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Public Library serving Danville, IL since 1883. www.danvillepubliclibrary.org

Since 1882, Danville Public Library has aimed to actively provide access to information and programming to serve the diverse needs of the community of Danville. With over 200,000 items in the collection and weekly programming we invite you to come check us out!

06/07/2026

🌟 Sunday Snapshot: A Week in a Wink! 🌟
June 7 - June 13, 2026

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

👨‍👩‍👦 June 9: Diabetes Support Group.
Looking for support in managing diabetes? In partnership with OSF Healthcare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers.
10:00 AM | Howard Rutan Meeting Room | Learn more or register at go.illinois.edu/diabetesDPL

🍿 June 10: 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 | Howard Rutan Meeting Room

💻 June 11: Virtual Author Talk: Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman.
Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles, on Thursday, June 11th at 6:00 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium. Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/danvillepubliclibrary
6:00 PM | *Virtual* or join the watch party in the Howard Rutan Meeting Room

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.

06/06/2026

🌊 Monday, June 8 is World Oceans Day! 🌊
Let’s celebrate the incredible oceans that connect us all.

What are your favorite sea creatures?
Do you have a favorite ocean‑themed book or comic you’d recommend?

👇 Drop your answers in the comments and let’s build a wave of ocean love together!

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

06/02/2026

Stop in today to see the OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center - Danville Care-A-Van!

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.

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319 N Vermilion Street
Danville, IL
61832

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12174775220

Website

http://www.danvillepubliclibrary.org/

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