips and tricks for moving on beyond high school. Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. This week: How to find Scholarships
July 13: Wee Wigglers Story Time Action rhymes, stories, and songs for children age 5 and under. 10:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. Space is limited, so please register at tinyurl.com/DPL-WeeWigglers or call 217-477-5225.
July 14: Dungeons & Dragons. This programs is for teens, both those who are new to the game and those who already know the best way to cleave an orc. Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone. Register at tinyurl.com/DPL-TeenDD
July 15: Anything Tech for Teens: A loosely structured class covering technology use and safety. We will cover a wide array of topics as needed to aid teens in the proper use of different technology. This week we’re covering Cricut. 4:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
Children’s Art Challenge: Each month we will have an art challenge. Send us a photo of your (child’s) art and we will post it on both Facebook and our Website. Winners will be chosen at the end of the month. Submissions must be family-friendly. July’s Challenge is In the Summertime. To submit your work visit tinyurl.com/DPL-KidArt
Children’s Curbside Craft Kits: Available on a first come first served basis, Danville Public Library has craft kits for children at Curbside Pick Up. This week’s craft is a Fish Puppets. You can also contact the Children’s Dept. at 217-477-5225 to reserve a kit.
Explore More Illinois: Danville Public Library is Happy to be participating in Explore More Illinois this year, a program which allows cardholders to reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural attractions in Illinois, including museums, cultural centers, zoos, aquariums, gardens, historical societies, park districts, and more. Learn more at exploremore.quipugroup.net/?Danville
Interactive Movie Experience: Play games while you watch your favorite movies! We have game packets available for 101 Dalmatians, Beetlejuice, Black Panther, Coco, Freaky Friday, Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, Mulan and Toy Story. Available on a first come first served basis. Call 217-477-5225 to reserve your movie packet. Funded by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.
Museum Adventure Pass: Are you going on a trip this summer? Don’t forget to pick up your Museum Adventure Pass! Get free (or discounted) access to museums in Illinois at museumadventure.org
Personal Shopping: Let our staff be your personal shopper. Give us a ring and we’ll choose something especially for you! Call 217-477-5228 for adult books, 217-477-5225 for children’s books, 217-477-5226 for teen books, and 217-477-5227 for large print and audiobooks.
Project Next Generation: Thanks to the Project Next Generation grant, we are now offering work-skill programs for teens in Veterinary Science, Vinyl Sign Making, and Hospitality Services. Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred: tinyurl.com/DPL-ProjectNG
StoryWalk®: Enjoy a quiet walk and read a book! We have Our Tree Named Steve by Alan Zweibel on our back (South) windows. (The side facing Madison St.)
Summer Reading Program for all ages! Running from June 1 to July 31, our theme for the summer is Reading Colors Your World. Sign up at danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org Win books, badges, and the chance to win gift cards!
Teen Online Art Show: Show off your artistic talents to your community! Submit your artwork and we will display it on our website. If your entry gets the most DPL staff votes you could win a Merge cube and VR Goggles! Winners will be chosen at the end of the month. Submissions must be family-friendly. July’s theme: Fireworks. Entry due Friday, July 30. To enter visit tinyurl.com/DPL-TeenArt
Teen Subscription Boxes: Our popular teen subscription box program blends elements of a monthly subscription box with elements of a traditional book club. July’s book is a Ziggy, Stardust & Me by James Brandon. To apply and for further details, visit tinyurl.com
Wonder Garden Club: Our popular gardening club for children continues as a grab and go kit program this year, in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office. Our Wonder Garden Club kit for July is Rainbow Garden Light. Reserve your kit at tinyurl.com/DPL-Garden or call 217-477-5225
YouTube: Catch story times, crafting, and snack-making on Danville Public Library’s YouTube page. Visit DanvillePublicLibrary.org or tinyurl.com/DPL-Youtube
Operating Hours: Monday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
