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The Foundation’s mission is to increase community support of the Danville Public Library.

We do this by raising and managing funds in order to broaden and enhance their services and promote education and cultural opportunities in support of the Library.

06/05/2026

🌼📚 Reading Prize Winner! 📚🌼
Congratulations to Leah K, our April/May Mychal Threets Reading Prize giveaway winner. She’s taking home a box of sunshine! ☀️

Want to earn fun prizes, too? Join our Summer Reading Challenge today and start earning daily!

🌱 Plant a Seed, Read! 🌱

Our 2026 Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack is blooming:
✨ Earn prizes just by reading
📖 Fun for ALL ages -kids, teens, AND ADULTS!
📅 June 1 – July 31, 2026

Grow your love of reading this summer! Earn 1 point for each day you log your reading, then “shop” for prizes at the library with your points. 🌸

📲 Download the Beanstack app or visit:
danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org

Start planting your reading garden today! 🌷🌿

This program is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

06/03/2026

The Mobile Market is in town! They will be open from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm this Friday with low-cost, fresh fruits and vegetables for anyone in the community to purchase. The Mobile Clinic will be joining us today, as well!

https://carle.org/services/mobile-market

06/01/2026

🌱📚 Summer Reading has bloomed! 📚🌱
Our 2026 Summer Reading Beanstack Challenge starts TODAY, June 1!

Download the Beanstack app or visit danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org to sign up today and help your reading garden grow!

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! 🌼

Our programming is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

05/31/2026

🌟 Sunday Snapshot: A Week in a Wink! 🌟
May 31 – June 6, 2026

Check out our "Sunday Snapshot." A full list of events can be found on our Library News webpage here: https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/newsletters/

🪴 Tomorrow launches our Summer Reading Challenge: Plant a Seed, Read!
Grow your love of reading this summer and earn amazing prizes for all ages along the way! Log your minutes from June 1 – July 31 and watch your reading flourish. Download the Beanstack app or visit danvillepubliclibrary.beanstack.org to sign up today and help your reading garden grow!

🌻 June 1: Children's Wonder Garden Club.
Weekly gardening event for children and families. Let's get started gardening! Start your gardening journal and look for treasures in the garden. This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office.
9:30 AM | Howard Rutan Meeting Room

💻 June 3: Virtual Author Talk: Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig.
Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 1:00 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium.
1:00 PM | ONLINE | Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/danvillepubliclibrary/172098

Our programming is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

05/30/2026

🎨✨ Today is National Creativity Day! ✨🎨
Creativity comes in so many forms: painting, crafting, cooking,writing, music, DIY projects, and more!

What are your favorite ways to get creative?

👇 Share your favorite crafts or creative hobbies in the comments. We’d love the inspiration!

05/29/2026

🌱📚 Summer Reading is Sprouting! 📚🌱
Register now! Our 2026 Summer Reading Beanstack Challenge starts Monday, June 1!

✨ Earn prizes by reading!
📖 Fun for ALL ages - kids, teens, and ADULTS, too!
📅 June 1 - July 31, 2026
🌿 This year’s theme: 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!

Our programming is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

05/28/2026

These June author talks are sure to feel like sunshine on your shoulders. Register, submit questions, and view more online Virtual Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/danvillepubliclibrary

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

05/27/2026

Puzzle Dash: Team Challenge!
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Howard Rutan Meeting Room
Think fast. Piece faster! Gather your puzzling pals and put your skills to the test in our speed puzzle competition!
✅ Teams of up to 4 people
✅ Each team gets the same 500-piece puzzle
🏆 Who can finish first and claim victory?
Register now and bring your best game!
👉 https://ow.ly/sm1f50YTvLX
Limited space available. Walk-ins welcome only if space allows.

This program is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

By attending this event, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By your presence, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded. You also grant the event organizers the right to use and publish your image, likeness, and voice for promotional, advertising, or other purposes in any media, without compensation or further approval. If you do not wish to be recorded, please notify the event staff upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

05/24/2026

🌟 Sunday Snapshot: A Week in a Wink! 🌟
May 24 - May 30, 2026

Check out our "Sunday Snapshot." A full list of events can be found on our Library News webpage here: https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/newsletters/

⛔ May 25: Library Closed in observance of Memorial Day as we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

🌍 May 26: Teen Universal Yums - Thailand!
Ready to snack your way around the world? Each month, teens can explore a different country through its unique treats, fun trivia, and music from that culture. This month: Thailand! It’s a flavorful, interactive experience you won’t want to miss!
4:30 PM | 2nd Floor Teen Space | Intended for ages 13 - 19

🎞️ May 28: Teen “Movie Theater” Thursday!
Grab your friends and come chill at the library for a movie night featuring picks from our collection. Big Screen, Free Snacks, Your kind of movies!
4:30 PM | Howard Rutan Meeting Room | Intended for ages 13 - 19

🧩 May 30: Puzzle Dash: Team Challenge!
Think fast. Piece faster! Gather your puzzling pals and put your skills to the test in our speed puzzle competition! 8 teams of up to 4 people will race to complete the same 500-piece puzzle! Who can finish first and claim victory? Limited space available. Walk-ins welcome only if space allows.
1:00 PM | Howard Rutan Meeting Room | Register your team now: https://ow.ly/WonE50YXCpv

Our programming is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Community Relations Administrator at [email protected] or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.

05/23/2026

❤️ Monday Is Memorial Day 💙
The library will be CLOSED on May 25th in observance of Memorial Day as we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Take a quiet moment with our Memorial Day Word Search.
👉 Comment the first powerful word or phrase you see and help us reflect together.

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