November 14: Anime & Gaming Club. Join us after school each Monday for a fun mix of Anime and Gaming! Meet us in the Teen Zone to watch anime, have snacks, and play video games together! 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone.
November 14: Joseph Cannon’s Election Years. Hon. J. G Cannon, acting through Timothy O. Smith, will speak on the issues of the 1884 campaign at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
November 14: Genealogy: Finding Military Records. Learn how to find records for your family who served in the military using local and national resources. 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
November 15: Beginner’s Tech Class: Microsoft PowerPoint. Want to use a computer, but don’t know where to start? Come to the library for a series of classes on all of the beginner tips and tricks you need. Individual tutoring will be available between classes as well. Call 217-477-5228 to register. 10:00 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
November 15: Teen Zone Trading Card Game day. Bring your Pokemon cards, Magic the Gathering, Weiß Schwarz, or any other trading card game! The library will have some decks to provide as well for anyone that’s new and wants to learn how to play! 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone.
November 15: Tween It! Tuesdays. Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday. This week: Break a record. Choose a Guinness World Record and try to break it. 4:30 pm in the Children’s Room. Ages 8-13.
November 15: Vermilion County Master Gardeners. Join Vermilion County Master Gardeners for a seminar at Danville Public Library. 6:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. Call 217-442-8615 for more information.
November 15: 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.
November 16: A Conversation with Caitlin Doughty. Join us for a Zoom conversation with Caitlin Doughty, mortician, bestselling author, and advocate for death acceptance. Hailed by The New York Times as “a relentlessly curious and chipper tour guide to the underworld,” she’ll discuss reform of Western funeral industry practices and much more with Mark Bazer (The Interview Show). This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present. Wednesday November 16th at 7:00 p.m. Register for the Zoom event at https://bit.ly/ILP_CaitlinDoughty
November 16: Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeons & Dragons is a table-top role-playing game that allows teens to quest for treasures and fame, or at the very least hunt enemies. This program is for teens, both those who are new to the game and those who already know the best way to cleave an orc. New players always welcome! Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone.
November 17: Anything Tech for Teens. Introducing teens to some of the library’s cool technology. This week we’re covering Sphero Balls. 4:00 p.m. in the Teen Zone.
November 17: Family Reading Night. Local author Rob Witzel will read excerpts from his book Super Penguin and talk about his inspiration to write a book. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room.
November 18: Coffee & Cards. Danville Public Library introduces our new Coffee & . . . program. Each week, we’ll enjoy coffee, conversation, and a little extra fun. Come to the library for a time of community and conversation. The library will provide coffee, tea and games. Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
November 19: Hear It, See It, Make It, Take It: Sensory Story Time. Sensory program designed for youth of various ability levels including differently-abled youth. Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
November 19: Potty Party. Join us for a Potty Party in honor of World Toilet Day. Learn potty training tips, get information on Colorectal Cancer and see a display by the Sanitary District. Party starts with a Potty Training Presentation at 10:00 a.m. and there will be a prize drawing at 12:00 p.m. 1st Floor Conference Room.
November 19: Saturday Movie Matinee. Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children’s Room every Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Children and Tweens welcome!
After School Crafts. Drop in for a fun new craft each week. Available after school Monday through Thursday starting at 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays starting at 9:00 a.m.
Children’s 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. November’s Challenge is “Turkey Time” To submit your work visit tinyurl.com/DPL-KidArt
