THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
***September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! This year’s theme is Spider-Verse. Sign up for a library card in the month of September for a limited edition Spider-Verse inspired DPL card cover! Swing into Danville Public Library for Spider-Man inspired events throughout the month of September. Spider-Verse inspired card cover upgrades are available to the first 500 applicants only.
September 11: 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 PM in the Teen Zone.
September 11: Genealogy Workshop. City Directories and Maps. Learn how to use the Danville City Directories (1874-present) and Maps available in the Danville Public Library Archives. 1-2:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
September 12: Tween It! Tuesdays. Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday. This week: Board Games! Play your favorite game with your friends. 4:30 PM in the Children’s Room. Ages 8-13.
September 12: Wee Wigglers Story Time. Action rhymes, stories, and songs for children age 5 and under. 10:00 AM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
September 13: Dungeons & Dragons. A tabletop 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 PM in the Teen Zone.
September 13: Rainbow Readers Playgroup. Enjoy stories, STEAM projects and socialization activities for preschoolers, ages 3-5 years, and their caregivers. 10 AM- 11 AM. 1st Floor Meeting Room.
September 13: Spider Movie. As part of our Library Card Sign-Up Month Spider-Verse theme, we are showing Marvel and Spider Movies at the library for free. In this film, Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a brilliant scientist named Doctor Otto Octavius.” (2004) PG-13 2h 7m at 5 PM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. Reserve your free tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/library-card-sign-up-month-spider-movies-2542119
September 14: Anything Tech for Teens.Introducing teens to some of the library’s cool technology, including 3D Printing, 3D Pens, Sphero Balls, Cricut, and a Flight Simulator. Thursdays at 4:00 PM in the Teen Zone.
September 14: Tween 3D Printer Class. Get your tech on while you learn about 3D printing. Use software to create your own 3D masterpiece! For ages 8-13. 4:30 p.m.
September15: Friday Night Flix Double Feature. Movies at the library for free on Friday’s. This week is a double feature, beginning at 3 PM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. This week’s movies are Marvel Movies, “When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it’s up to Earth’s mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.” (2015) PG-13 2h 21m and “Political involvement in the Avengers’ affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.” (2016) PG-13 2h 27m.Reserve your free tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/library-card-sign-up-month-spider-movies-2542119
September 16: Berry Cool Market: Come join the fun and familial environment at The Berry Cool Market at the beautiful DPL park! The Berry Cool Market features weekly music by this area’s top musicians and other demonstrations, activities, and family friendly events throughout the season … and of course, our weekly, eclectic mix of art, food, and produce vendors! Saturdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
September 16: Goosebumps Parent/Child Book Club. Parents, share your Goosebumps nostalgia with your kids in our Parent-Child Book Club series! This month, we’re featuring One Day at Horrorland by R.L. Stine. We’ll have activities and games, and you’ll get a free copy of the book to take home.1 PM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.
September 16: 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 PM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room
September 16: Saturday Movie Matinee. Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children’s Room every Saturday at noon. Children and Tweens welcome!
September 16: Marvel Movie. As part of our Library Card Sign-Up Month Spider-Verse theme, we are showing Marvel and Spider Movies at the library for free. In this film, “The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.” (2018) PG-13 2h 29m at 12:00 PM in the 1st Floor Meeting Room. .Reserve your free tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/library-card-sign-up-month-spider-movies-2542119
Coloring Contest for all ages: Color a picture, 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
Interactive Movie Experience: Play games while you watch your favorite movies! Available on a first come first served basis. Call 217-477-5225 for the list of movies and to reserve your movie packet.
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed.
